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Without a Trace

2002 – 2009Show7 seasons160 episodesTV-14

CrimeMystery
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic755.8Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A tense, intriguing crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

7 seasons · 160 episodes · best: S2E15 "Wannabe" 8.8

Episodes

7.7
7.7
7.5
7.5
7.2
7.4
7.4

Story

The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.

Feels like

  • Gritty Procedural Drama
  • Missing Persons Investigation
  • FBI Special Victims Unit
  • High-Stakes Tension
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Realistic Crime Fiction
  • Character-Driven Mystery
  • Darker Tone than Typical Network TV
  • Procedural Competence
  • Psychological Depth

Cast

24 of 1,731 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Paul Holahan, Jeannot Szwarc, Martha Mitchell
Written by
Greg Walker, David Amann, Hank Steinberg
Produced by
Jerry Bruckheimer, Timothy Busfield, David Nutter
Music by
Peter Manning Robinson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 26, 2002 · May 19, 2009 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 2002
Last aired
May 19, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 160 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States, Spain
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Engineered Heroics, Rape as Backstory, Love Triangle +9

  • Engineered Heroics
  • Rape as Backstory
  • Love Triangle
  • The Determinator
  • Not What It Looks Like
  • Multitasked Conversation
  • Fanservice
  • Cult
  • X Called; They Want Their Y Back
  • Vomiting Cop
  • Sleeping with the Boss
  • Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot

12 of 119 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Without a Trace?"

Questions about Without a Trace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Without a Trace?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Without a Trace from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Without a Trace worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 75).

Which season of Without a Trace is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is Wannabe (season 2, episode 15) at 8.8, and the lowest is The Thing with Feathers (season 5, episode 10) at 6.6.

Is Without a Trace okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Without a Trace?

115 h

About 115 hours: 160 episodes in 7 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2009.

Can I half-watch Without a Trace?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Without a Trace use?

Engineered HeroicsRape as BackstoryLove TriangleThe DeterminatorNot What It Looks LikeMultitasked ConversationFanserviceCultX Called; They Want Their Y BackVomiting CopSleeping with the BossMinor Crime Reveals Major Plotand 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 tropes for it, including Engineered Heroics, Rape as Backstory, and Love Triangle.