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Season 1 – Undercovers

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Steven Bloom and his wife, Samantha, appear to be a typical married couple, owners of a small Los Angeles catering company. But the Blooms have a secret past -- before they retired from the business and got married, the couple were the CIA's best spies. When a friend and fellow spy goes missing, the couple get thrust back into the world of espionage and realize that the job provides the excitement and romance that their marriage has been lacking. The series was created by J.J. Abrams ("Fringe," "Lost," "Alias").
Undercovers — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Visually sharp but narratively undercooked, Undercovers is occasionally fun but lacks the dramatic tension needed to pull off its blend of action and comedy.

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Alan Sepinwall Uproxx 06/09/2020
In reality, "Undercovers" is disappointing. There's potential there for a fun show, but when Abrams is co-writing (with Josh Reims) and directing... you expect more than potential. Go to Full Review
Joshua Alston AV Club 06/09/2020
C
But it's still missing the mark for me because it's just not particularly well-executed as a spy thriller. Go to Full Review
Robert Bianco USA Today 09/30/2010
2.5/4
If only their show didn't feel so flat. Go to Full Review
Boston Herald Staff Boston Herald 06/09/2020
J.J. Abrams' "Undercovers" is a woebegone spy drama with nary a hint of intelligence. Call it "The Quantum of Stupor." Go to Full Review
Jeffrey Kirkpatrick TV Fanatic 06/09/2020
2/5
I've never been so disappointed in an offering bearing the name J. J. Abrams until now. I can only hope that something changes, and soon. Otherwise Undercovers will find itself over and out. Go to Full Review
Matt Fowler IGN Movies 06/09/2020
7/10
Undercovers is fast and formidable, but it's also forgettable. Go to Full Review
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Jon S @RT29715642 05/09/2024 Cute. I was surprised the show was as old as it is. Satisfies craving for action, comedy, and romance. Passes the eye test as well. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2010 Pilot The CIA reinstates two of its best spies, caterers Steven and Samantha Bloom, when the couple's good friend goes missing. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 2010 Instructions Steven and Samantha must rescue a scientist kidnapped by the security detail that was hired to protect her. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2010 Devices An informant claims to have information about a device that would compromise the identities of all CIA agents; Steven and Samantha struggle to find the balance between being partners and a married couple while in the field. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2010 Jailbreak When an important CIA hard drive goes missing, Steven and Samantha must go to Ireland to search for a prisoner who holds the key to its location; Lizzy invests time and money in the catering business. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 2010 Not Without My Daughter Samantha and Steven's mission becomes complicated when the North Korean physicist they must locate refuses to come to the U.S. without his daughter; Samantha misses Lizzy's celebration. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 27, 2010 Xerxes Samantha and Steven go to Tuscany to retrieve a weapons dealer and the formula to a lethal biological weapon; Samantha must assume a former cover that involves partnering with Steven's rival. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 3, 2010 Assassin Samantha becomes emotionally invested in a mission in Peru, putting her life in danger; Lizzy caters a party for one of Samantha's friends. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 10, 2010 Crashed Samantha and Steven must find a man with a bomb but face unexpected challenges; Shaw wonders how much time he has left before the Blooms become suspicious. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 1, 2010 A Night to Forget Samantha, Steven and Hoyt travel to Mexico to prove Leo's innocence after he wakes up next to a dead woman. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 22, 2010 Funny Money Steven and Samantha must recover stolen American currency plates before they are used to make counterfeit money; Leo helps Lizzy make a decision about her future. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 29, 2010 The Key to It All Steven and Samantha are pulled away from their romantic Greek vacation to help with a hostage situation in Tel Aviv. Details Episode 12 Airs undefined Dark Cover After a chance meeting with a former criminal accomplice, Steven resumes his former bad guy cover in an attempt to foil a plot to release a deadly smallpox virus. Details Episode 13 Airs undefined The Reason Steven and Samantha uncover the startling real reason they were brought back into the CIA when they find themselves fighting for their lives on a mission to Dubai. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
J.J. Abrams, Josh Reims, Bryan Burk
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG (V|L)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2010