5.15 - Desert Springs

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WITHOUT A TRACE
Air Date: Sunday, February 18, 2007
Time Slot: 10:00 PM-11:00 PM EST on CBS
Episode Title: (#515) "Desert Springs"

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JACK AND THE TEAM SEARCH FOR A WATER PLANT FOREMAN WHO VANISHES AFTER BEING THREATENED BY A LONG-TIME EMPLOYEE WHOM HE HAD JUST LAID OFF, ON "WITHOUT A TRACE," SUNDAY, FEB. 18, 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT

John Aylward ("ER") Guest Stars

"Desert Springs" - Jack and the team search for a water plant foreman who disappears hours after his life is threatened by a long-time employee who became enraged when the young foreman laid him off, on WITHOUT A TRACE, Sunday, Feb. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Eriq La Salle directed this episode written by David Amann, one of the series' co-executive producers.

John Aylward ("ER") guest stars as the father of the missing foreman.

Asserting his innocence in the missing Jason Turner's disappearance, the newly laid-off Earl Dooley tells the agents that Jason gained many enemies during the recent wide-spread lay-offs at the plant. The team also learns that Jason was trying to reconcile with his former fiance, which leads them to wonder if Jason might have found trouble by getting between his ex-fiance and a possible new man in her life. Meanwhile, Elena continues to have custody-related problems with her daughter's father, Carlos, who is irate at discovering that his old friend Danny is involved with Elena.

SERIES REGULARS:

Jack Malone: Anthony LaPaglia
Samantha Spade: Poppy Montgomery
Vivian Johnson: Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Danny Taylor: Enrique Murciano
Martin Fitzgerald: Eric Close
Elena Delgado: Roselyn Sanchez

RECURRING:

Carlos Aguilar: Jsu Garcia
Sofie Delgado: Ashlyn Sanchez

GUEST CAST:

Jason Turner: Nathan Baesel
Katie Moore: Anna Campbell
Nick Edberg: Bryce Johnson
Alex Brown: David DeLuise
Sergeant Paul Brown: Brent Sexton
Sarah Wells: Hope Banks
Casper Boyce: Ray Proscia
Earl Dooley: Brent Jennings
Eddie McCann: Allen Cutler
Bernard Fields: John Aylward
Percy Boudreaux: William Romeo
ND Agent: Tanya DiFrancesco

[mountainsnow]

That was good, really good. Samantha and Martin still look so perfect together, even if they don't have any romantic lines. You just can't hide the chemistry when they're in a scene together.

Lots of Viv, or maybe it just seemed that way in comparison to how little we've seen of her this season.

Good episode all the way around. The actor playing the MP was the only misstep. Tried to hard to play the nice guy and came across as flat and boring.

[rigto]

I think I have to disagree.

The MP case was wayyyy boring and there should have been more D/E interaction.

I did, however, like the fact Viv played a pretty big role. She's tres cool.

[spyglass]

Just a few brief thoughts, then I'll rewatch my tape on Tuesday after my paper is turned in.

Sofie is cute ;D

Liked that Sam and Martin were in, you know, a few of the same scenes. I couldn't help but think of a few key parallels between the Martin/Sam relationship and the Jason/Katie one - the secrets and hiding.

Wondering what exactly was going through Martin's head in that last scene. Perhaps a subtle hint that he's well on the road to recovery (would it kill them to mention it once?) and starting to think about his future again? Or maybe I'm giving the writers/producers too much credit


Back later with more.

[smarty4eva]

i just saw a clip from last nights episode it's the one where sam say's to martin "you can never go home" or something like that. i liked the way sam looked over at martin when she said it like she was looking for a reaction from him or even just a glance but he gave her nothing did anyone else notice that

[beyonce1]

One word for the MP story. BORING. I was not feeling the MP story in this episode. Stole some money from a Jamaican and paid for it with your life. That simple, yet it took an hour to tell it.

That said, there were some bright spots on the character side. Some general notes.

- Eric's hair looked FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! The best it's been in two seasons. I feel like Martin is finding his stride, he is just so authoritative. I wouldn't be surprised if he were second in command to Jack instead of Viv.

- Carlos and Elena seem....mismatched. But that could be for the sake of the story. I was really happy when Elena slapped him, he deserved it. Although...anyone notice when Elena is really angry it looks like she is about to break into tears?

- Ok, so let's say Poppy really isn't pregnant....what other explanation can we come up with for her drab wardrobe??? So Elena is the only one who can wear cute clothes?

- More Viv = Good show

- Very happy with the multiple scenes for Sam and Martin. Yes, they were strictly professional, but dammit they were actually in SCENES TOGETHER

- I felt like the "You can't go home again" comment is foreshadowing for Sam's character, not Martin's.

[happy2chick]

I can't wait to see it. Looking forward to it. My friend is getting me a copy. Looks really cool.

[bbb]

I thought this episode was ok, but it wouldn't bother me if I never saw it again. How I miss the days when I couldn't wait to rewatch an episode. I felt that this episode could have been 30 minutes and the same story could have been told without missing anything.

I too am wondering if the last scene will lead to some kind of storyline for Martin.

What disappointed me the most about this episode was that it became more obvious, to me, that we are supposed to forget the ambush ever happened. They had a perfect opportunity after the flashback for some sort of reaction from Martin or Sam, but nothing.

[Feerie21]

I thought this episode was ok too ! Maybe a little boring...
I don't know if it's me, but i thought Sam/Poppy had face expression and voice very sad... i don't know !

[mountainsnow]

bbb said:

I too am wondering if the last scene will lead to some kind of storyline for Martin.

I hope so because he sure has gotten the short end of the stick this season. He's such a treat on the show and I can't help but think the reduction in screentime might be a contributing factor in the reduction of the ratings.

[Sharon]

"I too am wondering if the last scene will lead to some kind of storyline for Martin."

Maybe he is thinking about how the MP screwed up with his fiance and this will lead him to reconnect with Sam. You know, the realization that time passes, life is short, go for what you want type of thing. Maybe thinking he should not have broken up with her int he first place.

[martinissohot]

Could someone please describe what exactly the last scene with martin was, for us poor babys that didn´t get to see this episode yet ? Thanks a lot!

[MaFerLooCa]

I really want to watch this episode now! But there are still weeks away for me. I guess I'll have to wait and see.

I feel sorry to read that there seems to be a general opinion that smartyness is off the mind of writers and producers. But, we can always have fiction, right?

[smartyfan04]

martinissohot said:

Could someone please describe what exactly the last scene with martin was, for us poor babys that didn´t get to see this episode yet ? Thanks a lot!

I'll try to describe it the best way I can for you. Martin walked over to the MP's body. He bent down & picked up the engagement ring off of the MP's body & looked at it. He had a sad almost reflective kind of look on his face. I hope that helped describe it somewhat maybe someone else can describe it better than I can.
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The episode was good but I have to say that the MP case was pretty boring. I loved the Martin & Sam scenes even though they were strictly professional. I'm just happy that they had scenes together. I agree with sharlou about what Martin was probably thinking (or at least what I hope he was thinking). I would love for this to be a way for Martin & Sam to reconnect & get back together. It probably won't happen but a girl can dream right?

I loved when Elena slapped Carlos...he totally deserved it. I was expecting Elena & Danny to talk about the whole Carlos thing more than they actually did. I agree with Spyglass that Sophie is cute. It was nice to see more Viv & less Jack. Don't get me wrong I like all of the characters but I'm really not a big fan of Jack.

[martinissohot]

Thank you very much smartyfan04!
Maybe this scene reflects martys wish to be with a woman and have kids and so on...And this woman is hopefully sam!