"Pilot" is the first episode in the first season of the NBC crime drama Found. It aired on October 3, in 2023.
Synopsis
Crisis management specialist Gabi Mosely and her team find missing persons the authorities are unable or unwilling to locate; the search for Camilla, a missing 14-year-old in foster care, becomes more complicated than the team initially suspected.
Plot
The episode opens with Gabi Mosely giving a press conference about a recent case, establishing her as a dedicated advocate for missing persons. The scene transitions to Gabi meeting with her team, each member possessing unique skills that aid in locating missing individuals: Zeke Wallace, the reclusive tech genius; Margaret Reed, an investigator with an eye for details; Dhan Rana, the team’s muscle and field support; and Lacey Quinn, another kidnapping survivor who shares a sister-like bond with Gabi.
The team is quickly pulled into a high-stakes case involving a young woman who has gone missing under suspicious circumstances. Gabi’s leadership shines as she coordinates her team, combining Zeke’s cyber tracking, Margaret’s investigative instincts, and Dhan’s physical reconnaissance. Throughout the case, Gabi pushes her team hard, revealing her relentless nature and deep empathy for the missing.
Amid the investigation, viewers get a glimpse of Gabi’s darkest secret: her captor, Sir, whom she has hidden away in her basement. She visits him for insight, knowing that his twisted mind may hold answers that traditional investigative methods can’t provide. Their interaction is tense and unsettling, as Sir taunts Gabi with their shared past. It becomes clear that while she despises him, Gabi feels compelled to keep him close, believing his insights can save others.
After a series of twists and dead ends, the team ultimately locates the missing girl, reuniting her with her family. Gabi’s victory is bittersweet, as we see her struggle to find closure from her own trauma. In a final scene, Gabi visits Sir, who chillingly reminds her that their connection is far from over.
Cast
Starring
Guest Starring
- Bill Kelly as Tony Mallory
- Ethan McDowell as Senator Holden
- Trayce Malachi as Deron
- A'zaria Carter as Teen Gabi
- Carson Blyskal as David Holden
- Alicia Cuthbertson as Detective
- Patrice Fisher as Rosario Mendez
- Chloé Flowers as Camilla
- Megan Hayes as Paula Chapman
- Anisa Nyell Johnson as Detective Shaker
- Pierce Lackey as Charles Chapman
- Jasmine Washington as Bella
Co-Starring
- Rachel Lamb as Dailiah
- Tyler Merritt as Larry Evans
- Kristen Wharton as Emily Holden
- Melody Williams as Grace Evans
- Archith Seshadri as Reporter #2
- Charlotte Ann Tucker as Sarah Holden
- Scott Andersen as Pedestrian (uncredited)
- Nathan W. Collins as SWAT Team (uncredited)
- Lauren Marie Gordon as Police Officer (uncredited)
- Kevin Howell as Police Officer (uncredited)
- Kevin Kedgley as Reporter (uncredited)
- Monroe Pfiefer as Police Officer (uncredited)
- Kim Rosen as Bus Station (uncredited)
- Zachary Santana as Cameraman (uncredited)
- Shanita Wilburn as Journalist (uncredited)
Quotes
- Gabi Mosely: Sarah went missing 29 hours ago while playing in the park with her brother. There isn't a person in America who hasn't seen Sarah's face all over their TVs, highly increasing her chances of being found.
- Mark Trent: 9-1-1, what's your emergency?
Trivia
- The production code is T74.10005.
- The pilot episode is the only episode of Found not to use "Missing While" in the title.
- The episode had 3.76 million US viewers when released.
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