Cold Case season 2

The second season of Cold Case, an American television series, began airing on CBS 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
No. of episodes	23
Release
Original network	CBS
Original release	October 3, 2004 (2004-10-03) – May 22, 2005 (2005-05-22)
Season chronology
List of episodes

Cast

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

Episodes

See also: List of Cold Case episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code	US viewers (millions)
24	1	"The Badlands"	Tim Matheson	Chris Mundy	October 3, 2004 (2004-10-03)	177751	15.03[1]
The team reopens the 2003 triple murder of married restaurant owners Tom and Della Lincoln and their employee Derek Jackson[a] after the prime suspect's lawyer provides an alibi for the night the killings took place. Song featured in the intro: "Still Fly" by Big Tymers Song featured in the finale: "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys.
25	2	"Factory Girls"	David Von Ancken	Story by : Stacy Kravetz Teleplay by : Meredith Stiehm	October 10, 2004 (2004-10-10)	177755	15.50[2]
The team investigates the 1943 death of factory worker Alice Miller when her great-niece, a newspaper reporter and a friend of Lilly's, meets former colleagues who voice suspicions about a possible cover-up. Song featured in the intro: "Rosie the Riveter" by Four Vagabonds Song featured in the finale: "Don't Fence Me In" by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters.
26	3	"Daniela"	David Barrett	Veena Cabreros Sud	October 17, 2004 (2004-10-17)	177752	15.68[3]
The team examines the 1979 death of an unidentified teenage runaway after a battered wife accuses her husband of murder and turns over a snuff film that presumably features him committing the crime. Song featured in the intro: "Bad Girls" by Donna Summer. Song featured in the finale: "Goodbye Girl" by David Gates. No arrest, as the death of the victim was due to suicide.
27	4	"The House"	Alex Zakrzewski	Sean Whitesell	October 24, 2004 (2004-10-24)	177753	15.38[4]
The team reinvestigates the circumstances surrounding the 1968 murder of convict Hank Dempsey when human remains are found in a tunnel leading out of the state penitentiary where he served his sentence. All songs featured in this episode were performed 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 (2004-10-31)	177754	16.20[5]
The team reopens the 1991 double murder of illegal Cambodian immigrants Sen and Channary Dhiet at the request of their daughter Kara, who witnessed the crime and recently found an Internet auction listing for her mother's gold bracelet. 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 (2004-11-07)	177757	17.66[6]
The team reinvestigates the 1990 death of scholarship student Rita Baxter when a woman's body is dumped at the local swimming hole where the crime occurred. Song featured in the intro: "Stand" by R.E.M. Song featured in the finale: "Circle" by Edie Brickell.
30	7	"It's Raining Men"	Paul Holahan	Jan Oxenberg	November 14, 2004 (2004-11-14)	177756	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. 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 (2004-11-21)	177758	15.58[8]
A troubled man asks the team to 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 due to his support for civil rights in schools and was slated to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee shortly before his death. - First appearance of Lilly's sister Christina 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 (2004-11-28)	177759	17.51[9]
The team begins the hunt for a serial killer when the reinvestigation of 31-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 (2004-12-19)	177760	14.81[10]
The team reinvestigates the 2000 murder of New Haven, Connecticut prosecutor Greg Vizcaino at the request of his widow, who is determined to disprove embezzlement allegations made by a former colleague. Song featured in the intro: "Kryptonite", by 3 Doors Down. Song featured in the finale: "Why Does It Always Rain On Me?", by Travis.
34	11	"Blank Generation"	David Barrett	Chris Mundy	January 9, 2005 (2005-01-09)	177761	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. The investigation soon uncovers dark secrets from both the cult and the victim's family. 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 (2005-01-16)	177762	15.67[12]
The team reopens the 1976 murder of Jerry Stone, a 24-year-old underdog boxer who died during a match after a referee on his deathbed confesses to having been paid to allow the match to turn deadly, but dies before he can give a name. 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 (2005-01-30)	177763	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 (2005-02-20)	177764	15.41[14]
The team reopens the 1969 murder of 19-year-old Ellie McCormick after the number one suspect, a fugitive draft dodger and her boyfriend, is arrested on his return from Canada. But the team's investigation leads them down new avenues that suggest the boyfriend was framed, as well as the pressures of being drafted during the Vietnam War. 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.
38	15	"Wishing"	Emilio Estevez	Karin Lewicki	March 6, 2005 (2005-03-06)	177765	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 have actually been murdered. The team learns that the victim had a turbulent home life. 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 (2005-03-13)	177766	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, and his death may be related to the more recent murder of a prominent businessman. 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
40	17	"Schadenfreude"	Tim Matheson	Gina Gionfriddo	March 20, 2005 (2005-03-20)	177767	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 David Bowie ft. Queen. Song featured in the finale: "Don't Stop Believin'", by Journey.
41	18	"Ravaged"	James Whitmore, Jr.	Meredith Stiehm & Henry Robles	March 27, 2005 (2005-03-27)	177769	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 (2005-04-03)	177768	14.84[19]
Haunted by a childhood memory, Jeffries asks Lilly to help him reexamine the 1963 murder of Zeke Williams, a 16-year-old African-American boy who 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.
43	20	"Kensington"	Bill Eagles	Sean Whitesell	April 24, 2005 (2005-04-24)	177770	16.74[20]
The team investigates the 1985 death of 26-year-old mill worker Joe Young when his nephew James, a convict whom Lilly arrested for murdering his grandmother[b], claims he met a recent parolee who admitted to stealing money off the body. All songs featured in this episode are performed 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 (2005-05-01)	177771	16.28[21]
The team reopens the 1977 murder of Mike Cahill, a hotel doorman, in the hopes of linking a soon-to-be-released serial killer Roy Brigham Anthony to the murder in order to prevent him from walking free. Note: Barry Bostwick, who plays Anthony, is also one of the stars of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, scenes from which are seen throughout the episode. During the episode's closing sequence there is a scene from the movie where you can see a very much younger Bostwick walking through the rain with his co-star Susan Sarandon. 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.
45	22	"Best Friends"	Mark Pellington	Liz W. Garcia	May 8, 2005 (2005-05-08)	177772	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 who was 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. Tessa Thompson guest stars as Billie Duccette. Piper Laurie guest stars as Rose. The episode won a GLAAD Media Award.[23] No arrest, as the death of the victim was due to suicide.
46	23	"The Woods"	Nelson McCormick	Veena Cabreros Sud	May 22, 2005 (2005-05-22)	177773	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, 33-year-old Simone Marks, in 1972, he emerges from hiding to face Det. Rush one-on-one where he is shot dead. Song featured in the intro: "Sunshine on My Shoulders", by John Denver. Song featured in the finale: "Behind Blue Eyes", by The Who.

Notes

1. As depicted in S1E1 Look Again
2. As depicted in S1.E9 Sherry Darlin'