Thick as Thieves (21 Oct. 2007)

The Detectives try and solve the case of a woman who died after being in a coma for 18 years.

Director:

Holly Dale

Writers:

Meredith Stiehm (creator), Christopher Silber

Stars:

Kathryn Morris, Danny Pino, John Finn

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Kathryn Morris	...	Lilly Rush
Danny Pino	...	Scotty Valens
John Finn	...	John Stillman
Jeremy Ratchford	...	Nick Vera
Thom Barry	...	Will Jeffries
Tracie Thoms	...	Kat Miller
Monet Mazur	...	Margot Chambers '89
Justin Bruening	...	Spencer Mason '89
Daphne Ashbrook	...	Kylie Cramer '07
Joelle Carter	...	Kylie Cramer '89
Mark Rolston	...	Ari Gordon
Jamie Rose	...	Melissa Canter '07
Rodney Rowland	...	Spencer Mason '07 (as Rod Rowland)
Darby Stanchfield	...	Melissa Canter '89
Roxana Brusso	...	Abby Santos

Storyline

What kind of Jane Doe receives champagne, caviar and Godiva chocolates every month for 18 years while she lies in a coma from a bullet in the head? After her death, the ME finds saline breast implants in her body, leading to the surgeon who is able to identify her. A fake newspaper obituary, the Cold Case unit staking out the cemetery, and Spencer Mason's bringing flowers to the grave helps solve the puzzle, including some surprising, incriminating facts about the victim.

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Plot Keywords:

title directed by female

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 22, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jerry Bruckheimer Television, CBS Paramount Network Television, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

The number of hands Margot has on the gun as she threatens Lenny in the motel room changes rapidly with the different camera angles.

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Soundtracks

"Sacrifice"
Performed by Elton John

User Reviews

Mamma's boy

When a woman that has been on a coma for eighteen years finally dies, the Cold Case unit becomes involved because there are strange circumstances surrounding her death. First, there have been no explanation for the flowers, and gifts, this woman has received from an anonymous source all the years she was at the hospital. Then, not all that they find rings true.

The breast implants that have been found in the dead woman's body, lead the detectives to contact the doctor who performed on the comatose lady, being a special kind used by a few at the time. He identifies the dead woman and places her to a situation at an exclusive club that he witnessed. He knew a few cases where rich women had fallen victim to a con man that robbed them of thousand of dollars.

When they stage a fake obituary in the paper, the Cold Case unit goes to the cemetery where they expect someone will turn out to visit the grave of the dead woman. They are lucky in that, as planned, a man, Spencer Mason, comes to the site, bringing flowers. He will be the person that will help solve the puzzle that has eluded the police all those years.

This segment was directed by Holly Dale, a regular for the series. It was written by Christopher Silber. It has some interesting aspects because of the way a victim being also involved in the actual crime. Scotty and A.D.A. Alexandra Thomas have a few words because he feels she has ratted on him to Internal Affairs, but he can't keep his hands away from her.

Daphne Ashbrook, Jamie Rose, Rodney Rowland, are seen among the guest stars. The regulars, Kathryn Morris, Danny Pinto, and Bonnie Root have also good opportunities in which to shine.