TV series
UC: Undercover is an action-thriller television series that focuses on the secret lives and private demons of an elite Justice Department crime-fighting unit that confronts the country’s deadliest, most untouchable lawbreakers by going undercover to bust them. The series was broadcast from 2001 to 2002. The stories were written by Shane Salerno. James Bond composer David Arnold wrote the main title theme and scored the pilot episode. Salerno said the show would be a "very music driven series." UC: Undercover was a production of NBC Studios in association with Jersey Films, Chasing Time Pictures, Regency Television, and 20th Century Fox Television. Its short but popular run ended when it was canceled by the network. The show developed a passionate following overseas and continues to run on FX International.
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UC: Undercover premiered September 30, 2001. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
UC: Undercover is an action-thriller television series that focuses on the secret lives and private demons of an elite Justice Department crime-fighting unit that confronts the country’s deadliest, most untouchable lawbreakers by going undercover to bust them. The series was broadcast from 2001 to 2002. The stories were written by Shane Salerno. James Bond composer David Arnold wrote the main title theme and scored the pilot episode. Salerno said the show would be a "very music driven series." UC: Undercover was a production of NBC Studios in association with Jersey Films, Chasing Time Pictures, Regency Television, and 20th Century Fox Television. Its short but popular run ended when it was canceled by the network. The show developed a passionate following overseas and continues to run on FX International.
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Episode 1
The team must infiltrate a group of bank robbers led by ""Sonny"" Walker (William Forsythe) who shoots his own wounded. Jake Shaw is sent to infiltrate the robbers, but his loyalty is tested in a way that could compromise the team's case.
Directed by Thomas CarterGuest stars Kate Robbins, Brad Loree, Darcy Laurie, Grant Show, Steven Bauer, Gabrielle Miller, John Tench
Episode 2
Jake and Alex go undercover to crack a group of thieves who stole a multi-million dollar heroin stash from a police lockup. ""Sonny"" Walker's (William Forsythe) girlfriend (Angie Everhart) (see previous episode) seeks to continue his operation and confronts Cortez (Steven Bauer), an imprisoned associate who was Alex's lover before she busted him. Alex is torn between her feelings for Cortez and her team leader, Keller (Grant Show), who also has romantic feelings for her. Oded Fehr joins cast.
Directed by Tony BillGuest stars Nancy Sivak, Grant Show, Steven Bauer, Gabrielle Miller, Angie Everhart, Titus Welliver
Episode 3
The Attorney General's (Kurtwood Smith) son is kidnapped by a vengeful Columbian drug chieftan (Tomas Milian) whose son (Maurice Compte) is on death row. Donovan must battle his rival operative (Andrew Divoff) and the Attorney General's love for his son, which overrides logic.
Directed by Lou AntonioGuest stars John Novak, Andrew Divoff, Kurtwood Smith, Maurice Compte, Nathaniel DeVeaux, Tomas Milian
Episode 4
Jake is dispatched to infiltrate Quito Real's (Ving Rhames) organization, and Alex to infiltrate the equally notorious organization of Benny Li (Stephen Chang). Quito is looking to expand his organization by teaming with Benny Li (guest star Stephen Chang). Elsewhere, unknown to the team, Carlos Cortez (Steven Bauer) is released from prison and the incarcerated ""Sonny"" Walker (William Forsythe) plots his own return.
Directed by Terrence O'HaraGuest stars N'Bushe Wright, Ving Rhames, Byron Mann, Steven Bauer, Angie Everhart
Episode 5
The team goes after a gang that stole the Hope Diamond along with other priceless gems. While the stones are in the possesion of common thief Michael 'Mick' Vincent (Frank John Hughes), Alex posses as a buyer for a criminal dealer. Elsewhere, Jake has nightmares about testifying against crime boss Quito Real (Ving Rhames); ""Sonny"" Walker (William Forsythe) makes a deal that could get him out of prison, thanks to his girlfriend Carly (Angie Everhart); and Carlos Cortez (Steven Bauer) shows his feelings for Alex.
Guest stars Frank John Hughes, N'Bushe Wright, Ving Rhames, Angie Everhart
Episode 6
The team must find a master counterfeiter, who has allied himself with Quito Real and ""Sonny"" Walker, who maintains a vigil against Jake. Alex turns to recently released Carlos Cortez, but they can't deny their increasing mutual attraction.
Directed by Jefery LevyGuest stars Carmine Giovinazzo, Richard Ian Cox, N'Bushe Wright, Ving Rhames, Zachary Ansley, Angie Everhart, Colin Cunningham, Wendy Benson-Landes
Episode 7
Jake infiltrates an elite police unit that is dispensing vigilante justice.
Directed by Naren Shankar, Jean de SegonzacWritten by Naren Shankar, Erik BorkGuest stars Donnie Wahlberg, Jody Thompson, Matthew Currie Holmes, Keith Dallas
Episode 8
Jake is posing as a long-time criminal and Alex as a prison psychiatrist when prison inmates stage a rebellion.
Directed by Kenneth FinkGuest stars Stefan Arngrim, Arie Verveen, Ken Tremblett, Alonso Oyarzun, James Rebhorn, Steven Bauer, Robert LaSardo, Tony Todd
Episode 9
A bank heist gone wrong traps Jake in a hostage situation.
Directed by Michael W. WatkinsGuest stars Mark Hildreth, M.C. Gainey, Ray Galletti
Episode 10
Donovan makes a temporary alliance with a local army officer in his pursuit of a notorious drug lord in Bolivia.
Directed by Tony BillWritten by Naren Shankar, Erik BorkGuest stars Wes Studi, Jorge Vargas, Nestor Serrano, Craig Veroni
Episode 11
An operation against a ruthless drug dealer becomes more personal when the team's legendary mentor is killed.
Directed by Jeff WoolnoughGuest stars Sonya Salomaa, Laura Mennell, Treat Williams, Jay Brazeau, Kevin McDonald, Matthew Bennett, Boris Lee Krutonog, Raymond J. Barry
Episode 12
A manhunt is underway for four extremely dangerous escaped prisoners: a cop killer, a sexual offender, a volatile lunatic, and a serial arsonist.
Written by Naren ShankarGuest stars Bruce Abbott, Derek Hamilton, Eric Keenleyside, Mitchell Kosterman, Malcolm Stewart, Sarah Edmondson, Kristin Lehman, Garvin Cross
Episode 13
Synopsis forthcoming.
Directed by Allan KroekerWritten by Naren ShankarGuest stars Daniel Benzali, Daniel Bacon, Angie Everhart
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