The Untouchables
In prohibition era Chicago, the ambitious criminal Al Capone moves in to exploit an immense bootleg market for his own profit. Together with his second, the cold-bloodedly practical Frank Nitti, Capone manages to unite the various local crime lords under his leadership and create an incredibly powerful crime syndicate. Through the use of alluring bribery to corrupt the local authorities for his purposes and brutal violence to cow or eliminate the more principled, it seems that Al Capone is above the law. However, the gang makes the critical mistake of irritating the US President one night, and the decision is made to bring Capone to justice. To that end, US Treasury agent Eliot Ness is assigned the task. Ness, who is utterly incensed by the gang violence and corruption that Capone embodies, soon learns that he cannot depend on the local police in this crusade with their rife corruption. Instead, he assembles an elite team of agents handpicked for their skills and especially their refusal to be bought or intimidated by Capone's gang which soon gets dubbed "The Untouchables." As this team strives to investigate and disrupt Al Capone's empire, the resulting conflict escalates into a war that will become which will become more personal, frustrating and destructive than either side can anticipate.
- 1993-1994
- 2 seasons
- CBS Paramount Domestic Television
- Suspense, Drama, Action & Adventure
- TV-14
In prohibition era Chicago, the ambitious criminal Al Capone moves in to exploit an immense bootleg market for his own profit. Together with his second, the cold-bloodedly practical Frank Nitti, Capone manages to unite the various local crime lords under his leadership and create an incredibly powerful crime syndicate. Through the use of alluring bribery to corrupt the local authorities for his purposes and brutal violence to cow or eliminate the more principled, it seems that Al Capone is above the law. However, the gang makes the critical mistake of irritating the US President one night, and the decision is made to bring Capone to justice. To that end, US Treasury agent Eliot Ness is assigned the task. Ness, who is utterly incensed by the gang violence and corruption that Capone embodies, soon learns that he cannot depend on the local police in this crusade with their rife corruption. Instead, he assembles an elite team of agents handpicked for their skills and especially their refusal to be bought or intimidated by Capone's gang which soon gets dubbed "The Untouchables." As this team strives to investigate and disrupt Al Capone's empire, the resulting conflict escalates into a war that will become which will become more personal, frustrating and destructive than either side can anticipate.
Season 2 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1993 - 1994
Episode 1
Stir Crazy
Sun, Oct 3, 1993
With Capone dealt with for the time being, Ness has a new target - the Chicago's corrupt mayor with mob connections.
Episode 2
Railroaded
Sun, Oct 10, 1993 60 mins
Nitti realizes Ness and his Untouchables are getting too close for comfort in their single-minded desire to break his organization's hold on the city of Chicago. So he decides Ness' days are numbered, and on the recommendation of minor hoodlum Johnny (also Ness' informant) he hires a newcomer to the city - a psychopathic Cajun backwoodsman called 'Snake' Boureaux. Snake is a hunter, and decides to lure Ness into his own territory - the wilderness. To do this he begins to hunt Ness' wife Catherine and their small daughter. Meanwhile Al Capone is offered a deal by the Commissioner - his parole in return for ten thousand dollars. The plan, however, goes awry and Capone decides to secure his release another way by inciting the inmates of the Penitentiary to riot. But all is not as it seems.
Episode 3
The Crucibles
Sun, Oct 17, 1993
Ness' wife and daughter become the targets of a deadly assassin.. Capone's crew helps him find a way out of jail.
Episode 4
Capone's Return
Sun, Oct 24, 1993
Ness sees a chance in Capone's release to influence Nitti and take down the corrupt mayor.
Episode 5
Cuba: Part 1
Sun, Oct 31, 1993
Ness must try to stop Capone from making a deal with the corrupt Cuban President and his government that would expand Capone's business and influence.
Episode 6
Cuba: Part 2
Sun, Nov 7, 1993
Having no allies within the corrupt Cuban regime, Ness and his team get in touch with the Cuban rebels who are trying to overthrow the president and his government. If they succeed, Capone's plan to smuggle liquor from Cuba is D.O.A.
Episode 7
Radical Solution
Sun, Nov 14, 1993
The new Chicago mayor Anton Cermak clamps down on the mob. When even Capone's wife is put under arrest, Capone puts a hit out on him.
Episode 8
The General
Sun, Nov 21, 1993
Chicago is put under martial law and a tough army general is sent to clean up the streets and destroy the mob. Ness doesn't like him or trust him and opposes his methods openly.
Episode 9
Attack on New York
Sun, Nov 28, 1993
Capone plans to take over the New York mob. Ness has to stop him, but a power-hungry prosecutor stands in his way.
Episode 10
Mind Games
Sun, Jan 2, 1994
Ness is told that he's been in coma for a year. His family is gone, but his archenemy, Capone, is behind bars for good. Ness suspects something doesn't fit when he's asked about the whereabouts of one of his informers.
Episode 11
The Skin Trade
Sun, Jan 9, 1994
Agent Robbins, one of Ness' men, falls for a local Russian girl, not knowing that her father is in Capone's debt.
Episode 12
Legacy
Sun, Jan 23, 1994
When Capone's hitman is found not guilty for killing a cop, the policeman's son vows revenge.
Episode 13
Only for You
Sun, Jan 30, 1994
A radio singer is targeted after she witnesses Capone's bloody attempt to take over a radio station.
Episode 14
Stadt
Sun, Feb 6, 1994
One of Ness' men, agent Malone, believes he knows who's behind the killings of German immigrants in Chicago. A German WWI spy and Malone's archenemy from the war is back in town.
Episode 15
Til Death Do Us Part
Sun, Feb 13, 1994
Agent Malone has had enough of perpetual crime-fighting and just wants to settle down with his better half. However, someone wants him dead.
Episode 16
The Last Gauntlet
Sun, Feb 20, 1994
Ness has always believed in the system. However, his faith is tested when he gets to transport a wrongfully convicted teen to state prison. Also, Capone plans to make sure that the kid doesn't make it there alive.
Episode 17
Family Ties
Sun, Feb 27, 1994
The younger brother of one of Capone's top men is arrested for murder. Will he snitch on Capone's organization or will he stay loyal to the family to the bitter end?
Episode 18
The Fever
Sun, Mar 27, 1994
Son's illness and murder of a close friend get Capone to reevaluate his life of crime and the choices he's made.
Episode 19
Voyeur
Sun, Apr 3, 1994
Ness is trying to prove that Capone is blackmailing several important judges. However, he gets sidetracked when he falls for Cleo, one of Capone's callgirls.
Episode 20
Omerta
Sun, Apr 24, 1994
Agent Paul Robbins must get to the captured Capone's hitman, before his friends do. He heads to a small western town where the criminal is being held.
Episode 21
Apocalypse in Chicago
Sun, May 1, 1994
Agent Robbins investigates Nitti's attempt to take over a railroad worker's union. Both him and Nitti are working against their bosses' orders on this one.
Episode 22
Bury My Heart at Starved Rock
Sun, May 8, 1994
Capone has his hold over the businesses of a Native Americans tribe, but one of their younger members decides to rebel and hits one of Capone's banks. Ness' team tries to track the kid down first.
Episode 23
Death and Taxes: Part 1
Sun, May 15, 1994
The prohibition is ending, so Capone decides it may be time to change his line of work and enter politics. He wants to become a congressman. Nitti, meanwhile, plans to set him up and take him out of the game for good.
Episode 24
Death and Taxes: Part 2
Sun, May 22, 1994
Ness must find the one witness who can put Capone behind bars for good. Meanwhile, Capone's men, seeing that the end is near, decide to follow Nitti and drop Capone.