Here's an article. Is this the same show? (I don't watch much TV, sorry.)
U2, murder: the oddly perfect match
Michael Cooper
Issue date: 1/26/07 Section: Lifestyle
It is always special when a show breaks from its usual narrative form.
With "Cold Case," this occurs a few times per year when an episode features the music of a single artist or group instead of several songs from the same time period by different singers.
On the heels of the all Tim McGraw, Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Cash episodes comes the latest incarnation, masterfully incorporating the music of U2.
"Cold Case" is a drama that follows Philadelphia homicide detectives as they crack unsolved murders of yesteryear. In the all-U2 episode, written by executive producer Veena Sud, the team tries to connect two drug-related murders that happened at 8:03 a.m. on the same day in 2002.
With both a wealthy white teenager and a poor African American teenager as two murder victims, the episode provides a valuable commentary on the negative effects drugs can have, regardless of race or socioeconomic background.
The music of U2 is therefore very appropriate in this episode because the band consistently conveys messages of individuality and a firm belief in helping fellow humans. While many of the band's most famous songs are spotlighted, such as "Beautiful Day" and "One," U2's meaningful lyrics and Bono's incredible voice heightens the drama in the episode and communicates the characters' deep feelings.
Some may find the ending a bit farfetched, but that does not matter: The episode and its message are powerful enough.
The episode also stars the two women of the homicide team. In many scenes, Lilly Rush (Kathryn Morris) once again becomes the tough, no-nonsense interrogator she was in the first two seasons. And detective Kat Miller (Tracie Thoms) also gets the chance to be front and center, effectively adding another dimension to her complex character.
While this may not be the best single-artist episode the show has had, it is strong and uses U2's music in a wise and meaningful manner. And isn't that "the sweetest thing?"