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Cold Case S1E10 — The Hitchhiker
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Cold Case•Season 1•Episode 10

The Hitchhiker

7.2/10 · 660 votesDec 21, 200344 min

Ranked #23 of 23 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

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Rush and Valens investigate the case of a cold-blooded killer who shot a young man trying to hitchhike his way home to Philly from Atlanta.

Directed byMarita Grabiak
Written bySean Whitesell
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Kathryn Morris

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Lilly Rush

Danny Pino

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Nick Vera

Thom Barry

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Episode Summary

"The Hitchhiker" is episode 10 of Cold Case season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 660 votes, ranking #23 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Marita Grabiak and written by Sean Whitesell, it aired on December 21, 2003.

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