EPISODE

1. Family

Lilly reopens the 1988 murder of a teen who died on his graduation day after being run down by an unknown driver. The probe is prompted after the victim's daughter, who was abandoned at birth and is now a teen herself, is confronted by a man who claims to be her real father and wants to take her away. Joining the investigation is Josie Sutton, a detective who transfers to the cold-case unit following an alleged sex scandal.

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The team reopens the 1988 murder of Jimmy Tate, an 18-year-old high school student and young father who was killed in a hit-and-run accident on graduation night, after his daughter is contacted by a man claiming to be her biological father. Song featured in the intro: " Always On My Mind ", by Pet Shop Boys. Song featured in the finale: " In Your Eyes ", by Peter Gabriel.

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