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Allegiance

TV·2015–2015·1 season, 13 episodes·NBC·Drama, Crime, Thriller·1h·7.0·Created by George Nolfi

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Alex O'Connor, a young idealistic CIA analyst specializing in Russian affairs, learns a shocking secret and his close-knit, affluent family is about to be split apart when its revealed that his parents, Mark and Katya are covert Russian spies deactivated decades ago. But today the Kremlin has re-enlisted them into service as they plan a terrorist operation inside the U.S. border that will bring America to its knees. Years ago, Russian-born Katya was tasked by the KGB to recruit American businessman Mark O'Connor as a spy -- and the two fell in love. A deal was struck: As long as Katya remained an asset for Russia, and it was agreed that her services could be called on in the future, she would be allowed to marry Mark and move to America. After years in America building a happy life and without word from Moscow, they thought they had escaped. Now it seems that the new Mother Russia has one more mission - turning Alex into a spy. For these anguished parents, the choice is clear: Betray their country or risk their family.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Allegiance S01E08The ArrivalS01E08 · 6.7Victor spies on the Rezident, Alex reveals a big secret to Michelle, and Sam grows increasingly suspicious of the boy genius.
  2. 02Allegiance S01E06Liars and ThievesS01E06 · 6.3The O'Connors' kidnapping scheme continues to fall apart. Alex puts his life on the line during a botched task force operation.
  3. 03Allegiance S01E11BlowbackS01E11 · 6.3The whole O'Connor clan go on the run, trying to escape both the FBI and the SVR while also plotting to expose Faber as the FBI mole.

Cast

Gavin StenhouseGavin StenhouseAlex O'ConnorHope DavisHope DavisKatya O'ConnorMargarita LevievaMargarita LevievaNatalie O'ConnorMorgan SpectorMorgan SpectorVictor DobryninScott CohenScott CohenMark O'ConnorKenneth ChoiKenneth ChoiSam LuttrellAlexandra PetersAlexandra PetersSarah O'ConnorAnnie IlonzehAnnie IlonzehJulia Marcus

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2015Aired 6.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Allegiance S01E01PilotFebruary 5, 2015 5.9Rookie CIA analyst Alex O'Connor is assigned his first case - to examine the statements of a defecting Russian spy, who claims that rogue el
  2. S01E02Allegiance S01E02TeamworkFebruary 12, 2015 5.7Mark and Katya are nearly exposed as spies by their own son, Alex. Then, in a brilliant bit of manipulation, Katya manages to convince Alex
  3. S01E03Allegiance S01E03Surreptitious EntryFebruary 19, 2015 5.7In the aftermath of a violent shootout, Alex must convince the FBI to risk a dangerous covert operation to find Mikhail's hidden cache. With
  4. S01E04Allegiance S01E04Chasing GhostsFebruary 26, 2015 5.7Shocking discovery leaves Alex struggling to reconcile his theories with the evidence found at City Hall, and Sam encourages him to keep loo
  5. S01E05Allegiance S01E05Tipping PointMarch 5, 2015 6.0Alex is confronted with the reality of his family's past just as his integrity is questioned at work. The FBI suspects a mole in the organiz
  6. S01E06Allegiance S01E06Liars and ThievesMarch 12, 2015 6.3The O'Connors' kidnapping scheme continues to fall apart. Alex puts his life on the line during a botched task force operation.
  7. S01E07Allegiance S01E07Stranger in a Strange LandMarch 19, 2015 6.2The O'Connors send the task force on a wild goose chase to Italy, while Alex tracks down the Black Dagger triggerman.
  8. S01E08Allegiance S01E08Season's bestThe ArrivalMarch 26, 2015 6.7Victor spies on the Rezident, Alex reveals a big secret to Michelle, and Sam grows increasingly suspicious of the boy genius.
  9. S01E09Allegiance S01E09Clean HandsApril 2, 2015 6.2Michelle's shooting causes problems and turmoil for Alex, and his family try to help him. Meanwhile, Victor and Natalie want to push up thei
  10. S01E10Allegiance S01E10A Convenient Place to DieApril 9, 2015 5.8An unexpected ally offers to help Alex, who's in trouble due to Michelle's disappearance. Elsewhere, Natalie and Victor try to adapt to livi
  11. S01E11Allegiance S01E11BlowbackApril 16, 2015 6.3The whole O'Connor clan go on the run, trying to escape both the FBI and the SVR while also plotting to expose Faber as the FBI mole.
  12. S01E12Allegiance S01E12Those Who Help ThemselvesApril 23, 2015 6.0Sam teams up with Alex to defeat Oscar Christoph. Meanwhile, Victor goes after the Rezident.
  13. S01E13Allegiance S01E13Family CrisisApril 30, 2015 5.5The O'Connors race to stop Black Dagger before it's too late in the nail-biting season finale.

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