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| Missing | |
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| Also known as | 1-800-Missing |
| Genre | Crime drama |
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| Based on | 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU by Meg Cabot |
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| Opening theme | "This Dream Is Real", performed by Gloria Reuben (season 1) "Till I Find You" performed by Kina (seasons 2–3) |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 55 |
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| Production location | Toronto |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
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| Release | August 2, 2003 – February 5, 2006 |
Missing (originally titled 1-800-Missing) is a Canadian crime drama television series based on the 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU book series by Meg Cabot. The series aired on the A-Channel network and W Network in Canada, and on Lifetime in the United States from August 2003 to February 2006.
The theme song was "This Dream Is Real", performed by actress Gloria Reuben, was heard during the first season, while the second season, it was replaced with a song called "Till I Find You" performed by Kina, which was heard during the opening credits as well.
Synopsis
[edit]The series is centred on Jess Mastriani, played by Caterina Scorsone, a woman in her twenties[1] who receives psychic abilities after being hit by lightning. She is employed by a special FBI Task Force because she has visions which, once interpreted, contain clues that will help her find missing people. The series initially starred Gloria Reuben as Brooke Haslett, Jess's skeptical partner. Other stars of the series during its first season included Justina Machado as Sunny Estrada, and Dean McDermott as Alan Coyle. Alberta Watson appeared in the pilot as Jess' mother, however; the part was later recast and Watson did not appear on the show again.
In the second season, significant changes, including casting, were made. The show was completely retooled. Jess's partner was changed to Nicole Scott, portrayed by Vivica A. Fox. Taking Sunny's place was Mark Consuelos, and Justin Louis assumed the role of the Assistant Director John Pollock. Jess's psychic powers remained important, but more focus was given to the other characters.
The series finale aired on February 5, 2006 alongside the show's partner Strong Medicine and, in April 2006, it was revealed that Missing had been cancelled after a successful three-year, fifty-six-episode run. Lifetime said the show had "run its course."[2]
Cast
[edit]- Gloria Reuben as FBI Agent Brooke Haslett (season 1)
- Caterina Scorsone as FBI Agent Jess Mastriani
- Dean McDermott as FBI Special Agent in Charge Alan Coyle (season 1)
- Adam MacDonald as Douglas (main: season 1; guest: season 2)
- Alberta Watson/Maria Ricossa as Toni Mastriani (guest: seasons 1–2)[a]
- Justina Machado as FBI Agent Sunny Estrada (season 1)
- Vivica A. Fox as FBI Agent Nicole Scott (seasons 2–3)
- Mark Consuelos as FBI Agent Antonio Cortez (seasons 2–3)
- Justin Louis as Assistant Director John Pollock (seasons 2–3)
Episodes
[edit] | This section needs to be updated. (August 2022) |
Season 1 (2003–04)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Michael Fresco | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | August 2, 2003 |
| 2 | 2 | "They Come as They Go" | David Wu | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | August 9, 2003 |
| 3 | 3 | "Insomnia" | Kristoffer Tabori | Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin | August 16, 2003 |
| 4 | 4 | "I Thought I Knew You" | David Wu | Philip Bedard & Larry Lalonde | August 23, 2003 |
| 5 | 5 | "Thin Air" | Stephen Williams | Kiri Hart & Christopher Barbour | September 6, 2003 |
| 6 | 6 | "Never Go Against the Family" | David Wu | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | September 13, 2003 |
| 7 | 7 | "This Is Your Life" | James Head | Paul Quarrington | September 20, 2003 |
| 8 | 8 | "Ties That Bind" | Mike Rohl | Katherine Boutry | September 27, 2003 |
| 9 | 9 | "M.I.A." | Mel Damski | Laura J. Burns & Melinda Metz | October 11, 2003 |
| 10 | 10 | "72 Hours to Kill" | Mike Rohl | Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin | October 18, 2003 |
| 11 | 11 | "Deliverance from Evil" | David Wu | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | November 1, 2003 |
| 12 | 12 | "Victoria" | Milan Cheylov | Philip Bedard & Larry Lalonde | November 8, 2003 |
| 13 | 13 | "White Whale" | David Wu | Paul Quarrington, Story by Glenn Davis & William Laurin | November 22, 2003 |
| 14 | 14 | "Basic Training" | David Wu | Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin | December 6, 2003 |
| 15 | 15 | "Father Figure" | T.J. Scott | Philip Bedard & Larry Lalonde | December 13, 2003 |
| 16 | 16 | "Lost Sister" | Neill Fearnley | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | January 3, 2004 |
| 17 | 17 | "Delusional" | Mike Rohl | Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin | January 10, 2004 |
| 18 | 18 | "These Dreams Before Me" | Neill Fearnley | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | January 24, 2004 |
Season 2 (2004–05)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 19 | 1 | "Sea of Love" | David Wu | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | July 10, 2004 |
| 20 | 2 | "One Night Stand" | Mike Rohl | Lisa Klink | July 17, 2004 |
| 21 | 3 | "Judgment Day" | David Wu | Diane Ademu-John | July 24, 2004 |
| 22 | 4 | "Resurrection" | Mike Rohl | Morgan Gendel | July 31, 2004 |
| 23 | 5 | "Last Stop" | David Wu | Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin | August 7, 2004 |
| 24 | 6 | "In the Midnight Hour" | David Wu | Lisa Klink | August 14, 2004 |
| 25 | 7 | "Domestic Bliss" | Michael Robison | Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin | August 21, 2004 |
| 26 | 8 | "Cop Out" | Farhad Mann | Morgan Gendel | September 18, 2004 |
| 27 | 9 | "Puzzle Box" | Steven Goldmann | Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin | September 25, 2004 |
| 28 | 10 | "Pop Star Story" | Mike Rohl | Diane Ademu-John | October 2, 2004 |
| 29 | 11 | "Mr. Nobody" | Bill Duke | Lisa Klink | October 9, 2004 |
| 30 | 12 | "Truth or Dare: Part 1" | Steven Goldmann | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | October 16, 2004 |
| 31 | 13 | "Truth or Dare: Part 2" | Mike Rohl | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | October 23, 2004 |
| 32 | 14 | "Deep Cover" | Neill Fearnley | Lisa Klink | October 30, 2004 |
| 33 | 15 | "John Doe" | Mike Rohl | Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin | January 9, 2005 |
| 34 | 16 | "Phoenix Rising" | David Wu | Diane Ademu-John | January 16, 2005 |
| 35 | 17 | "Paper Anniversary" | Mike Rohl | Diane Ademu-John | January 23, 2005 |
| 36 | 18 | "We Are Coming Home" | David Wu | Glenn Davis & William Lauren | January 30, 2005 |
Season 3 (2005–06)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 37 | 1 | "Anything for the Baby: Part 1" | John Fawcett | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | June 12, 2005 |
| 38 | 2 | "Anything for the Baby: Part 2" | John Fawcett | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | June 19, 2005 |
| 39 | 3 | "Unnatural Disaster" | Steven Goldmann | Lisa Klink | June 26, 2005 |
| 40 | 4 | "Off the Grid" | Neill Fearnley | Natalie Chaidez | July 10, 2005 |
| 41 | 5 | "And the Walls Come Tumbling Down" | Ken Girotti | Kevin Arkadie | July 17, 2005 |
| 42 | 6 | "Looking for Mr. Wright" | Mike Rohl | Lawrence Hertzog | July 24, 2005 |
| 43 | 7 | "Last Night" | Holly Dale | Charles Holland | August 7, 2005 |
| 44 | 8 | "Fugitive" | Mike Rohl | Lisa Klink | August 14, 2005 |
| 45 | 9 | "Analysis" | Mike Rohl | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | August 21, 2005 |
| 46 | 10 | "Try Again" | Steven Goldmann | Charles Holland | September 11, 2005 |
| 47 | 11 | "Patient X" | Mike Rohl | Lawrence Hertzog | September 18, 2005 |
| 48 | 12 | "Sisterhood" | Neill Fearnley | Natalie Chaidez | September 25, 2005 |
| 49 | 13 | "Death in the Family" | Mike Rohl | Lisa Klink | October 2, 2005 |
| 50 | 14 | "Have You Seen This Man?" | Holly Dale | Kevin Arkadie | December 11, 2005 |
| 51 | 15 | "Spring Break" | Bert Kish | David Donohue | January 8, 2006 |
| 52 | 16 | "Cut" | Mike Rohl | Charles Holland | January 15, 2006 |
| 53 | 17 | "Double Take" | Holly Dale | Lisa Klink | January 22, 2006 |
| 54 | 18 | "Exposure" | Neill Fearnley | Lawrence Hertzog | January 29, 2006 |
| 55 | 19 | "So Shall Ye Reap" | Holly Dale | Glenn Davis & William Laurin | February 5, 2006 |
Home media
[edit]The only DVD release to date has been the show's second season (titled as Missing: Season 2) as a four disc set from Lions Gate Home Entertainment on January 24, 2006.
| DVD name | Ep # | Discs | Region 1 (USA) | Region 2 (UK) | Region 4 (Australia) | DVD special features |
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| Season one | 18 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | |
| Season 2: Missing | 18 | 4 | January 24, 2006 | N/A | N/A | Trailers for other TV Shows |
| Season three | 19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | None |
Broadcast
[edit]The series started airing reruns on Start TV in April 2022 and in Latin America on Telexitos in December 2023.
Explanatory footnotes
[edit]- ^ Toni Mastriani was recast with actress Maria Ricossa beginning with "Insomnia". Ricossa last appeared in "We Are Coming Home".
References
[edit]- ^ Season 2, Episode 6. Jess gives her age as 24 and her date of birth as October 12 in response to a question from FBI Assistant Director Pollock
- ^ Sullivan, Brian Ford (April 28, 2006). "Lifetime Dismisses 'Missing' Drama After Three". The Futon Critic. Los Angeles: TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved July 13, 2010.
External links
[edit]Missing (Canadian TV series)
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Premise and Development
Premise
Missing is a Canadian crime drama television series adapted from Meg Cabot's 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU young adult book series, reimagining the supernatural teen premise as an adult-oriented procedural focusing on missing persons investigations.[7][8] The core storyline revolves around protagonist Jessica "Jess" Mastriani, an ordinary young woman who gains psychic abilities after being struck by lightning during a storm, enabling her to experience vivid visions revealing the locations of missing individuals.[2][9][10] Reluctant to embrace this "gift" due to its disruptive and burdensome nature, Jess is recruited by the FBI's Missing Persons Unit, where her intuitive visions complement the team's logical, evidence-based methods in solving cases.[2][7] Central conflicts emerge from the clash between Jess's supernatural insights and the skepticism of her rational colleagues, such as FBI agent Brooke Haslett, who prioritizes conventional investigative techniques.[9][7] The series explores themes of intuition versus logic, the emotional and psychological toll of psychic visions on Jess—often manifesting as distressing dreams—and the procedural challenges of high-stakes missing persons cases, blending supernatural elements with realistic law enforcement dynamics.[10][7] In its first season, the narrative emphasizes Jess's individual contributions through her vision-driven pursuits, but later seasons evolve toward ensemble-driven investigations as cast changes shift the focus to collaborative team efforts within the task force.[11][12]Development
The series Missing originated as an adaptation of Meg Cabot's young adult book series 1-800-WHERE-R-YOU?, which centers on a teenage girl with psychic visions aiding in missing persons cases. Created by writers Glenn Davis and William Laurin, the television version was developed to transform the teen-oriented narrative into a more mature crime procedural, emphasizing an FBI task force dynamic over high school elements to broaden its appeal and align with contemporary interest in law enforcement dramas.[7] Executive producers on the project included Davis and Laurin alongside Debra Martin Chase and director Michael Fresco, with production handled primarily by NDG Productions and Lions Gate Television in association with CHUM Television. The initial working title, 1-800-Missing, directly echoed the books' hotline motif, but it was shortened to Missing starting in season 2 as part of broader retooling efforts following the pilot's reception. While Cabot's approval was necessary for the adaptation rights, there is no record of her serving as a consultant during pre-production.[7] Development of the pilot episode occurred in early 2003, with the script pitched successfully to U.S. cable network Lifetime for a summer premiere and to Canada's A Channel (later CTV) for domestic broadcast, marking a cross-border co-production aimed at international distribution. The pilot, directed by Fresco, introduced the core premise of psychic FBI consultant Jess Mastriani partnering with a skeptical agent to solve abductions, setting the tone for the series' blend of intuition and investigation.[7]Production
Filming Locations
The series was primarily filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where production utilized both studio facilities and urban locations to represent the Washington, D.C. setting of the show.[13] Specific sites included Riverdale Collegiate Institute for key interior scenes, such as office and school environments.[13] Toronto's cityscape and nearby areas stood in for American locales, with set designs adapted to depict FBI headquarters and missing persons investigation sites.[1] The series was produced by Shaftesbury Films, NDG Productions, and Lions Gate Television, in association with CHUM Television.[14][7] The show followed a typical Canadian television production timeline, shooting 18 episodes for season 1 in 2003, 18 for season 2 in 2004–05, and 19 for season 3 in 2005–06.[15]Casting and Changes
The initial casting for Missing (originally titled 1-800-Missing) focused on assembling a core ensemble for its debut season in 2003, with Caterina Scorsone selected to portray the protagonist Jess Mastriani, a young woman who gains psychic abilities after being struck by lightning.[11] Gloria Reuben was cast as Brooke Haslett, the seasoned FBI agent leading the missing persons unit, bringing her experience from roles like Jeanie Boulet on ER.[7] The season 1 ensemble was rounded out by Justina Machado as fellow agent Sunny Estrada and Dean McDermott as Assistant Director Alan Coyle, forming the primary team investigating disappearances in Washington, D.C.[16] Following the first season, significant cast changes occurred ahead of the 2004 renewal, as Reuben, Machado, and McDermott all departed the series. Reuben's exit was attributed to her decision to pursue other professional opportunities and additional acting projects, leaving the supervisory role vacant.[17] These departures prompted a restructuring of the ensemble to refresh the dynamic around Scorsone's central character. For seasons 2 and 3, Vivica A. Fox joined the cast as FBI Agent Nicole Scott, stepping into a new partner role for Jess Mastriani and emphasizing a contrast between intuition and methodical investigation.[18] Mark Consuelos was added as FBI Agent Antonio Cortez, contributing to the team's field operations, while Justin Louis (credited as Louis Ferreira in some contexts) portrayed Assistant Director John Pollock, overseeing the unit's broader activities.[15] These additions shifted the series toward a more prominent ensemble of established performers, aligning with Lifetime's strategy to enhance the show's procedural appeal.[11]Cast and Characters
Main Cast
Caterina Scorsone portrayed the protagonist Jess Mastriani, a young Indiana woman who develops psychic visions of missing persons after being struck by lightning, initially reluctant to join the FBI but evolving into a confident team leader over the series' run.[1] A Canadian actress born in Toronto, Scorsone began her career at age eight on the children's program Mr. Dressup and earned early recognition for her role as Michelle Parker in the hockey drama Power Play from 1998 to 2000.[19] Her performance as Mastriani highlighted the character's internal conflict between her ordinary life aspirations—such as taking over her family's restaurant—and her extraordinary abilities, driving the narrative across all three seasons.[20] In the first season, Gloria Reuben played Brooke Haslett, the pragmatic head of the FBI's Missing Persons Unit who relies on logic and procedure to balance Mastriani's intuitive visions, forming a key mentor-protégé dynamic.[11] Reuben, an Emmy-nominated actress for her role as the HIV-positive physician assistant Jeanie Boulet on ER from 1995 to 1999, brought a grounded intensity to Haslett, emphasizing the character's skepticism toward the supernatural elements of the cases. Her departure after season one shifted the ensemble, allowing Mastriani to assume more leadership.[5] Justina Machado appeared as Sunny Estrada in season one, serving as the unit's forensics and computer specialist who provides technical expertise to support investigations.[11] Machado, who debuted on television in 1996 with guest roles on NYPD Blue and in the TV movie No One Would Tell, infused Estrada with a sharp, resourceful edge that complemented the team's diverse skill sets.[21] Dean McDermott also starred in season one as Alan Coyle, the no-nonsense Special Agent in Charge overseeing operations with a focus on protocol.[11] A Toronto native known for his role as the earnest Constable Renfield Turnbull on Due South from 1998 to 1999, McDermott's portrayal underscored Coyle's authoritative presence amid the unit's high-stakes pursuits.[22] From seasons two and three, Vivica A. Fox took on the role of Nicole Scott, a tough, action-oriented special agent who becomes Mastriani's primary partner, injecting physical prowess and determination into the team's dynamics.[11] Fox, recognized for her breakout performance as flight attendant Jasmine Dubrow in the 1996 blockbuster Independence Day, delivered a commanding presence that highlighted Scott's role in bridging the gap left by season one's cast changes.[23] Mark Consuelos played FBI Agent Antonio Cortez, a dedicated operative contributing to fieldwork and interpersonal tensions within the evolving ensemble.[11] Drawing from his soap opera background as Mateo Santos on All My Children from 1995 to 2002, Consuelos portrayed Cortez as a reliable team member adapting to Mastriani's leadership.[24] Louis Ferreira, credited as Justin Louis during the series, depicted Assistant Director John Pollock in seasons two and three, serving as the bureaucratic overseer who challenges the unit's methods while ultimately supporting their success.[11] A Portuguese-Canadian actor with prior roles in Canadian productions, Ferreira's performance emphasized Pollock's stern yet fair oversight, facilitating the post-season one ensemble's cohesion around Mastriani's growth.[25]Recurring and Guest Roles
The series included recurring roles that enriched the personal dynamics of lead character Jess Mastriani, particularly through family connections. Adam MacDonald played Douglas Mastriani, Jess's brother, as a recurring character in season 1 and guest in season 2, appearing in 7 episodes overall, often providing emotional stakes that intersected with her psychic investigations into missing persons.[11] This portrayal drew from the source novel series, where Douglas serves as a supportive sibling figure, adding layers to Jess's character beyond her professional duties.[26] Other recurring appearances included Julian Richings as Doc, a medical consultant who assisted in two episodes, contributing to the resolution of complex cases involving injuries or health-related disappearances.[27] These intermittent roles helped maintain continuity in the ensemble while allowing flexibility in the episodic structure. Guest stars brought notable star power and diversity to standalone episodes, embodying victims, suspects, or witnesses in varied missing persons scenarios. Alberta Watson appeared as Mrs. Mastriani, Jess's mother, in the pilot episode, establishing family backstory before the role was recast with Maria Ricossa as Toni Mastriani.[28] Yannick Bisson guest-starred as Bruce Skeller, a key figure in the season 1 episode "Thin Air," which centered on a wilderness disappearance and highlighted themes of survival and deception.[29] Additional prominent guests included Greg Bryk as Mr. Keegan in a single episode exploring child abduction risks, and Lyriq Bent as Dante in another installment dealing with professional vanishings tied to criminal underworlds.[27] These supporting performances enabled the show to depict a broad spectrum of real-world abduction and runaway cases, from vulnerable children to adults in high-stakes professions, while integrating Jess's visions for dramatic tension.[1] Recurring family elements, such as Douglas's involvement, grounded the supernatural premise in relatable personal conflicts, enhancing the series' emotional resonance without overshadowing the procedural focus.Episodes
Season 1 (2003–04)
The first season of Missing establishes the formation of the FBI's Missing Persons Task Force, led by agent Brooke Haslett, who reluctantly incorporates civilian psychic Jess Mastriani into the team after Jess's visions aid in locating missing individuals. Airing from August 2003 to January 2004, the season emphasizes Jess's gradual adaptation to her involuntary powers—acquired following a lightning strike—and her navigation of interpersonal tensions, including family strains and budding romances, alongside episodic investigations into disappearances. These standalone cases often highlight themes of loss and redemption, while building foundational team dynamics and Jess's growing reliability within the bureau.[7] Production on season 1 commenced in summer 2003 in Toronto, Ontario, under Lions Gate Television in association with CHUM Television for Lifetime, with the pilot directed by Michael Fresco. The 18-episode order faced initial budgetary limitations typical of a mid-tier cable drama co-production, necessitating efficient filming schedules across local locations to depict both Washington, D.C., settings and varied case environments. Writers Glenn Davis and William Laurin penned the majority of episodes, drawing from Meg Cabot's source novels, while directors including David Wu and Mike Rohl handled multiple installments.[7][30]| No. | Title | Air Date | Synopsis |
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| 1 | Pilot | August 2, 2003 | High school teacher Jess Mastriani is struck by lightning, awakening her psychic visions of missing persons; she assists the FBI in finding a kidnapped girl, leading to her recruitment by agent Brooke Haslett. Directed by Michael Fresco; written by Glenn Davis & William Laurin.[31][11] |
| 2 | They Come as They Go | August 9, 2003 | Brooke and Jess probe the disappearance of an FBI cadet, uncovering internal corruption within the bureau that tests the new team's trust. Directed by David Wu; written by Glenn Davis & William Laurin.[32][33] |
| 3 | Insomnia | August 16, 2003 | Jess suffers from haunting nightmares as she and the team search for a woman targeted by a serial killer, forcing her to confront the emotional toll of her visions.[34][33] |
| 4 | I Thought I Knew You | August 23, 2003 | The team investigates the sudden vanishing of a teenage girl's parents at a remote gas station, revealing dark family secrets that challenge Jess's perceptions.[35][15] |
| 5 | Thin Air | September 6, 2003 | A woman mysteriously disappears mid-flight from an airplane, prompting Jess and Brooke to unravel an aviation conspiracy amid high-stakes urgency.[33] |
| 6 | Never Go Against the Family | September 13, 2003 | Following a mob boss's murder, his wife goes missing along with $3 million in stolen securities, drawing the team into organized crime intrigue.[33] |
| 7 | This Is Your Life | September 20, 2003 | Jess and Brooke hunt for a missing brother whose bone marrow could save the life of Alan's dying ex-partner, blending personal stakes with a tense medical race.[33] |
| 8 | Ties That Bind | September 27, 2003 | During a wedding investigation, the bride vanishes after the groom is attacked, heightening tensions between Brooke and agent Eric while exposing hidden vendettas.[15] |
| 9 | M.I.A. | October 11, 2003 | A woman claims to have seen her brother, presumed dead for 17 years; the team clashes with Army CID to locate a rogue Special Forces operative.[33] |
| 10 | 72 Hours to Kill | October 18, 2003 | Brooke races to halt the execution of a man she believes is innocent of murder, relying on Jess's visions to uncover new evidence in a time-sensitive appeal.[15] |
| 11 | Deliverance from Evil | November 1, 2003 | A wealthy New York couple disappears while vacationing in northern Michigan, leading the team into a wilderness survival ordeal fraught with betrayal. Directed by David Wu; written by Glenn Davis & William Laurin. |
| 12 | Victoria | November 8, 2003 | A diabetic woman requiring insulin goes missing, coinciding with Jess facing a personal family crisis that distracts her from the high-risk search. Directed by Milan Cheylov; written by Philip Bedard & Larry Lalonde.[36] |
| 13 | White Whale | November 22, 2003 | The disappearance of a key witness links to a suspect Brooke failed to convict in a prior case, reigniting her determination amid ethical dilemmas. Directed by David Wu; written by Paul Quarrington (teleplay), Glenn Davis & William Laurin (story).[37] |
| 14 | Basic Training | December 6, 2003 | Defying Brooke's orders, Jess goes undercover at a military academy to find a missing cadet, exposing hazing rituals and institutional cover-ups. Directed by David Wu; written by Lee Goldberg & William Rabkin.[38] |
| 15 | Father Figure | December 13, 2003 | The kidnapping of a molecular biologist forces Brooke to reunite with her estranged father for clues, while Jess encounters a mysterious ally in Jack Burgess.[39][33] |
| 16 | Lost Sister | January 3, 2004 | Brooke tracks an FBI whistleblower's abduction, as Jess infiltrates a counterfeit goods ring, blending corporate espionage with personal loyalty tests.[15] |
| 17 | Delusional | January 10, 2004 | Jess's visions blur with hallucinations as she pursues a serial killer targeting runaways, pushing her mental limits and straining team support.[15] |
| 18 | These Dreams Before Me | January 24, 2004 | A former FBI psychic intervenes in a complex missing child case, prompting Jess to question her long-term role in the task force and her powers' sustainability.[40][15] |
Season 2 (2004–05)
The second season of Missing, retitled from 1-800-Missing, premiered on Lifetime in the United States on July 10, 2004, and concluded on January 30, 2005, comprising 18 episodes that shifted the series' focus to a retooled ensemble in Washington, D.C. Significant cast changes reshaped the team dynamics, with Vivica A. Fox joining as Special Agent Nicole Scott, Jess Mastriani's new partner following the departure of Gloria Reuben's Brooke Haslett after season 1, while Dean McDermott was introduced as Special Agent Alan Coyle and Mark Consuelos as Special Agent Antonio Cortez.[41][42] These additions emphasized team collaboration, with cases frequently involving international smuggling rings, hijackings, and personal ties to the agents, while Jess's psychic visions remained central but often required interpretation amid team tensions.[42] The recast ensemble accelerated pacing through more procedural action sequences, such as chases and undercover operations, contrasting the origin-focused narratives of season 1 and building momentum toward higher-stakes arcs in season 3.[1] The season's episodes, directed and written by various contributors including Mike Rohl and Laura Grant among others, explored transitions in the Missing Persons Unit, including the integration of new agents like Nicole and Alan into high-pressure investigations.[43] More cases drew on global elements, such as immigrant smuggling and cross-border kidnappings, while Jess's powers occasionally proved unreliable in timing or clarity, forcing reliance on conventional FBI methods.[44] Cast changes influenced the tone, introducing sharper interpersonal conflicts and elevated action, as seen in hijacking resolutions and serial killer pursuits that heightened the series' procedural intensity.[42]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1 | Sea of Love | Various | Various | July 10, 2004 | Jess Mastriani is pulled from Quantico training and made a probationary FBI agent, partnering with Nicole Scott to investigate a teenager who vanishes from a crowded public mall, marking the introduction of the new team dynamic.[44][15] |
| 20 | 2 | One Night Stand | Various | Various | July 17, 2004 | Jess and Nicole pursue leads on a woman presumed dead after a one-night encounter, only to realize they may become targets of a serial killer in a tense cat-and-mouse investigation.[44][15] |
| 21 | 3 | Judgement Day | Various | Various | July 24, 2004 | The team aids a mother whose son, believed deceased, is spotted on television during a baseball game, unraveling a case of presumed death and hidden identities amid Jess's visions.[44][15] |
| 22 | 4 | Resurrection | Various | Various | July 31, 2004 | A hijacked bus leads to the kidnapping of 20 passengers, including a pregnant woman whose unborn child's heartbeat dominates Jess's psychic dreams, prompting a high-stakes rescue operation.[44][15] |
| 23 | 5 | Last Stop | Various | Various | August 7, 2004 | The disappearance of a murdered woman's body in Central Park baffles the team, with Jess's dreams depicting the victim in an electric chair, leading to a search for the elusive killer.[44][15] |
| 24 | 6 | In the Midnight Hour | Various | Various | August 14, 2004 | A seemingly idyllic suburban family vanishes, drawing Nicole's fascination with their lifestyle as the agents uncover dark secrets behind the "white picket fence" facade.[44][15] |
| 25 | 7 | Domestic Bliss | Various | Various | August 21, 2004 | When a cop is shot and his partner goes missing, Jess takes the lead in locating the officer, exposing corruption within the police force.[44][15] |
| 26 | 8 | Cop Out | Various | Various | September 18, 2004 | A missing cop's disappearance after a shooting reveals internal police corruption, testing the team's coordination.[44][15] |
| 27 | 9 | Puzzle Box | Various | Various | September 25, 2004 | Jess and Nicole investigate the kidnapping of a senator's senior adviser's daughter, uncovering a ring of immigrant smugglers.[45][46] |
| 28 | 10 | Pop Star | Various | Various | October 2, 2004 | Nicole goes undercover to protect a pop star (Mya) who disappears, relying on Jess's visions to track her down amid celebrity intrigue and fan threats.[47][15] |
| 29 | 11 | Mr. Nobody | Various | Various | October 9, 2004 | Jess and Nicole search for a missing process server, which uncovers a man with amnesia linked to another disappearance, in the start of a mystery.[48][15] |
| 30 | 12 | Truth or Dare: Part 1 | Various | Various | October 16, 2004 | Part 1 of a two-part story: A veterinarian named Don goes missing just before a fishing trip with Antonio and Pollock, prompting an investigation into his mysterious background.[49][15] |
| 31 | 13 | Truth or Dare: Part 2 | Various | Various | October 23, 2004 | Part 2: The truth about Don is revealed as the team explores his past, confronting connections to larger threats and testing agent loyalties.[50][15] |
| 32 | 14 | Deep Cover | Various | Various | October 30, 2004 | Antonio's ex-wife's sister is kidnapped, stirring personal emotions during the rescue, which ultimately brings closure to his past relationship.[44][15] |
| 33 | 15 | John Doe | Various | Various | January 9, 2005 | A married woman disappears, with her husband as the prime suspect, but probes into her past reveal a secret new life, culminating in a disturbing family confrontation.[44][15] |
| 34 | 16 | Phoenix Rising | Various | Various | January 16, 2005 | The team searches for a missing biochemical engineer during a visit from Jess's family, only to find her brother Douglass linked to the case in an unexpected twist.[44][15] |
| 35 | 17 | Paper Anniversary | Various | Various | January 23, 2005 | Agents investigate a case tied to family abductions, highlighting the new cast's chemistry as Jess's visions guide them through emotional and action-packed revelations.[44][15] |
| 36 | 18 | And We Shall Be Changed | Various | Various | January 30, 2005 | In a season finale blending international elements and personal stakes, the team confronts a complex disappearance involving unreliable visions and heightened team action.[44][15] |
Season 3 (2005–06)
The third and final season of Missing premiered on Lifetime on June 12, 2005, and concluded on February 5, 2006, consisting of 19 episodes that intensified the drama surrounding the FBI's Missing Persons Unit. The season arc builds escalating threats to the task force members, including personal dangers to Jess Mastriani and her colleagues, while resolving key elements of Jess's personal life, such as her relationships and psychic abilities, and leaving subtle hints at potential future storylines through unresolved visions and alliances. This closure emphasizes the team's high-stakes operations amid internal and external conflicts, culminating in a finale that ties together Jess's psychic journey with a direct peril to Antonio Cortez.[51] The season's episodes are summarized in the following table:| Episode | Title | Air Date | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anything for the Baby: Part 1 | June 12, 2005 | The team hunts for a heavily pregnant woman snatched from the streets; after consulting her doctor, they suspect involvement from another patient.[51] |
| 2 | Anything for the Baby: Part 2 | June 19, 2005 | A newborn is kidnapped, prompting the team to race against time to reunite the child with its family amid escalating ransom demands.[51] |
| 3 | Unnatural Disaster | June 26, 2005 | A boy found after a hurricane goes missing again at an overwhelmed hospital, leading the agents to investigate potential foul play among the chaos.[51] |
| 4 | Off the Grid | July 10, 2005 | A mother and her children witness a kidnapping in a parking lot; the investigation uncovers the victim's horrifying secret.[51] |
| 5 | And the Walls Come Tumbling Down | July 17, 2005 | Jess's vision uncovers a 10-year-old skeleton; she and Nicole defy orders from Assistant Director Pollack to pursue the cold case secretly.[51] |
| 6 | Looking for Mr. Wright | July 24, 2005 | The agents search for a missing wealthy businessman; Pollack risks his career to keep the investigation active despite bureaucratic hurdles.[51] |
| 7 | Last Night | August 7, 2005 | The team investigates a boy who disappears while under his grandmother's care, revealing family tensions and hidden motives.[51] |
| 8 | Fugitive | August 14, 2005 | A convict escapes custody, kills officers, and kidnaps a doctor; the team stages a rescue during a intense shootout, exposing a traitor within.[51] |
| 9 | Analysis | August 21, 2005 | Following a team member's personal loss, the unit undergoes psychiatric evaluations while searching for a missing legal secretary tied to a corporate scandal.[51] |
| 10 | Try Again | September 11, 2005 | A federal prosecutor is abducted; the team rescues her and discovers her captor was wrongly convicted of a prior crime.[51] |
| 11 | Patient X | September 18, 2005 | A teenage hostage-taker and another student vanish; the investigation leads to a suspicious psychiatrist with ties to the school.[51] |
| 12 | Sisterhood | September 25, 2005 | Nicole's nephew goes missing during a family outing; the team interrupts their vacation to aid in the urgent search.[51] |
| 13 | A Death in the Family | October 2, 2005 | A family is viciously attacked, with the father killed, the mother beaten, and twin daughters abducted; the case hits close to home for the team.[51] |
| 14 | Have You Seen This Man? | December 11, 2005 | Nicole is injured in an accident as the team probes the disappearance of a wealthy man's son, uncovering layers of deception.[51] |
| 15 | Spring Break | January 8, 2006 | A young woman vanishes during spring break festivities; the investigation navigates party crowds and unreliable witnesses.[51] |
| 16 | Cut | January 15, 2006 | The team travels to Budapest to locate a man missing after undergoing plastic surgery, delving into international intrigue.[51] |
| 17 | Double Take | January 22, 2006 | A wealthy businessman disappears amid two conflicting ransom demands, forcing the team to discern the real threat.[51] |
| 18 | Exposure | January 29, 2006 | A Department of Justice agent is abducted from the street after a compromising press report exposes her identity.[51] |
| 19 | So Shall Ye Reap | February 5, 2006 | The team pursues a serial killer who has been abducted himself; Jess experiences a vision placing Antonio in grave danger, providing a climactic tie to her psychic abilities.[51] |