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12 Episodes 2008 - 2008
U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon (Mary McCormack) relocates federal witnesses while dealing with her dysfunctional family and friends in the first season of this crime drama. Working for the secretive Federal Witness Protection Program (WITSEC) and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Mary protects the innocent and the most deadly criminals alike, helping them transition safely into their new identities. She's joined on the job by her partner Marshall Mann (Frederick Weller) and boss Stan McQueen (Paul Ben-Victor). Drama in her personal life is created by her mother Jinx (Lesley Ann Warren), a recovering alcoholic; wayward younger sister Brandi (Nichole Hiltz); and fiancé Raphael Ramirez (Cristián de la Fuente), a minor league baseball player. In this season, Mary's cases include protecting a boy due to testify against his father for the murder of his mother, a man who brings his wife and mistress along for witness protection, and a woman whose new boyfriend is also in WITSEC.
Episode 1
Sun, Jun 1, 2008 90 mins
In the series opener, U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon (Mary McCormack) of the Witness Protection Program tries to solve the murder of a mobster's son who was under her watch. Meanwhile, she must deal with her dysfunctional family on her birthday.
Episode 2
Sun, Jun 8, 2008 60 mins
Mary must protect a drug dealer's young son, who has been adopted by another WITSEC family, after the dad sues for custody upon his release from prison. Mary realizes the case is an attempt to keep the boy from testifying against his father's boss, but she has a difficult time proving it to the judge.
Episode 3
Sun, Jun 15, 2008 60 mins
Mary poses as a bridesmaid to protect a diamond smuggler who planned a high-profile wedding while in the program. Missi Pyle, Joanna Cassidy.
Episode 4
Sun, Jun 22, 2008 60 mins
Marshall and Mary are stranded in the desert with a prisoner after hit men sabotage their vehicle, wounding Marshall in the process. Meanwhile, Jinx uncovers a painful truth about her past and vows, yet again, to clean up her act.
Episode 5
Sun, Jun 29, 2008 60 mins
An art dealer under Mary's watch is shot, and the suspects include his mistress and his wife, who supposedly is unaware of the other woman.
Episode 6
Sun, Jul 6, 2008 60 mins
Brothers in the program run into trouble when one of them, a college basketball star, develops a dangerous gambling habit.
Episode 7
Sun, Jul 13, 2008 60 mins
An arrogant doctor and his family must move after his daughter witnesses a gang shooting, and the stress of adjusting to living in the program threatens to tear the once close-knit clan apart.
Episode 8
Sun, Jul 20, 2008 60 mins
Mary loses a witness in a car accident and investigates if the event was related to his former life.
Episode 9
Sun, Jul 27, 2008 60 mins
A one-night stand with a witness comes back to haunt Mary when he's accused of murder.
Episode 10
Sun, Aug 3, 2008 60 mins
Mary's witness Natasha tries to settle in to her new life but hits a roadblock when she learns her boyfriend is also in the program.
Episode 11
Sun, Aug 10, 2008 60 mins
Mary and Brandi's boyfriend Chuck are abducted in separate incidents, leading the Feds to believe there is a connection between the cases.
Episode 12
Sun, Aug 17, 2008 60 mins
Season 1 ends with Mary fearing for her job after Brandi's involvement with drug trafficking is revealed. Meanwhile, Stan and Marshall take on a special assignment.