This article contains episode summaries as well as directing and writing credits from Season 2 of the American drama/adventure television series Alias. Season 2 aired starting on September 29, 2002 and concluded on May 4, 2003. This article contains episode summaries as well as directing and writing credits from Season 1 of the American drama/adventure television series Alias. ... Alias is an American Spy-fi television series created by J. J. Abrams which was broadcast on ABC from September 30, 2001 to May 22, 2006, spanning five seasons. ... This article contains episode summaries as well as directing and writing credits from Season 3 of the American drama/adventure television series Alias. ... The following is a partial list of characters from the TV series, Alias: Sydney Bristow, played by Jennifer Garner Jack Bristow, played by Victor Garber Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin Irina Derevko aka Laura Bristow aka The Man, played by Lena Olin Michael Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan Lauren... Image File history File links Alias Season 2 DVD File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... The quintessential adventure film. ... Television series redirects here. ... Alias is an American Spy-fi television series created by J. J. Abrams which was broadcast on ABC from September 30, 2001 to May 22, 2006, spanning five seasons. ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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The Enemy Walks In

Original airdate: September 29, 2002 September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Ken Olin
• Written by: J.J. Abrams

Sydney finds herself face-to-face with her mother, whose intentions for her daughter are made chillingly clear. Meanwhile Sydney continues her search for Vaughn, not knowing if he is dead or alive after being swept away by a wall of water in Taipei. Will's life is forever changed when he learns the truth about SD-6 and Sydney's life as a double agent. Dixon must decide whether or not to inform Sloane of Sydney's suspicious activities. Ken Olin (born July 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor, director and producer. ... Jeffrey Jacob Abrams (usually credited as Jeffrey Abrams or J. J. Abrams), born to a Jewish family June 27, 1966, is an American film and television producer, writer, actor, composer and director. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Irina Derevko (also known as Laura Bristow and as The Man), is a fictional character on the television series Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... For other uses, see Taipei (disambiguation). ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... The Alliance of Twelve is a fictional terrorist organization in the television series Alias. ... A double agent pretends to spy on a target organization on behalf of a controlling organization, but in fact is loyal to the target organization. ... Marcus R. Dixon is a fictional character portrayed by Carl Lumbly, is one of Sydney Bristows coworkers and the CIAs Director of Joint Task Force on the television series, Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Wahrheit braucht Zeit (Truth Takes Time)
• Italian: Entra il nemico (The Enemy Enters)
• French: Ennemie intime (Close enemy)

Trust Me

Original airdate: October 6, 2002 October 6 is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years). ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Craig Zisk
• Written by: John Eisendrath

Sydney must decide whether her mother's goodwill gesture was sincere or an attempt to kill her. Will witnesses Francie discussing her restaurant plans with a man whose affiliations are questionable, and Sloane is made a full partner in the malevolent Alliance of Twelve. Craig Zisk is an American director and producer. ... John Eisendrath is a television series producer and writer. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... Francine Francie Calfo, played by Merrin Dungey, was Sydney Bristows close friend on the television series, Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... The Alliance of Twelve, with SD-6 being one of its subsidiary cells, is a fictional international organized crime group in the television series Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Erpressung (Blackmail)
• Italian: Fiducia (Confidence)
• French: Confiance aveugle (Blind trust)

Cipher

Original airdate: October 13, 2002 October 13 is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Dan Attias
• Written by: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

Sydney must outwit Sark in order to find a crucial piece of intel. Meanwhile, Jack faces Sydney's mother for the first time in almost 20 years. Will finally meets Vaughn and Sloane is haunted by his wife's death. Sloane, who drinks only water is seen drinking whiskey in his office. We are told that Emily's garden is dead but Sloane finds it in full bloom. Daniel Attias is an American television director. ... Alex Kurtzman wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Roberto Orci wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Musik aus dem Eis (Ice Music)
• Italian: Cifre (Figures)
• French: Code secret (Secret code)

Dead Drop

Original airdate: October 20, 2002 October 20 is the 293rd day of the year (294th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Guy Bee
• Written by: Jesse Alexander

Sydney's dealings with her mother lead Jack to take drastic measures to ensure his daughter's safety. Meanwhile Will is confronted by a mysterious woman about resurrecting his story on SD-6. Guy Bee is a television director, steadicam operator and a television producer. ... Jesse Alexander is an American television writer and producer. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Bewährungsproben (Practical Tests)
• Italian: Bugie (Lies)
• French: Eaux troubles (Murky waters)

The Indicator

Original airdate: November 3, 2002 is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Ken Olin
• Written by: Jeff Pinkner

Sydney discovers a terrifying secret when she's sent on a case to track down a new generation of weapons. Meanwhile, Michael suspects Jack of setting up Sydney's mother to take a fall. Sloane tells Jack the truth about Emily's death. Ken Olin (born July 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor, director and producer. ... Jeff Pinkner is an American television writer and producer. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ...

Notes

OpTech: The optech for this episode is a tube of lip gloss that is a miniature camera with a compressed air injector that can shoot and place three cameras like darts.

International titles

• German: Projekt Weihnachten (Project Christmas)
• Italian: Il puzzle (The Puzzle)
• French: Nouvelle génération (New generation)

Salvation

Original airdate: November 10, 2002 is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Perry Lang
• Written by: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

Sydney's trust in her father begins to fade. Meanwhile, Sydney and Vaughn may have been exposed to a deadly virus while in Taipei; Sloane, haunted by Emily's death, begins to unravel. Vaughn enlists Will to help research a case. Perry Lang is an American television director and actor. ... Alex Kurtzman wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Roberto Orci wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... For other uses, see Taipei (disambiguation). ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ...

Notes

OpTech: The OpTech for this show is a briefcase that pumps anaethesia into the operating room where Jack is supposedly getting a kidney transplant from Sydney. In addition, Sydney and Jack have an "antidote" to the anaesthesia they are being given.

International titles

• German: Virus
• Italian: Salvezza (Salvation)
• French: Haute trahison (High treason)

The Counteragent

Original airdate: November 17, 2002 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Dan Attias
• Written by: John Eisendrath

Sydney races to find a cure for Vaughn, but in order to find the antidote, Sydney must make a deal with Sark that could endanger Sloane's life. Meanwhile, Will continues his research for Vaughn and discovers some disturbing inconsistencies involving 20-year-old standardized IQ tests. Daniel Attias is an American television director. ... John Eisendrath is a television series producer and writer. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... IQ redirects here; for other uses of that term, see IQ (disambiguation). ...

Notes

On her mission to find a cure for Vaughn, Sydney is issued a Heckler & Koch P11 like the one Lara Croft carried in Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. The HK P11 is a special-purpose Heckler & Koch pistol designed to be used underwater, where ordinary-shaped bullets are inaccurate and have a very short range. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Categories: Movie stubs | Action films | Adventure films | 2003 films | Films based on video games ...

International titles

• German: Kollaboration (Collaboration)
• Italian: L'antidoto (The Antidote)
• French: Dangereuse alliance (Dangerous alliance)

Passage (Part 1)

Original airdate: December 1, 2002 December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Ken Olin
• Written by: Debra J. Fisher, Erica Messer

Sydney, Jack and Irina must put aside their differences and go undercover as a loving family in order to seize six nuclear warheads from an abandoned facility in Kashmir. Meanwhile, Sloane announces to a suspicious staff that Mr. Sark will be working with SD-6, and later he is contacted by an unknown group claiming that Emily is still alive. Ken Olin (born July 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor, director and producer. ... Debra J. Fisher is an American television writer, producer and story editor. ... Erica Messer is an American television writer, producer and story editor. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... Irina Derevko (also known as Laura Bristow and as The Man), is a fictional character on the television series Alias. ... A family in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso in 1997 A family consists of a domestic group of people (or a number of domestic groups), typically affiliated by birth or marriage, or by analogous or comparable relationships — including domestic partnership, cohabitation, adoption, surname and (in some cases) ownership (as occurred in the... The mushroom cloud of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945 lifted nuclear fallout some 18 km (60,000 feet) above the epicenter. ... Kashmir (or Cashmere) may refer to: Kashmir region, the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent India, Kashmir conflict, the territorial dispute between India, Pakistan, and the China over the Kashmir region. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Hafturlaub, Teil 1 (Arrest Holiday, Part 1)
• Italian: Passagio - Parte prima (Passage, First Part)
• French: Double jeu, première partie (Double dealing, part 1)

Passage (Part 2)

Original airdate: December 8, 2002 is the 342nd day of the year (343rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Ken Olin
• Written by: Crystal Nix Hines

While continuing on a mission to take control of six nuclear warheads, Sydney and Jack discover where Irina's loyalties lie when she meets up with Gerard Cuvee. Meanwhile, Sloane informs the Alliance of Twelve that Emily may still be alive. Ken Olin (born July 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor, director and producer. ... Crystal Nix Hines was the executive story editor for the television series Alias second season. ... The mushroom cloud of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945 lifted nuclear fallout some 18 km (60,000 feet) above the epicenter. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... Irina Derevko (also known as Laura Bristow and as The Man), is a fictional character on the television series Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... The Alliance of Twelve, with SD-6 being one of its subsidiary cells, is a fictional international organized crime group in the television series Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Hafturlaub, Teil 2 (Arrest Holiday, Part 2)
• Italian: Passagio - Parte seconda (Passage, Second Part)
• French: Double jeu, deuxième partie (Double dealing, part 2)

The Abduction

Original airdate: December 15, 2002 December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

• Directed by: Nelson McCormick
• Written by: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

Jack meets Alliance of Twelve counterintelligence head Ariana Kane, who is sent in to investigate Emily's disappearance and to discover who is trying to blackmail Sloane. Meanwhile, Marshall is sent on his first mission with Sydney as his partner. Vaughn schedules Will to take a CIA psych test. Francie gets suspicious over Sydney and Will's secretive behavior. Nelson B. Mccormick (November 20, 1847 - April 10, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. ... Alex Kurtzman wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Roberto Orci wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... The Alliance of Twelve, with SD-6 being one of its subsidiary cells, is a fictional international organized crime group in the television series Alias. ... For other uses, see Blackmail (disambiguation). ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... Marshall J. Flinkman, is a fictional character on the television series, Alias. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Francine Francie Calfo, played by Merrin Dungey, was Sydney Bristows close friend on the television series, Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Außendienst (In the Field)
• Italian: Il rapimento (The Abduction)
• French: Désigné coupable (Found guilty)

A Higher Echelon

Original airdate: January 5, 2003 January 5 is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Guy Bee
• Written by: John Eisendrath

After completing his first mission with Sydney, Marshall's life is placed in mortal danger. Meanwhile, Ariana Kane suspects Jack as being the prime suspect in the disappearance of Sloane's wife. Vaughn learns the truth about Jack's involvement in the murder of CIA agent Haladki and Sydney confides in Francie about her feelings for a fellow co-worker. Guy Bee is a television director, steadicam operator and a television producer. ... John Eisendrath is a television series producer and writer. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Marshall J. Flinkman, is a fictional character on the television series, Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... Francine Francie Calfo, played by Merrin Dungey, was Sydney Bristows close friend on the television series, Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Echelon
• Italian: Echelon
• French: Sables mouvants (Quicksand)

The Getaway

Original airdate: January 12, 2003 January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Lawrence Trilling
• Written by: Jeff Pinkner

While Alliance of Twelve counterintelligence head Ariana Kane tracks Sydney in order to catch her fugitive father, Jack elicits Irina's help in finding Sloane's blackmailer. Meanwhile, Sydney and Vaughn risk exposing their covers to SD-6 when they share a romantic dinner together while on a case in France. Director who has worked on many popular shows, including Alias, Monk, Scrubs, and Roswell. ... Jeff Pinkner is an American television writer and producer. ... The Alliance of Twelve, with SD-6 being one of its subsidiary cells, is a fictional international organized crime group in the television series Alias. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... Irina Derevko (also known as Laura Bristow and as The Man), is a fictional character on the television series Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... For other uses, see Blackmail (disambiguation). ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Davongekommen (Got Away)
• Italian: La fuga (The Escape)
• French: Maître chanteur (Blackmailer)

Phase One

Original airdate: January 26, 2003 is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Jack Bender
• Written by: J.J. Abrams

Sydney and Jack are confronted by the new director of SD-6, one Geiger, who replaces Sloane, whose whereabouts and intentions are unknown. Sydney and Vaughn lead the team to raid SD-6 and shut down the Alliance. Francie dies at the end and its sad. Just kidding! I didn't like Francie! Jack Bender is an American film and television and also an actor. ... Jeffrey Jacob Abrams (usually credited as Jeffrey Abrams or J. J. Abrams), born to a Jewish family June 27, 1966, is an American film and television producer, writer, actor, composer and director. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ...

Notes

• This episode originally aired after Super Bowl XXXVII on ABC
  • Despite earning critical acclaim from USA Today^[1] and attracting the largest audience of the series with 17.4 million viewers,^[2] this episode retained just 19 percent^[2] of the Super Bowl XXXVII audience and has the dubious distinction of earning the lowest overall ratings for a program airing after a Super Bowl since at least 1987^[2] and the lowest rating ever (8.3 rating) in the age 18-49 demographic for a post-Super Bowl program.^[2] Also, since the episode started airing at 11 p.m. on the East Coast, it was not eligible for the week's list of top primetime shows ranked by Nielsen Media Research and thus, the episode's viewership numbers were not factored in the series' overall 2002-2003 season average.
• Geiger is portrayed by special guest star Rutger Hauer
• This is one of the many episodes of Alias where French is spoken. There are several grammar mistakes, one of them being "laisse tomber la pistole" instead of "laisse tomber le revolver".

Date January 26, 2003 Stadium Qualcomm Stadium City San Diego MVP Dexter Jackson, Safety Favorite Raiders by 4 National anthem Dixie Chicks and Celine Dion (God Bless America) Coin toss 1972 Miami Dolphins: Don Shula, Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, Larry Little, Jim Langer, Nick Buoniconti, Paul Warfield Referee Bill Carollo... The American Broadcasting Company ( oftenly known as ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ... Date January 26, 2003 Stadium Qualcomm Stadium City San Diego MVP Dexter Jackson, Safety Favorite Raiders by 4 National anthem Dixie Chicks and Celine Dion (God Bless America) Coin toss 1972 Miami Dolphins: Don Shula, Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, Larry Little, Jim Langer, Nick Buoniconti, Paul Warfield Referee Bill Carollo... The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. ... The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. ... Nielsen Media Research (NMR) is a U.S. firm, headquartered in New York City, and operating primarily from Oldsmar, FL, which measures media audiences, including television, radio and newspapers. ... Rutger Oelsen Hauer (IPA: [rʏtxɛr ulsɛn hʌuɛr]) (born in Breukelen, January 23, 1944) is a Dutch film actor. ...

International titles

• German: Phase Eins (Phase One)
• Italian: Fase Uno (Phase One)
• French: Phase un (Phase one)

Double Agent

Original airdate: February 2, 2003 is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Ken Olin
• Written by: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

Sydney, Vaughn and Jack must determine whether CIA agent Lennox is who he says he is after his deep cover mission is compromised in Berlin. It is discovered that an agency has built a machine capable of replicating a human being's appearance. In this case, there are two agents Lennox at large and Sydney must discover which one is the real one and which one is fake. It is hinted that the machine has been used before to replicate someone else this way (Francie). Ken Olin (born July 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor, director and producer. ... Alex Kurtzman wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Roberto Orci wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Francine Francie Calfo, played by Merrin Dungey, was Sydney Bristows close friend on the television series, Alias. ...

Notes

• Lennox is portrayed by special guest star Ethan Hawke.
• The song "Moving in Stereo" by The Cars plays as Sydney emerges from a swimming pool and wraps a towel around herself.

Ethan Green Hawke (born November 6, 1970) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor, writer and film director. ... Moving in Stereo is a song from The Cars on their self-titled debut album. ... The Cars were an American rock band, fronted by Ric Ocasek, that emerged from the early punk scene in the late 1970s. ...

International titles

• German: Doppelter Agent (Doubled Agent)
• Italian: Duplicazione (Duplication)
• French: Trompe l'oeil

A Free Agent

Original airdate: February 9, 2003 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Alex Kurtzman
• Written by: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

Sydney must make a life-defining decision regarding her future with CIA, while Sloane re-emerges and continues his obsessive quest to piece together the mysterious Rambaldi artifacts -- with the reluctant aid of a kidnapped scientist named Neil Caplan. Meanwhile, Dixon's marriage is put to the test after he tells his wife the truth about his occupation. Alex Kurtzman wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Roberto Orci wrote the screenplay for the 2005 film The Island. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... Marcus R. Dixon is a fictional character portrayed by Carl Lumbly, is one of Sydney Bristows coworkers and the CIAs Director of Joint Task Force on the television series, Alias. ...

Notes

• Neil Caplan is portrayed by special guest star Christian Slater.

Christian Slater (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor. ...

International titles

• German: Freier Agent (Free Agent)
• Italian: Un agente libero (A Free Agent)
• French: Électron libre (Free electron)

Firebomb

Original airdate: February 23, 2003 February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Craig Zisk
• Written by: John Eisendrath

This is the episode in which it is revealed what some of Rambaldi's mysterious artifacts really are: the pieces to build a reusable neutron bomb in the 15th century. Sloane is the one who controls it. Meanwhile, Vaughn begs Dixon to aid the CIA in rescuing Sydney, Will is called upon to participate in a crucial CIA briefing session, and Sydney notices that something with Francie is not quite right. Craig Zisk is an American director and producer. ... John Eisendrath is a television series producer and writer. ... Milo Rambaldi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... A neutron bomb is a type of tactical nuclear weapon developed specifically to release a relatively large portion of its energy as energetic neutron radiation. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... Marcus R. Dixon is a fictional character portrayed by Carl Lumbly, is one of Sydney Bristows coworkers and the CIAs Director of Joint Task Force on the television series, Alias. ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... Francine Francie Calfo, played by Merrin Dungey, was Sydney Bristows close friend on the television series, Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Höllenfeuer (Hell Fire)
• Italian: Bomba di fuoco (Firebomb)
• French: Jugement Dernier (Last Judgment)

A Dark Turn

Original airdate: March 2, 2003 is the 61st day of the year (62nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Ken Olin
• Written by: Jesse Alexander

Sydney begins to question where Vaughn's allegiances lie when she learns through CIA Agent Yeager that he is under investigation. Meanwhile Irina Derevko and another crucial Rambaldi manuscript --this one about the secret of eternal life-- are used as bait to try to catch Sloane. It turns out Vaughn had only been investigating Derevko through his own means because the Agency was slow and he wanted to see if he could catch her in a lie or discover additional information. Sydney also welcomes Dixon to the CIA. Ken Olin (born July 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor, director and producer. ... Jesse Alexander is an American television writer and producer. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Irina Derevko (also known as Laura Bristow and as The Man), is a fictional character on the television series Alias. ... Milo Rambaldi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... Irina Derevko (also known as Laura Bristow and as The Man), is a fictional character on the television series Alias. ... Marcus R. Dixon is a fictional character portrayed by Carl Lumbly, is one of Sydney Bristows coworkers and the CIAs Director of Joint Task Force on the television series, Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Kehrtwendung (U-turn)
• Italian: Una svolta nel buio (A Turn in the Dark)
• French: Talon d'Achille (Achilles' heel)

Truth Takes Time

Original airdate: March 16, 2003 March 16 is the 75th day of the year (76th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Nelson McCormick
• Written by: J.R. Orci

Sydney faces off with her mother, while Emily must decide whether to side with her husband or betray him. Nelson B. Mccormick (November 20, 1847 - April 10, 1914) was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. ... J.R. Orci is an American television screenwriter and producer. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Bittere Erkenntnis (Bitter Awareness)
• Italian: La verità ha bisogno di tempo (Truth Takes Time)
• French: Liens sacrés (Sacred ties)

Endgame

Original airdate: March 30, 2003 March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (90th in leap years). ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Perry Lang
• Written by: Sean Gerace

Sydney defies her father in her attempt to rescue kidnapped scientist Neil Caplan, while Sloane, seeking revenge for the assassination of his wife orders that Dixon's wife be taken out. Meanwhile, Allison in the guise of Francie manipulates an unsuspecting Will for his agency connections. Perry Lang is an American television director and actor. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... Francine Francie Calfo, played by Merrin Dungey, was Sydney Bristows close friend on the television series, Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ...

• Neil Caplan is portrayed by special guest star Christian Slater.

Christian Slater (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor. ...

International titles

• German: Endspiel (Endgame)
• Italian: Fine del gioco (End of the Game)
• French: Roulette russe (Russian roulette)

Countdown

Original airdate: April 27, 2003 April 27 is the 117th day of the year (118th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 248 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Lawrence Trilling
• Written by: R.P. Gaborno, Jeff Pinkner

A Rambaldi manuscript prophesizes that an apocalyptic event involving a heart will soon take place. An agent is sent after one man in Panama in order to steal his heart. Dixon's grief leads Vaughn and agency psychologist Dr. Barnett to question his intentions, as his thirst for revenge on Sloane intensifies. Meanwhile Sloane receives a life-changing revelation from a mysterious monk in Nepal, Sydney and Dixon hunt for the killer who stole the heart from his victim. Director who has worked on many popular shows, including Alias, Monk, Scrubs, and Roswell. ... Jeff Pinkner is an American television writer and producer. ... Marcus R. Dixon is a fictional character portrayed by Carl Lumbly, is one of Sydney Bristows coworkers and the CIAs Director of Joint Task Force on the television series, Alias. ... Michael C. Vaughn, played by Michael Vartan, is one of Sydney Bristows co-workers and ongoing love interest on the television series, Alias. ... A psychologist is a scientist and/or clinician who studies psychology, the systematic investigation of the human mind, including behavior and cognition. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... St. ...

• The monk at Nepal is portrayed by special guest star David Carradine.
• The agent sent to retrieve the human heart of the man in Panama is portrayed by special guest star Danny Trejo.

David Carradine (born John Arthur Carradine on December 8, 1936 in Hollywood, California) is an American actor. ... Danny Trejo (born May 16, 1944) is an Mexican-American actor who has appeared in many Hollywood movies. ...

International titles

• German: Countdown
• Italian: Conto alla rovescia (Countdown)
• French: 48 heures (48 hours)

Second Double

Original airdate: May 4, 2003 is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: Ken Olin
• Written by: Breen Frazier, Crystal Nix Hines

Sydney begins to question Will's identity when he's arrested for espionage, under suspicion of being a double. Meanwhile Sark and Irina plot to recover the Di Regno heart, and Sloane makes Jack a business proposal. Ken Olin (born July 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor, director and producer. ... Breen Frazier is a freelance writer working on the televison series Alias since season two; he also wrote an Alias prequel novel, Infiltration. ... Crystal Nix Hines was the executive story editor for the television series Alias second season. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... Spy and Secret agent redirect here. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... Irina Derevko (also known as Laura Bristow and as The Man), is a fictional character on the television series Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... Jonathan Jack Donahue Bristow, played by Victor Garber, is Sydney Bristows father on the television series, Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Zweites Double (Second Double)
• Italian: Il secondo duplicato (The Second Double)
• French: Faux amis (False friends)

The Telling

Original airdate: May 4, 2003 is the 124th day of the year (125th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Directed by: J.J. Abrams
• Written by: J.J. Abrams

Sydney finally confronts her mother, who reveals her true motivation. Sloane, for his part, begins to execute his new grand plan and Will struggles to figure out who's behind his set-up. At the end of the episode, Sydney discovers that Francie is not herself but a genetically duplicated double agent by Project Helix and kills her. Having been herself badly beaten, she passes out. After what seems a short while she awakes in a back alley in Hong Kong, disoriented and confused. She contacts Kendall and Vaughn is sent to get her back. It is then revealed that Vaughn has married someone in the meantime, because Sydney has been missing for almost 2 years and left for dead. Jeffrey Jacob Abrams (usually credited as Jeffrey Abrams or J. J. Abrams), born to a Jewish family June 27, 1966, is an American film and television producer, writer, actor, composer and director. ... Sydney Anne Bristow (born 17 April 1975), played by Jennifer Garner, is the main character on the television series Alias. ... Arvin Sloane, played by Ron Rifkin, was the former director of SD-6 on the television series, Alias. ... This article is about a character from the television show Alias. ... Project Helix is the name of a fictional technology in the TV series Alias. ...

International titles

• German: Il dire
• Italian: Il dire
• French: Risque maximum (Maximum risk)

References

1. ^ Bianco, Robert. "Super 'Alias' will bowl you over", USA Today, January 23, 2003. 
2. ^ ^{a b c d} Fitzgerald, Toni. "How ABC fumbled its Super Bowl edge", Media Life Magazine, January 29, 2003. 

USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ...

External link

• Alias Season 2 at Alias-TV.com