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Cold Case

A determined Philadelphia homicide detective reopens long‑forgotten murder files, racing against fading evidence and hidden secrets to bring justice to victims and their families.

Written by
Released
2003
Rated
TV-14
Seasons
7 seasons
CrimeDramaMystery
Streaming on
  • Prime Video

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 123 episodes · premiered Sep 28, 2003

Season 223 episodes · premiered Oct 3, 2004

Season 323 episodes · premiered Sep 25, 2005

Season 424 episodes · premiered Sep 24, 2006

Season 518 episodes · premiered Sep 23, 2007

Season 623 episodes · premiered Sep 28, 2008

Season 722 episodes · premiered Sep 27, 2009

  1. 7.01The CrossingSep 27, 2009Rate

    A team re-examines a 1966 case in which a young woman traveling in steerage on a luxury liner was declared a suicide after falling overboard, as new clues suggest foul play. At the same time, a trial unfolds against a military academy official accused of trying to harm Lilly.

  2. 7.02HoodratsOct 4, 2009Rate

    The team revisits a cold case from 1995 involving a talented young skateboarder who lived on the streets.

  3. 7.03JurisprudenceOct 11, 2009Rate

    A 2004 murder of a teenage boy at a juvenile detention center is revisited, as it is revealed he was incorrectly placed there and killed before Valens could secure his release. Meanwhile, Lilly reconnects with Eddie Saccardo, an old friend and narcotics officer.

  4. 7.04SoulOct 25, 2009Rate

    A 1970 murder case involving a key figure in the development of the Philadelphia soul sound is revisited. The victim had concealed his music career from his devout minister father. Meanwhile, Lilly forms a relationship with her new teen stepbrother, Finn.

  5. 7.05WASPNov 1, 2009Rate

    A 1944 murder case involving a female pilot who served in a civilian support program for the U.S. military during World War II is revisited. The victim, who flew noncombat missions, is found dead, prompting renewed investigation. Meanwhile, a man previously involved in an incident with Lilly—having run her car off a road—is released from prison on bail.

  6. 7.06Dead HeatNov 8, 2009Rate

    A jockey's body is found in a horse mass grave, prompting an investigation into his 1986 murder. The victim had recently lost a race he intended to be his final one before retirement.

  7. 7.07Read Between the LinesNov 15, 2009Rate

    A 14-year-old foster care girl and aspiring rapper is murdered in 1991, prompting an investigation into her life in a gang-affected neighborhood and her recent placement with new foster parents along with her sister.

  8. 7.08ChinatownNov 22, 2009Rate

    A 1983 murder case involving a Chinese-American teenager is reopened, originally handled by Detective Stillman. The investigation uncovers that the victim's girlfriend had been killed three months earlier by members of a Chinese gang during a festival, suggesting the teen may have been acting out of revenge.

  9. 7.09ForensicsDec 6, 2009Rate

    A high-school debate champion's 1999 death, initially classified as suicide, is re-examined when new evidence emerges suggesting murder. The investigation uncovers that the victim had recently lost a key debate at a prestigious private school, where he had earned a scholarship.

  10. 7.10IcedDec 13, 2009Rate

    A minor-league hockey player is found dead at his team's home rink on the same night the U.S. Olympic hockey team achieves a historic victory over the Soviet Union in 1980. Investigators look into the circumstances surrounding the murder, which occurs during a time of heightened national excitement and tension.

  11. 7.11The Good SoldierJan 10, 2010Rate

    A soldier provides new evidence that leads to the reinvestigation of a 2005 murder case involving an Army recruiter killed just days before he was set to deploy to Iraq.

  12. 7.12The Runaway BunnyJan 17, 2010Rate

    A private investigator's 1974 murder is revisited when his body is found in the foundation of a demolished building, leading authorities to uncover that he had recently uncovered sensitive information for his clients and had enlisted a strong-armed associate for his final case.

  13. 7.13BombersFeb 14, 2010Rate

    A 1983 murder case involving a graffiti artist who died under suspicious circumstances is revisited, as investigators look into the details surrounding his death. At the same time, new information surfaces about the mugging of Valen's mother, and Lilly encounters further legal complications orchestrated by Moe.

  14. 7.14MetamorphosisFeb 21, 2010Rate

    A 1971 circus accident involving a teenage aerialist who fell to her death is revisited as new clues emerge, hinting that the tragedy may not have been accidental.

  15. 7.15Two WeddingsFeb 28, 2010Rate

    Lilly and her team attend a wedding but become involved in an investigation when Jeffries suggests the bride may be responsible for her ex-fiancé's death, which occurred shortly after he ended their engagement.

  16. 7.16One FallMar 14, 2010Rate

    A cold case involving the 1986 death of a dock worker and part-time wrestler is revisited, while Valens pursues a potential breakthrough in identifying his mother's rapist.

  17. 7.17FlashoverMar 21, 2010Rate

    Concerned that Vera has reached a breaking point, his team explores a new angle in a 2006 arson case he had been recently fixated on, hoping it will reveal his location.

  18. 7.18The Last Drive-In (1)Mar 28, 2010Rate

    A recent murder connected to Rush is linked through ballistics to a serial killer believed to have been dormant for 27 years, prompting an experienced FBI agent with a history to Stillman to seek the team's help in tracking down the elusive killer she has pursued for three decades.

  19. 7.19Bullet (2)Apr 4, 2010Rate

    The team collaborates with the FBI to capture a serial killer once his identity is revealed, while also working to identify and safeguard his potential next victims.

  20. 7.20Free LoveApr 11, 2010Rate

    Rush and FBI agent Ryan Cavanaugh grow closer as they collaborate on a cold case involving the 1969 murder of a soldier at Woodstock, while Vera assists Rush's ex-girlfriend, Megan, in recovering stolen sentimental jewelry from her home.

  21. 7.21Almost ParadiseMay 2, 2010Rate

    Rush is reluctant to heed her father's requests to reconcile with her estranged, troublemaking sister, who unexpectedly returns into their lives.

  22. 7.22ShatteredMay 2, 2010Rate

    Valens teams up with Rush to find her missing, drug-addicted sister, while Jeffries pursues justice in a cold case involving a murdered teenage girl that has troubled him for nearly two decades.

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