Without a Trace: Season 5

2006 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.8

What Season 5 of Without a Trace

Season 5 of Without a Trace Has 24 episodes and premiered on September 24, 2006. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.

24episodes

Sep 24, 2006premiered

May 10, 2007latest episode

17.3 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Stolen
Sep 24, 2006 · 43 min
Bryan Parker is questioned by the FBI after being found alone on the road by a police officer, his hand bandaged. He tells them about a young boy his father had abducted, and soon the team is searching for Todd. The search initially goes nowhere, and Sam continues to question Bryan, but they get a lead when Bryan identifies a snapshot of the boy that reveals his identity to be that of missing boy Daniel Ellison. It isn't long before the squad realises that Daniel isn't the first boy that Parker grabbed, and follow his past to find him and the missing boy.
Directed by: Randall Zisk · Written by: David Amann · Starring: Brian Kerwin, Darian Weiss, Kevin Shinick, Judith Moreland
5x02
5x02 Candy
Oct 1, 2006 · 43 min
Cindy Peterson, a mother who had become a stripper to support her family, goes missing after work one night, and Jack sends Elena in undercover at the strip club to learn what she can. Danny moves in to keep an eye on her after someone catches on to her spying, while Vivian discovers that Jim Peterson hasn't been completely honest with them. Jack faces censure from Olczyk over his relationship with Ann, and is angry with Ann after she admits to him that she thinks he let their relationship cloud his judgment in the Davis investigation.
Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan · Starring: Michelle Clunie, Leo Rossi, Philip Casnoff, David Aaron Baker
5x03
5x03 911
Oct 8, 2006 · 42 min
The team searches for Jessica, a 911 operator who disappeared after a man called and asked for her by name.
Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc · Starring: Molly Cheek, Patricia Tallman, Heidi Swedberg, Sean O'Bryan
5x04
5x04 All for One
Oct 15, 2006 · 44 min
The team investigates when Malia Norton, a teenager at a detention center, disappears after being threatened by one of the other residents. Malia had been involved in a drinking and driving accident that had seriously injured her sister's boyfriend and killed another young man. The investigation at the detention center uncovers a lot of secrets that some of the residents would prefer to keep well hidden.
Directed by Kate Woods · Starring: Ken Michelman, Alisa Reyes, James Jordan, Alexandra Kyle
5x05
5x05 The Damage Done
Oct 22, 2006 · 43 min
Jack and the team investigate when Sadik Marku's son goes missing along with the boy's mother, and Samantha worries that Jack is more interested in settling an old score with Marku than with finding the missing woman and boy.
Starring: Edoardo Ballerini, Rachel Miner, Tamara Gorski, Kevin Durand
5x06
5x06 The Calm Before
Oct 29, 2006 · 44 min
The team investigates when Aaron Gibbs ends up missing one night and soon learn that he had been lying to his wife about quitting his job, and had been working nights in a fight club. During the course of the investigation, Jack and the others learn that Aaron's disappearance was connected to events that took place during Hurricane Katrina, when Aaron was fighting to save his sons, and follow the trail of evidence, believing that the events of that night in New Orleans hold the key to finding the truth about the missing man.
Directed by: Peter Markle · Starring: Eriq La Salle, LisaGay Hamilton, Michael B. Jordan, Terri Hoyos
5x07
5x07 All the Sinners, Saints
Nov 5, 2006 · 44 min
Martin brings the team in on the hunt for a young woman that went missing after a priest attempted to exorcise a demon from her. He begins to feel guilty when he finds out he used to work with her, but doesn't remember her.
Directed by: Martha Mitchell · Starring: Dee Wallace, Saundra Quarterman, Aleksa Palladino, Josh Braaten
5x08
5x08 Win Today
Nov 12, 2006 · 43 min
Jack and the team investigate the disappearance of Alex Stark after his girlfriend reports him missing, and soon learn that Alex didn't own a cleaning business like he said he did but was actually involved in an illegal gambling operation. Jack goes undercover at a club that Alex would gamble at to find out what happened to him, and ends up being taken hostage by an associate of Alex's who becomes convinced that Jack is actually there to kill her. Unfortunately for Jack, his team believes that he has changed his cover story and has no idea that he's actually been kidnapped.
Directed by: Jeannot Szwarc · Starring: Marisa Ramirez, Brian Hallisay, Matt Borlenghi, Susanna Thompson
5x09
5x09 Watch Over Me
Nov 19, 2006 · 42 min
The team investigates the disappearance of social worker Eric Hayes, who had given thirty days notice to his job not long before. When their investigation leads them to a young pregnant woman who had already lost one child to the system, the agents begin to believe the disillusioned social worker may have been having an affair but soon discover that he may have been trying to right the wrong that drove him from his job. Danny has trouble with the investigation, as it reminds him of his own experience in foster care. Jack confides in Samantha about his relationship with Ann, but it may be too late.
Directed by: Bobby Roth · Starring: Kara Zediker, Brendan Hines, Reed Diamond, Sybil Darrow
5x10
5x10 The Thing with Feathers
Dec 3, 2006 · 43 min
Vivian thinks about her recent surgical problems while searching for a missing woman with a terminal condition.
Starring: John de Lancie, Todd Lowe, Tracy Middendorf, Silas Weir Mitchell
5x11
5x11 Fade-Away
Dec 10, 2006 · 44 min
When 17-year-old Ted Soros goes missing after a basketball game, the team begins an investigation, soon learning that Ted was an emancipated minor who was living on his own to attend a school with an exemplary basketball program. Learning he had recently contacted his mother with a request for legal advice from an uncle, the team begins to suspect that Ted may have done something that he could face criminal charges for, and realise that Ted's secret is connected to a university recruiting party. While the team works Ted's disappearance, Jack learns from Ann that she lost the baby, and waits for her at the clinic while she seeks medical attention.
Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan · Starring: Saige Thompson, Marina Sirtis, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas D'Agosto
5x12
5x12 Tail Spin
Jan 7, 2007 · 42 min
The team tries to determine whether or not the recent disappearance of an air traffic controller has connections to the Middle East. The team soon learns that his wife died in an automobile accident and he was having an affair with her sister.
Directed by Peter Markle · Written by Diego Gutierrez · Starring: Anthony Azizi, Frank Grillo, Tim Russ, Adam Nelson
5x13
5x13 Eating Away
Jan 14, 2007 · 44 min
Barry Rosen goes missing shortly after being poisoned with bleach in a chili eating contest. While investigating Barry's disappearance, the team soon learns that he had been approached to throw the eating contest, and also that he had been spending a lot of time with a local prostitute in an effort to learn how to act around women. Danny is caught in the middle when Carlos asks him for a letter of reference in an upcoming custody review, and Elena informs him that Carlos is actually suing her for sole custody of Sofie. Danny warns Carlos that he is not going to be caught in the middle.
Directed by: Martha Mitchell · Starring: Nathan Kress, Dameon Clarke, Jsu Garcia, Lisa LoCicero
5x14
5x14 Primed
Jan 21, 2007 · 44 min
When a young artist disappears, the team is concerned that one of her subjects may have been unhappy with her work.
Starring: Trever O'Brien, Peter Paige, Luke Edwards, Paul Perri
5x15
5x15 Desert Springs
Feb 18, 2007 · 44 min
The team searches for missing water plant supervisor Jason Turner, and learn that he had become the target of a lot of anger after recent layoffs at the plant. Carlos comes to the office looking for Elena.
Directed by: Eriq La Salle · Written by: David Amann · Starring: Jsu Garcia, Bryce Johnson, David DeLuise, Nathan Baesel
5x16
5x16 Without You
Mar 4, 2007 · 44 min
Elena is frantic when her daughter Sofie goes missing, and the team has a full schedule as they must also search for a missing female tourist named Jenny.
Directed by Jeannot Szwarc · Starring: Susan Walters, Jsu Garcia, Ian Anthony Dale, Mark Moses
5x17
5x17 Deep Water
Mar 11, 2007 · 44 min
A newly elected senator goes missing and Jack immediately turns his attention towards her husband.
Directed by Paul McCrane · Written by Anthony LaPaglia · Starring: David Birney, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lindsey McKeon, Neill Barry
5x18
5x18 Connections
Mar 18, 2007 · 44 min
The team searches for a fifteen-year-old girl who lived with her grandfather and was last seen at an Internet café. Sam gets an unexpected visit from her estranged sister.
Directed by Rosemary Rodriguez · Starring: Lycia Naff, Alexandra Krosney, Molly Price, Blake Robbins
5x19
5x19 At Rest
Mar 25, 2007 · 44 min
Sam's darkest secrets are revealed when her sister goes missing she decides to search for her without the team's help.
Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan · Starring: Tim Guinee, Molly Price, Kurt Long, Tess Harper
5x20
5x20 Skin Deep
Apr 8, 2007 · 43 min
When a young, interracial boy goes missing, race and money appear to play the starring roles in the investigation.
Directed by: Eric Close · Starring: Khamani Griffin, Eddie Mills, Chad Everett, Daisy Eagan
5x21
5x21 Crash and Burn
Apr 15, 2007 · 44 min
A former soldier, now stuntman, goes missing and the team learns that he changed his will only short time before he went missing which makes them wonder who needed the money.
Directed by: John Polson · Starring: Aaron Staton, Chris Johnson, Sarah Thompson, Rob Boltin
5x22
5x22 One and Only
Apr 29, 2007 · 42 min
The team searches for Chris Manning, a family court judge with a soft side who went missing after meeting with a young boy caught between his mother and his abusive father. Suspicion initially turns anyone Manning may have riled up due to his court rulings, but after his clerk is shot in what appears to be an attempt on Manning's life, the team learns that the secret behind Manning's disappearance is tied up with something that happened over twenty years earlier.
Directed by Kate Woods · Starring: Cara Pifko, Paul Butcher, Nancy Youngblut, Casey Biggs
5x23
5x23 Two of Us
May 6, 2007 · 42 min
A high school student goes missing after leaving her prom early to get some rest in her hotel room, leaving behind a bloody dress and a lot of questions about what may have happened to her.
Starring: Mark Derwin, Jessy Schram, Beth Littleford, Marc Vann
5x24
5x24 The Beginning Season Finale
May 10, 2007 · 43 min
A teenage girl disappears after joining a cult. In the office, Elena encounters problems with Carlos in their custody battle for Sofie.
Directed by Jeannot Szwarc · Starring: Dayo Ade, Jsu Garcia, Haley Ramm, Patrick Labyorteaux