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While Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda become a global threat, the rivalry between the CIA and FBI inadvertently sets the stage for the tragedy of 9/11 and the Iraq War.
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While Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda become a global threat, the rivalry between the CIA and FBI inadvertently sets the stage for the tragedy of 9/11 and the Iraq War.
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Episode 1
The chief of the FBI’s counter-terrorism unit, John O’Neill, invites rookie Muslim-American agent, Ali Soufan, onto his squad. Fighting to get information from the CIA, they soon realize their work is just beginning…as two American embassies are bombed.
Directed by Alex GibneyWritten by Dan Futterman, Alex Gibney, Dan Futterman, Lawrence Wright
Episode 2
Following the simultaneous embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania, the FBI begins its investigation on the ground, while the CIA starts working on a retaliation plan.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Dan Futterman, Alex Gibney, Dan Futterman, Lawrence WrightGuest stars Kenneth Fok, Richard Lukunku, Rea Rangaka, Marty Kintu
Episode 3
The FBI finds one of the surviving terrorists and discovers a game changing lead in Nairobi, while the CIA’s retaliation plan in approved.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Bathsheba DoranGuest stars Kenneth Fok
Episode 4
Continuing to keep information from the FBI, Schmidt is fired from Alec Station. Diane makes an important discovery about the owner of the phone number Owhali gave Chesney. O'Neill searches for solace in his faith as his personal and professional lives crumble before him.
Directed by Ali SelimWritten by Adam Rapp
Episode 5
The CIA and FBI are on high alert as threats surrounding the new millennium abound. O’Neill and Soufan raid an AQ cell in Brooklyn. The CIA continues to hide vital information from the FBI while they track suspicious individuals entering the U.S.
Directed by Ali SelimWritten by Shannon HoustonGuest stars Rebecca Watson
Episode 6
Vince continues asking for permission to share Mihdhar’s visa with the FBI. O’Neill loses his briefcase and an investigation into his handling of classified materials begins. A boy, radicalized after the CIA’s retaliation attack killed his friend, travels to Yemen to start his own martyrdom journey.
Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Dan FuttermanGuest stars Rachid El Adouani
Episode 7
O’Neill and Soufan travel to Yemen to begin the investigation into the bombing of the U.S.S. Cole. The FBI becomes aware of a meeting in Malaysia and of Khallad, without knowing the CIA has been aware of both of those things for months.
Directed by Michael SlovisWritten by Ali Selim
Episode 8
Everyone adjusts to a new president and, with it, a shift in threat priority. Soufan learns of the importance of UBL’s bodyguard and is refused access to him. O’Neill is denied re-entry into Yemen and forced to resign. The terrorists in the U.S., Hazmi, Mihdhar and Atta, are lost by their U.S. handler.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Bathsheba DoranGuest stars Reem Raouda
Episode 9
The CIA becomes aware that Hazmi and Mihdhar are gone and must relay that to the FBI. O’Neill accepts a job as head of security at the World Trade Center. Soufan is sent back to Yemen. Hazmi, Mihdhar and Atta head to Vegas for a final indulgence.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Adam RappGuest stars Carl Levin
Episode 10
Nobody can get a hold of O'Neill on Sept. 11, 2001; Soufan's evacuation from Yemen stops short as the CIA Station Chief gives him the answers he has been seeking from the CIA; Schmidt is reinstated into Alec Station; Soufan interrogates Abu Jandal.
Directed by Craig ZiskWritten by Dan Futterman, Ali Selim
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Jeff DanielsJohn O'Neill
Tahar RahimAli Soufan
Wrenn SchmidtDiane Priest
Bill CampRobert Chesney
Louis CancelmiVince Stuart
Virginia KullKathy Shaughnessy
Ella Rae PeckHeather
Sullivan JonesFloyd Bennet
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