TV series
Cruz Manuelos, a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine, is recruited to join the CIA's Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program, is tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Cruz Manuelos, a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine, is recruited to join the CIA's Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within. Joe, the station chief of the Lioness program, is tasked with training, managing and leading her female undercover operatives.
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Episode 1
Things go awry for Joe and her team during a mission out in the field. Joe is left devastated. Upon her return home, Joe's family life presents it's own challenges. Cruz tries to escape a dangerous situation. Joe must choose an agent.
Directed by John HillcoatWritten by Taylor SheridanGuest stars Michael Kelly, Celestina Harris, Graham Shiels, Ariella Ezekiel, Ethan Jones Romero, Stevie Ray Dallimore, Daniel Abeles, Ramon Nuñez
Episode 2
Joe continues her training with Cruz whose methods are questionable. Cruz starts to build a relationship with Aaliyah. Kate gets into a fight during her soccer game. Neal has to deliver difficult news to a patient.
Directed by John HillcoatWritten by Taylor SheridanGuest stars Matt Gerald, America Olivo, Michael Park, Josh Crotty, Gigi Grace, Nora Winer, Alex Podulke, Marguerite Stimpson
Episode 3
Cruz is invited to spend the weekend with Aaliyah and her inner-circle. Joe keeps Kaitlyn informed of Cruz's progress. Kyle comes to Joe desperate for help with an asset.
Directed by Anthony ByrneWritten by Taylor SheridanGuest stars Thad Luckinbill, Clark Carmichael, Ray Corasani, Carla Mansour, Layla Mohammadi, Priscilla Doueihy, Adam Budron, Sam Asghari
Episode 4
Cruz is put in a compromising position while out with Aaliyah and friends in the Hamptons, causing Joe and Kaitlyn to doubt her. Kaitlyn and Westfield confront Kyle over what happened at the border, complicating things further for Joe and her team.
Directed by Anthony ByrneWritten by Taylor SheridanGuest stars Michael Kelly, Thad Luckinbill, Ray Corasani, Carla Mansour, Layla Mohammadi, Priscilla Doueihy, Sam Asghari, Richard Haddad
Episode 5
Joe and Neal deal with the aftermath of Kate's accident. Westfield and Kaitlyn deploy Joe's team to subdue a terrorist threat. Cruz's cover may be in jeopardy.
Directed by Paul CameronWritten by Taylor SheridanGuest stars Michael Kelly, Thad Luckinbill, Celestina Harris, Michael Tow, Mike Heslin, Erick Betancourt, Migs Govea, Ana Cruz Kayne
Episode 6
Aaliyah bonds with Cruz over a spa day. Bobby, Tex, Two Cups, Randy and Tucker confront a threat at the Safe House. Kaitlyn and Joe are scolded for the San Antonio mission in a debrief.
Directed by Paul CameronWritten by Taylor SheridanGuest stars Michael Kelly, Thad Luckinbill, Morgan Freeman, Richard Haddad, Martin Donovan, Jennifer Ehle, Bruce McGill, Narmar Hanna
Episode 7
While shopping in Manhattan for the wedding, Aaliyah and Cruz get closer. Kate returns home only to say goodbye to her mom once again. Joe guides Cruz through internal struggle and doubt in completing the mission.
Directed by John HillcoatWritten by Taylor SheridanGuest stars Michael Kelly, Thad Luckinbill, Celestina Harris, Richard Haddad, Martin Donovan, Maddie Moore, Jacob Heimer, Michele Ammon
Episode 8
Unforeseen circumstances leaves the mission in jeopardy. A suspicious Ehsan confronts Cruz before his wedding day. Joe and the team prepare for the worst.
Directed by John HillcoatWritten by Taylor SheridanGuest stars Michael Kelly, Thad Luckinbill, Morgan Freeman, Ray Corasani, Carla Mansour, Layla Mohammadi, Priscilla Doueihy, Richard Haddad
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Zoe SaldañaJoe McNamara
Laysla De OliveiraCruz Manuelos
Dave AnnableNeal McNamara
Jill WagnerBobby
LaMonica GarrettTucker
James JordanTwo Cups
Genesis RodriguezCaptain Josephina 'Josie' Carrillo
Michael KellyByron Westfield
Paramount+United States
Blossom FilmsUnited States
MTV Entertainment StudiosUnited States
101 StudiosUnited States
Bosque Ranch ProductionsUnited States
