Alias: Season 1

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 30, 2001

Starring: Ron Rifkin, Carl Lumbly, Merrin Dungey

Summary: Sydney Bristow was recruited as an undergrad to work for SD-6, which she thought was a government agency. However, when her fiancé is killed by SD-6 agents, she finds out that SD-6 is actually a counter-government agency. Sydney approaches the CIA and becomes a double agent, which means that she goes on SD-6 missions, but passes theSydney Bristow was recruited as an undergrad to work for SD-6, which she thought was a government agency. However, when her fiancé is killed by SD-6 agents, she finds out that SD-6 is actually a counter-government agency. Sydney approaches the CIA and becomes a double agent, which means that she goes on SD-6 missions, but passes the information about her missions to her CIA handler, Vaughn.

Sydney's father, Jack Bristow, is also an double agent. Both had a distant relationship for years, but their present situation brings them closer together. Sydney and her father spend the first season trying to foil SD-6's missions and preventing them from getting their hands on what they are determined to get. For years SD-6 has fought against FTL and K-Directorate, two crime organizations that are also in the pursue of various artifacts build by the 15th century scientist and prophet, Milo Rambaldi. However, when a new player referred to as "The Man" comes to town, FTL and K-Directorate are put out of business and SD-6 engages in the pursue of this new mysterious opponent.

After eliminating SD-6 and all of the other SD cells, Sydney, Marshall, Dixon, Jack, and Vaughn are now fully working for the CIA.… Expand

Creator: J.J. Abrams

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. Almost Thirty Years
Air Date: May 12, 2002
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S1:E21. Rendezvous
Air Date: May 5, 2002
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S1:E20. The Solution
Air Date: April 21, 2002

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Ken Tucker

Jun 14, 2013

The whole show is complicated in a fun, brain-teasing way, and having seen the second episode, I can say it only gets funner. I know that's not a word, but I'm saying it anyway. Read full review

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Charlie McCollum

Mar 14, 2013

One of the best pilots from a new show this season -- a wild, stylish ride through Sydney Bristow's unraveling life. You have to suspend disbelief, but this series promises to be one nifty piece of entertainment. [28 Sept 2001, p.5E]

Amy Amatangelo

Mar 15, 2013

Alias is one of those rare action dramas where all the elements - plot, characters, production design, costumes, soundtrack and performances - come together to form one perfect hour of television. [30 Sept 2001, p.56]

David Bianculli

Mar 14, 2013

Alias is so captivating because the actors and the writers make you believe in the characters, the situations and the jeopardy. There's a lot of humor, too, in both the romantic relationship and the James Bond-style spy gadgetry. And there are plenty of surprising turns. [28 Sept 2001, p.149]

Aaron Barnhart

Mar 15, 2013

Somehow it works, thanks in part to a tangled intrigue that pulls this lowly matriculator into a conspiracy of the highest order. [29 Sept 2001, p.E1]

Phil Gallo

Mar 14, 2013

Garner played Felicity's new friend in that series' first two years, and here she replaces character's earnestness with ferocity, confusion and concealed pain. She plays the more human side with aplomb, but gets stuck in fight scenes that are so stagy one can count out the steps. Read full review

Adam Buckman

Mar 15, 2013

For me, the problem really is casting. Next time one of these shows gets developed, I hope producers will resist the temptation to cast one of these skinny little pouty actresses in these commando-type roles. Read full review

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RobbyP

May 2, 2018

Really fun and unique show that expanded upon what TV could be at the time. Sydney Bristow et. al are an easily likeable cast of characters. The pace is a little fast, as they try to squeeze too much into the season sometimes, detracting from better emotional build to the story. Overall aReally fun and unique show that expanded upon what TV could be at the time. Sydney Bristow et. al are an easily likeable cast of characters. The pace is a little fast, as they try to squeeze too much into the season sometimes, detracting from better emotional build to the story. Overall a fantastic first season to a show bursting with energy, action, originality, and character. I can't tell you how many times I've rewatched it!… Expand