Sydney Bristow works for SD-6, which she discovers is not a CIA division, but an organization working against the CIA. She later reveals her work, which she was previously warned not to tell anyone about, to her fiance, Danny, who is promptly murdered by SD-6. She also finds out her Father, Jack Bristow, also knew who he was really working for and she begins to question his loyalties. She becomes a double agent intent on taking down SD-6.
The premiere episode aired uninterrupted commercial-free for 69 minutes. There were only commercials before and after the show for Nokia.
So It Begins
Premise
Sydney returns to SD-6 and is assigned with Dixon to travel to Moscow to retrieve some stolen files. However, when Sydney discovers that she has inadvertently given SD-6 access to a nuclear weapon, she is forced to travel to Cairo and face a deadly foe. Meanwhile, Will Tippin begins to question the circumstances surrounding Danny's death, and Sydney learns of her father's involvement in the murder.
Sydney's life is danger as she is sent to Madrid to retrieve a 500-year-old sketch that contains a set of numbers and meets up with her deadly nemesis, K-Directorate agent Anna Espinosa. Meanwhile, Will Tippin continues his research into the cause of Danny's death and discovers a very strange anomaly.
Elaine Kagan ... as L.A. Register Editor June Litvack
Keone Young ... as Professor Choy
Director
Mikael Salomon
Writers
Alex Kurtzman
Roberto Orci
A Broken Heart
Premise
Sydney and Dixon go on a dangerous case involving the safety of the United Commerce Organization. Francie (Merrin Dungey) confronts Charlie about his secret date with another woman, and Will continues his investigation for the truth about Danny's murder.
Guest Actors
Gina Torres ... as Anna Espinosa
Evan Dexter Parke ... as Charlie
Angus Scrimm ... as Agent McCullough
Sarah Shahi ... as Jenny
Arabella Holzbog ... as Sydney's Mom
Hector Aristizabal ... as Waiter
Sayed Badreya ... as Vendor
Jeff Chase ... as Bodyguard
Haley Gilbert ... as Rachel
Soren Hellerup ... as Doctor
Subash Kundanmal ... as Dhiren Petel
Tony Sears German SD-6 Agent
Alex Veadov ... as K-Directorate Officer
Faran Tahir ... as Moktar
Miguel Sandoval ... as SD-6 Agent Anthony Russek
Maurice Chasse ... as Jacqnoud
Bernard White ... as Sawari
Director
Harry Winer
Writer
Vanessa Taylor
Doppleganger
Premise
Sydney's secret double agent status is jeopardized after she smuggling a biotech engineer into SD-6 from her mission in Berlin. Will meets a woman who confesses that she was having an affair with Danny shortly before his death. Vaughn informs Sydney that her father may be working for a third secret operative agency.
Sydney goes undercover in a mental institution to get information from Shepard, a man who has been unconsciously programmed to be a deadly assassin. Meanwhile, after Sydney becomes convinced that her father was responsible for the death of her mother 20 years earlier. Will discovers the true identity of the woman who claimed having an affair with Danny and Francie is relieved to learn that Charlie is not having an affair with another woman. Marshall finds the computer worm planted in the SD-6 mainframe by the CIA.
Guest Actors
Cole Petersen ... as Boy
John Hannah ... as Shepard
Evan Dexter Parke ... as Charlie
Lori Heuring ... as Kate Jones/Eloise Kurtz
Eugene Lazarev ... as Dr. Kreshnik
Sarah Shahi ... as Jenny
Maurice Godin ... as SD-6 Agent Fisher
Daniel Betances ... as Pearson
Cole Peterson ... as Boy
Tom Waite ... as Guard #1
Nancy Wetzel ... as Amy Tippin
Greg Grunberg ... as Agent Eric Weiss
Haley Gilbert ... as Rachel
Nancy Dussault ... as Helen Calder
Director
Daniel Attias
Writer
Jesse Alexander
Color Blind
Premise
While helping Shepard escape from the asylum in Bucharest, Sydney discovers the shocking connection he has with her past. Meanwhile, after tracking the computer virus secretly planted by the CIA, Sloane is confronted by Alliance representative Alain Christophe, who suggests that one or more moles may have infiltrated SD-6. Will continues to investigate the woman claiming to be Danny's mistress and Sydney finds out the truth about her father's involvement in her mother's death 20 years earlier.
Guest Actors
James Hong ... as Chinese Restaurant Maitre D
Edward Atterton ... as Danny Hecht (uncredited)
John Hannah ... as Shepard
Evan Dexter Parke ... as Charlie
Elaine Kagan ... as L.A. Register Editor June Litvack
Eugene Lazarev ... as Dr. Kreshnik
Sarah Shahi ... as Jenny
Mark Galasso ... as Ed Davis
Director
Jack Bender
Writer
Roberto Orci
Alex Kurtzman
Time Will Tell
Premise
Sydney must undergo an extensive lie detector test to satisfy Sloane's frantic search for the SD-6 mole. Meanwhile, with nemesis Anna Espinosa following her every move, Sydney seeks out the connection that a device may have to the 500-year-old prophetic Rambaldi sketch. The mystery of Kate Jones deepens as Will continues to investigate Danny's death; and Sydney discovers that a keepsake from her mother Laura contains more disturbing connections into Jack's past alliances.
Guest Actors
Robert Clendenin ... as Kostia Bergman
Tobin Bell ... as Mr. Dryer
Gina Torres ... as Anna Espinosa
Peter Dennis ... as Professor Bloom
Keone Young ... as Professor Choy
Elaine Kagan ... as L.A. Register Editor June Litvack
Jack Axelrod ... as Giovanni Donato (The Immortal Clockmaker)
Michael Halsey ... as Professor Hoyt
Sam Ayers .. as Man
Director
Perry Lang
Writers
Jeff Pinkner
Mea Culpa
Premise
Sydney's life is placed in mortal danger when Sloane is informed by his superior that she is the SD-6 mole. Meanwhile, Dixon's life hangs in the balance after he is shot on a mission, and Will realizes that his discovery of Kate Jones' pin could uncover some unexpected information.
Guest Actors
Miguel Sandoval ... as Anthony Russek
Tobin Bell ... as Mr. Dryer
Timothy Landfield ... as Kretchmer
Christopher Thornton ... as Neville
David St. James ... as Mr. Franco
Jon Curry ... as Phillips
Yvonne Farrow ... as Diane Dixon
Timothy Halligan ... as Dr. Mallaska
Kaline Carr ... as Franco's Assistant
Richard F. Whiten ... as Officer Pollard
David Franco ... as Guard
Maurice Irvin ... as Man
Cosimo Fusco ... as Logan Gerace
Miguel Sandoval ... as SD-6 agent Anthony Russek
Director
Ken Olin
Writers
Debra J. Fisher
Erica Messer
Spirit
Premise
Sydney briefs her CIA handler, Agent Vaughn, on her recent captivity at SD-6 and is surprised when he unexpectedly gives her a Christmas gift. Meanwhile Jack has to find a way to save Sydney when he discovers that Sloane has ordered her tortured and killed for being the suspected SD-6 mole. Will may be making the mistake of his life when he begins to research a name heard on a mysterious audiocassette -- SD-6.
Guest Actors
Conrade Gamble ... as Bodyguard
Dean Grimes ... as Guard with Cigarette (uncredited)
Aharon Ipalé ... Ineni Hassan/'Nebseni Saad'
Scotch Ellis Loring ... as Agent Gordon
Kevin McCorkle ... as SD-6 Agent
Ken Olin ... as David McNeil
Scott Paulin ... as Robert Stoller
Miguel Sandoval ... as SD-6 Agent Anthony Russek
Sarah Shahi ... as L.A. Register Intern Jenny
Christopher Thornton ... as Nevil
Don Took ... as SD-6 Agent Grey
Scott Vance ... as SD-6 Security Section Agent Douglas
James Warwick ... as Severn Driscoll
Nancy Wetzel ... as Amy Tippin
Director
Jack Bender
Writers
J.J. Abrams
Vanessa Taylor
The Confession
Premise
Sydney is grateful and proud of her father after he saves her life while on a case in Havana but her admiration is short lived when Vaughn discovers further evidence that Jack may have been responsible for the deaths of over a dozen CIA officers many years earlier.
Guest Actors
James Handy ... as C.I.A. Director of L.A. Operations Arthur Devlin
Aharon Ipalé ... as Ineni Hassan/'Nebseni Saad'
Vincent Lappas ... as Techie
J. Anthony McCarthy ... as Greek Bouncer
Francesco Quinn ... as Minos Sakkoulas
Matthew James Williamson ... as Bodyguard
Director
Harry Winer
Writers
J.J. Abrams
Daniel Arkin
The Box (Part 1)
Premise
When armed intruders take over SD-6, led by McKenas Cole, a man bent on exacting revenge on ex-boss Sloane, Sydney and Jack must work together to save their colleagues. Meanwhile, Will fears that his investigation of SD-6 and its link to the murder of Eloise Kurtz is placing his life in jeopardy.
Vaughn disobeys orders and attempts to help Sydney and Jack avert the destruction of SD-6 headquarters and all its occupants. Meanwhile, McKenas Cole continues his vendetta against Sloane and searches for a mysterious device. A desperate but determined woman convince Will to continue his investigation of SD-6 and the imprisonment of David McNeil.
Guest Actors
Ben Bray ... as Tchen
Agnes Bruckner ... as Kelly McNeil
James Handy ... as C.I.A. Director of L.A. Operations Arthur Devlin
Sydney and Dixon are sent to Las Vegas to gather information from a K-Directorate agent who has ties to the group that attacked and nearly destroyed SD-6. Meanwhile, Sydney learns some shocking news about Francie's fiancé, Charlie, Will begins his journey in discovering what SD-6 really is, and Jack continues to try to be more of a father to Sydney when he helps her decide whether or not to continue with graduate school.
Vaughn asks Sydney to use her friendship with Sloane's wife, Emily, to gain access to a mysterious Rambaldi book which happens to be under lock and key in a safe at Sloane's home. Meanwhile, Will is kidnapped and told to drop his investigation of SD-6 or risk the lives of his family and friends, including Sydney's.
Sydney is tested by the Department of Special Research to discover her mysterious link to a chilling 500-year-old picture and prophecy foretold in a Rambaldi manuscript. Meanwhile, after uncovering the identity of the rogue group leader, "The Man," Sloane learns through fellow Alliance of Twelve member Edward Poole that a close friend may be in working with the enemy.
Guest Cast
Robert Arce ... as Hobbes
Lilyan Chauvin ... as Signora Ventutti
Carl Ciarfalio ... as Vatican Guard
Lindsay Crouse ... as Dr. Carson Evans, DSR
Joe D'Angerio ... as Dr. Watterson, DSR
Castulo Guerra ... as Jean Briault
James Handy ... as C.I.A. Director of L.A. Operations Arthur Devlin
While the FBI detains and questions Sydney about her past and possible ties to a mysterious Rambaldi doomsday prophecy, Vaughn and Jack must race to free her and find a way to clear her name before her cover is blown and SD-6 is made aware of the situation. Once the rescue op has been launched, in her quest to prove her innocence, Sydney shocks even her usually unflappable father when she makes a chilling discovery that may unravel the mystery of the 500-year-old prophecy – she finds proof that Rambaldi's writings may hold more truth about an alleged weapon of mass destruction - and the fate of her own family.
Guest Cast
Edward Atterton ... as Dr. Daniel 'Danny' Hecht (uncredited)
Erik Betts ... as SD-6 Agent (uncredited)
Jeff Chase ... as Sawari's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Lisa Dinkins ... as F.B.I. Agent Baker
Arabella Holzbog ... as Laura Bristow, Sydney's Mom (uncredited)
While on a case to track the activities of Khasinau, a.k.a. "The Man," Sydney runs into her ex-lover, Noah Hicks, who broke her heart and left without saying goodbye five years earlier. Meanwhile, Sydney tells Sloane that she wants to find her mother; Jack is ordered to see CIA psychiatrist Dr. Barnett to help him deal with his churning emotions after discovering that his wife may still be alive; and Will and Francie become suspicious of Sydney's activities after finding one of her airline ticket stubs.
Guest Cast
Peter Berg ... as SD-6 Agent Noah Hicks
Angus Scrimm ... as SD-6 Agent McCullough
Patricia Wettig ... as Dr. Judy Barnett
Director
Carl Zisk
Writers
Alex Kurtzman
Roberto Orci
Snowman
Premise
Sloane begins to question where Noah's true allegiances lie, as passion ignites between Sydney and Noah. Meanwhile, Sydney continues to uncover new information about her mother, which disturbes Jack. A rogue assassin known as the Snowman is dispatched by K-Directorate to kill Khasinau, a.k.a. "The Man". Will and Francie confront Sydney about the mysterious airline ticket stub found in her jacket.
Director
Carl Zisk
Writers
Jesse Alexander
Jeff Pinkner
The Solution
Premise
In order to catch Khasinau and get closer to finding her mother, Sydney and Vaughn set up an undercover transaction for a Rambaldi artifact with Khasinau's representative, Mr. Sark. But Sydney's cover may be compromised when a SD-6 agent is sent in to thwart the sale. Meanwhile, Will is enticed to continue his investigation of SD-6 when he learns the identity of one of his kidnappers. Emily tells Sydney that she knows about SD-6, which forces Sloane to make the most difficult decision of his life.
Guest Cast
Kate Anthony ... as Irina 'The Man' Derevko/Laura Bristow (voice)
Alain Benatar ... as Dying Bodyguard (uncredited)
Peter Berg ... as SD-6 Agent Noah Hicks
Boris Lee Krutonog ... as Igor Sergei Valenko/'F.B.I. Agent Bentley Calder'
Paul Lieber ... as Agent Bentley Calder
Derrick O'Connor ... as Alexander Khasinau
Natasha Pavlovich ... as Irina Derevko/'Laura Bristow'
Angus Scrimm ... as SD-6 Agent McCullough
Stephen Spinella ... Mr. Kishell
Don Took ... as SD-6 Agent Grey
Scott Vance ... as SD-6 Security Section Agent Douglas
Patricia Wettig ... as Dr. Judy Barnett
Richard F. Whiten ... as Officer Pollard
Director
Dan Attias
Writer
John Eisendrath
Rendezvous
Premise
Will's life is about to change as he is sent to find the person responsible for leaking information to him about SD-6. Meanwhile, Sloane finds himself on the cusp of finally tracking down Khasinau when SD-6 captures "The Man's" right-hand man, Mr. Sark. Dixon becomes suspicious of Sydney's activities.
In order to save Will's life, Sydney and Vaughn must destroy a familiar looking Rambaldi device, while Jack makes a risky deal with Khasinau's representative, Mr. Sark. Meanwhile, the CIA believes that one of their own is a mole for "The Man"; the Alliance comes to a decision regarding the fate of Emily Sloane; Dixon's suspicions about Sydney intensify; and Sydney finds herself face-to-face with "The Man."
