The WORST episodes of The 4400

Every episode of The 4400 ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The 4400!

The 4400 tells the stories of 4,400 abductees after they are returned to earth. In the words of the executive producers, these are stories of people dealing with traumatic changes, driven by the mystery of what happened and why. Some of them have been affected in mysterious ways, and some will have certain abilities, both good and bad, so part of the drama will be watching them adjust to these changes within themselves. The series kicks off with a ball of light sailing toward Earth, but rather than the expected catastrophic event, thousands of returned abductees are left with no memory of their otherworldly experiences. Each has been gone anywhere from a few months to several decades but none has aged a day.

Last Updated: 9/17/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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The New World (2)
star
7.03
411 votes

#1 - The New World (2)

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2006

Gary Navarro is arrested for the second attempt to assassinate Dennis Ryland. Knowing she is the key to her mother's survival, Isabelle attempts to kill herself by jumping off the 4400 center building only to survive without a scratch. Matthew Ross expresses his displeasure at her actions and tells her of the destiny she is to face. Isabelle is troubled about what Matthew told her, but after a discussion with Shawn she decides it's her choice with what she does with her life. Matthew gives Isabelle a substance that can kill her if it's injected.

Directors: Vincent Misiano
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Rebirth
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7.08
790 votes

#2 - Rebirth

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/31/2005

A male 4400 originally from Rwanda repairs bad chromosomes of unborn. Kyle is utterly despaired as he suddenly remembers what he did during his blackout. Rishard attends a co-veteran's funeral. Diana takes s hard family decision.

Directors: Milan Cheylov
Writer: Lisa Melamed
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Graduation Day
star
7.14
865 votes

#3 - Graduation Day

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/9/2006

Isabelle seeks revenge on the Nova Group after they attack Shawn. Alana confronts the man responsible for killing her husband and son in a car accident nine years ago.

Directors: Aaron Lipstadt
Writer: Craig Sweeny
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Wake Up Call (1)
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7.16
900 votes

#4 - Wake Up Call (1)

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/2005

It's been one year since the 4400 returned. After a period of intense medical observation, Tom has returned to NTAC in a limited capacity, assigned only to desk duty. Diana, having been through a series of inept partners, finally finds a way to cut through the red tape and get Tom back, all while in the midst of formally adopting Maia. Meanwhile, Richard, Lily and the baby are still living in meager conditions in a mountain cabin far away from Jordan. Jordan has now closed Arcadia Estates, and is on the verge of opening "The 4400 Centers," a place for non-members of the 4400 to discover "the 4400 within themselves." Collier becomes Shawn's guardian, and enlists him to heal important benefactors of the Centers.

Directors: Leslie Libman
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Voices Carry
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7.16
818 votes

#5 - Voices Carry

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/12/2005

Gary Navarro, a minor league baseball player back after a 30-year absence, finds that hearing everyone's unspoken thoughts is driving him to the edge of madness. When he seeks help from NTAC, the higher-ups are more interested in how he can unearth information about Jordan Collier than how they can assist Gary with getting his life back. As the case occupies the majority of his time, Tom finds himself struggling with his responsibilities as a single father. Meanwhile, Kyle starts to get his life back through the prospect of a new relationship, Diana finds herself dealing with the unexpected arrival of her younger sister April, and as Richard, Lily, and Isabelle continue their life on the run, Richard grows increasingly disturbed by his daughter's apparent abilities.

Directors: Vincent Misiano
Writer: Lisa Melamed
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One of Us
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7.18
606 votes

#6 - One of Us

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/19/2007

Tom and Diana look for Richard, but Tom is distracted by his dreams about the future. Meanwhile, Collier is threatened by Shawn's test that could determine who would die from a Promicin shot.

Directors: Scott Peters
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The Home Front
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7.18
809 votes

#7 - The Home Front

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/16/2006

With the help of Dennis Ryland, NTAC track down the remining members of the NOVA group. Nikki pays Shawn a visit.

Directors: Nick Copus
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Carrier
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7.18
730 votes

#8 - Carrier

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/24/2005

After living for 8 years in an alternate world that only Tom and Alana remember the world with the 4400 has returned as it was at the second the 8 years started. A 30 year old 4400 woman wakes up and finds everybody else in her local community dead. Maia puts April's love for her to a test.

Directors: Leslie Libman
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The Fifth Page (1)
star
7.21
814 votes

#9 - The Fifth Page (1)

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/21/2005

The authorities led by Dennis Hyland wants to quarantine every 4400, as several of them are sick with the same as Maia. Hunted by bad conscience Kyle somehow contacts Marsden's girlfriend.

Directors: Scott Peters
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Hidden
star
7.25
737 votes

#10 - Hidden

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/7/2005

NTAC is keen to find Jordan Collier's killer as Tom is desperate to find Kyle.

Directors: Vincent Misiano
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No Exit
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7.26
676 votes

#11 - No Exit

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/5/2007

P.J. took the Promicin shot 2 months ago. Now he has an ability...

Directors: Tony Westman
Writer: Adam Levy
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Tiny Machines
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7.26
599 votes

#12 - Tiny Machines

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/9/2007

Meghan and Diana learn how to remove the entity from Tom, but the procedure is dangerous. Meanwhile, Shawn finds help in his attempt to rescue Kevin from Promise City; and Jordan is betrayed by someone close.

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Wake Up Call (2)
star
7.27
676 votes

#13 - Wake Up Call (2)

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/5/2005

It's been one year since the 4400 returned. After a period of intense medical observation, Tom has returned to NTAC in a limited capacity, assigned only to desk duty. Diana, having been through a series of inept partners, finally finds a way to cut through the red tape and get Tom back, all while in the midst of formally adopting Maia. Meanwhile, Richard, Lily and the baby are still living in meager conditions in a mountain cabin far away from Jordan. Jordan has now closed Arcadia Estates, and is on the verge of opening "The 4400 Centers," a place for non-members of the 4400 to discover "the 4400 within themselves." Collier becomes Shawn's guardian, and enlists him to heal important benefactors of the Centers.

Directors: Leslie Libman
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Lockdown
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7.27
789 votes

#14 - Lockdown

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/14/2005

On John Colliers' birthday NTAC receives threatening e-mails and gets attacked by terror. Kyle is concerned that an innocent will be convicted for killing Collier. Maia gets a mysterious infection and is treated at NTAC. Isabelle has broken off her special communication with her mother and transfers it to her father. At school a girl is very interested in Kyle.

Directors: Douglas Petrie
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The New & Improved Carl Morrissey
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7.28
999 votes

#15 - The New & Improved Carl Morrissey

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/18/2004

Carl Morrissey is a lowly supermarket employee who happens to be one of the 4400 returned abductees. He uses his new found powers - enhanced reflexes and strength - to become a vigilante and fight crime in his neighborhood. Meanwhile, Lily is thrown in jail for violating the restraining order while looking in on her daughter and ex-husband's new life. After picking up Lily from the police, Richard and Lily go back to the apartment they now share and we see the romance between the two begin to become more serious. Also, Shawn begins to learn more about his healing powers, and we are left with a cliffhanger ending of whether he will heal his cousin.

Directors: Helen Shaver
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Trial By Fire
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7.28
998 votes

#16 - Trial By Fire

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2004

The 4400 are attacked by a series of fire-bombings after Barbara Yates made their names and addresses known to the public. Tom, Diana, and Ryland try to put an end to the bombings at the same time as Tom tries to deal with the disturbing behavior of Kyle, and Diana tries real hard to be a good substitute mother to Maia. However, the arrival of a Homeland Security agent from Washington, Warren Lyttel, makes their work even harder. Jordan Collier tries to provide his followers with safe shelter, but Richard and Lily begin to question his intentions as the bombings intensify.

Directors: Nick Gomez
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The Starzl Mutation
star
7.31
769 votes

#17 - The Starzl Mutation

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/6/2006

Tom and Diana's investigation into a series of gruesome murders leads them to uncover another conspiracy within the government. At the 4400 Center, Shawn receives a gift from another returnee that allows him to see his future.

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Weight of the World
star
7.32
815 votes

#18 - Weight of the World

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/19/2005

Someone puts his 4400 ability up for auction, and the Supreme Court will have a special session to determine if it's legal and if the auction can continue. Diana and Tom are ordered to investigate. Meanwhile, pop diva Chloe Granger is at the 4400 Center and claims that Jordan's book was a revelation to her. She even cut her tour short because she felt she needed to come to the 4400 Center and become a student. Jordan makes sure this new "recruit" is well treated as it will profit the center. Shawn is working on a recruitment video for the 4400 Center. Richard and Lily travel to Montana where they meet with Eric Papequash, who disappeared in 1955.

Directors: Oz Scott
Writer: Scott Peters
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The Gospel According to Collier
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7.33
769 votes

#19 - The Gospel According to Collier

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/13/2006

NTAC and the 4400 Center work together to find Jordan Collier. Kyle Baldwin gets a surprising visitor at the state prison.

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Being Tom Baldwin
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7.34
748 votes

#20 - Being Tom Baldwin

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2006

Tom is accused of murdering TJ Kim. 17 year old Boyd Gelder has the ability to change his appearance whenever he chooses. Meanwhile, Shawn and Isabelle grow closer.

Directors: Colin Bucksey
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The Ballad of Kevin and Tess
star
7.34
834 votes

#21 - The Ballad of Kevin and Tess

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/30/2006

Kevin Burkoff becomes a marked man when his research on promicin is discovered. When Tom and Diana search for him, they discover how far he will go to protect his work. Shawn meets his idol at the 4400 Center.

Directors: Scott Peters
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Gone (2)
star
7.37
831 votes

#22 - Gone (2)

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/2/2006

Tom and Diana continue to investigate the disappearance of the 4400 children. Isabelle and Shawn's relationship becomes public.

Directors: Scott Peters
Writer: Darcy Meyers
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Blink
star
7.37
769 votes

#23 - Blink

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/23/2006

Tom and Diana are drugged with a hallucinogen, that was created from oil that was secreted from the hands of a 4400.

Directors: Colin Bucksey
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Becoming
star
7.37
863 votes

#24 - Becoming

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/2004

Tom and Diana are sent out to investigate a homicide that resembles the MO of a serial killer who was never caught nor heard of for 21 years. The first suspect is Oliver Knox, a member of the 4400. However, Knox has an alibi for the night of the murder and another man confesses to all the crimes. Tom and Diana suspect that Knox is luring people to kill for him and try to lay a trap on him. Meanwhile, people begin to turn hostile toward the 4400, and Jordan Collier decides to organize his fellow returnees. But Richard feels uneasy about Collier's interest in them.

Directors: David Straiton
Writer: Craig Sweeny
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Life Interrupted
star
7.38
894 votes

#25 - Life Interrupted

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/17/2005

Tom and Diana track down a man to a museum, and during the chase, Tom finds a mysterious lab that only he can see. Later at the office, Tom finds that all his 4400 case files are gone, and no one has ever heard of the 4400.

Directors: Michael Watkins
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