About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Life on the Wire
Aired 30 September 2001 • 60 min
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.
2. Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Aired 7 October 2001 • 60 min
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.
3. Of Fathers and Sons
Aired 14 October 2001 • 60 min
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.
4. Once Upon a Time...in the Hood (a.k.a. Amerikaz Most Wanted, a.k.a. This Thug's Life)
Aired 21 October 2001 • 60 min
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.
5. Honor Among Thieves
Aired 28 October 2001 • 60 min
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.
6. Nobody Rides for Free (a.k.a. Blowback)
Aired 11 November 2001 • 60 min
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.
7. City on Fire (a.k.a. Crash)
Aired 18 November 2001 • 60 min
Jake infiltrates an elite police unit that is dispensing vigilante justice.
8. The Siege (a.k.a. Prison Riot)
Aired 2 December 2001 • 60 min
Jake is posing as a long-time criminal and Alex as a prison psychiatrist when prison inmates stage a rebellion.
9. Zero Option
Aired 9 December 2001 • 60 min
A bank heist gone wrong traps Jake in a hostage situation.
10. Hunting Armando
Aired 6 January 2002 • 60 min
Donovan makes a temporary alliance with a local army officer in his pursuit of a notorious drug lord in Bolivia.
11. Teddy C
Aired 13 January 2002 • 60 min
An operation against a ruthless drug dealer becomes more personal when the team's legendary mentor is killed.
12. Manhunt
Aired 23 March 2002 • 60 min
A manhunt is underway for four extremely dangerous escaped prisoners: a cop killer, a sexual offender, a volatile lunatic, and a serial arsonist.
13. The Sins of Sonny Walker
Aired 23 March 2002 • 60 min
Synopsis forthcoming.