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Sean Walker, stumbles into a national conspiracy after his girlfriend Leila mysteriously disappears from a Caribbean cruise. Elsewhere, President Elias Martinez is scheduled to announce the release of a group of detainees led by Sophia Maguire -- despite the disapproval of his Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling. Their futures are on a collision course in a global conspiracy that could ultimately change the fate of mankind.
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Protect Them from the TruthPresident Martinez's administration unveils a tough new strategy to force Sophia to reveal the detainees' plan, putting into play a new detainee, Maya. Elsewhere, we learn that Vicky and Carter are in possession of a crucial hostage. FBI Agent Collier's suspicion grows deeper. - 02
Everything Will ChangePresident Martinez confronts the traitor in his administration, only to be met with threats of exposing the cover-up of Avias Air 514. Even after testing the loyalty of Isabel and Thomas, Sophia still suspects their subterfuge, so she sends Simon on a fact-finding mission. Her suspicions are confirmed when Thomas unveils a shocking new plan. Meanwhile, on the hunt for Samantha, Sean and Leila battle the mercenaries sent by Dempsey. - 03
Face OffPresident Martinez and Blake Sterling have the Sleepers surrounded, but after Sophia triggers a national disaster, negotiations ensue. Elsewhere, with a lead on the whereabouts of Dempsey, Sean and Vicky continue on their mission.
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Season01
- S01E01
I Haven't Told You EverythingSeptember 20, 2010Sean Walker, stumbles into a national conspiracy after his girlfriend Leila mysteriously disappears from a Caribbean cruise. Elsewhere, Pres - S01E02
To Keep Us SafeSeptember 27, 2010As the shockwave of the plane dissipates, President Martinez's staff must work quickly to assess what happened and how to respond. Director - S01E03
Season's bestProtect Them from the TruthOctober 4, 2010President Martinez's administration unveils a tough new strategy to force Sophia to reveal the detainees' plan, putting into play a new deta - S01E04
A Matter of Life and DeathOctober 11, 2010The White House grapples with a mysterious biological threat. Their only hope is to crack Sophia during interrogation. Meanwhile, Vicky and - S01E05
Casualties of WarOctober 18, 2010The biological threat intensifies. The CDC rushes to identify the contagion and treat the infected people, while the White House and Directo - S01E06
LoyaltyOctober 25, 2010President Martinez and the Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling, fulfill their agreement with Thomas, but after their plan goes - S01E07
I Know Who You AreNovember 8, 2010President Martinez orders Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling, to root out the mole from their staff, which causes Sterling to - S01E08
For the Good of Our CountryNovember 15, 2010President Martinez, furious about recent security failures, demands answers from Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling. When he - S01E09
Your World to TakeNovember 22, 2010President Martinez reacts to the knowledge of who betrayed him within his administration. Meanwhile, after revealing her plan for the Sleepe - S01E10
Everything Will ChangeNovember 29, 2010President Martinez confronts the traitor in his administration, only to be met with threats of exposing the cover-up of Avias Air 514. Even - S01E11
And Then There Were More (1)March 7, 2011President Martinez and his longtime Chief of Staff charge the intelligence community with decrypting Thomas's satellite message, but more im - S01E12
Inostranka (2)March 7, 2011Meanwhile, newly appointed Alaskan Senator Catherine Lewis threatens to divulge information about the Mt. Inostranka detention facility on a - S01E13
TurnaboutMarch 14, 2011Still reeling from the attack in Alaska, President Martinez reasserts control over the situation and his administration, counseled by Sterli - S01E14
A Message BackMarch 21, 2011Thomas summons Sophia, Diane Geller, and the other Sleepers to reveal the contents of the game-changing message he received. With newfound i - S01E15
Face OffMarch 28, 2011President Martinez and Blake Sterling have the Sleepers surrounded, but after Sophia triggers a national disaster, negotiations ensue. Elsew - S01E16
You Bury Other Things TooApril 4, 2011Sophia and the other Sleepers mourn their losses after negotiations are derailed. While observing Simon's reaction to the events, Sterling b - S01E17
Cut Off the HeadApril 18, 2011Vice President Jarvis vocalizes his lack of faith in President Martinez's leadership and agrees to meet with an adversary. Senator Catherine - S01E18
StrainApril 25, 2011The White House is rocked by the sudden illness of one of their own, leaving Chief of Staff Peel and Sterling to investigate possible conspi - S01E19
Us or ThemMay 2, 2011The White House grapples with the unfolding tragedy as Sterling continues the investigation into his primary suspect. Sophia manipulates the - S01E20
One Will Live, One Will DieMay 9, 2011With doubt still surrounding the tragedy at the White House, Sterling encounters an unlikely ally in Simon, who risks his life to return wit - S01E21
The Beginning of the EndMay 16, 2011President Martinez makes a triumphant albeit shaky return to the White House, determined to punish the traitors who conspired against him. S - S01E22
ArrivalMay 23, 2011The White House is gripped by a power struggle of historic proportions, pitting Martinez and Chief of Staff Peel against Jarvis and his secr
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