Wannabe (12 Feb. 2004)

The FBI investigates the disappearance of Eric Miller, a middle school student who disappeared during a bathroom break. He was only away for about ten minutes, so either he or his suspected... See full summary »

Director:

David Barrett

Writers:

Hank Steinberg (creator), Hank Steinberg

Stars:

Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony LaPaglia	...	Jack Malone
Poppy Montgomery	...	Samantha Spade
Marianne Jean-Baptiste	...	Vivian Johnson
Enrique Murciano	...	Danny Taylor
Eric Close	...	Martin Fitzgerald
Jake Thomas	...	Eric Miller
Romy Rosemont	...	Karen Miller
Alexa Nikolas	...	Emily Levine
Spencer Locke	...	Brandee Case
Loren Berman	...	Darren Levine
Kasha Kropinski	...	Lisa Potter
Scott Alan Smith	...	Walter Miller
Lisa Kaminir	...	School Psychologist
Matteo Crismani	...	Billy Hopkins
Elizabeth Storm	...	Brandee Case's Mother

Storyline

The FBI investigates the disappearance of Eric Miller, a middle school student who disappeared during a bathroom break. He was only away for about ten minutes, so either he or his suspected kidnappers may have known what would happen. The investigators learn that Eric had low self-esteem and saw himself as part of the loser crowd at school. When his friend tells Agent Johnson about a bullying incident and they also locate a surveillance video from a local arcade showing an older boy pushing him, they realize they may have something other than a kidnapping.

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Plot Keywords:

bullying | boy | horse riding | boy in underwear | sexual curiosity | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 February 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 7, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jerry Bruckheimer Television, CBS Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[about an embarrassing picture of Eric Miller]
Lisa Potter: I don't know where I got it.
Jack Malone: Come on, Lisa. I have two daughters of my own about your age, and I know when they're lying to me. And you are lying to me right now.

User Reviews

One of the most powerful 10 min I have ever seen!

Jake Thomas does a great job (as always)! This sort of thing goes on in our schools every day and we need to help our kids understand that there is help out there and the path Jake's character took is not the only way! This episode is an example of how shows today do not have to conform to what the "Average" user wants to see. Adults often feel that a Child's life is easy (As they remember it) but dealing with Over power teachers, bullies and relationships is not as easy when you do not have years of knowledge to call on. The writing of Hank Steinberg and the directing of David Barrett have to be given credit also. Something this good has got to be a group effort. I highly recommend this episode! - CLH