The Agency 2001
What is The Agency?
The Agency is an American action‑spy drama that aired on CBS from September 27 2001 until May 17 2003, spanning two seasons. Created by Michael Frost Beckner, the series was executive‑produced by Beckner together with Shaun Cassidy Productions and Radiant Productions, in association with Universal Network Television and CBS Productions.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 44
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 27, 2001
- Last aired
- May 17, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Agency is an American action‑spy drama that aired on CBS from September 27 2001 until May 17 2003, spanning two seasons. Created by Michael Frost Beckner, the series was executive‑produced by Beckner together with Shaun Cassidy Productions and Radiant Productions, in association with Universal Network Television and CBS Productions. The narrative follows the inner workings of the Central Intelligence Agency, portraying operational and strategic aspects of U.S. intelligence work. Production incorporated unprecedented on‑location filming at the actual CIA headquarters, lending a degree of authenticity to the visual presentation. The program generated controversy for its depiction of contemporary international affairs and for dramatizing the ethical dilemmas inherent in intelligence operations. Throughout its run, The Agency presented a blend of action, political intrigue, and character‑driven storylines, aiming to provide viewers with an inside view of the agency’s missions and decision‑making processes.
Should you watch it?
“A realistic look at CIA operations and ethical dilemmas in the post-9/11 era.”
- Unprecedented access to actual CIA headquarters for filming
- Explores complex moral conflicts in intelligence work
- Tackles relevant post-9/11 international affairs
- Limited to only two seasons
- Controversial subject matter may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you're interested in realistic spy dramas with moral complexity.
Suitable for mature audiences interested in political and ethical themes.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Viva Fidel! Mytharc Sep 27, 2001
- E2 God's Work Mytharc Oct 4, 2001
- E3 The Year Of Lying Dangerously Core Oct 18, 2001
- E4 In Our Own Backyard Core Oct 25, 2001
- E5 Pilot Mytharc Nov 1, 2001
- E6 Anthrax Core Nov 8, 2001
- E7 Closure Core Nov 15, 2001
- E8 Nocturne Core Nov 29, 2001
- E9 Rules Of The Game Core Dec 6, 2001
- E10 Deadline Core Dec 20, 2001
- E11 Son Set Core Jan 17, 2002
- E12 The Enemy Within Mytharc Jan 24, 2002
- E13 The Golden Hour Core Jan 31, 2002
- E14 The Gauntlet Core Feb 7, 2002
- E15 Sleeping Dogs Lie Core Feb 28, 2002
- E16 The Plague Year Core Mar 7, 2002
- E17 Moo Core Mar 28, 2002
- E18 The Greater Good Core Apr 4, 2002
- E19 Peacemakers Core Apr 18, 2002
- E20 The Understudy Core Apr 25, 2002
- E21 Doublecrossover Mytharc May 2, 2002
- E22 Finale Mytharc May 9, 2002
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 French Kiss Mytharc Sep 28, 2002
- E2 Air Lex Core Oct 5, 2002
- E3 The Great Game Core Oct 12, 2002
- E4 C.S. Lie Core Oct 19, 2002
- E5 The Prisoner Core Oct 26, 2002
- E6 Home Grown Core Nov 2, 2002
- E7 Heartless Core Nov 9, 2002
- E8 First Born Core Nov 16, 2002
- E9 Thanksgiving Core Nov 23, 2002
- E10 Trust Core Dec 6, 2002
- E11 Elite Meat to Eat Core Dec 14, 2002
- E12 An Isolated Incident Core Jan 18, 2003
- E13 Debbie Does Djakarta Core Feb 1, 2003
- E14 Coventry Core Feb 8, 2003
- E15 Absolute Bastard Core Feb 15, 2003
- E16 Unholy Alliances Core Feb 22, 2003
- E17 Soft Kills Core Mar 15, 2003
- E18 Spy Finance Core Apr 12, 2003
- E19 War, Inc Core Apr 26, 2003
- E20 Mi Cena con Andrei Core May 3, 2003
- E21 Our Man in Korea (1) Mytharc May 10, 2003
- E22 Our Man In Washington (2) Mytharc May 17, 2003
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons did The Agency run?
The series aired for two seasons from 2001 to 2003.
Was this show based on real CIA operations?
The show featured unprecedented filming access to actual CIA headquarters and dealt with realistic intelligence work.
What made this show controversial?
Its exploration of current international affairs and treatment of ethical conflicts in intelligence work generated controversy.
Who created The Agency television series?
Michael Frost Beckner created the series and served as executive producer.
What network aired The Agency?
The show aired on CBS from 2001 to 2003.
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