Without a Trace

Without a Trace· Season 2 · Episode 1

The Bus

S02E01·September 25, 2003·1h·CBS

When a school bus vanishes into thin air during it's morning route, it quickly becomes clear that the bus has been hijacked and the children riding it are being held for ransom. Meanwhile, Sam deals with the physical and emotional trauma of her recent gunshot wound, and Jack attempts to make amends with his estranged family.

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Guest stars

Jayne BrookJayne Brookas Anne AtkinsChristopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldas Bob CarrollAnton YelchinAnton Yelchinas Johnny Atkins
John P. ConnollyJohn P. Connollyas Bus Supervisor
Charlotte ColavinCharlotte Colavinas Mrs. Suarez
Ty MillerTy Milleras FBI Tech Agent
Vanessa MaranoVanessa Maranoas Hanna MaloneLaura MaranoLaura Maranoas Kate Malone
Chris Collinsas Richard Carroll
Mari WeissMari Weissas Laura Randall
William ChristianWilliam Christianas Bernard Griffin
Jon ErikJon Erikas Ned Reilly
Christian MeoliChristian Meolias Carl
Lauren Robinsonas Polly

Crew

Paul HolahanPaul HolahanDirector
Hank SteinbergHank SteinbergWriter

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