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When police officer Nikki Batista’s son goes missing, she joins the Philadelphia Police Department's Missing Person’s Unit (MPU) to help other people find their loved ones, even as she searches for her own. Six years later, her world is turned upside-down when her ex-husband, Jason Grant, a former police officer, shows up with a proof-of-life photo of their missing boy. Or is it?
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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When police officer Nikki Batista’s son goes missing, she joins the Philadelphia Police Department's Missing Person’s Unit (MPU) to help other people find their loved ones, even as she searches for her own. Six years later, her world is turned upside-down when her ex-husband, Jason Grant, a former police officer, shows up with a proof-of-life photo of their missing boy. Or is it?
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Episode 1
The MPU investigates the abduction of a young child, whose abduction is likely revenge related to her father's work.
Directed by Michael OfferWritten by John Eisendrath, John Eisendrath, Jamie FoxxGuest stars Fivel Stewart, Petey Gibson, Noam Jenkins, Natalie Brown, Jonathan Maxwell Silver, Ahmed Mesallati, Anaïs Lalande, Kathleen Stavert
Episode 2
Jason, Nikki and the MPU team investigate when a woman runs down a man and forces him to get in her car at gunpoint. Meanwhile, more information about Keith's kidnapper comes to light.
Directed by Michael OfferWritten by John Eisendrath, J.R. OrciGuest stars Fivel Stewart, Petey Gibson, Bre Blair, Arden Alfonso, Sammy Azero, Robert Bazzocchi, Joe Pingue, Abril Closs
Episode 3
The MPU searches for a college student after she goes missing during a house party. Meanwhile, Sidney and Keith try to adjust to normal life again.
Directed by Diana ValentineWritten by John EisendrathGuest stars Fivel Stewart, Rob Stewart, Stephen Lobo, Rebecca Ablack, Fiona Highet, Melissa Carter, Casey Marie Ecker, Ryan Bommarito
Episode 4
The MPU works to track down the kidnapped son of a doctor, but the case takes a turn when his mother gets in direct contact with the kidnapper. Meanwhile, Kemi expresses her concerns for Sidney's wellbeing to Nikki and Jason.
Directed by Diana ValentineWritten by Justin PeacockGuest stars Fivel Stewart, Bre Blair, Joe Pingue, Chimwemwe Miller, Lydia Zadel, Lara Deglan, Ryan Kotack, Conni Miu
Episode 5
A foster care worker is reported as missing, but after he ends his own life, the MPU starts to investigate a pregnant woman he was seen with who has been missing for two years. Meanwhile, Sidney follows Keith and fears he may be dangerous.
Directed by Hernán OtañoWritten by John EisendrathGuest stars Fivel Stewart, Petey Gibson, Conni Miu, Rafael Petardi, Oberon K.A. Adjepong, Jenna Wheeler-Hughes, Yogesh Chotalia, Inderjeet Bajwa
Episode 6
Jason and Mike search the Allegheny Mountains to find a missing couple. Meanwhile, Keith joins a trauma therapy group and bonds with another patient.
Directed by Hernán OtañoWritten by Katie VarneyGuest stars Petey Gibson, Nina Duval, Oberon K.A. Adjepong, Tyrone Benskin, Rachael Crawford, Elana Dunkelman, Kimia Pourazar, Francesco Filice
Episode 7
Jason and Nikki utilize a twin sister when a missing person case turns into a possible murder investigation. Meanwhile, Kemi helps C with his dating life and Keith gets reckless.
Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Kseniya MelnikGuest stars Fivel Stewart, Petey Gibson, Elana Dunkelman, Brendon Tremblay, Emily Kinney, Deena Aziz, Mikhaïl Ahooja, Carson Durven
Episode 8
Sidney, upset that Jason and Nikki don't believe her claims about Keith, comes clean about the details surrounding the day of his disappearance, causing Jason to cast serious doubt on the boy claiming to be his son. Meanwhile, Mike's police mentor brings a missing officer's case to the MPU team.
Directed by Christine MooreWritten by Alexander VeshaGuest stars Fivel Stewart, Petey Gibson, Tyrin Turner, Danny Wattley, Michelle Giroux, Simon Anthony, Raphael Grosz-Harvey, K.C. Coombs
Episode 9
When a bride goes missing on her wedding day, Mike and Kemi discover the woman was living a deceptive life. Meanwhile, the mystery surrounding Keith's disappearance starts to unravel as he tells Jason and Nikki more details about his time in captivity and leads them to a cabin where they find a horrifying scene.
Directed by Adam KaneWritten by Kseniya MelnikGuest stars Fivel Stewart, Petey Gibson, Elana Dunkelman, Bethany Anne Lind, Darcy Laurie, Katharine King So, Kenny Wong, Samuel Warnock
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Scott CaanDet. Jason Grant
Dania RamirezCapt. Nikki Batista
Ryan BroussardDet. Mike Sherman
Adeola RoleDet. Kemi Adebayo
Graham VerchereKeith Grant
Fivel StewartSidney Grant
Bre BlairJune Butler
Arden AlfonsoMolly Gallagher
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