Covert Affairs: Season 1

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USA | Season Premiere Date: July 13, 2010

Starring: Kari Matchett, Christopher Gorham, Hill Harper

Summary: Annie Walker (Piper Perabo) is suddenly picked from her CIA training class for her first field assignment.

Creator: Matt Corman and Chris Ord

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

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E11. When the Levee Breaks
Air Date: September 14, 2010
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S1:E10. I Can't Quit You, Baby
Air Date: September 14, 2010
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S1:E9. Fool in the Rain
Air Date: September 7, 2010

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Ellen Gray

But it's Perabo, as an endearing overachiever who thinks on her well-shod feet, who makes Covert Affairs such an entertaining ride. Read full review

Randee Dawn

It's perfect summer television--just turn off the excess brain cells and let Agent Walker do the seduction, and the shooting, for you. Read full review

Brian Lowry

The pilot rumbles forward on crisp action and light-hearted humor, while hinting at higher stakes that offer room for narrative growth. While easily dismissed as another "Alias" (like Jennifer Garner, Perabo can do wonderful things to a simple skirt and heels), the show also makes clever use of Walker's newbie status. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Covert Affairs (could there be any title that sounds more like being stuck at the airport with nothing to read?) at least does us the favor of introducing storylines that transcend the usual case files. Read full review

Paige Wiser

The series is fun, slick and fast, but cheesier than it needs to be. Read full review

David Hinckley

USA promises "characters," and Annie Walker is all of that. She just once in a while maybe needs to go with decaf. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

What it does have is a sleek but shallow cast that cannot lend any weight to the lighter-than-air writing. Read full review

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tomizawa

Jul 19, 2013

In so many words, really uplifting show. This series will become one of your favorites if you love spy stories and comedy entwined. Brilliant and believable acting, great writing. Some stories may seem over the top but they manage to keep us tuned.

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nbc

Aug 17, 2010

Don't get stuck on the "Alias" comparisons. They are two different shows. "Covert Affairs" is much more down to earth than "Alias" was. It's fun to watch and Piper Perabo is very enjoyable.

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AvantGuardian

Oct 10, 2013

Covert Affairs is a CIA drama. Those of you familiar with the CIA know that they operate only outside of US Soil, and Covert Affairs has seen Annie Walker, played by the lovely Piper Perabo in almost every country you can think of. Covert Affairs takes you to far and exotic places like noCovert Affairs is a CIA drama. Those of you familiar with the CIA know that they operate only outside of US Soil, and Covert Affairs has seen Annie Walker, played by the lovely Piper Perabo in almost every country you can think of. Covert Affairs takes you to far and exotic places like no show before it has, and it does not use greenscreens. The pace is fast and the threats are epic. The cast is likeable, dynamic and good at their jobs. I highly recommend this intelligent covert drama. If you are a fan of Burn Notice, 24, or any other CIA-esque shows, this one will win your heart.… Expand

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bishopsring

Sep 21, 2010

This is a nice show, I am not a fan of the main character and her sister. Probably baggage from House, but nonetheless not my interest in this show as I fast forward through her scenes. I partake in the events and the missions, though definitely not the Bourne Trilogies, it does keep myThis is a nice show, I am not a fan of the main character and her sister. Probably baggage from House, but nonetheless not my interest in this show as I fast forward through her scenes. I partake in the events and the missions, though definitely not the Bourne Trilogies, it does keep my interest. It definitely is a nice substitute while I wait for Burn Notice as this show is not even close, but does try to resemble it. Not enough drama for me to care about the characters, meaning if one died in the show, I do not think it would matter to me at all.… Expand

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KundK

Aug 29, 2010

Neither a super-spy fantasy like "La Femme Nikita" nor a serious analytical affair like "Rubicon", "Covert Affairs" plays like "Moonlighting: Langley". This domestic (?) part of the CIA employs only extremely good-looking people who solve huge threats to the national security whichNeither a super-spy fantasy like "La Femme Nikita" nor a serious analytical affair like "Rubicon", "Covert Affairs" plays like "Moonlighting: Langley". This domestic (?) part of the CIA employs only extremely good-looking people who solve huge threats to the national security which conveniently gather in a 50 mile circle around (a badly made CGI wide shot of) their headquarters so that they still have the time to go for a drink with their colleagues and lie to their families about what they do. Fortunately, the always adorable Piper Perabo offsets the annoying male models around her. Less fun than the first season of "Burn Notice", but watchable if you like your spy stories light, fluffy and forgettable.… Expand

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s_francesca

Jun 12, 2011

The show calls for Annie to be a sleek strong intelligent agent rearing to explore the world, saving people on the way while being sexy and confident. Yet we are let with miss Perabo, her acting is so below par that she translates Annie into an inexperienced deer in the light intern, whoThe show calls for Annie to be a sleek strong intelligent agent rearing to explore the world, saving people on the way while being sexy and confident. Yet we are let with miss Perabo, her acting is so below par that she translates Annie into an inexperienced deer in the light intern, who seems so out of place in the CiA. Making the show so wrong and awkward. And even though it is well written the simple miscasting of Piper Perabo reduces the show to less than it could have been.… Expand

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arlene

Jun 20, 2011

saw the show - loved the story - cant watch anymore because the lead lady is so annoying by flipping her hair constantly. why does she insist on doing that?

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Series Overview
Season 5

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  Air Date: June 24, 2014
Season 4

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  Air Date: July 16, 2013
Season 3

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  Air Date: July 10, 2012
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 7, 2011
Season 1

64
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 13, 2010
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  S1:E11. When the Levee Breaks
  Air Date: September 14, 2010
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  S1:E10. I Can't Quit You, Baby
  Air Date: September 14, 2010
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  S1:E9. Fool in the Rain
  Air Date: September 7, 2010
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  S1:E8. What Is and What Should Never Be
  Air Date: August 31, 2010
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  S1:E7. Communication Breakdown
  Air Date: August 24, 2010
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  S1:E6. Houses of the Holy
  Air Date: August 17, 2010
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  S1:E5. In the Light
  Air Date: August 10, 2010
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  S1:E4. No Quarter
  Air Date: August 3, 2010
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  S1:E3. South Bound Suarez
  Air Date: July 27, 2010
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  S1:E2. Walter's Walk
  Air Date: July 20, 2010
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: July 13, 2010