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Covert warriors. Unsung heroes.
A covert team of special forces operatives risk their lives on undercover missions around the globe, while their wives maintain the homefront, protecting their husbands' secrets.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A covert team of special forces operatives risk their lives on undercover missions around the globe, while their wives maintain the homefront, protecting their husbands' secrets.
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Episode 1
The team is sent to Pakistan to help an undercover operative foil a terrorist attack on many cities. On the home front, Molly and Tiffy help one of Tiffy's former students and Kim and Bob welcome a new addition to their family.
Directed by Steven DePaulWritten by David MametGuest stars Bahar Soomekh, Alyssa Shafer, Sammi Hanratty, Colby French, Ewan Chung, Rebecca Pidgeon, Matt Malloy, Danielle Hanratty
Episode 2
A former member of the Unit is locked up in a Bulgarian prison and Jonas and his team must go to help him escape in order to find one of the world's leading arms dealers. On the home front, the women meet a young man who hopes to be part of the unit someday. However, in order to get extra money to take care of her aging mother, Molly takes a one time recruiting job to hire the man away form the military. Needless to say, members of the Unit family are none to pleased at Molly's new job.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraGuest stars Michele Greene, Alyssa Shafer, Lee Tergesen, Summer Glau, Daniel Wisler, Matt Gerald, Igor Korošec, Zoran Radanovich
Episode 3
A mission is put on hold in South America because the team has to rescue to two members trapped by snipers. Meanwhile, the wives take on a mission of their own to help a unit widow.
Directed by Steve GomerWritten by Lynn MametGuest stars Alyssa Shafer, Jan Devereaux, Rebecca Pidgeon, Margot Farley, Robin Weigert, Matt Gerald, Ned Schmidtke, Todd Cattell
Episode 4
The men are working on tracking down a known terrorist before he can launch an attack. At home, the women must face their own danger when a stranger approaches one of the children.
Directed by Michael ZinbergGuest stars Jim Beaver, Alyssa Shafer, Matt Bushell, Phil Hendrie, Isabella Hofmann, Jana Camp, Danielle Hanratty, Daniel Wisler
Episode 5
The Unit finds itself torn between saving an African dictator or innocent people when they are sent into a hospital as a hurricane hits.On the home front, Mack and Tiffy reconnect with each other.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Guest stars Michele Greene, Joel Polis, Summer Glau, Isaach de Bankolé, Danielle Hanratty, Karina Logue, Mike Genovese, Daniel Wisler
Episode 6
The team is assigned to stop of shipment of smuggled diamonds and Bob is conflicted when he sees one of the men helping themselves to the diamonds. On the home front, Molly and Kim are raising money to help the men and women serving in Iraq. Tiffy debates the war with protesters from a local school.
Directed by David MametWritten by David MametGuest stars Tia Texada, Julianna McCarthy, Jon Hamm, Damon Herriman, Chris Ellis, Carlos Lacámara, Summer Glau, Lisa Darr
Episode 7
Jonas and Bob, on personal time, rescues a young girl from a cult leader as a favor to an old friend. Tiffy covers for Charlotte and finds herself in a lot of trouble.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Eric L. Haney, Lynn MametGuest stars Kyle Bornheimer, Alyssa Diaz, Rebecca Pidgeon, Michael O'Neill, Marlene Forte, Jonathan Higgins, Brent Jennings, David Meunier
Episode 8
While struggling to keep himself and his translator alive after their helicopter crashes in Siberia, Bob remembers the process in which he went through to become a member of the Unit.
Directed by Helen ShaverGuest stars Laz Alonso, Ivana Miličević, Chris Tardio, Sean McGowan, Francisco Viana, David Paluck
Episode 9
Colonel Ryan becomes under scrutiny from a Congressional committee in Washington. Jonas and the team work against an oil minister in South American. On the home front, Molly works with Kim in finding a babysitter for the children.
Directed by Gwyneth Horder-PaytonGuest stars Tia Texada, Chris Ellis, Carlos Lacámara, Summer Glau, Lisa Darr, Rebecca Pidgeon, Daniel Wisler, Dominic Hoffman
Episode 10
Jonas heads off to the Democratic Republic of Georgia and finds himself in trouble. On the home front, Mack and Tiffy are fighting her legal troubles and Colonel Ryan is going head to head with the vice president's men.
Directed by Jean de SegonzacGuest stars Cotter Smith, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Roberts, Franklin Dennis Jones, Chance Kelly, James Sutorius, Rebecca Pidgeon, Susan Elena Matus
Episode 11
Jonas and Molly celebrate the overdue presentation of George Blane with the Silver Star for his service in Korea, but are interrupted by the discovery that their nephew is beating his wife. Jonas attempts to remedy his nephew's behavior by sharing memories of his father after he returned from war.Meanwhile, Mack offers help to a jet that needs assistance to land after the pilot dies in mid flight and the jet flies into a restricted area. Piloting the jet is a former Ranger, with an alcohol problem and Mack calls Bob into help him.
Directed by Bill L. NortonWritten by David MametGuest stars Ed O'Neill, Susan Elena Matus, Angel M. Wainwright, Willie C. Carpenter, Emily Yancy, Nate Parker, Benjamin Brown, James Moses Black
Episode 12
Jonas is assigned to protect an US Senator on a humanitarian mission to an Asian country. Although he has been secretly ordered by the President of the United States to meet with the former Prince who is planning a revolution against the current regime. On the home front, Molly, Kim and Tiffy work with Jeremy in planning a surprise for Crystal.
Directed by Karen GaviolaGuest stars Lindsay Frost, Alyssa Shafer, William H. Macy, Summer Glau, Yuji Okumoto, Daniel Wisler, Eric Steinberg, Ariel Felix
Episode 13
The mission is to take control of a South Korean submarine to assist in the defection of a North Korean Scientist. The team find themselves confronted by several roadblocks. On the submarine, the South Korean Captain does not want to take orders from Jonas. On the home front, Kim has a dream that shares many similarities to the current mission. Ryan thinks that Bob told Kim about the mission and threatens to scrap the mission and wants to fire Bob.
Directed by Steven DePaulGuest stars Alyssa Shafer, C.S. Lee, Shaun Benson, Ewan Chung, Linda Hunt, Don Rickles, Brad Campbell, Kavita Patil
Episode 14
The team is sent into Iran to set up a system that can detect Weapons of Mass Destruction. The mission goes off kilter when civilians become involved.On the home front, Tiffy runs into a dilemma while doing her community service. Molly and Kim are helping Jeremy and are confused by Crystal's behaviors. Mack finds himself in trouble.
Guest stars Jon Hamm, Summer Glau, Ryan Judd, Jonathan Ahdout, Conor O'Farrell, Zosia Mamet, Necar Zadegan, Brad Fleischer
Episode 15
The team goes to New York to protect a foreign dignitary at the United Nations building. A bomb is discovered and they must diffuse it. Molly and Tiffy travel to Vietnam to attend a War Memorial Service. A mother of a POW asks them to look for her missing son.On the home front, Mack rejects Crystal's advances and she threatens to tell Tiffy.
Directed by Krishna RaoWritten by Lynn MametGuest stars Carsten Nørgaard, Alyssa Shafer, Summer Glau, Shirley Knight, Ned Vaughn, Jim Round, Jim Patneaude, David Gianopoulos
Episode 16
The team participates in a unique competition known as the CT Games that puts them up against other Special Forces units from around the world. Things take a bad turn when one of the teams appears to be taking things too far to win. Kim must travel to Utah to save her job and finds herself meeting an ex-lover. She spends some time getting reacquainted with him.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraGuest stars Eric Johnson, Thomas Mikusz, Phil Hendrie, Daz Crawford, John Gleeson Connolly, David Aaron Baker, Sam Littlefield, Bryce Robinson
Episode 17
The Unit is sent to Pakistan to retrieve three suspected terrorists when they run into trouble with the local forces. They find a U.S. base with a small force of troops that do not respect their commanding officer. Jonas takes control of the combined group and prepares them for the impending attacks.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Eric L. HaneyGuest stars Bernard White, Ben Donovan, Myk Watford, Eric Ladin, Kelvin O'Bryant, Tyler Jacob Moore
Episode 18
The Unit travels to Israel to learn some new techniques in terrorist tactics and how to defend against these tactics. Charles becomes interested in a Sergeant in the Israeli Army, yet things turn very dangerous when they go off alone together. On the home front, Tiffy finds some WWII memorabilia and begins soul searching on what she should do with it.
Written by David MametGuest stars Aki Avni, Fiona Hale, Danielle Hanratty, Sendi Bar, Aharon Ipalé, David Purdham, Linda Kimbrough, Jayne Taini
Episode 19
Bob and Hector head to New Guinea to retrieve a black box from an Army aircraft that was shot down. The wreckage is located on sacred grounds and they need permission of the local tribes to retrieve the item. They both must face their own battles to gain the acceptance of the tribe in order to succeed with the mission. On the home front, Crystal tells a reporter about Mack to get even with him for rejecting her. This action endangers the entire team as well as the National Security of the country. Mack must enlist the aid of the other Unit members to neutralize this threat.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiGuest stars Phina Oruche, Henri Lubatti, Summer Glau, Mac Brandt, Conrad Roberts, Babs Olusanmokun, Hope Olaidé Wilson, Vinessa Antoine
Episode 20
The Unit is called in to help out the local SWAT team when a prominent school in Virginia is taken over by shooters. They must determine how to free the hostages without the students getting injured. On the homefront, Lissy has a young man interested in her, which turns into a delicate situation as he is the son of an Officer. Kim further complicates this matter, when she defies Tiffy’s orders and Lissy pays the price.
Guest stars Shannon Cochran, Alyssa Shafer, Brandon Baker, Randall Bentley, Endre Hules, Danielle Hanratty, Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Marcella Lentz-Pope
Episode 21
Jonas and Bob travel to Russia to try and locate a wanted man. Their only lead is the name of his prostitute. On the home front, Mack gets robbed.
Guest stars Lindsay Frost, Jon Hamm, Natasha Alam, Rebecca Pidgeon, Zosia Mamet, Ricky Jay, Ravil Isyanov, Michael Berry Jr.
Episode 22
When a Thai prince visits the U.S., Mack, Grey and Williams are up for bodyguard duty. In the mean time, Jonas and Bob jump out of a plane to catch a terrorist. The priorities change dramatically when Bob's parachute malfunctions
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Guest stars Bai Ling, Jon Hamm, Matt Malloy, Kavita Patil, Anthony Brandon Wong, Brandon Scott, Jon Hershfield, Zosia Mamet
Episode 23
The Unit faces its greatest threat when they are investigated by the Government for their actions. Each man must make difficult choices, which may put their entire team in jeopardy.
Written by Lynn MametGuest stars Kevin Kilner, Alyssa Shafer, Randy Couture, Gregory Jbara, Conor O'Farrell, Rebecca Pidgeon, Shaun Duke, Vyto Ruginis
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Dennis HaysbertJonas Blane
Regina TaylorMolly Blane
Scott FoleyBob Brown
Audrey Marie AndersonKim Brown
Max MartiniMack Gerhardt
Abby BrammellTiffy Gerhardt
Michael IrbyCharles Grey
Robert PatrickTom Ryan
CBSUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
