Abducted: April 22, 2001 -- Highland Beach, Washington
Returned: August 14, 2004 -- Highland Beach, Washington
Known Abilities: Life force manipulation: capable of healing or harming with just his touch.

The future didn't want Shawn Farrell (Patrick Flueger) but when he blocked his cousin Kyle's abduction, Shawn was taken instead. When he returned to Earth, Shawn discovered he could heal (and harm) with his touch, using his ability to awaken a comatose Kyle. Later estranged from his family for nearly killing his brother Danny, Shawn sought solace with Jordan Collier in The 4400 Center. After Collier's assassination, it was Shawn who assumed Collier's responsibilities as leader of the Center and became the face of the 4400, using his healing ability to demonstrate that the 4400 could be a force for good in the world.

Shawn's moderate leadership of the 4400 movement was challenged by the more radical Nova Group. When Shawn discovered their true intentions and cut off their funding, the group utilized its leader's ability to drive Shawn insane. He was rescued by Isabelle, but his relationship with her proved to be problematic in its own right. Isabelle forced Shawn to agree to marry her, warning him that without his influence she could be a threat to humanity. But their wedding was ultimately averted, thanks to the surprise reappearance of Jordan Collier.

Shawn's relationship with Collier has become a tenuous one. He opposed Collier's plan to attack a military base, leaking the information to his uncle Tom. But when he was later pressed by NTAC for details about the promicin Collier had stolen, Shawn refused to betray his mentor. This loyalty had fateful consequences for Shawn, however. Isabelle used her abilities to torture him for information, thereby leaving him in a coma.

An interview with "Shawn"
Patrick on what he would do if he returned, like Shawn, after disappearing for three years.

Patrick talks about his favourite episode.