UC: Undercover 2001
What is UC: Undercover?
UC: Undercover is an action-thriller television series that focuses on an elite Justice Department crime-fighting unit. The unit goes undercover to confront and apprehend the country's most notorious lawbreakers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 30, 2001
- Last aired
- Mar 23, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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UC: Undercover is an action-thriller television series that focuses on an elite Justice Department crime-fighting unit. The unit goes undercover to confront and apprehend the country's most notorious lawbreakers. The series was produced by NBC Studios in association with Jersey Films and Chasing Time Pictures. The stories were written by Shane Salerno, who described the show as a "very music driven series." The main title theme was composed by David Arnold, who also scored the pilot episode.
Should you watch it?
“An elite Justice Department unit goes deep undercover to hunt the nation’s most untouchable criminals.”
- High‑stakes undercover missions
- Music‑driven score by James Bond composer David Arnold
- Explores characters’ private demons
- Short broadcast run (2001‑2002)
- TV‑14 rating limits younger viewers
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced, music‑driven action dramas about covert federal operatives.
The series contains intense violence and mature themes, making it suitable for viewers 14 and older.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Life on the Wire Sep 30, 2001
- E2 Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye Oct 7, 2001
- E3 Of Fathers and Sons Oct 14, 2001
- E4 Once Upon a Time...in the Hood (a.k.a. Amerikaz Most Wanted, a.k.a. This Thug's Life) Oct 21, 2001
- E5 Honor Among Thieves Oct 28, 2001
- E6 Nobody Rides for Free (a.k.a. Blowback) Nov 11, 2001
- E7 City on Fire (a.k.a. Crash) Nov 18, 2001
- E8 The Siege (a.k.a. Prison Riot) Dec 2, 2001
- E9 Zero Option Dec 9, 2001
- E10 Hunting Armando Jan 6, 2002
- E11 Teddy C Jan 13, 2002
- E12 Manhunt Mar 23, 2002
- E13 The Sins of Sonny Walker Mar 23, 2002
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote the stories for UC: Undercover?
The episodes were written by Shane Salerno.
Who composed the main title theme and scored the pilot?
David Arnold, known for James Bond films, wrote the main title theme and scored the pilot episode.
When was the series broadcast?
UC: Undercover aired from 2001 to 2002.
What is the central focus of the series?
It follows an elite Justice Department crime‑fighting unit that goes undercover to confront the country’s most dangerous, untouchable lawbreakers while dealing with their own private demons.
Which actress from the main cast played Alex Cross?
Vera Farmiga joined the main cast as the character Alex Cross.