Covert Affairs

Covert Affairs

Single woman. Double life

A young CIA operative, Annie Walker, is mysteriously summoned to headquarters for duty as a field operative. While Annie believes she's been promoted for her exceptional linguistic skills, there may be something or someone from her past that her CIA bosses are really after. Auggie Anderson is a CIA military intelligence agent who was blinded while on assignment and is Annie's guide in this world of bureaucracy, excitement and intrigue.

DramaAction & Adventure

Seasons

Pilot

1. Pilot

Air Date: 2010-07-13

Annie Walker is removed from CIA training and thrust into the inner sanctum of the Agency for what appears to be their need of her exceptional linguistic skills, but there may be something or someone from her past that her CIA bosses are really after.

Walter's Walk

2. Walter's Walk

Air Date: 2010-07-20

New CIA agent Annie Walker is still forced to work on low-key cases until she is tipped off that a IRA cell operates in America.

South Bound Suarez

3. South Bound Suarez

Air Date: 2010-07-27

Annie is tasked with getting close to Diego, a college student, in the hopes that his sister, Julia, will provide the CIA with intel on Victor Ponces, a corrupt Venezuelan government official. But when the CIA station agent looking into Ponces goes missing, Diego's trust in Annie means that she's going to have to finish the job.

No Quarter

4. No Quarter

Air Date: 2010-08-03

After a "simple brush pass" goes sour, Annie is stranded and on the run in Zurich with Eyal, a Mossad agent who can't be trusted. Meanwhile, as Auggie works to bring Annie home safely, Arthur and Joan are busy trying to track a leak coming from within the CIA ... and Auggie is near the top of the list

In the Light

5. In the Light

Air Date: 2010-08-10

In order to stop a weapons shipment, Annie asks a former operative for help and attracts Henry Wilcox's and her former lover Ben Mercer's attention.

Houses of the Holy

6. Houses of the Holy

Air Date: 2010-08-17

Annie is tasked with investigating a potential national security leak originating from the Senate Intelligence Committee. Elsewhere, Auggie is assigned as a stateside handler for his old special ops unit, and Annie is worried that her brother-in-law, Michael, is cheating on Danielle.

Communication Breakdown

7. Communication Breakdown

Air Date: 2010-08-24

When communication systems throughout D.C. are shut down by a hacker, Auggie is put in the field to obtain the code for the CIA. But his excitement to be doing field work is tempered when he learns that the hacker responsible is Natasha Petrova ... who happens to be his ex-girlfriend.

What Is and What Should Never Be

8. What Is and What Should Never Be

Air Date: 2010-08-31

After Annie witnesses a suspicious purchase at an art auction, her follow-up brings a surprise visitor -- Ben Mercer -- back into her life.

Fool in the Rain

9. Fool in the Rain

Air Date: 2010-09-07

An Iranian trade delegation member attending the WTO conference in Toronto escapes his handlers and contacts the CIA, hoping to parlay stolen intelligence into safe passage to the United States.

I Can't Quit You Baby

10. I Can't Quit You Baby

Air Date: 2010-09-14

Annie needs to be recruited by smugglers; Arthur and Joan must bring Henry Wilcox back into the fold.

When the Levee Breaks

11. When the Levee Breaks

Air Date: 2010-09-14

Annie is forced to confront her past when Ben Mercer walks into CIA Headquarters.

Begin the Begin

1. Begin the Begin

Air Date: 2011-06-07

When Annie and Ben go back to Washington DC, Ben goes missing. Annie is assigned to keep a professional tennis player from Estonia safe.

Good Advices

2. Good Advices

Air Date: 2011-06-14

Annie meets Mossad agent Eyal Lavin again when they both try to turn a secretary working at the Syrian embassy in Paris into an asset.

Bang and Blame

3. Bang and Blame

Air Date: 2011-06-21

The leak of a CIA Trainee's name brings Annie back to The Farm with the sensitive task to find the culprit without being exposed herself which would end her own CIA career.

All the Right Friends

4. All the Right Friends

Air Date: 2011-06-28

Annie runs into a set up when she tries to exchange a spy named Carlo Reni in Argentina. They escape the assassin and go on the run, trying to find the one responsible before the assassin can finish the job.

Around the Sun

5. Around the Sun

Air Date: 2011-07-05

Annie looks into a potential leak at NASA, which could threaten the U.S.'s spy satellites. During the mission, she must also adjust to working with a new tech operative after Auggie moves to a new position.

The Outsiders

6. The Outsiders

Air Date: 2011-07-12

Annie and Reva are captured near the Polish-Belarusian border by a man (Peter Stormare) working for the secret Soviet police when they try to deploy surveillence cameras in the Bialowieza Forest. Meanwhile Jai assembles an extraction team to rescue them in Belarus.

Half a World Away

7. Half a World Away

Air Date: 2011-07-19

Auggie is aided by a flight attendant (Rebecca Mader) while on his vacation to the international jazz festival in Istanbul. His trip turns into a mission when he inadvertently records the voice of the man who injured him during the war in Afghanistan.

Welcome to the Occupation

8. Welcome to the Occupation

Air Date: 2011-07-26

When a covert CIA operative and friend of Joan's gets caught up in a hostage crisis in Mexico, Annie and Joan are sent to assess the situation under the cover of being a news team. But when Arthur decides that they need additional backup, he sends Ben Mercer to assist them.

Sad Professor

9. Sad Professor

Air Date: 2011-08-02

Annie learns that her college professor Mark Ramsay was secretly working for the CIA when he was killed tracking a Pakistani spy ring. The CIA asks Annie to find the missing intel using her connection to Ramsay's widow Safia.

World Leader Pretend

10. World Leader Pretend

Air Date: 2011-08-09

While Annie runs the extraction of a Chinese scientist named Shen Yue who is willing to defect, she runs into complications and is forced to make a difficult choice.

The Wake-Up Bomb

11. The Wake-Up Bomb

Air Date: 2011-11-01

Annie feels lonely during some downtime following a failed mission in Venice. Another assignment soon comes up, however, involving a chef tied to a Basque separatist movement.

Uberlin

12. Uberlin

Air Date: 2011-11-08

While on the trail of Isaak Von Hagen, a known money launderer, Annie prepares to turn his wife, Elsa, into a CIA asset.

A Girl Like You

13. A Girl Like You

Air Date: 2011-11-15

Annie is sent to find Mossad agent Eyal Lavin after it's discovered he's in Washington D.C. posing as a CIA operative.

Horse to Water

14. Horse to Water

Air Date: 2011-11-22

Annie keeps tabs on the daughter of a CIA analyst imprisoned for selling intelligence. After an asset is killed in Russia, the CIA suspects the woman could be helping her father.

15. What's the Frequency, Kenneth?

Air Date: 2011-11-29

A MI6 operative asks Annie for access to the Smithsonian. Since he doesn't know that Annie's a CIA agent, she decides to cooperate in order to find out what he's after.

16. Letter Never Sent

Air Date: 2011-12-06

Annie and Danielle's vacation in Stockholm turns dangerous when Danielle is mistaken for a spy, putting her life in danger.

Hang on to Yourself

1. Hang on to Yourself

Air Date: 2012-07-10

After tragedy shakes up the CIA, Annie and the rest of the DPD find themselves in an unfamiliar situation.

Sound and Vision

2. Sound and Vision

Air Date: 2012-07-17

Annie and Auggie are brought together for a DPD assignment, sending them to Spain to acquire a computer virus that China also wants to obtain.

The Last Thing You Should Do

3. The Last Thing You Should Do

Air Date: 2012-07-24

When a situation develops while Auggie is visiting Parker in Africa, Annie, Joan and Lena have to find a way to work together to bring him back safely.

Speed of Life

4. Speed of Life

Air Date: 2012-07-31

Annie investigates a break-in at a high-tech company and reaches out to the FBI for help. But her plan is complicated by Simon's unexpected arrival in town.

This is Not America

5. This is Not America

Air Date: 2012-08-14

When proprietary American technology is found in an Iranian missile, Annie is sent to Israel where, along with Eyal Lavin, she attempts to discover who leaked the technology.

Hello Stranger

6. Hello Stranger

Air Date: 2012-08-21

When the Prime Minister of Yemen arrives in the US for emergency heart surgery, Annie takes on a near-impossible assignment: with a three-hour window, no back-up, and the State Department warning the CIA not to interfere, Annie attempts to turn the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff into a CIA asset.

Loving the Alien

7. Loving the Alien

Air Date: 2012-08-28

When Simon invites Annie on a trip to Cuba, she accepts, knowing this is her best opportunity to learn what Simon has been planning. But going to Cuba means Annie won't have any backup if she gets caught.

Glass Spider

8. Glass Spider

Air Date: 2012-09-04

After it's discovered that Jai was investigating Simon Fischer when he was killed, bringing Simon in becomes Arthur's top priority. In the hopes of protecting Simon, Annie requests that she be allowed to bring him in herself.

Suffragette City

9. Suffragette City

Air Date: 2012-09-11

As the life of one the Agency’s best hangs in the balance, the team works to discover the truth after it’s revealed that one of their own might not be who they thought.

Let's Dance

10. Let's Dance

Air Date: 2012-09-18

The CIA attempts to obtain proof that an enemy is hiding in Russia, in the hopes of bringing them to justice.

Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

11. Rock 'n' Roll Suicide

Air Date: 2012-10-16

When Annie's mission in Russia goes awry, landing her in prison, Auggie, Joan, and Arthur work with an old friend to bring her home safely.

Wishful Beginnings

12. Wishful Beginnings

Air Date: 2012-10-23

Things become complicated for Annie when Eyal Lavin and his boss, Rivka Singer, request the CIA's assistance tracking down a Mossad asset.

Man in the Middle

13. Man in the Middle

Air Date: 2012-10-30

After receiving intel from Mossad warning that two suspected terrorists are planning to meet, Annie finds herself in a race against the clock to track down the meeting location before the targets get away.

Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)

14. Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)

Air Date: 2012-11-06

When a crucial CIA asset disappears from protective custody, Annie and Eyal work to find her before they lose her forever.

Quicksand

15. Quicksand

Air Date: 2012-11-13

With Auggie in Iraq and Joan out of the office, Annie turns to Eyal to help her track down Khalid Ansari.

Lady Stardust

16. Lady Stardust

Air Date: 2012-11-20

When a fellow spy is taken hostage, Annie travels to Amsterdam to eliminate Khalid once and for all.

Vamos

1. Vamos

Air Date: 2013-07-16

Annie forges a professional relationship with Henry Wilcox while also adjusting to her new romance with Auggie. But when Annie and Auggie head to Columbia searching for a new person of interest: the Puma, the spy game gets serious.

Dig for Fire

2. Dig for Fire

Air Date: 2013-07-23

After a bombshell revelation rocks the CIA, Annie and Auggie combine forces with Arthur in an attempt to bring Henry’s hidden agenda to light. Joan finds a personal moment to confide in Annie.

Into the White

3. Into the White

Air Date: 2013-07-30

Annie returns to Colombia and must determine Teo Braga’s true allegiances in order to thwart a potential act of terrorism. Joan begins a round of interviews that could significantly alter her career trajectory within the CIA.

Rock a My Soul

4. Rock a My Soul

Air Date: 2013-08-06

As Annie and Auggie’s romance heats up, both begin to notice how it strains their working relationship within the CIA. Arthur and Henry almost come to blows.

Here Comes Your Man

5. Here Comes Your Man

Air Date: 2013-08-13

Annie is sent to Vienna, and must cut all communication with Auggie. Meanwhile, Joan and Arthur decide to bring in reinforcements.

Space (I Believe In)

6. Space (I Believe In)

Air Date: 2013-08-20

Annie gets involved in an FBI investigation in order to cover her tracks. Elsewhere, Henry presents Annie with a major opportunity.

Crackity Jones

7. Crackity Jones

Air Date: 2013-08-27

Annie finds she has met her match when she has to work to halt the illegal sale of deadly weapons and is teamed up with a seasoned operative. Meanwhile, circumstances force Auggie to deal with past demons' and Calder's suspicions of Annie Walker grow.

I've Been Waiting for You

8. I've Been Waiting for You

Air Date: 2013-09-03

Annie convinces Teo to turn on one of his men, while Joan makes a decision. Elsewhere, Calder shows his true colors and Auggie faces trouble.

Hang Wire

9. Hang Wire

Air Date: 2013-09-10

Annie must stop Teo from committing a terrible act. Elsewhere, Auggie discovers Calder's allegiances and Arthur seeks help in defending the Campbell name.

Levitate Me

10. Levitate Me

Air Date: 2013-09-17

Annie makes a desperate attempt to take down Henry. Elsewhere, Calder and Annie finally face off.

Dead

11. Dead

Air Date: 2013-10-17

Annie begins her first deep cover operation completely on her own. Meanwhile, Auggie, Joan, Arthur and the rest of the CIA manage the fallout from Annie’s "death" at Calder’s hands.

Something Against You

12. Something Against You

Air Date: 2013-10-24

Despite his misgivings, Auggie decides to work with Calder on an alternate method to destroy Henry. Joan confronts Auggie about this alliance.

No. 13 Baby

13. No. 13 Baby

Air Date: 2013-10-31

Henry reaches out to his only ally within Langley, Calder. Joan reveals something during her deposition that puts a wedge between herself and Arthur. An old flame reveals she still holds a torch for Auggie.

River Euphrates

14. River Euphrates

Air Date: 2013-11-07

Annie travels to New York after receiving new intelligence. Elsewhere, Arthur's court date looms nearer, and Joan finds a solid lead.

There Goes My Gun

15. There Goes My Gun

Air Date: 2013-11-14

Annie, Auggie and Calder go on an unauthorized mission to Hong Kong in the hope of apprehending Henry's courier. Meanwhile, Joan and Arthur reveal a traitor who's been hiding in plain sight.

Trompe le Monde

16. Trompe le Monde

Air Date: 2013-11-21

Calder wonders if Joan is the only person he can trust when he returns to the United States with good news. Elsewhere, Annie and Auggie continue their work to bring Henry to justice.

Shady Lane

1. Shady Lane

Air Date: 2014-06-24

Annie and Auggie consider their future just as a connection from the past resurfaces and leads Annie on a race against time to prevent a terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Elsewhere, tension mounts between Calder and Joan as they wait to see who will become the new DCS and Arthur considers about a career in the private sector.

False Skorpion

2. False Skorpion

Air Date: 2014-07-01

Annie thinks about working with Ryan McQuaid in an effort to catch a terrorist in Venezuela. Auggie is questioned by the NCTC.

Unseen Power of the Picket Fence

3. Unseen Power of the Picket Fence

Air Date: 2014-07-08

After a botched escape attempt, Annie and McQuaid combine forces to get out of Venezuela. Joan works with Arthur and his new co-worker, Caitlyn Cook, to extract their fellow operatives. Calder’s clandestine affair takes on a new dimension.

Silence Kit

4. Silence Kit

Air Date: 2014-07-15

Annie begins a stake out which ends less than routinely after the CIA discovers that a member of the intelligence community may have leaked confidential intel. Joan and Arthur both vie for a piece of government funding, as Calder’s personal and professional lives collide.

Elevate Me Later

5. Elevate Me Later

Air Date: 2014-07-22

Auggie's emotional history with a potential asset complicates a mission when he and Annie switch roles as operative and handler in Paris. Joan attempts to play matchmaker for Calder. Arthur heads on his first operation abroad for McQuaid Security.

Embassy Row

6. Embassy Row

Air Date: 2014-07-29

While on an undercover mission, Annie must keep her guard up after she accepts an invitation to the Russian Embassy in Paris. Auggie attempts to juggle more than one relationship, while Joan unravels the details of Arthur’s most recent business trip.

Brink of the Clouds

7. Brink of the Clouds

Air Date: 2014-08-05

Annie and McQuaid search for an off-grid ex-CIA agent in Azerbaijan; Auggie learns upsetting information about an old friend; Calder has a confrontation with Joan.

Grounded

8. Grounded

Air Date: 2014-08-12

Annie and Auggie dig into a conspiracy theory about the attack on the CIA; Joan and Calder must make a difficult decision.

Spit on a Stranger

9. Spit on a Stranger

Air Date: 2014-08-19

Annie begins an operation without support from the agency; Calder interrogates Auggie; McQuaid Security has a new recruit.

Sensitive Euro Man

10. Sensitive Euro Man

Air Date: 2014-08-26

Annie helps McQuaid with a difficult mission, against Auggie's wishes; Hayley's hunt for the truth becomes more dogged.

Trigger Cut

11. Trigger Cut

Air Date: 2014-11-06

McQuaid's health hangs in the balance; Annie seeks information in Istanbul; Arthur takes control of McQuaid Security; Calder has a new recruit.

Starlings of the Slipstream

12. Starlings of the Slipstream

Air Date: 2014-11-13

Annie searches for a rogue chemist in Germany; questions about Joan's time in the Balkans.

She Believes

13. She Believes

Air Date: 2014-11-20

After a startling revelation, Annie works with a new ally; McQuaid and Joan go into the field.

Transport Is Arranged

14. Transport Is Arranged

Air Date: 2014-12-04

Annie and McQuaid must sneak into Russian territory in pursuit of Belenko.

Frontwards

15. Frontwards

Air Date: 2014-12-11

Annie and McQuaid's relationship deepens while tracking down Belenko's next target.

Gold Soundz

16. Gold Soundz

Air Date: 2014-12-18

With Russian Vega Force assassins on their trail, Annie and McQuaid work together to escape.

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Rating

6.9/10

Release Date

2010-07-13

Episodes

75 (5 seasons)

Status

Ended

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