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Robyn McCall, an enigmatic former CIA operative with a mysterious background, uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Robyn McCall, an enigmatic former CIA operative with a mysterious background, uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn.
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Episode 1
McCall races to save the team after they're put into extreme danger by her former CIA colleague Michelle Chambers while she discovers the truth behind the CIA withdrawal in Venezuela that led to the death of one of her friends.
Directed by Solvan NaimWritten by Joseph C. Wilson, Adam GlassGuest stars Jennifer Ferrin, Donal Logue, Indira G. Wilson, Ilfenesh Hadera, Joseph Melendez, Eden Marryshow, Philip Casnoff, Margaret Reed
Episode 2
After a young girl is struck by a car in an illegal street race, McCall tracks down the person responsible for the hit-and-run. Meanwhile, Dee contemplates the idea of following in her mother's footsteps to join the armed forces.
Directed by Solvan NaimWritten by Joseph C. WilsonGuest stars Tyler Marcel Williams, Eden Marryshow, Hisham Tawfiq, Stacey Sargeant, Havon Baraka, Diany Rodriguez, Alonzo B. Slater, Ed Gonzalez Moreno
Episode 3
After a high-powered real estate developer is killed by a moving subway train, his widow hires McCall to investigate his death. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi and Dee visit an old neighbor living in a nursing home who may need their help.
Directed by Geoff Wing ShotzWritten by Adam GlassGuest stars Indira G. Wilson, Marvin Jones III, Aaron Lazar, Scott William Winters, Auden Thornton, Franklin Ojeda Smith, Ross Alden, Alex Bartner
Episode 4
After Dante's old training partner is taken hostage while working undercover in an illegal casino, McCall hires J.J., a former gambling addict, to assist with the mission. Meanwhile, Dee joins a peer counseling group and learns that some students have been bullying her on a social media page.
Directed by Solvan NaimWritten by Rob HanningGuest stars Mike Epps, Elliot Villar, Andrew Kaempfer, Raymond Neil Hernandez, Gisela Chípe, Angelina Boris, Jamilah Rosemond, Craig S. Carson
Episode 5
After Mel is reunited with her brother, McCall helps him blow the whistle on his former unit's unethical practices before it's too late. Aunt Vi and Trish's relationship becomes fractured by Vi's need to protect McCall's true identity.
Directed by MJ BassettWritten by Joe GazzamGuest stars Tyler Marcel Williams, Destin Khari, Danny Johnson, Gloria Reuben, Donal Logue, Margaret Reed, Omar Maskati, Trevor F. Salter
Episode 6
When a former Chinese MSS agent is poisoned and comes to McCall for help, McCall tracks down the perpetrators and the antidote. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi encourages Dee to protest against a well-known climate change denier.
Directed by Paul HolahanWritten by Kim RomeGuest stars Cristina Angelica, Kyla Imani McMillan, Stephen Bishop, Edward Astor Chin, Kate Abbruzzese, Victor Chong, Lyman Chen, Oliver Stern
Episode 7
Dee asks McCall to help find her transgender friend when the teen goes missing. Meanwhile, Dante is surprised when Big Ben's parole officer approaches him to chaperone his father for an out-of-state trip.
Guest stars Indira G. Wilson, P.J. Sosko, Yasha Jackson, Avery Sands, Quei Tann, Harlin C. Kearsley, Simone Tisci, Omar Shafiuzzaman
Episode 8
McCall races to help Dante and Big Ben after they are ambushed by a group of suspicious attackers and a major family secret is revealed. Meanwhile, at a party celebrating 50 years of hip-hop, Aunt Vi tries to maintain her status as the reigning queen of the annual cobbler baking contest and Dee suspects a mutual friend may have stolen prize money.
Directed by Cheryl DunyeWritten by Joseph C. Wilson, Rob HanningGuest stars Legna Cedillo
Episode 9
When a conman from Dante’s past attacks a prison transport, McCall and the team race to take him down. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi and Dee’s girls’ trip is suddenly derailed when they find a woman squatting in their home, and Harry risks his relationship with Mel when Fisk pulls him deeper into his secret mission.
Directed by Millicent SheltonWritten by Vanessa K. Herron, Onalee HunterGuest stars Berto Colon, Deepti Menon
Episode 10
The team races against the clock after Mel is kidnapped by a member of her veteran support group and his older brother. Meanwhile, Dante is offered a position with the NYPD's Special Investigation Unit in Los Angeles.
Directed by Darren GrantWritten by Joe Gazzam, Rob HanningGuest stars Michael J. Walker
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Queen LatifahRobyn McCall
Tory KittlesDetective Marcus Dante
Adam GoldbergHarry Keshegian
Liza LapiraMelody 'Mel' Bayan
Laya DeLeon HayesDelilah 'Dee' Fulton
Lorraine ToussaintViola 'Vi' Marsette
Chris NothWilliam Bishop
Erica CamaranoDetective Paley
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