UC: Undercover
As a federal team, the group responds to emergencies all over the country: taking down elite bank robbers, drug kingpins, domestic terrorists, spies, jewel thieves, and corrupt cops. The unit is headed by authoritative Frank Donovan with undercover agents Jake Shaw and Alex Cross who runs all of the high-tech surveillance operations.
- 2001-2002
- 1 season
- NBC
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- TV-14
As a federal team, the group responds to emergencies all over the country: taking down elite bank robbers, drug kingpins, domestic terrorists, spies, jewel thieves, and corrupt cops. The unit is headed by authoritative Frank Donovan with undercover agents Jake Shaw and Alex Cross who runs all of the high-tech surveillance operations.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2001 - 2002
Episode 1
Life on the Wire
Sun, Sep 30, 2001
The team must infiltrate a group of bank robbers led by "Sonny" Walker who shoots his own wounded. Jake Shaw is sent to infiltrate the robbers, but his loyalty is tested in a way that could compromise the team's case.
Episode 2
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Sun, Oct 7, 2001
Jake and Alex go undercover to crack a group of thieves who stole a multi-million dollar heroin stash from a police lockup. "Sonny" Walker's girlfriend seeks to continue his operation and confronts Cortez , an imprisoned associate who was Alex's lover before she busted him. Alex is torn between her feelings for Cortez and her team leader, Keller who also has romantic feelings for her.
Episode 3
Of Fathers and Sons
Sun, Oct 14, 2001
The son of the Attorney General's been kidnapped. He asks for Frank Donovan because he has higher success rate of rescuing kidnap victims. They learn that the one behind it is a drug lord who wants his son who is in prison released. The Attorney General has the son released but Donovan refuses to release him.
Episode 4
Amerikaz Most Wanted
Sun, Oct 21, 2001
Jake is dispatched to infiltrate Quito Real's organization, and Alex to infiltrate the equally notorious organization of Benny Li. Quito is looking to expand his organization by teaming with Benny Li. Elsewhere, unknown to the team, Carlos Cortez is released from prison and the incarcerated Sonny Walker plots his own return.
Episode 5
Honor Among Thieves
Sun, Oct 28, 2001
The team goes after a gang that stole the Hope Diamond along with other priceless gems. While the stones are in the possesion of common thief Michael 'Mick' Vincent Alex posses as a buyer for a criminal dealer. Elsewhere, Jake has nightmares about testifying against crime boss Quito Real. "Sonny" Walker makes a deal that could get him out of prison, thanks to his girlfriend Carly and Carlos Cortez shows his feelings for Alex.
Episode 6
Nobody Rides for Free
Sun, Nov 11, 2001
The team must find a master counterfeiter, who has allied himself with Quito Real and "Sonny" Walker, who maintains a vigil against Jake. Alex turns to recently released Carlos Cortez, but they can't deny their increasing mutual attraction.
Episode 7
City on Fire
Sun, Nov 18, 2001
Jake infiltrates an elite police unit that is dispensing vigilante justice.
Episode 8
The Siege
Sun, Dec 2, 2001
Jake is posing as a long-time criminal and Alex as a prison psychiatrist when prison inmates stage a rebellion.
Episode 9
Zero Option
Sun, Dec 9, 2001
A bank heist gone wrong traps Jake in a hostage situation.
Episode 10
Hunting Armando
Sun, Jan 6, 2002
Donovan makes a temporary alliance with a local army officer in his pursuit of a notorious drug lord in Bolivia.
Episode 11
Teddy C
Sun, Jan 13, 2002
An operation against a ruthless drug dealer becomes more personal when the team's legendary mentor is killed.
Episode 12
Manhunt
Sat, Mar 23, 2002
A manhunt is underway for four extremely dangerous escaped prisoners: a cop killer, a sexual offender, a volatile lunatic, and a serial arsonist.
Episode 13
The Sins of Sonny Walker
Sat, Mar 23, 2002
A prominent businessman hires assassins to kill criminal mastermind Sonny Walker, who is now under government protection.