Series synopsis
The 4400 is an American drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on USA Network on July 11, 2004. It ended on September 16, 2007. It was created by Scott Peters, René Echevarria. It stars Samantha Ferris, Jacqueline McKenzie, Joel Gretsch and Patrick John Flueger.
4400 centers on the return of 4400 people who, previously presumed dead or reported missing, reappear on Earth. Though they have not aged physically, some of them seem to have deeper alterations ranging from superhuman strength to an unexplained healing touch. A government agency is formed to track the 4400 people after one of them commits a murder.
Premise
4400 centers on the return of 4400 people who, previously presumed dead or reported missing, reappear on Earth. Though they have not aged physically, some of them seem to have deeper alterations ranging from superhuman strength to an unexplained healing touch. A government agency is formed to track the 4400 people after one of them commits a murder.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Samantha Ferris as Nina Jarvis
- Jacqueline McKenzie as Diana Skouris
- Joel Gretsch as Tom Baldwin
- Patrick John Flueger as Shawn Farrell
- Karina Lombard as Alana Mareva
- Megalyn Echikunwoke as Isabelle Tyler
- Chad Faust as Kyle Baldwin
- Lori Triolo as Linda Baldwin
Supporting cast
- Mahershala Ali as Richard Tyler
- Peter Coyote as Dennis Ryland
- Brooke Nevin as Nikki Hudson
- Billy Campbell as Jordan Collier
- Conchita Campbell as Maia Rutledge
- Kaj-Erik Eriksen as Danny Farrell
- Jenni Baird as Meghan Doyle
Guest cast
- Laura Allen as Lily Tyler
- David Eigenberg as Carl Morrissey
- Mark Acheson as Paul Weir
- Harris Allan as Sam Marsden
- Michael Moriarty as Orson Bailey
- Laura Mennell as Young Audrey Parker
- Shane Meier as Glen Keating
- Jake Cherry as Brandon Powell
- Hill Harper as Edwin Mayuya
- Ted Cole as Dr. Griffith
- J. August Richards as John Shaffner
- Sean Marquette as Boyd Gelder
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 45 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | June 3, 2006 | June 3, 2006 |
| Season 1 | 5 | July 11, 2004 | August 8, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 5, 2005 | August 28, 2005 |
| Season 3 | 13 | June 11, 2006 | August 27, 2006 |
| Season 4 | 13 | June 17, 2007 | September 16, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The 4400: Unlocking the Secrets A retrospective in the show in an NBC special. Narrated by Jacqueline McKenzie, "The 4400: Unlocking the Secrets" summarises the events of seasons one and two. |
June 3, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot 4400 people, assumed to be dead or missing over the past fifty years, reappear in a ball of light. None have any memory of where they've been, and some are manifesting paranormal abilities. |
July 11, 2004 |
| 2 |
The New & Improved Carl Morrissey Tom and Diana investigate a 4400 who has used his ability of enhanced reflexes to become a vigilante. |
July 18, 2004 |
| 3 |
Becoming Tom and Diana investigate Oliver Knox, a 4400 suspected of being a serial murderer. |
July 25, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wake Up Call (1) Tom and Diana investigate a mysterious structure being built at a psychiatric hospital, based on the drawings of one of their patients who's a 4400. |
June 5, 2005 |
| 2 |
Wake Up Call (2) Richard must protect his family when he and Lily are discovered to be 4400s. |
June 5, 2005 |
| 3 |
Voices Carry A returnee exhibiting telepathic abilities seeks help from NTAC, but is instead used as a mole to infiltrate Jordan Collier's 4400 Center. |
June 12, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The New World (1) Ryland and other government officials are on trial for withholding vital information that they discovered about the returnees when a disturbing sound is heard the courtroom. Tom and Diana, with the help of Gary Navarro, try and track down T.J Kim, who they believe is responsible for the piercing sound heard in the courtroom. Richard and Lily are forced to deal with a now grown Isabelle While Lily also suffers from a rapid aging disease that Shawn is unable to heal. Tom and Diana also investigate a radical organisation called the Nova Group that appears to have ties with Shawn and the 4400 Center. |
June 11, 2006 |
| 2 |
The New World (2) Gary Navarro is arrested for the second attempt to assassinate Dennis Ryland. Knowing she is the key to her mother's survival, Isabelle attempts to kill herself by jumping off the 4400 center building only to survive without a scratch. Matthew Ross expresses his displeasure at her actions and tells her of the destiny she is to face. Isabelle is troubled about what Matthew told her, but after a discussion with Shawn she decides it's her choice with what she does with her life. Matthew gives Isabelle a substance that can kill her if it's injected. |
June 11, 2006 |
| 3 |
Being Tom Baldwin Tom is accused of murdering TJ Kim. 17 year old Boyd Gelder has the ability to change his appearance whenever he chooses. Meanwhile, Shawn and Isabelle grow closer. |
June 18, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Wrath of Graham A high school student develops an ability after injecting promicin. Tom visits Isabelle in jail, while Diana searches for her missing sister. Following the advice of a young woman, named Cassie, Kyle is able to wake Shawn from his coma. Jordan Collier's conscience gets to him. Meanwhile, NTAC gets a new director. |
June 17, 2007 |
| 2 |
Fear Itself Tom and Diana search for someone who has the ability to make people's worst fears come true. Danny seeks Shawn's help to find a promicin shot. Meanwhile, Cassie leads Kyle to a book that contains a prophecy about Jordan Collier. |
June 24, 2007 |
| 3 |
Audrey Parker's Come and Gone Audrey Parker, an elderly woman, takes promicin and develops the ability to astral project. Meanwhile, Shawn decides to start publicly healing people again despite threats from the government to shut him down. And Ben and Maia return to Seattle to visit Diana. |
July 1, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 11, 2004 |
| Last aired | September 16, 2007 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |