The Ballad of Kevin and Tess (The 4400 episode)
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"The Ballad of Kevin and Tess" is the ninth episode of season three of the science fiction
television series The 4400
. The episode aired July 30, 2006 on the USA Network
.
, whose body has begun to mutate runs through a forest – running from a group of “men in black
”; cornered he is restrained and anaesthetized. Brought to a non-stated location, Kevin is questioned and then shot dead. Kevin’s body is placed in a van, on opening Kevin has disappeared. The episode switches to Kevin Burkhoff again running; tired he stops and rips his shirt to reveal bullet wounds – which are healing, due to his 4400-like ability.
Tom and Diana visit Tess Doerner
, who is now working in a book store having recovered from the symptoms of her schizophrenia
. They question Tess on the whereabouts of Kevin; Tess states that she has not seen Kevin since she was released from the psychiatric institution
she resided, and asks them to have Kevin contact her should they find him.
Returning to her home, Tess enters her lounge and begins speaking to Kevin – who is hidden out at her home. Kevin and Tess discuss Diana
, Tess reveals that she and Kevin are “doing something” to Diana.
Tom and Diana trail Tess to her home; they follow in after Tess, unaware she is being followed; Tom and Diana discover Kevin there, after startling Kevin and Tess, Diana draws her gun to Tom. Leaving Tess’ home Kevin states “Please. I am so close to finishing, stop trying to find me. I have no desire to hurt you”.
At a diner
, Kevin orders food and is reported to NTAC, they head out to bring him in. Meanwhile Diana is discharged from the hospital she is presently in, at the behest of Tess; who had used her ability to have the nurse bring Diana outside.
Richard
and Heather Tobey talk in the hope of helping Richard refine his ability; they discuss Richard’s past and his feelings. Heather realises that she and Richard are floating on their chairs in mid-air; Richard is successfully honing his ability.
Diana is brought to a theatre to hideout with Kevin and Tess. Diana attempts to convince Kevin that his “experiment” is a failure. A workman (who Tess used to gain entry to the theatre) discovers Diana’s hospital-bracelet
in his pocket. An NTAC darts man shoots Tess with a sedative. Outside, having grabbed Tess, Kevin is confronted by armed men, headed by Agent Garitty; Kevin injects Tess with a stimulant, waking her – enabling her to use her ability.
On the floor of a roadside toilet lays the shed skin of Kevin Burkhoff, cleaning himself at the sink his body has now returned to normal, his “experiment” has been successful. He and Tess leave together in a stolen vehicle, which Tess “borrowed”.
Isabelle Tyler
is inside a laboratory and is hooked to a machine; her body is being filtered of promicin
. A man enters on behalf of Dennis Ryland
, talking to a technician who reveals that they have enough promicin stored to last two years, the episode closes showing a large room filled with large quantities of promicin vials.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
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 July 30, 2006 on the USA Network
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
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Synopsis
Kevin is on the run after mutating, due to his promicin experiments. Tom and Diana turn to Tess Doerner for help.Plot
Kevin BurkhoffKevin Burkhoff
Kevin 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...
, whose body has begun to mutate runs through a forest – running from a group of “men in black
Men in Black
Men in Black , in American popular culture and in UFO conspiracy theories, are men dressed in black suits who claim to be government agents who harass or threaten UFO witnesses to keep them quiet about what they have seen. It is sometimes implied that they may be aliens themselves...
”; cornered he is restrained and anaesthetized. Brought to a non-stated location, Kevin is questioned and then shot dead. Kevin’s body is placed in a van, on opening Kevin has disappeared. The episode switches to Kevin Burkhoff again running; tired he stops and rips his shirt to reveal bullet wounds – which are healing, due to his 4400-like ability.
Tom and Diana visit Tess Doerner
Tess Doerner
Tess 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:...
, who is now working in a book store having recovered from the symptoms of her schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social...
. They question Tess on the whereabouts of Kevin; Tess states that she has not seen Kevin since she was released from the psychiatric institution
Psychiatric hospital
Psychiatric hospitals, also known as mental hospitals, are hospitals specializing in the treatment of serious mental disorders. Psychiatric hospitals vary widely in their size and grading. Some hospitals may specialise only in short-term or outpatient therapy for low-risk patients...
she resided, and asks them to have Kevin contact her should they find him.
Returning to her home, Tess enters her lounge and begins speaking to Kevin – who is hidden out at her home. Kevin and Tess discuss Diana
Diana Skouris
Diana 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...
, Tess reveals that she and Kevin are “doing something” to Diana.
Tom and Diana trail Tess to her home; they follow in after Tess, unaware she is being followed; Tom and Diana discover Kevin there, after startling Kevin and Tess, Diana draws her gun to Tom. Leaving Tess’ home Kevin states “Please. I am so close to finishing, stop trying to find me. I have no desire to hurt you”.
At a diner
Diner
A diner, also spelled dinor in western Pennsylvania is a prefabricated restaurant building characteristic of North America, especially in the Midwest, in New York City, in Pennsylvania and in New Jersey, and in other areas of the Northeastern United States, although examples can be found throughout...
, Kevin orders food and is reported to NTAC, they head out to bring him in. Meanwhile Diana is discharged from the hospital she is presently in, at the behest of Tess; who had used her ability to have the nurse bring Diana outside.
Richard
Richard Tyler
Richard 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....
and Heather Tobey talk in the hope of helping Richard refine his ability; they discuss Richard’s past and his feelings. Heather realises that she and Richard are floating on their chairs in mid-air; Richard is successfully honing his ability.
Diana is brought to a theatre to hideout with Kevin and Tess. Diana attempts to convince Kevin that his “experiment” is a failure. A workman (who Tess used to gain entry to the theatre) discovers Diana’s hospital-bracelet
Bracelet
A bracelet is an article of jewelry which is worn around the wrist. Bracelets can be manufactured from metal, leather, cloth, plastic or other materials and sometimes contain jewels, rocks, wood, and/or shells...
in his pocket. An NTAC darts man shoots Tess with a sedative. Outside, having grabbed Tess, Kevin is confronted by armed men, headed by Agent Garitty; Kevin injects Tess with a stimulant, waking her – enabling her to use her ability.
On the floor of a roadside toilet lays the shed skin of Kevin Burkhoff, cleaning himself at the sink his body has now returned to normal, his “experiment” has been successful. He and Tess leave together in a stolen vehicle, which Tess “borrowed”.
Isabelle Tyler
Isabelle Tyler
Isabelle 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...
is inside a laboratory and is hooked to a machine; her body is being filtered of promicin
Promicin
Promicin is a fictional neurotransmitter in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Background :The human body produces neurotransmitters that control and regulate bodily functions. In The 4400, every 4400 produces a fictitious neurotransmitter called promicin that enables him...
. A man enters on behalf of Dennis Ryland
Dennis Ryland
Dennis Ryland is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction The 4400 portrayed by Peter Coyote. He was the original supervisor and director of NTAC during season one....
, talking to a technician who reveals that they have enough promicin stored to last two years, the episode closes showing a large room filled with large quantities of promicin vials.
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External links
- "Blink" at the official 4400 website provided by USA NetworkUSA NetworkUSA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
. - "The Ballad of Kevin and Tess" at The 4400 wiki.