Daddy's Little Girl (The 4400 episode)
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"Daddy's Little Girl" is the ninth episode of season four of the science fiction
television series The 4400
. The episode aired on August 12, 2007 on the USA Network
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... but the happy reunion takes a turn when Richard kidnaps her in hopes of starting a new life with his daughter. Meanwhile, Tess, her schizophrenia out of control, uses her ability to take control of people at a diner, forcing Kevin to call Shawn for help.
. She's come over to Tom's place to vent. Meghan found a flyer advocating promicin use on her windshield. She's worried the government is not only losing the war over promicin in the field, but from a PR standpoint as well. Meghan and Tom talk for a few hours.
Meghan asks Tom about the mole behind his left ear that he got from the Marked. She heard he had it removed. Tom turns to show her the scar. As Meghan leans in, her eyes meet Tom's and they kiss. Things escalate and the two end up spending the night together.
Meanwhile, Richard Tyler comes to Promise City in order to reunite with Isabelle. But the happy reunion takes a turn when Richard kidnaps his daughter.
Isabelle tries to convince Richard to let her go but he refuses. Isabelle soon discovers that she is starting to age backwards. Richard reveals that the water he has been giving her was made by another 4400. It reverses the aging process . As Isabelle gets younger she'll also lose all her memories. Richard wants to literally give his daughter a second chance. To have the childhood she missed. But Isabelle doesn't want to start over. She's made peace with her past, and made a life for herself in Promise City - a life she doesn't want to give up. But Richard is convinced he is doing the right thing.
Back in Promise City, Jordan works with NTAC in order to track Richard Tyler down. Frustrated with the investigation's lack of progress, Kyle takes off on his own to find her.
Kyle eventually finds Richard and Isabelle in a cabin in the woods. NTAC arrives shortly after him. Richard uses his ability to fend off Kyle and NTAC. He escapes with Isabelle, who is now eight years old.
In other events, Kevin Burkoff calls Shawn for help when Tess has a schizophrenic episode and uses her ability to take control of patrons at a diner. Shawn and Kevin are able to talk Tess into letting the patrons go and Shawn uses his ability to cure Tess of her schizophrenia. Later, Shawn offers Kevin and Tess a home at the 4400 Center. Kevin reveals that he is working on a test that will tell someone if they will live or die from a promicin shot.
Meanwhile, Tom discovers that his mole has grown back.
Guest stars
Science fiction
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television series The 4400
The 4400
The 4400 is a science fiction TV series produced by CBS Paramount Network Television in association with Sky Television, Renegade 83, and American Zoetrope for USA Network. The show was created and written by Scott Peters and René Echevarria, and it stars Joel Gretsch and Jacqueline McKenzie...
. The episode aired on August 12, 2007 on the USA Network
USA Network
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Synopsis
Richard surprises Isabelle when he shows up in Promise CityPromise City (The 4400)
Promise City is a fictional location in the science fiction television series The 4400.- History :Promise City was founded by Jordan Collier with the guidance of Kyle Baldwin. It is created as a safe haven for people who are promicin-positive , and also serves as the base of Collier's movement to...
... but the happy reunion takes a turn when Richard kidnaps her in hopes of starting a new life with his daughter. Meanwhile, Tess, her schizophrenia out of control, uses her ability to take control of people at a diner, forcing Kevin to call Shawn for help.
Plot
It's late. Tom Baldwin is at home alone. There's a knock at the door—It's Meghan DoyleMeghan Doyle
Meghan Doyle, played by Jenni Baird, is a major character in the fourth season of The 4400, and the new head of NTAC.- Before Season Four :Doyle graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a joint degree in economics and sociology...
. She's come over to Tom's place to vent. Meghan found a flyer advocating promicin use on her windshield. She's worried the government is not only losing the war over promicin in the field, but from a PR standpoint as well. Meghan and Tom talk for a few hours.
Meghan asks Tom about the mole behind his left ear that he got from the Marked. She heard he had it removed. Tom turns to show her the scar. As Meghan leans in, her eyes meet Tom's and they kiss. Things escalate and the two end up spending the night together.
Meanwhile, Richard Tyler comes to Promise City in order to reunite with Isabelle. But the happy reunion takes a turn when Richard kidnaps his daughter.
Isabelle tries to convince Richard to let her go but he refuses. Isabelle soon discovers that she is starting to age backwards. Richard reveals that the water he has been giving her was made by another 4400. It reverses the aging process . As Isabelle gets younger she'll also lose all her memories. Richard wants to literally give his daughter a second chance. To have the childhood she missed. But Isabelle doesn't want to start over. She's made peace with her past, and made a life for herself in Promise City - a life she doesn't want to give up. But Richard is convinced he is doing the right thing.
Back in Promise City, Jordan works with NTAC in order to track Richard Tyler down. Frustrated with the investigation's lack of progress, Kyle takes off on his own to find her.
Kyle eventually finds Richard and Isabelle in a cabin in the woods. NTAC arrives shortly after him. Richard uses his ability to fend off Kyle and NTAC. He escapes with Isabelle, who is now eight years old.
In other events, Kevin Burkoff calls Shawn for help when Tess has a schizophrenic episode and uses her ability to take control of patrons at a diner. Shawn and Kevin are able to talk Tess into letting the patrons go and Shawn uses his ability to cure Tess of her schizophrenia. Later, Shawn offers Kevin and Tess a home at the 4400 Center. Kevin reveals that he is working on a test that will tell someone if they will live or die from a promicin shot.
Meanwhile, Tom discovers that his mole has grown back.
Significance
- Richard used the power of another 4400 to make Isabelle young again.
- Shawn successfully healed Tess of her schizophrenia.
- Dr. Burkhoff indicates to Shawn that he may be on the way to finding out why some people survive the Promicin shot while others don't.
- Tom Baldwin and Meghan Doyle begin a casual relationship. Tom's "mark" also returns.
Cast
- Tom Baldwin — Joel GretschJoel GretschJoel James Gretsch is an American actor. His roles include Tom Baldwin on the USA Network series The 4400, the monstruous Capt./Maj./Col. Owen Crawford in the Steven Spielberg produced 2002 sci-fi miniseries Taken and Father Jack Landry on V.-Early life:Gretsch was born in St...
- Diana SkourisDiana SkourisDiana Skouris is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.-Season One :Initially portrayed as somewhat cold and removed, Diana Skouris was partnered with Tom Baldwin in the pilot episode to investigate the 4400 returnees. She expresses displeasure at being...
— Jacqueline McKenzieJacqueline McKenzieJacqueline Susan McKenzie is an Australian actress.McKenzie made her film debut in the 1987 film Wordplay and on stage in Child Dancing for Griffin Theatre Company. She made a strong impression in Romper Stomper , and over the next couple of years came to be regarded as one of Australia's most... - Shawn FarrellShawn FarrellShawn Farrell is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Season One:Shawn was born December 12, 1983, and disappeared April 22, 2001 from Highland Beach near Seattle, Washington, while with his cousin Kyle Baldwin...
— Patrick FluegerPatrick FluegerPatrick John Flueger is an American actor, known for his lead role in the television series The 4400.-Life and career:... - Kyle BaldwinKyle BaldwinKyle Baldwin is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Season One:Kyle Baldwin is Tom and Linda Baldwin's son and Shawn Farrell's cousin. The two were drinking beer at Highland beach in 2001 when Shawn was abducted. After Shawn's abduction, Kyle is...
— Chad FaustChad FaustChad Faust is a Canadian actor, singer, film producer, film director and screenwriter, best known for his role as Kyle Baldwin in The 4400. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.-Biography:... - Isabelle TylerIsabelle TylerIsabelle Tyler is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.-Background:The daughter of Richard Tyler and Lily Moore, Isabelle is technically not a 4400; she was born after the 4400 were returned, after the first season of the show.- Season 1 :Lily...
— Megalyn EchikunwokeMegalyn EchikunwokeMegalyn Ann Echikunwoke is an American actress and model.-Early life:Echikunwoke was born on May 28, 1983, in Spokane, Washington, but she was raised on a Navajo Native American Reservation in Chinle, Arizona. She is the daughter of a Nigerian-Igbo father and a German/Scots-Irish American mother... - Maia SkourisMaia SkourisMaia Skouris is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction TV show The 4400.- Season One :...
— Conchita CampbellConchita CampbellConchita Elizabeth Campbell is a Canadian actress.-Biography:Campbell was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is known for her role as Maia Skouris on the hit USA channel miniseries and show The 4400, on which she portrays a child who's been missing for decades and returns unaged and with... - Jordan CollierJordan CollierJordan Collier is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400. He is portrayed by American actor Billy Campbell.-Character Profile:...
— Billy CampbellBilly CampbellWilliam Oliver "Billy" Campbell is an American film and television actor. In television, he is best known for his roles as Rick Sammler on Once and Again, as Det. Joey Indelli on Crime Story, as Jordan Collier on The 4400, and as Dr. Jon Fielding on the Tales of the City Miniseries... - Meghan DoyleMeghan DoyleMeghan Doyle, played by Jenni Baird, is a major character in the fourth season of The 4400, and the new head of NTAC.- Before Season Four :Doyle graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a joint degree in economics and sociology...
— Jenni BairdJenni BairdJenni Baird is an Australian actress, known for her roles as Paula Morgan on All Saints and Meghan Doyle in The 4400. She gave birth to a baby in 2008. She is married to Australian filmmaker Michael Petroni.-Early career:...
Guest stars
- Kevin BurkhoffKevin BurkhoffKevin Burkhoff is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction tv show, The 4400.-Season Two:Kevin first appeared in the season two premiere episode "Wake Up Call," in which he was a patient in a psychiatric hospital. Kevin suffered from paranoid personality disorder and had not...
— Jeffrey CombsJeffrey CombsJeffrey Alan Combs is an American actor known for his horror film roles and his appearances playing a number of characters in the Star Trek franchise.-Early life:... - Richard TylerRichard TylerRichard Tyler is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Character :One of the first 4400s to be shown, Richard is Lily Tyler's husband, and is the father of her second daughter, Isabelle Tyler....
— Mahershalalhashbaz AliMahershalalhashbaz AliMahershalalhashbaz Ali is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Richard Tyler on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400, and "Tizzy" in the 2008 motion picture The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.Ali was born Mahershalalhashbaz Gilmore in Oakland,... - Tess DoernerTess DoernerTess Doerner is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400, played by Summer Glau. She disappeared April 3, 1955.-Season Two:...
— Summer GlauSummer GlauSummer Lyn Glau is an American actress, known for playing River Tam in the science fiction series Firefly and follow-up film Serenity, and for playing Cameron in the series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.-Early life:... - Agent Garritty — Kavan SmithKavan SmithKavan Joel Smith is a Canadian actor best known for playing Major Evan Lorne in Stargate Atlantis and Stargate SG-1 and for his recurring role as Agent Jed Garrity in The 4400.-Biography:...
- Young Isabelle TylerIsabelle TylerIsabelle Tyler is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.-Background:The daughter of Richard Tyler and Lily Moore, Isabelle is technically not a 4400; she was born after the 4400 were returned, after the first season of the show.- Season 1 :Lily...
— Madison PettisMadison PettisMadison Michelle Pettis is an American teen actress, best known for playing Sophie Martinez on the Disney Channel sitcom Cory in the House and as Peyton Kelly in the 2007 film The Game Plan.-Life and career:...
External links
- Daddy's Little Girl at The 4400 wiki.