Missing Persons

A steady, case-by-case procedural that moves between several investigations at once, feeling busy but grounded and quietly humane.

Created by

Gary Sherman, Peter Lance

Genres

Drama, Mystery

Starring

Daniel J. Travanti, Erik King, Juan Ramírez

Overview

Missing Persons is a short-lived American crime drama television series, set in Chicago. It followed a fictitious missing persons unit; each episode usually following the investigation into three or more cases. It ran on ABC from August 30, 1993 to February 17, 1994. It was produced by Gary Sherman Productions in association with Stephen J. Cannell Productions, and often used local Chicago-based actors, as well as occasional big-name guest stars such as Nina Foch, Eddie Bracken and Lois Smith. Semi-regulars included Ian Gomez, Irma P. Hall, Laura Cerón and Valerie Harper. Unlike most series from Cannell's company, he did not create or co-create this series.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Mystery, crime, family, grief

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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