TV series

Alias

Name: Alias
Released: 2001
Cast: Jennifer Garner, Victor Garber, Ron Rifkin, Carl Lumbly, Kevin Weisman

2001–2006· 5 seasons· 43 min episodesTV-14★ 6.8Ended

On ABC — From Bad Robot · Touchstone Television

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Synopsis

Sydney Bristow, an agent who has been tricked to believe she is working for the U.S. government, is actually working for a criminal organization named the Alliance of Twelve. Upon learning this, Sydney becomes a double agent for the real CIA.

Themes

central intelligence agency (cia)martial arts double agent undercover agent revenge los angeles, california female spy government agent criminal organization

Episodes

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E1 Truth Be ToldNext upSep 30, 2001 · 67 min · ★ 8.7
Synopsis
Sydney's loyalties are tested after a tragedy exposes the dark side of her superiors and the underhanded doings of her own father.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Edward Atterton (Danny Hecht), William Wellman Jr. (Priest), Vicki Davis (Intern), Greg Collins (Kenny), Ric Young (Zhang Lee), Greta Sesheta (CIA Receptionist), Angus Scrimm (Calvin McCullough)
E2 So It BeginsOct 7, 2001 · 46 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Sydney gets shocking info on her dad's role in Danny's murder and takes on a countermission against the SD-6 to bring down an arms dealer linked to a missing nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Will begins to grow suspicious of his friend's secret life; and Vaughn is taken off Syd's case after his mishap puts the entire world in danger.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Sarah Shahi (Jenny), Evan Parke (Charlie Bernard), Ravil Isyanov (Luri Karpachev), John Storey (CIA Video Technician), Aharon Ipalé (Ineni Hassan), Alexander Kuznetsov (Kazimir Shcherbakov), Ammar Daraiseh (Supplier)
E3 ParityOct 14, 2001 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
A mission to steal an ancient sketch pits Syd against her sworn nemesis, a Russian agent who's after the same target. But when the container holding the painting proves impenetrable, the two foes are forced to team up to satisfy their respective agencies. Meanwhile, Will begins to notice something very fishy about Danny's murder; and Francie frets over her guy's possible infidelity.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Gina Torres (Anna Espinosa), Evan Parke (Charlie Bernard), Mark Rolston (Seth Lambert), Keone Young (Professor Choy), Elaine Kagan (June Litvack), Aharon Ipalé (Ineni Hassan), Tony Sears (German SD-6 Agent)
E4 A Broken HeartOct 21, 2001 · 45 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Sydney and Dixon go on a dangerous case involving the safety of the United Commerce Organization. Francie confronts Charlie about his secret date with another woman, and Will continues to get closer to the truth about Danny's murder.
Guest stars: Sarah Shahi (Jenny), Gina Torres (Anna Espinosa), Bernard White (Malik Sawari), Evan Parke (Charlie Bernard), Miguel Sandoval (Anthony Russek), Maurice Chasse (Luc Jacqnoud), Angus Scrimm (Calvin McCullough), Arabella Holzbog (Laura Bristow)
E5 DoppelgängerOct 28, 2001 · 46 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Sydney's secret double agent status is jeopardized after she smuggles a biotech engineer into SD-6 from her mission in Berlin. Will meets a woman who confesses that she was having an affair with Danny shortly before his death. Vaughn informs Sydney that her father may be working for a third secret operative agency.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Pablo Santos (Roy), Lori Heuring (Eloise Kurtz), Norbert Weisser (Jeroen Schiller), Tom Everett (Paul Kelvin), Maurice Chasse (Luc Jacqnoud), Tristin Mays (Robin Dixon), Yvonne Farrow (Diane Dixon)
E6 ReckoningNov 18, 2001 · 45 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Sydney goes undercover in a mental institution to get information from Shepard, a man who has been unconsciously programmed to be a deadly assassin. Meanwhile, after Sydney becomes convinced that her father was responsible for the death of her mother 20 years earlier. Will discovers the true identity of the woman who claimed having an affair with Danny and Francie is relieved to learn that Charlie is not having an affair other woman. Marshall finds the computer worm planted in the SD-6 mainframe by the CIA.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Sarah Shahi (Jenny), Cole Petersen (Boy), John Hannah (Martin Shepard), Lori Heuring (Eloise Kurtz), Evan Parke (Charlie Bernard), Nancy Dussault (Helen Calder), Tom Waite (German Officer)
E7 Color BlindNov 25, 2001 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
While helping Shepard escape from the asylum in Bucharest, Sydney discovers the shocking connection he has with her past. Meanwhile, after tracking the computer virus secretly planted by the CIA, Sloane is confronted by Alliance representative Alain Christophe, who suggests that one or more moles may have infiltrated SD-6. Will continues to investigate the woman claiming to be Danny's mistress and Sydney finds out the truth about her father's involvement in her mother's death 20 years earlier.
Guest stars: Sarah Shahi (Jenny), John Hannah (Martin Shepard), Evan Parke (Charlie Bernard), Elaine Kagan (June Litvack), Evgeniy Lazarev (Dr. Kreshnik), Mark Galasso (Ed Davis)
E8 Time Will TellDec 2, 2001 · 45 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Sydney must undergo an extensive lie detector test to satisfy Sloane's frantic search for the SD-6 mole. Meanwhile, with nemesis Anna Espinosa following her every move, Sydney seeks out the connection that a device may have to the 500-year-old prophetic Rambaldi sketch. The mystery of Kate Jones deepens as Will continues to investigate Danny's death; and Sydney discovers that a keepsake from her mother Laura contains more disturbing connections into Jack's past alliances.
Guest stars: Gina Torres (Anna Espinosa), Peter Dennis (Professor Bloom), Tobin Bell (Karl Dreyer), Bob Clendenin (Kostia Bergman), Keone Young (Professor Choy), Elaine Kagan (June Litvack), Jack Axelrod (Giovanni Donato), Michael Halsey (Professor Hoyt)
E9 Mea CulpaDec 9, 2001 · 46 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
Sydney's life is placed in mortal danger when Sloane is informed by his superior that she is the SD-6 mole. Meanwhile, Dixon's life hangs in the balance after he is shot on a mission, and Will realizes that his discovery of Kate Jones' pin could uncover some unexpected information.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Tobin Bell (Karl Dreyer), Miguel Sandoval (Anthony Russek), Timothy Landfield (Kretchmer), Yvonne Farrow (Diane Dixon), Richard Whiten (Officer Pollard), Christopher Thornton (Nevil), David St. James (Mr. Franco)
E10 SpiritDec 16, 2001 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Sydney briefs her CIA handler, Agent Vaughn, on her recent captivity at SD-6 and is surprised when he unexpectedly gives her a Christmas gift. Meanwhile Jack has to find a way to save Sydney when he discovers that Sloane has ordered her tortured and killed for being the suspected SD-6 mole. Will may be making the mistake of his life when he begins to research a name heard on a mysterious audiocassette — SD-6.
Guest stars: Sarah Shahi (Jenny), James Warwick (Severn Driscoll), Miguel Sandoval (Anthony Russek), Scott Paulin (Robert Stoller), Scotch Ellis Loring (Steven Gordon), Don Took (Agent Grey), Scott Vance (Agent Douglas), Aharon Ipalé (Ineni Hassan)
E11 The ConfessionJan 6, 2002 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Sydney is grateful and proud of her father after he saves her life while on a case in Havana. But her admiration is short lived when Vaughn discovers further evidence that Jack may have been responsible for the deaths of over a dozen CIA officers many years earlier.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Francesco Quinn (Minos Sakkoulas), James Handy (Arthur Devlin), Aharon Ipalé (Ineni Hassan), Vincent Lappas (Techie), J. Anthony McCarthy (Greek Bouncer), Matthew J. Williamson (Bodyguard)
E12 The Box (1)Jan 20, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
When armed intruders take over SD-6, led by McKenas Cole, a man bent on exacting revenge on ex-boss Sloane, Sydney and Jack must work together to save their colleagues. Meanwhile, Will fears that his investigation of SD-6 and its link to the murder of Eloise Kurtz is placing his life in jeopardy.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Sarah Shahi (Jenny), Quentin Tarantino (McKenas Cole), Agnes Bruckner (Kelly McNeil), Patricia Wettig (Judy Barnett), Joey Slotnick (Steven Haladki), Jennifer Tung (Toni), Ben Hernandez Bray (Tchen)
E13 The Box (2)Feb 10, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
Vaughn disobeys orders and attempts to help Sydney and Jack avert the destruction of SD-6 headquarters and all its occupants. Meanwhile, McKenas Cole continues his vendetta against Sloane and searches for a mysterious device. A desperate but determined woman convince Will to continue his investigation of SD-6 and the imprisonment of David McNeil.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Quentin Tarantino (McKenas Cole), Agnes Bruckner (Kelly McNeil), Joey Slotnick (Steven Haladki), Greta Sesheta (CIA Secretary), James Handy (Arthur Devlin), Jennifer Tung (Toni), Ben Hernandez Bray (Tchen)
E14 The CoupFeb 24, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Sydney and Dixon are sent to Las Vegas to gather information from a K-Directorate agent who has ties to the group that attacked and nearly destroyed SD-6. Meanwhile, Sydney learns some shocking news about Francie's fiancé, Charlie, Will begins his journey in discovering what SD-6 really is, and Jack continues to try to be more of a father to Sydney when he helps her decide whether or not to continue with graduate school.
Guest stars: David Anders (Julian Sark), James Lew (Quan Li), Evan Parke (Charlie Bernard), Keone Young (Professor Choy), Greta Sesheta (CIA Secretary), Jorgo Ognenovski (Lavro Kessar), Allison Dean (Stella Campbell), Ray Laska (Casino Floor Manager)
E15 Page 47Mar 3, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Vaughn asks Sydney to use her friendship with Sloane's wife, Emily, to gain access to a mysterious Rambaldi book which happens to be under lock and key in a safe at Sloane's home. Meanwhile, Will is kidnapped and told to drop his investigation of SD-6 or risk the lives of his family and friends, including Sydney's.
Guest stars: David Anders (Julian Sark), Sarah Shahi (Jenny), Amy Irving (Emily Sloane), Ken Olin (David McNeil (uncredited)), Don Took (Agent Grey), Michelle Arthur (Abigail), Jorgo Ognenovski (Lavro Kessar), Bryan Rasmussen (Officer Cohen)
E16 The ProphecyMar 10, 2002 · 45 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Sydney is tested by the DSR to discover her mysterious link to a chilling 500-year-old picture and prophecy foretold in a Rambaldi manuscript. Meanwhile, after uncovering the identity of the rogue group leader, "The Man," Sloane learns through fellow Alliance of Twelve member Edward Poole that a close friend may be in cahoots with the enemy.
Guest stars: Lilyan Chauvin (Signora Ventutti), Roger Moore (Edward Poole), Amy Irving (Emily Sloane), Joey Slotnick (Steven Haladki), James Handy (Arthur Devlin), Wolf Muser (Ramon Veloso), Derrick O'Connor (Alexander Khasinau), Lindsay Crouse (Dr. Carson Evans)
E17 Q & AMar 17, 2002 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
While the FBI detains and questions Sydney about her past and possible ties to a mysterious Rambaldi doomsday prophecy, Vaughn and Jack must race to free her and find a way to clear her name before her cover is blown and SD-6 is made aware of the situation. Once the rescue op has been launched, in her quest to prove her innocence, Sydney shocks even her usually unflappable father when she makes a chilling discovery that may unravel the mystery of the 500-year-old prophecy – she finds proof that Rambaldi's writings may hold more truth about an alleged weapon of mass destruction - and the fate of her own family.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Edward Atterton (Danny Hecht), Terry O'Quinn (Kendall), Joey Slotnick (Steven Haladki), Jon Simmons (F.B.I. Officer), Andy Rolfes (U.S. Marshal Kendricks), Lisa Dinkins (F.B.I. Agent Baker), Frank Hoyt Taylor (F.B.I. Agent Dunn)
E18 MasqueradeApr 7, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
While on a case to track the activities of Khasinau, a.k.a. "The Man," Sydney runs into her ex-lover, Noah Hicks, who broke her heart and left without saying goodbye five years earlier. Meanwhile, Sydney tells Sloane that she wants to find her mother; Jack is ordered to see CIA psychiatrist Dr. Barnett to help him deal with his churning emotions after discovering that his wife may still be alive; and Will and Francie become suspicious of Sydney's activities after finding one of her airline ticket stubs.
Guest stars: Peter Berg (Noah Hicks), Patricia Wettig (Judy Barnett), Angus Scrimm (Calvin McCullough)
E19 SnowmanApr 14, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
Sloane begins to question where Noah's true allegiances lie, as passion ignites between Sydney and Noah. Meanwhile, Sydney continues to uncover new information about her mother, which disturbes Jack. A rogue assassin known as the Snowman is dispatched by K-Directorate to kill Khasinau, a.k.a. "The Man." Will and Francie confront Sydney about the mysterious airline ticket stub found in her jacket.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), Stephen Spinella (Mr. Kishell), Peter Berg (Noah Hicks), Boris Lee Krutonog (Alexander Khasinau), Patricia Wettig (Judy Barnett), Angus Scrimm (Calvin McCullough), Don Took (Agent Grey), Natasha Pavlovich (Irina Derevko)
E20 The SolutionApr 21, 2002 · 45 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
In order to catch Khasinau and get closer to finding her mother, Sydney and Vaughn set up an undercover transaction for a Rambaldi artifact with Khasinau's representative, Mr. Sark. But Sydney's cover may be compromised when a SD-6 agent is sent in to thwart the sale. Meanwhile, Will is enticed to continue his investigation of SD-6 when he learns the identity of one of his kidnappers. Emily tells Sydney that she knows about SD-6, which forces Sloane to make the most difficult decision of his life.
Guest stars: David Anders (Julian Sark), Amy Irving (Emily Sloane), Kirk B.R. Woller (Rat Exterminator), Nicholas Kadi (Algosaibi), James Handy (Arthur Devlin), Michelle Arthur (Abigail), Tony Amendola (Tambor Barceló), Nasser Faris (Salim Wahid)
E21 RendezvousMay 5, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.5
Synopsis
Will's life is about to change as he is sent to find the person responsible for leaking information to him about SD-6. Meanwhile, Sloane finds himself on the cusp of finally tracking down Khasinau when SD-6 captures "The Man's" right-hand man, Mr. Sark. Dixon becomes suspicious of Sydney's activities.
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), David Anders (Julian Sark), Amy Irving (Emily Sloane), Joseph Ruskin (Alain Christophe), Tom Waite (Russian Interrogator), Wolf Muser (Ramon Veloso), Derrick O'Connor (Alexander Khasinau), Kamala Lopez (Dr. Lemon)
E22 Almost Thirty YearsMay 12, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
In order to save Will's life, Sydney and Vaughn must destroy a familiar looking Rambaldi device, while Jack makes a risky deal with Khasinau's representative, Mr. Sark. Meanwhile, the CIA believes that one of their own is a mole for "The Man"; the Alliance comes to a decision regarding the fate of Emily Sloane; Dixon's suspicions about Sydney intensify; and Sydney finds herself face-to-face with "The Man."
Guest stars: Greg Grunberg (Eric Weiss), David Anders (Julian Sark), Amy Irving (Emily Sloane), Joey Slotnick (Steven Haladki), Ric Young (Zhang Lee), James Handy (Arthur Devlin), Wolf Muser (Ramon Veloso), Michelle Arthur (Abigail)