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PILOT |
When a comet that was supposed to harmlessly fly by the Earth suddenly changes course, the extinction of mankind seems imminent. Countries around the world launch nuclear missiles to destroy it before it can destroy the planet, but surprisingly, the missiles have no affect. The reason: this is no comet. The ball of light enters the atmosphere, and just when it looks like humanity is about to go the way of the dinosaur, the ball slows, hovers, and eventually touches down. Soon after, the light shrinks to an intense point, then explodes outward in a concussive burst, leaving behind 4400 people, including men, women and children of all ages. All are missing persons who have been gone anywhere from a few months to 50 years - and none have aged a day beyond when they were last seen. The 4400 are rounded up, quarantined, and eventually released back to their families. As they begin to try and reconnect with their "life interrupted," not all is well: soon after their release, some of the returnees begin to experience unexplainable, and for some, uncontrollable new abilities. It's up to Tom Bishop and Diana Skouris, two Homeland Security agents, to unravel the mystery behind the 4400.
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THE NEW AND IMPROVED CARL MORRISSEY |
Tom and Diana investigate a vigilante who turns out to be a member of the 4400. It seems that supermarket employee Carl Morrissey has been a loser his whole life, but after having gone missing for 18 months, Carl discovers that he somehow now possesses enhanced reflexes and strength. Carl uses these skills to wage a one-man war against crime in his neighborhood, becoming a hero not only to himself but to Grace as well. But fighting crime can prove deadly, even for a member of the 4400. Meanwhile, Richard and Lily have moved in together. As Richard struggles to find work, he must also deal with a pregnant Lily's claims that the baby, still in vitro, is able to communicate its thoughts and feelings to her. Elsewhere, Shawn and Nikki's attraction to one another continues to intensify in spite of Danny's growing suspicions, Meanwhile, Diana finds herself growing close to eight-year old pre-cog Maia. Concerned about Maia's lab-rat existence in quarantine, she invites the girl to move in with her.
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BECOMING |
A homicide in rural Washington bears all the hallmarks of the "Friday Harbor Killer," a serial murderer who was active 25 years ago but never apprehended. Tom and Diana are dispatched to investigate a possible connection between the murder and Oliver Knox, a member of the 4400 who recently resurfaced in the community. Knox has an airtight alibi for the night of the murder, and when another man confesses to all of the murders, the case seems to be solved. But the killings continue - and with each murder, another person comes forward to confess to all the crimes. Forced to contend with the possibility that Knox is somehow convincing his neighbors to commit murder on his behalf, Tom and Diana lay a trap that they hope will prove Knox is complicit in the killings. Meanwhile, as public sentiment toward the 4400 begins to turn hostile, millionaire Jordan Collier seeks to organize his fellow returnees. After Shawn, Richard, and Lily attend a meeting hosted by Collier, they all find themselves involved with this charismatic leader. However, Collier's intense interest in Lily makes Richard uncomfortable - why is Collier so eager to insinuate himself into their lives? Elsewhere, when Tom receives news that Kyle's condition has begun to deteriorate, he is forced to confront the possibility that his son may never wake up from his coma. But Shawn's conversations with Collier have convinced him to explore his abilities, and when Shawn learns that Kyle might be dying, he visits the hospital. Shawn touches his cousin, and he is able to rouse Kyle from his comatose state.
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TRIAL BY FIRE |
A series of firebombings threatens the lives of the 4400 after their names and addresses are made public by a muckraking journalist named Barbara Yates. As Tom, Diana, and Ryland scramble to stop the bombings, Tom must also deal with the erratic and disturbing behavior of his newly-awakened son, Kyle, while Diana also struggles to be a good surrogate mother to Maia. Their work is complicated even further by the arrival of the aggressive and ambitious Warren Lyttel, a Homeland Security agent from Washington who threatens to take over responsibility for the 4400. In response to the explosions, Jordan Collier, the charismatic leader of the 4400, tries to provide his fellow returnees with a safe and secure place to live. Richard and Lily, now bombed out of their apartment, are recruited to join Jordan, but soon question his motives and judgment as the bombings intensify. Meanwhile, Shawn and Nikki's relationship heats up with a fire of its own. As the bombings get bigger, more frequent, and more dangerous, Tom and Diana race against time to prevent the 4400, including Richard, Lily, Maia, and Shawn, from being swept away in the flames.
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WHITE LIGHT |
Tom is livid when he finds out that Lyttel has unexpectedly taken his son Kyle into custody. Diana, who is having her own problems dealing with Maia, offers to help Tom break Kyle out of Lyttel's grasp. Meanwhile, Richard is upset when he suspects Collier is maneuvering to take control of Lily's life. Soon after, Collier reveals his true colors, prompting Richard and Lily to leave Arcadia Estates and Jordan Collier behind. Elsewhere, Danny is convinced he can win Nikki back with a grand gesture, but his effort backfires. Eventually, he comes to learn Nikki and Shawn have slept together, provoking a fight that results in Shawn leaving home. As the lives of the 4400 intersect in new and unexpected ways and their storylines ramp toward their thrilling conclusions, Tom and Diana find themselves on the very beach where Shawn was taken. In an emotional and powerful moment, they finally learn the truth about what really happened to the 4400. It's a remarkable revelation, but leaves one troubling final question: is this the end - or just the beginning?