The New and Improved Carl Morrissey
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| "The New and Improved Carl Morrissey" | |
| Writer | Ira Steven Behr |
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| Director | Helen Shaver |
| Season | 1 |
| Episode | 03 (List of episodes) |
| Transmission date | July 18, 2004 |
| Preceded by | "Pilot" |
| Followed by | "Becoming" |
| 4400 of the week | Carl Morrissey |
| IMDb profile | |
"The New and Improved Carl Morrissey" is an episode of the science fiction television series The 4400. The episode aired July 18, 2004 on the USA Network.[1]
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[edit] Synopsis
Tom and Diana investigate Carl Morrissey, a 4400, who is using his ability of enhanced reflexes and strength to fight crime single-handedly.
[edit] Plot
Tom Baldwin and Diana Skouris investigate Carl Morrissey, a 4400 who had been missing for 18 months who is using his ability of enhanced reflexes and strength to fight crime single-handedly.
Richard and Lily look for a place to live and find their "perfect place"; their infant daughter Isabelle, however, does not approve of it. Carl decides to use his abilities for the good of his neighbourhood and clean up the area. Tom Baldwin and his wife Linda meet at the hospital to learn more about their son Kyle’s condition. Tom questions his nephew Shawn on when he went to see Kyle. Maia Skouris is subjected to tests after sharing her thoughts with people on the future.
Lily begins to suffer pain when she approaches her oldest daughter Heidi's house and accidentally knocks over a plant pot, bringing awareness to her presence; she is then arrested for violating the restraining order placed against her stopping her from approaching her daughter.
Carl’s wife Grace (Kathleen Wilhoite) objects to his renegade mission, as she fears for his life and does not wish to lose him again. Carl is stabbed by a thug in the park. He does, however, succeed in his goal when the community begins to help clean things up.
Diana takes Maia home to look after her properly. Kyle’s life is at risk when he could suffer possible brain damage.
[edit] Significance
This episode shows further correlations between the 4400,[2] which support Marco's statements in the next episode, "Becoming," regarding the "ripple effect." His theory on the ripple effect is based partially on the fact that Carl's actions and subsequent death prompted the community around Bradford Park to form a neighborhood watch committee to protect it.[3]
[edit] Cast
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[edit] Featured music
- "Poison Well" by Insolence
- "Mona Lisa" by Nat King Cole
- "The Reason" by Hoobastank
- "Heaven" by Los Lonely Boys[4]
[edit] References
- ^ The 4400 Episodes. TV Guide.
- ^ Cunningham, Joel. "dOc DVD Review: The 4400 (2004)". digitallyOBSESSED!.
- ^ "Becoming". The 4400.
- ^ Lurie, Elliot; "starmcharm013". Song List from The 4400.
[edit] External links
- "The New and Improved Carl Morrissey" at the official 4400 website provided by USA Network
- ""The New and Improved Carl Morrissey"" at TV.com
- "The New and Improved Carl Morrissey" at The 4400 wiki.
| The 4400 | |||
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| 4400 Returnees | NTAC Agents | ||
| Richard Tyler | Lily Tyler | Shawn Farrell | Jordan Collier Alana Mareva | Maia Skouris | Tess Doerner |
Tom Baldwin | Diana Skouris | Dennis Ryland Nina Jarvis | Marco Pacella |
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| Other Characters | General | ||
| Kyle Baldwin | Kevin Burkhoff | Isabelle Tyler Minor Characters | Recurring Characters |
Episodes | Promicin | Official Website | Quotes Haspel Corp | 4400 Center | Highland Beach |
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