Ep 5. The Damage Done

The Damage Done is the fifth episode of the fifth season of Without A Trace. The episode starts with the team searching for a missing teenager named Bianca, who disappeared from a parking lot after leaving a party. The team is led to believe that Bianca may have turned to prostitution to earn money, as she had recently been kicked out of her house and was in need of money to support herself.

As the investigation progresses, the team discovers that Bianca is not the only missing girl in the area and that a serial killer may be behind the disappearances. The team work tirelessly to find the killer before he strikes again and manages to track down a suspect through surveillance footage. They also start to question all of the people in Bianca's life, including her ex boyfriend who has a history of violence and a creepy neighbor who has been stalking her.

Meanwhile, Samantha confronts her past while working on the case. She is reminded of her own experience with sexual assault and is forced to deal with her emotions surrounding the trauma. Martin provides support to Samantha and the two connect on a deeper level.

The pressure increases as time runs out and the team must act quickly to prevent another girl from disappearing. The episode ends with a dramatic confrontation between the suspect and the team.

Without A Trace season 5 episode 5, The Damage Done, is a gripping and emotional episode that tackles the difficult topic of sexual assault and underage prostitution. The tension is high throughout the episode as the team races to find a serial killer and the personal struggles of the characters bring depth to the story. Overall, a compelling and well-executed episode in the series.