TV series

The Forgotten

Name: The Forgotten
Released: 2009
Cast: Christian Slater, Rochelle Aytes, Bob Stephenson, Heather Stephens, Michelle Borth

2009–2010· 1 season· 42 min episodesTV-14★ 6.1Canceled

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Synopsis

A team of dedicated amateurs work on cases involving unidentified victims. After the police have given up, this group must first solve the puzzle of the victim's identity in order to then help catch the killer. They work to give the deceased back their names, lest they become—The Forgotten.

Themes

amateur detective investigation police murder investigation unsolved crime

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 22, 2009 · 42 min
Synopsis
Volunteer members of the Forgotten Network, Alex Donovan, Candace Butler, Lindsey Drake, Walter Bailey, Tyler Davies and Det. Grace Russell, work together to solve the case of "Highway Jane," who had been murdered and her body dumped in the woods.
Guest stars: Darlene Vogel (Sally Benedict), Benito Martinez (Police Chief), Deirdre Lovejoy (Zoe Jenks), Haley Hudson (Punk Girl), Aimee-Lynn Chadwick (Jessica), Devon Gummersall (Clay Thornton), Gina DeVivo (RDO Sales Clerk), Ellen Marlow (Amy Benedict)
E2 Diamond JaneSep 29, 2009 · 42 min
Synopsis
The Forgotten Network takes the case of a Jane Doe who was found strangled and dumped in an alley six weeks previously. The only link to the investigation is an engagement ring.
Guest stars: Judith Hoag (Charlotte Dent), Christina Chang (Claire Post), Kerr Smith (Patrick Dent), Nicole Cannon (Ellen Quinn), Mitchell Fink (Ed Warren), Sandra Purpuro (Helen Vicks), Vyto Ruginis (Robert Dent), John Walcutt (Henry James)
E3 Football JohnOct 6, 2009 · 42 min
Guest stars
Guest stars: Michael Reilly Burke (Coach Flynn), Chad L. Coleman (Ray Perkins), Brandon Mychal Smith (Billy York), Jarrod Bunch (Coach Tom Bryant / John Doe), Christopher Stapleton (Wayne Wilmers), Joel Swetow (Chiropractor), Natalia Castellanos (Waitress), Kelsey Crane (Female Bartender)
E4 Parachute JaneOct 13, 2009 · 42 min
Synopsis
The Forgotten Network investigates a Jane Doe who appears to have died from an insulin overdose, but further developments lead the team to suspect foul play. If someone wanted her dead, what was the reason? Where is her family? And what is her name? The answers to these questions lead the team into the mysterious world of 'parachute kids'.
Guest stars: Isabella Hofmann (Principal), Christina Chang (Claire Post), Elizabeth Sung (Mei Chen), Kelvin Yu (Quon Wen), Gary Carlos Cervantes (Roger Turow), Tina Ivlev (Dana Hayes), Matthew Alan (Dylan Dreslyn), Alexandra Aristy (Park Towers Manager)
E5 River JohnOct 20, 2009 · 42 min
Synopsis
A John Doe is found shot to death in a drainage tunnel; clues point toward the victim having been searching for someone; Alex starts to see his own story reflected in the victim's.
Guest stars: Nicholas Gonzalez (Detective Garza), Geoff Meed (Oscar Temple), Elizabeth Bogush (Greta Wilkes), Colby French (Jerry Powell), Jake Dogias (Chicago PD Tech), Deprece Reddick (Trey / Preston Sharp III), Francesca P. Roberts (Flora Williams), Craig Barnett (Officer Gillespie)
E6 Canine JohnOct 27, 2009 · 42 min
Synopsis
The Forgotten Network looks the death of a John Doe found buried at a local vacation spot. They find that the only clue is a stray dog standing over his owner's grave.
Guest stars: Kimberly Estrada (Ramona Peres), Daniel Cosgrove (John Lucas), Steven Skyler (Stephen), Jasper Cole (Desk Clerk), Conor Dubin (Michael Axton), Anil Raman (Victor Gupta), Jud Tylor (Layla Demchak), Michael DiBacco (Officer)
E7 Railroad JaneNov 3, 2009 · 42 min
Synopsis
When a female skull is discovered near a railroad track, the Forgotten Network learns Jane Doe's only remaining relative, her comatose sister, could also be in danger.
Guest stars: Susan Ruttan (Horsemama), Michael B. Silver, Matthew Humphreys (Ben Sheppard), Sonya Leslie (Hannah), Jasper Cole (Desk Clerk), Tim DeZarn (Frank Sanders), Caleb Lane (Daniel Harris), Sarah Domin (Amy Sanders / Jane Doe)
E8 Prisoner JaneNov 17, 2009 · 42 min
Synopsis
The Forgotten Network takes the case of a Jane Doe found strangled in a warehouse. The investigation leads the team to man who might have been falsely imprisoned for her murder.
Guest stars: Sergia Louise Anderson (Nicole), Jake Dogias (Chicago PD Tech), Edward Kerr (George Steele), Aldis Hodge (Donny Rowe), Joel Polis (Judge Cooperman), Tom Schanley (Jack Driscoll), Don Wallace (Chris Rowe), Stacy Arnell (Woman)
E9 Lucky JohnDec 1, 2009 · 42 min
Synopsis
When a John Doe is found killed and stuffed in the trunk of a car, The Forgotten Network investigates the case four months afterwards. But when a DNA test identifies the Doe as an ex-con that died four years earlier, the investigation takes an odd turn.
Guest stars: James Van Der Beek (Judd Shaw), Lauri Johnson (Delores), Curtis Armstrong (Louis), Elizabeth Bogush (Greta Wilkes), Jasper Cole (Desk Clerk), Evan Arnold (Medical Examiner / Gavin Spencer), Joan McMurtrey (Andrea Hudson), Cutter Cutshaw (Matt Hudson)
E10 Double DoeJan 5, 2010 · 42 min
Synopsis
Walter brings The Forgotten Network their first case involving multiple victims, a male and female Doe shot to death and buried in the snow outside a sleazy motel. The age difference and the large amount of cash found on them suggest something nefarious. But did the victims actually know each other? What was the money for? And why did the murderer leave it behind.
Guest stars: Gideon Emery (Sean Hennessey), Candice Patton (Kelly), Kevin Weisman (Ziipper), Cullen Douglas (208), Peter O'Meara (Conner Hennessey), Saxon Anderson (Hot Boy), Rachel Bernstein (Sexy Woman), Emerson Brooks (Detective)
E11 Patient JohnJan 12, 2010 · 42 min
Synopsis
A John Doe found murdered and stuffed inside a seepage pit takes the team into the world of medical trials. The team learns that the Doe was a recently naturalized citizen who needed to supplement his income by becoming a medical guinea pig in order to bring his family to America. But did one of these trials end up killing the Doe? Who covered it up? And are there any other victims?
Guest stars: Susan Ruttan (Horsemama), Jesse Head (Jamie Roscoe), Daniel Travis (Greg Beaudette), Lily Rains (Monica), Blake Robbins (Dr. Max Rayburn), Dahlia Salem (Dr. Mallory Messenger), Carl Ciarfalio (Eric Boden), Alexis DeLaRosa (Andy Santiago / John Doe)
E12 My Son JohnFeb 9, 2010 · 42 min
Synopsis
When a young man falls to his death from atop a skyscraper, the Forgotten Network takes on the near impossible task of identifying him. Their efforts lead them into the world of "Parkour" or free running, where they learn John Doe may have recently returned to America after an extended stay abroad. The case takes an unusual twist when two separate individuals come forward, each claiming the Doe as their own. But which one is really his relative? What brought John Doe back to America? And was it a dangerous Parkour act that got him killed or something more sinister?
Guest stars: Barry Bostwick (Bill Ramey), William R. Moses (Sam Denver), Gail O'Grady (Kerry Denver), Levi Meeuwenberg (John Doe), Elisha Cuthbert (Maxine Denver), John Burke (Mitch), Jonathan Kennedy (Jordan), Vedette Lim (Sandra)
E13 Mama JaneFeb 16, 2010 · 42 min
Synopsis
The Forgotten Network sets out to ID a 40-year-old woman found murdered in a local bar. One of the primary suspects is a superstar basketball player (guest star Baron Davis, LA Clippers), who had an altercation with Jane Doe days before. As the team follows several leads, they learn that Jane Doe had paid to adopt a baby right before she died. But if that's what led to her death, what happened to all the money? Where is the baby? And who was willing to kill her for it.
Guest stars: Michael Arden (James Poole), Tania Raymonde (Sarah Poole), Elisha Cuthbert (Maxine Denver), Baron Davis (Terrence King), Mary Anne McGarry (Carol Scott), Markus Baldwin (Eric Fountain), Christopher DerGregorian (John Torres), Sally Elphick (Front Desk Clerk)
E14 Train JaneFeb 23, 2010 · 42 min
Synopsis
When a city train derails, there are dozens of injuries and several bodies found in the wreckage. But one of the female victims remains unidentified. The Forgotten Network follows her journey, which leads them to a secret society of roving nightclubs. Was Jane Doe killed in the crash, or is someone using a city's tragedy to cover up an even deeper mystery that led to her death.
Guest stars: Eddie Kaye Thomas (Brice Walden), Cameron Goodman (Brandi), Elisha Cuthbert (Maxine Denver), Sam Anderson (Train Driver), Claire Jacobs (Dierdre Clark), Tom Astor (Chris), Mara Casey (Woman in Neck Brace), Tom Choi (Rufus)
E15 Donovan DoeMar 9, 2010 · 42 min
Synopsis
The Forgotten squad looks for the killer of an 8 year old girl (who died five years ago), and has to match their wits against a multiple child murderer who likes to leave clues in the form of puzzles...
Guest stars: Joey Luthman (Matthew Clarke), Elizabeth Bogush (Greta Wilkes), Scott Michael Campbell (William Hollander), Elisha Cuthbert (Maxine Denver), Karis Campbell (Karen Summers), Jadin Gould (Lucy Donovan), Jake Borelli (High School Guy), Dawn Greenidge (Social Worker)
E16 Designer JaneJul 3, 2010 · 42 min
Synopsis
Gunfire outside a charity event kills a woman and injures others, including a person (Aisha Tyler) from Alex's past.
Guest stars: Aisha Tyler (Lydia Townsend), Eyal Podell (Perry Hughes), Mark Weiler (Det. Keller), Elisha Cuthbert (Maxine Denver), Enrique Almeida (Fernando Diaz), Paul Anderson (Hat Guy), James C. Burns (David Hansen), Ellyn Daniels (Chloe Devereux)
E17 Living DoeJul 3, 2010 · 42 min
Synopsis
A mysterious young man knocks on The Forgotten Network's door with a most unusual request -- 'help me find my identity.' After a violent assault put him in a coma, John Doe has no recollection of who he is. During the investigation, the team tracks the Doe's past to a world of crime, where a member of their team is nearly killed. But who is John Doe? Why hasn't anyone come forward to identify him? And was it this dangerous lifestyle that led to John Doe's assault.
Guest stars: Matt Lauria (Eric / John Doe), Kristin Burke (Angela), Elisha Cuthbert (Maxine Denver), Jadin Gould (Lucy Donovan), James C. Burns (David Hansen), Takayo Fischer (Ruth Nakagawa), Charles Parnell (Dan Freeman), Lanny Joon (Asian Cop)