Cold Case (season 2)

The second season of Cold Case, an American television series, began airing on October 3, 2004 and concluded on May 22, 2005. Season two regular cast members include Kathryn Morris, Danny Pino, John Finn, Thom Barry and Jeremy Ratchford.

Cold Case
Season 2
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	23
Release
Original network	CBS
Original release	October 3, 2004 – May 22, 2005
Season chronology

Cast

Actor	Character	Main cast	Recurring cast
Kathryn Morris	Det. Lilly Rush	entire season	N/A
Danny Pino	Det. Scotty Valens	entire season	N/A
John Finn	Lt. John Stillman	entire season	N/A
Thom Barry	Det. Will Jeffries	entire season	N/A
Jeremy Ratchford	Det. Nick Vera	entire season	N/A
Susan Chuang	Dr. Frannie Ching	N/A	episodes 4, 9, 14, 18, 22
Josh Hopkins	ADA Jason Kite	N/A	episode 1
Sonya Leslie	Det. Lennie Desalle	N/A	episode 23

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	US viewers (millions)
24	1	"The Badlands"	Tim Matheson	Chris Mundy	October 3, 2004	15.03[1]
The team reopens the 2003 triple homicide of Tom and Della Lincoln, a married couple who ran a popular diner and 17-year-old Derek Jackson, one of their employees when the prime suspect procures a viable alibi. Lilly and the squad find themselves immersed in gang culture as they search for the true killer in hopes of helping the victims' daughter find closure. Song featured in the intro: "Still Fly", by Big Tymers Song featured in the finale: "If I Ain't Got You", by Alicia Keys. This murder was briefly featured in the pilot episode titled Look Again.
25	2	"Factory Girls"	David Von Ancken	Meredith Stiehm & Stacy Kravetz	October 10, 2004	15.50[2]
The team reopens the 1943 death of a female factory worker, 22-year-old Alice Miller which was originally ruled an accident when the sixty-year reunion of her coworkers reveals that her death might've actually been a murder when one gives new information about the case. Song featured in the intro: "Rosie the Riveter" by Four Vagabonds Song featured in the finale: "Don't Fence Me In", by Bing Crosby.
26	3	"Daniela"	David Barrett	Veena Cabreros Sud	October 17, 2004	15.68[3]
The team reopens the 1979 murder of a 17-year-old runaway girl, Daniela after they receive a potential snuff film presumably featuring her murder. The team soon discovers that the young woman was transgender. Song featured in the intro: "Bad Girls", by Donna Summer. Song featured in the finale: "Goodbye Girl", by David Gates. No arrests, as it's proven the victim committed suicide.
27	4	"The House"	Alex Zakrzewski	Sean Whitesell	October 24, 2004	15.38[4]
When a human skeleton in a tattered prison uniform is discovered in a sinkhole outside a former state penitentiary, the team reinvestigates the 1968 murder of Hank Dempsey, an 24-year-old inmate who had attempted to escape the prison twice before his death. However, the team soon discovers that their victim isn't who they thought he was as well as discover the corruption within the penitentiary. No arrests, as it is proven that the victim was killed in self-defense. This is the first episode in the series where all featured songs are by a single artist. All songs in this episode are by Johnny Cash. Song featured in the intro: "Folsom Prison Blues", by Johnny Cash. Song featured in the finale: "Flesh and Blood", by Johnny Cash.
28	5	"Who's Your Daddy?"	Greg Yaitanes	Tyler Bensinger	October 31, 2004	16.20[5]
The team reopens the 1991 double murder of Sen and Channary Dhiet, married illegal Cambodian immigrants, after the victims' daughter stumbles on an Internet auction listing for her mother's gold bracelet. The team soon learns that the couple were keeping dark secrets from their daughter. Song featured in the intro: "Sadeness", by Enigma. Song featured in the finale: "Send Me an Angel", by Scorpions.
29	6	"The Sleepover"	Emilio Estevez	Liz W. Garcia	November 7, 2004	17.66[6]
When a current investigation is discovered to be a copycat murder, the team reinvestigates the 1990 murder of Rita Baxter, a 12-year-old girl who was attending a slumber party the night of her death. The investigation reveals some disturbing secrets of potential suspects from abusive parents to teen drinking to even excessive bullying. Song featured in the intro: "Stand", by R.E.M. Song featured in the finale: "Circle", by Edie Brickell. Loosely based on the murder of Shanda Sharer.
30	7	"It's Raining Men"	Paul Holahan	Jan Oxenberg	November 14, 2004	18.43[7]
The team reopens the 1983 murder of 25-year-old Jeff Kern at the request of his former lover, an AIDS survivor, who hopes to find closure before his upcoming wedding. The team learns that the victim's relationship with his family and friends was strained due to his outspoken views on gay rights and the AIDS crisis. This is the second highest rated episode with more than 18 million viewers. Song featured in the intro: "It's Raining Men", by The Weather Girls Song featured in the finale: "When I'm with You", by Sheriff.
31	8	"Red Glare"	Tim Matheson	Jay Beattie & Dan Dworkin	November 21, 2004	15.58[8]
A troubled man asks the team reopen the 1953 murder of his father, Elliot Garvey, a schoolteacher who was killed the same day that the Rosenbergs were executed, after learning that his mother lied about who he was. The team learns that the teacher was suspected of holding communist views and was slated to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee shortly before his death. Song featured in the intro: "Your Mouth's Got A Hole In It", by Buddy Morrow Song featured in the finale: "I Believe", by Frankie Laine.
32	9	"Mind Hunters"	Kevin Bray	Veena Cabreros Sud	November 28, 2004	17.51[9]
The team begins the hunt for a serial killer when the reinvestigation of 30-year-old mother and wife Janet Lambert's disappearance in 1985 leads to the discovery of eight more victims, all of whom were found decapitated. Loosely based upon serial killer Robert Hansen. Series star Kathryn Morris also starred in a film entitled Mindhunters. The serial killer later identified as George Marks walks and the cases are continued in the season 2 finale episode The Woods where his fate is decided. Song featured in the intro: "Only the Young", by Journey. Song featured in the finale: "Long, Long Way To Go", by Phil Collins.
33	10	"Discretion"	James Whitmore, Jr.	Henry Robles	December 19, 2004	14.81[10]
The team reinvestigates the unsolved 2000 murder of Greg Vizcaino, a prominent and ambitious 35-year-old assistant district attorney from New Haven, CT when new evidence links him to a major political scandal. The team learns that the victim was prosecuting a murder trial and the man convicted for the murder may be innocent. Based on the Jonathan Luna case. Song featured in the intro: "Kryptonite", by 3 Doors Down. Song featured in the finale: "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?", by Travis. In one of the flashbacks, the song Natural Blues by Moby is played which would be played as the finale song in the season 5 episode Wunderkind.
34	11	"Blank Generation"	David Barrett	Chris Mundy	January 9, 2005	15.57[11]
The team reopens the 1978 murder of Matthew Adams, a 20-year-old medical student turned cult member whose death was ruled a suicide after his sister brings forward new evidence linking him and the cult to a recent homicide. Song featured in the intro: "Surrender", by Cheap Trick Song featured in the finale: "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?", by Elvis Costello.
35	12	"Yo, Adrian"	James Whitmore, Jr.	Sean Whitesell	January 16, 2005	15.67[12]
A referee's deathbed confession prompts the team to reopen the 1976 murder of Jerry Stone, a 24-year-old underdog boxer who died during a match. The team learns that someone may have paid the referee to allow the match to turn deadly. No arrest in this episode as it's proven the victim unintentionally caused his own death. Loosely inspired by the movie Rocky. The episode's name is also a line from the film. Song featured in the intro: "Philadelphia Freedom, by Elton John Song featured in the finale: "Baby, I Love Your Way", by Peter Frampton.
36	13	"Time to Crime"	Tim Hunter	Tyler Bensinger	January 30, 2005	16.69[13]
The team reopens the 1987 murder of Kayla Odoms, a 6-year-old girl who was killed in a drive-by shooting when the long-lost murder weapon is turned in as part of a gun buyback program. The team begins the daunting task of tracing the gun back to its previous owners in an effort to find the original shooter. Song featured in the intro: "Higher Love", by Steve Winwood. Song featured in the finale: "Man in the Mirror", by Michael Jackson.
37	14	"Revolution"	Alex Zakrzewski	Liz W. Garcia	February 20, 2005	15.41[14]
The team reopens the 1969 murder of Ellie McCormick, a 19-year-old girl after the number one suspect, a fugitive draft-dodger and her boyfriend is arrested on his return from Canada. However, the team's investigation leads them down new avenues. Song featured in the intro: "Do You Believe in Magic", by The Lovin' Spoonful. Song featured in the finale: "I Say a Little Prayer", by Aretha Franklin. This is the first episode where a person who was arrested for committing the murder was in a wheelchair which would happen again in the season 5 episode Wunderkind.
38	15	"Wishing"	Emilio Estevez	Karin Lewicki	March 6, 2005	15.77[15]
The team reopens the 1993 death of Colin Miller, a mentally disabled teenager who was hit by a train when drawings of his death are found next to his grave, implying he might've actually been murdered. The team learns that the victim had a turbulent home life. Loosely inspired by the book Of Mice and Men. Song featured in the intro: "These Are Days", by 10,000 Maniacs. Song featured in the finale: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.
39	16	"Revenge"	David Von Ancken	Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie	March 13, 2005	16.61[16]
The team reopens the 1998 murder of Kyle Bream, a 9-year-old boy who was kidnapped from a department store fitting room and later found dead in a lake after Stillman's brother, a priest recounts a dead man's confession related to the death. The team learns that the boy may have been a victim of child sex trafficking. Song featured in the intro: "The Impression That I Get", by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Song featured in the finale: "Don't Go Away", by Oasis This episode has similarities to Adam Walsh, the boy who was kidnapped from a Sears department store in Hollywood, Florida and found murdered in 1981.
40	17	"Schadenfreude"	Tim Matheson	Gina Gionfriddo	March 20, 2005	17.29[17]
The team reopens the 1982 murder of Lindsey Chase, a troubled surgeon's wife who was killed in her home after her personalized ring is found on the finger of a dead junkie. The investigation may exonerate the victim's husband who claims he was wrongfully convicted of her murder, due to his troubled behavior. Song featured in the intro: "Under Pressure", by Queen. Song featured in the finale: "Don't Stop Believin'", by Journey. Loosely based upon the Sam Sheppard case.
41	18	"Ravaged"	James Whitmore, Jr.	Meredith Stiehm & Henry Robles	March 27, 2005	13.24[18]
The team reopens the 1995 death of 32-year-old Sloane Easton, a young mother and struggling alcoholic, whose death was ruled "accidental" after the victim's sister learns that a group of college students may have accosted her sister on the night of her death. Song featured in the intro: "As I Lay Me Down", by Sophie B. Hawkins. Song featured in the finale: "Secret Garden", by Bruce Springsteen.
42	19	"Strange Fruit"	Paris Barclay	Veena Cabreros Sud	April 3, 2005	14.84[19]
Haunted by a childhood memory, Jeffries asks Lily to help him reexamine the 1963 murder of Zeke Williams, a 16-year-old African-American boy whose was found dead in an alleyway. When it is discovered his family had moved into a predominantly white neighborhood prior to his death, the team investigates the possible racial tensions surrounding his death. Song featured in the intro: "One Fine Day", by The Chiffons Song featured in the finale: "Strange Fruit", by Nina Simone. Loosely based upon the murder of Emmett Till and this episode also has similarities to Rodney King the African-American man who was beaten by 4 police officers in Los Angeles in 1991 which also sparked the 1992 Los Angeles riots when the officers were found not guilty.
43	20	"Kensington"	Bill Eagles	Sean Whitesell	April 24, 2005	16.74[20]
The team reopens the 1985 murder of Joe Young, an optimistic young mill worker who was killed in an apparent mugging after his nephew tells them that someone had come forward claiming to have stolen money off the victim's body. The team learns about the how the mill closed down and the 26-year-old victim’s efforts to make a living for himself and his friends. All songs in this episode are by John Mellencamp. Song featured in the intro: "Jack and Diane", by John Mellencamp. Song featured in the finale: "Small Town", by John Mellencamp.
44	21	"Creatures of the Night"	Alex Zakrzewski	Tyler Bensinger	May 1, 2005	16.28[21]
The team reopens the 1977 murder of Mike Cahill, a hotel doorman in hopes of linking a soon-to-be released serial killer to the murder in order to prevent him from walking free. All the music featured in this episode is from The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Barry Bostwick, one of the film's stars, guest stars. Song featured in the intro: "Time Warp", by Charles Gray, Patricia Quinn, Nell Campbell and Richard O'Brien. Song featured in the finale: "Over at the Frankenstein Place", by Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick and Richard O'Brien. Loosely based upon the case of Carl Eugene Watts.
45	22	"Best Friends"	Mark Pellington	Liz W. Garcia	May 8, 2005	14.77[22]
When an old truck containing human bones is pulled from the Delaware River, the team reopens the 1932 case of Billie Duccette, a missing 17-year-old girl whose presumed dead. The team discovers that the truck was owned by a Prohibition-era bootlegger and that the victim may have been involved in a forbidden love affair. Song featured in the intro: "I Got Rhythm", by Ethel Waters with Ben Slavin. Song featured in the finale: An original composition by Michael Levine, which can be found on the Cold Case Original Soundtrack under the title "Best Friends". An original poem is heard over the music. This was the first episode to feature an original song that was made for the show. The episode won a GLAAD Media Award.[23] No arrest, as the death of the victim was due to a vehicular accident.
46	23	"The Woods"	Nelson McCormick	Veena Cabreros Sud	May 22, 2005	14.60[24]
The discovery of nine human skulls leads the team back to serial killer George Marks whom they were unable to incriminate months earlier. When the detectives decide to reinvestigate the murder of his mother Simone Marks in 1972, he emerges from hiding to face Det. Rush one-on-one where he is shot dead. This is a continuation from the episode Mind Hunters where George Marks walked a free man. Song featured in the intro: "Sunshine On My Shoulders", by John Denver. Song featured in the finale: "Behind Blue Eyes", by The Who. During one of the flashback scenes a young George plays a 45 of John Denver's "Sunshine on My Shoulders", however this is an anachronism, as the scenes were set in November 1972, and the song would not be released until late 1973. Loosely based upon serial killer Robert Hansen.

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