Season 1 (4400)

This article is about first season of the 2021 series. You may be looking for the first season of the 2004 series.

Season 1 of The CW's sci-fi mystery drama 4400 was ordered straight to series on February 9, 2021.^[3] It premiered on October 25, 2021.

Synopsis[]

Over the last century at least four thousand four hundred people who were overlooked, undervalued or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off the face of the planet. Last night, inexplicably, they were all returned in an instant to Detroit having not aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them. As the government races to understand the phenomenon, analyze the potential threat, and contain the story, an empathetic social worker and hardened community corrections officer are among the civil servants called upon to deal with the uncanny refugees. The new partners clash in ideology and approach, but gradually find they have more in common than they thought as they become familiar with those under their care, including: a lawyer and resilient young mother from the early aughts, whose unexpected reunion with her estranged husband and suddenly teenaged daughter is immediately rocky; a WWI Army surgeon fresh from the Harlem Renaissance; an influential hidden figure from the Mississippi civil rights movement; a black sheep reverend-scion born to a notable televangelist family in 1990s Chicago; a seemingly shallow but misunderstood D-list reality TV star from Miami, circa 2015; and two wildly different unaccompanied teens, a vibrant girl whose bell bottoms give away her 1970s upbringing, and an introspective, prescient boy whose origin remains a mystery. These unwilling time travelers, collectively the 4400, must grapple with their impossible new reality, the fact that they've been returned with a few... upgrades, and the increasing likelihood that they were brought back now for a reason they're only beginning to understand.^[4]

Cast[]

Main[]

Joseph David-Jones as Jharrel Mateo^[5]
Khailah Johnson as LaDonna Landry^[5]
Brittany Adebumola as Shanice Murray^[6]
Jaye Ladymore as Claudette Williams^[6]
Amarr Wooten as Hayden Turner^[6]
TL Thompson as Dr. Andre Harris^[7]
Cory Jeacoma as Logan Kaminski^[7]
Ireon Roach as Keisha Taylor^[7]
Derrick A. King as Rev. Isaiah Johnston^[7]
Autumn Best as Mildred Bell^[7]

Supporting[]

Episodes[]

#	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Release Date
1	"Past is Prologue"	Ariana Jackson	Janice Cooke	October 25, 2021
SERIES PREMIERE - Over the last century at least four thousand four hundred people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off the face of the planet. Last night, inexplicably, they were all returned in an instant to Detroit having not aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them. (full synopsis here)
2	"All Things Are Possible"	Ariana Jackson	Janice Cooke	November 1, 2021
A CHANGE IS GONNA COME - As the 4400 become even more disenchanted with their accommodations, new rules have everyone on edge. Andre and LaDonna help Claudette push her new-found ability to new limits. Keisha and Jharrell explore a way to ease the tension for a small group of the returned and Shanice gets an unexpected visitor. Meanwhile, Rev begins to believe he may be part of a higher calling, but what will that mean for the rest of the 4400?
3	"That LaDonna Life"	Kristen SaBerre	Sheelin Choskey	November 8, 2021
TIDES BEGIN TO TURN - LaDonna signs up for fifteen more minutes of fame but quickly realizes she doesn't have the clout she once had, so she turns to an unlikely source to help further her agenda, meanwhile Jharrel picks an inopportune time to speak his truth, and it may cost him dearly. Andre is eager to get back to medicine while everyone is eager to feel a bit of normalcy again. Shanice takes a step towards repairing her relationship with her daughter and Hayden and Mildred enjoy an impromptu celebration.
4	"Harlem's Renaissance Man"	Jett Garrison	Tessa Blake	November 15, 2021
WALKING ON SUNSHINE - Finally there is some good news for a few of the 4400. Andre looks to study some of his new friends but mistakes from his past begin to affect him in present day. Rev finds some information about his son.
5	"The Way We Were"	Ashley Sims	Avi Youabian	November 22, 2021
JAIL BREAK - Keisha hears the truth about the day she lost her sister, moving her to take a chance. Shanice and Andre enjoy a day out, meanwhile, Hayden and Mariah grow closer.
6	"If You Love Something"	Shomari Kirkwood	Rachel Raimist	November 29, 2021
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - Jharrel and Keisha must earn the trust of the 4400 if they truly want to help keep them safe. Hayden convinces LaDonna and Andre to visit Ypsi Med and Rev continues to grow his flock.
7	"Empowered Women Empower Women"	Felicia Hilario	Kenny Leon	December 6, 2021
I'VE GOT YOUR BACK - Claudette begins to assert her independence, while Rev keeps his flock close, further raising Jharrel's suspicions. Meanwhile, LaDonna considers her next move, Keisha has a date with Jessica, and Andre is concerned by his latest discovery.
8	"The Kaminski Experiment"	Taylor Townsend	Janice Cooke	December 13, 2021
RUN - Logan's adjustment to Shanice's return has been harder than he let on, meanwhile, Rev is beginning to see the light. Mildred lets her emotions get the better of her, possibly endangering the rest of the 4400.
9	"Great Expectations" ^[9]	Mia Katherine Iverson	Rob Greenlea	January 17, 2022
THE AFTERMATH - The scene is chaotic, and everyone is still reeling after Mildred's on camera performance, meanwhile the government tries to figure out their next move. Rev is confused by his new ability, Jharrel get some unexpected news, and no one seems to know Ladonna's whereabouts.
10	"Give Up The Ghost" ^[10]	Bradley Estrin-Barks	Ayoka Chenzira	January 24, 2022
LIGHTS OUT - With everyone at the Bois Blanc still on edge, the government deals another blow to the 4400. Meanwhile, Jharrel gets some shocking information about his brother, Shanice and Andre continue to grow closer, and Mildred resurfaces.
11	"You Only Meant Well" ^[11]	Jackie Decembly	Daniel Willis	January 31, 2022
TEMPERS FLARE - While Shanice helps to prepare the Bois Blanc for a celebration, others are preparing for war. LaDonna returns to the hotel and we learn what she has experienced out in the real world and what she knows about the 44orum. After a disturbing incident, Hayden realizes the comfort of Kaminsky home may not be what is safest for everyone. Jharrell reunites with his brother but is Manny to be trusted and what is his connection to Claudette? Meanwhile, an unfortunate misunderstanding might prove fatal for one of the 4400.
12	"Group Efforts" ^[12]	Sunil Nayar	Scott Peters	February 7, 2022
PATRICK JOHN FLUEGER GUEST STARS - Logan is the only witness to a savage crime, that, to all others does not seem to exist, meanwhile Claudette stands up to a group of anti-4400's. Mildred rallies the troops when she fears Milicent might be in trouble and we get a glimpse into the sisters' lives growing up and the mysterious Caleb.
13	"Present is Prologue" ^[13]	Ariana Jackson & Sunil Nayar	Cheryl Dune	February 14, 2022
SEASON FINALE - Tensions rise as an attack is made on the Bois Blanc, putting everyone's life in danger. Shanice and Logan do their best to keep Hayden safe, while Claudette and Jharrell try to reason with Manny. Meanwhile, Mildred still believes her sister can be saved and LaDonna takes to the streets in an effort to end the threat against the 4400.

Production[]

On February 9, 2021, 4400 received a series order from The CW.^[3]
On November 22, 2021 it was announced Patrick Flueger would guest star in the 12th episode as unnamed character. ^[14]