The Unit 2006
“Covert warriors. Unsung heroes.”
What is The Unit?
The Unit is an American action-drama television series created by David Mamet that aired on CBS. The program premiered on March 7, 2006, and concluded its run on May 10, 2009, spanning a total of four seasons and 69 episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 69
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 7, 2006
- Last aired
- May 10, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Unit is an American action-drama television series created by David Mamet that aired on CBS. The program premiered on March 7, 2006, and concluded its run on May 10, 2009, spanning a total of four seasons and 69 episodes. The narrative centers on a top-secret military group modeled after the real-life United States Army special operations unit commonly known as Delta Force. These special forces operatives risk their lives conducting covert missions across the globe, frequently facing life-threatening situations. While the team members carry out their undercover assignments, the series also focuses on their wives, who maintain the homefront and work to protect their husbands' secrets. The cast of the series includes actors Dennis Haysbert, Regina Taylor, Robert Patrick, and Audrey Marie Anderson. The show explores the dual challenges faced by the operatives in the field and the personal lives of the families left behind, highlighting the secrecy required to sustain their clandestine military lifestyle.
Should you watch it?
“A covert special forces team executes global missions while their families manage secrets on the homefront.”
- explores dual perspectives of operatives and families
- focuses on high-stakes undercover missions
- features intense military conflict scenarios
Watch it if you enjoy military dramas that balance field operations with domestic life.
The series contains intense themes related to combat and military operations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 First Responders Mar 7, 2006
- E2 Stress Mar 14, 2006
- E3 200th Hour Mar 21, 2006
- E4 True Believers Mar 28, 2006
- E5 Non-Permissive Environment Apr 4, 2006
- E6 Security Apr 11, 2006
- E7 Dedication Apr 18, 2006
- E8 SERE Apr 25, 2006
- E9 Eating the Young May 2, 2006
- E10 Unannounced May 9, 2006
- E11 Exposure May 9, 2006
- E12 Morale, Welfare and Recreation May 16, 2006
- E13 The Wall May 16, 2006
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 Change of Station Sep 19, 2006
- E2 Extreme Rendition Sep 26, 2006
- E3 The Kill Zone Oct 3, 2006
- E4 Manhunt Oct 10, 2006
- E5 Force Majeure Oct 17, 2006
- E6 Old Home Week Oct 31, 2006
- E7 Off the Meter Nov 7, 2006
- E8 Natural Selection Nov 14, 2006
- E9 Report by Exception Nov 21, 2006
- E10 Bait Nov 28, 2006
- E11 Silver Star Dec 12, 2006
- E12 The Broom Cupboard Jan 16, 2007
- E13 Sub Conscious Feb 6, 2007
- E14 Johnny B. Good Feb 6, 2007
- E15 The Water is Wide Feb 13, 2007
- E16 Games of Chance Feb 20, 2007
- E17 Dark of the Moon Feb 27, 2007
- E18 Two Coins Mar 20, 2007
- E19 Outsiders Apr 3, 2007
- E20 In Loco Parentis Apr 10, 2007
- E21 Bedfellows Apr 24, 2007
- E22 Freefall May 1, 2007
- E23 Paradise Lost May 8, 2007
Season 3 · 11 episodes
- E1 Pandemonium (1) Sep 25, 2007
- E2 Pandemonium (2) Oct 2, 2007
- E3 Always Kiss Them Goodbye Oct 9, 2007
- E4 Every Step You Take Oct 16, 2007
- E5 Inside Out Oct 23, 2007
- E6 M.P.s Oct 30, 2007
- E7 Five Brothers Nov 6, 2007
- E8 Play 16 Nov 13, 2007
- E9 Binary Explosion Nov 20, 2007
- E10 Gone Missing Nov 27, 2007
- E11 Side Angle Side Dec 18, 2007
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Sacrifice Sep 28, 2008
- E2 Sudden Flight Oct 5, 2008
- E3 Sex Trade Oct 12, 2008
- E4 The Conduit Oct 19, 2008
- E5 Dancing Lessons Oct 26, 2008
- E6 Inquisition Nov 2, 2008
- E7 Into Hell (1) Nov 9, 2008
- E8 Into Hell (2) Nov 16, 2008
- E9 Shadow Riders Nov 23, 2008
- E10 Misled & Misguided Nov 30, 2008
- E11 Switchblade Dec 21, 2008
- E12 Bad Beat Jan 4, 2009
- E13 The Spear of Destiny Jan 11, 2009
- E14 The Last Nazi Feb 15, 2009
- E15 Hero Mar 8, 2009
- E16 Hill 60 Mar 15, 2009
- E17 Flesh and Blood Mar 22, 2009
- E18 Best Laid Plans Mar 29, 2009
- E19 Whiplash Apr 12, 2009
- E20 Chaos Theory Apr 26, 2009
- E21 Endgame May 3, 2009
- E22 Unknown Soldier May 10, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows a covert special forces unit and the lives of their families.
Does the show focus only on combat?
No, the narrative also explores the lives of the wives who maintain the homefront.
What kind of missions do they perform?
The team carries out undercover missions around the globe.
Is the show about military life?
Yes, it depicts the lives of special forces operatives and their families.
What is the primary conflict for the families?
The families must protect the secrets of their husbands while they are away on missions.