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The 4400 Season 3 Episode 3

Being Tom Baldwin

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AIRED: 6/18/06

T.J. Kim is murdered, and Tom is accused of committing the murder. Shawn and Isabelle grow closer.

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Being Tom Baldwin

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By TrueTvWatcher, Feb 09, 2011

Being Tom Baldwin was a perfect episode of The 4400 because it jumps right in with the action, had suspensful drama, and was very character driven. Tom appears to have shot TJ Kim and when Diana confronts him he takes off to prove his innocence. This was great because it is exactly what I would expect him to do, and what I would do in those circumstances. I really enjoy watching Isabelle's development as she tries to learn all she can, and experience things she missed from her absent childhood and teenage years. I find her character rather intriguing, as Richard said, most see a beautiful woman forgetting she is only a little girl on the inside. Shawn did the right thing, but Isabelle is a girl who is difficult to say no to. Matthew continues to weave his web around Isabelle, and I look forward to seeing how that works out!!!!!!!moreless
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one if the best episods of the season

9.0

By nidal75, Oct 26, 2007

when i wrote my revew i didnt expect this episod will have this low rating,believe me 8.6 is low for this amazing episod,the idea in this episod is not the first i know , but it was put in an amazing dramatic ingot .....i mean connecting between drama and adventure without leaving the spectators bored infront of their tv set.in general i consider the 4400 one of the best drama,science fiction shows ever......and i think it wont be ended until the sixth season.....because its improving from a season to another.....though their is some blemishes in the fourth season i hope they will avoid next season.moreless
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A 4400 version of the doppelgänger theme.

7.5

By expatriot, Aug 27, 2007

Sooner or later, a shape-shifting ability had to come up and using it for a doppelgänger episode is the logical choice. Making Tom the double was a good choice, as he's one of the team, thus making it doubly (sorry) difficult to track him down.

While it wasn't a very original storyline, it was well-executed and fun to watch. I liked that Diana stuck by Tom and that Alana did figure out who was the real one.

I'm not sure about the Shawn-Isabele storyline. It was something we all saw coming, but the fall-out of it may disrupt the story. I loved that they gave Richard time to say a proper goodbye to Lily, excellent decision and writing!moreless
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a classic episode with a plot that everyone has seen

8.5

By safiredragon, Aug 19, 2006

Tom finds himself under arrest for killing t.j kim. The ony member of the novas group they have. It is a story line that everyone has seen as a 4400 who can change into who ever they wanty tries to destroy ntacs reputation.

It is a good episode that holds a good plot and is well lais out. However the unoriginallity of the episode takes away from the show. Though seems vital for the rest of the season. It is a good episode over all.

Just random things so i can reach one hundered words. No need to keep reading. Go out and get some fresh air.moreless
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Tom vs. Tom

7.8

By fireexit112, Aug 17, 2006

Diana: "Your tissue is healing itself from trauma that quickly! Kevin, you've developed a 4400 ability!"

After the great New World, this episode is a bit of a let-down a its predictable, and doesn't really go anywhere much in terms of plot. Still, there are some good scenes, with the two Toms, and Shawn and Isobelle. No Maia though...
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Jacqueline McKenzie	Diana Skouris
Joel Gretsch	Tom Baldwin
Mahershala Ali	Richard Tyler
Patrick Flueger	Shawn Farrell
Karina Lombard	Alana Mareva
Megalyn Echikunwoke	Isabelle Tyler

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Cast & Crew: RECURRING AND GUESTS

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Sean Marquette	Boyd Gelder	Guest Star
Barbara Tyson	Lucy Tyson	Guest Star
Mike Power	Milo	Guest Star
Garret Dillahunt	Matthew Ross	Recurring Role
Jeffrey Combs	Kevin Burkhoff	Recurring Role
Richard Kahan	Marco Pacella	Recurring Role

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TRIVIA (3)
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- Alana hits fake Tom with a jar. It breaks. But in the next shot it's still sitting on the table.
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- Goof: When Jarvis tells Diana that Tom killed T.J. Kim, she says that Tom fired two shots from the gun, however, "Tom" only fired the gun once.
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- Featured 4400s
  
  * Boyd Gelder, disappeared 3 March 2000. He has the ability to change his physical appearance and voice.
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QUOTES (6)
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- Diana: Your tissue is healing itself from trauma that quickly! Kevin, you've developed a 4400 ability!
  Kevin: It's getting there - it doesn't always work.
  Diana: Doesn't always work? You just put a scalpel through the back of your hand!
  Kevin: I know, I was nervous about that.
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- Boyd Gelder: (to Alana) TJ was a solider. She'd rather have me put a bullet in her head than betray us.
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- Diana: (to Tom) I didn't tell anyone, just Marco. Well, at least I thought it was Marco.
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- Isabelle: We could have sex.
  Shawn: Isabelle… uh… no.
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- Isabelle: I was teaching myself to swim.
  Shawn: In your clothes?
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- Isabelle: Shawn!
  Shawn: How did you get in here?
  Isabelle: I can do stuff, remember?
  Shawn: Yeah... So what's up? What do you need?
  Isabelle: Just one thing. It's on my list.
  (she comes up close and kisses him)
  Isabelle: First kiss...
  Shawn: This isn't smart, Isabelle.
  Isabelle: Okay.
  (they kiss again)
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NOTES (3)
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- International Airdates
  
  United Kingdom: 16 August 2006 on Sky One
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- Featured Music
  
  "Falling by the Wayside" by People in Planes.
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- Although credited, Conchita Campbell (Maia Rutledge) does not appear in this episode.
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ALLUSIONS (1)
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- Episode Title: "Being Tom Baldwin"
  
  The title of this episode alludes to the title of the movie Being John Malkovich.
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