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Series · 2001 – 2002 · Drama

UC: Undercover

★6.7 2001 – 2002 1 Season Don Winslow TV-MA

UC: Undercover is an action-thriller television series that focuses on the secret lives and private demons of an elite Justice Department crime-fighting unit that confronts the country’s deadliest, most untouchable lawbreakers by going undercover to bust them. The series was broadcast from 2001 to 2002. The stories were written by Shane Salerno. James Bond composer David Arnold wrote the main title theme and scored the pilot episode. Salerno said the show would be a "very music driven series." UC: Undercover was a production of NBC Studios in association with Jersey Films, Chasing Time Pictures, Regency Television, and 20th Century Fox Television. Its short but popular run ended when it was canceled by the network. The show developed a passionate following overseas and continues to run on FX International.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Episode 01

Life on the Wire

Sep 30, 2001 · 60 min

The team must infiltrate a group of bank robbers led by ""Sonny"" Walker (William Forsythe) 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 02

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

Oct 7, 2001 · 60 min

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 (William Forsythe) girlfriend (Angie Everhart) (see previous episode) seeks to continue his operation and confronts Cortez (Steven Bauer), 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 (Grant Show), who also has romantic feelings for her. Oded Fehr joins cast.

Of Fathers and Sons

Episode 03

Of Fathers and Sons

Oct 14, 2001 · 60 min

The Attorney General's (Kurtwood Smith) son is kidnapped by a vengeful Columbian drug chieftan (Tomas Milian) whose son (Maurice Compte) is on death row. Donovan must battle his rival operative (Andrew Divoff) and the Attorney General's love for his son, which overrides logic.

Episode 04

Once Upon a Time...in the Hood (a.k.a. Amerikaz Most Wanted, a.k.a. This Thug's Life)

Oct 21, 2001 · 60 min

Jake is dispatched to infiltrate Quito Real's (Ving Rhames) organization, and Alex to infiltrate the equally notorious organization of Benny Li (Stephen Chang). Quito is looking to expand his organization by teaming with Benny Li (guest star Stephen Chang). Elsewhere, unknown to the team, Carlos Cortez (Steven Bauer) is released from prison and the incarcerated ""Sonny"" Walker (William Forsythe) plots his own return.

Episode 05

Honor Among Thieves

Oct 28, 2001 · 60 min

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 (Frank John Hughes), Alex posses as a buyer for a criminal dealer. Elsewhere, Jake has nightmares about testifying against crime boss Quito Real (Ving Rhames); ""Sonny"" Walker (William Forsythe) makes a deal that could get him out of prison, thanks to his girlfriend Carly (Angie Everhart); and Carlos Cortez (Steven Bauer) shows his feelings for Alex.

Episode 06

Nobody Rides for Free (a.k.a. Blowback)

Nov 11, 2001 · 60 min

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 07

City on Fire (a.k.a. Crash)

Nov 18, 2001 · 60 min

Jake infiltrates an elite police unit that is dispensing vigilante justice.

Episode 08

The Siege (a.k.a. Prison Riot)

Dec 2, 2001 · 60 min

Jake is posing as a long-time criminal and Alex as a prison psychiatrist when prison inmates stage a rebellion.

Episode 09

Zero Option

Dec 9, 2001 · 60 min

A bank heist gone wrong traps Jake in a hostage situation.

Episode 10

Hunting Armando

Jan 6, 2002 · 60 min

Donovan makes a temporary alliance with a local army officer in his pursuit of a notorious drug lord in Bolivia.

Episode 11

Teddy C

Jan 13, 2002 · 60 min

An operation against a ruthless drug dealer becomes more personal when the team's legendary mentor is killed.

Episode 12

Manhunt

Mar 23, 2002 · 60 min

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

Mar 23, 2002 · 60 min

Synopsis forthcoming.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.7 /10

based on 9 votes

Synopsis

UC: Undercover is an action-thriller television series that focuses on the secret lives and private demons of an elite Justice Department crime-fighting unit that confronts the country’s deadliest, most untouchable lawbreakers by going undercover to bust them. The series was broadcast from 2001 to 2002. The stories were written by Shane Salerno. James Bond composer David Arnold wrote the main title theme and scored the pilot episode. Salerno said the show would be a "very music driven series." UC: Undercover was a production of NBC Studios in association with Jersey Films, Chasing Time Pictures, Regency Television, and 20th Century Fox Television. Its short but popular run ended when it was canceled by the network. The show developed a passionate following overseas and continues to run on FX International.

DramaAction & Adventure

Cast

6 principal cast

Oded Fehr

Oded Fehr

Frank Donovan

Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga

Alex Cross

Jon Seda

Jon Seda

Jarrad Paul

Jarrad Paul

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

Bruklin Harris

Bruklin Harris

Monica Davis

Where to watch UC: Undercover

UC: Undercover is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Don Winslow, Shane Salerno has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 6.7/10 by 9 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does UC: Undercover have?

UC: Undercover has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is UC: Undercover still on the air?

UC: Undercover has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs UC: Undercover?

UC: Undercover airs on NBC.

When did UC: Undercover first air?

UC: Undercover first aired on September 30, 2001.

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