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Family Crisis
s01e13 · 2015-05-01
Ended · US
Allegiance
NBC Scripted
What it is
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.
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13 this season · 13 totals01e01 Pilot 2015-02-06 03:00
Pilot
Rookie CIA analyst Alex O'Connor is assigned his first case - to examine the statements of a defecting Russian spy, who claims that rogue elements within her organization are planning a catastrophic attack that will bring America to its knees. Unbeknownst to Alex, his parents, Katya and Mark, are part of the dormant Russian sleeper cell he's investigating, and an unwelcome friend from the past arrives on their doorstep to give them a new mission: turn their son into a spy before his investigation unmasks them. With nowhere to turn, Katya and Mark must choose - flag, or family.
s01e02 Teamwork 2015-02-13 03:00
Teamwork
Mark and Katya are nearly exposed as spies by their own son, Alex. Then, in a brilliant bit of manipulation, Katya manages to convince Alex he is wrong. Katya's lies cause a rift between her and her husband and son. Victor is acutely warned of what will happen to him if he doesn't keep the O'Connors on a tight leash. Meanwhile, Alex partners with Agent Michelle Prado as part of a joint CIA-FBI task force to find the hidden SVR cache before it's destroyed. Alex's unique perspective is the key to unmasking the identity of a new defector, leading to a deadly confrontation with an SVR hit team.
s01e03 Surreptitious Entry 2015-02-20 03:00
Surreptitious Entry
In the aftermath of a violent shootout, Alex must convince the FBI to risk a dangerous covert operation to find Mikhail's hidden cache. With Agent Prado at his side, Alex leads a team to Philadelphia to retrieve the laptop from a secure government building, but Victor is a step ahead and orders the O'Connors to break in and steal the laptop first. Meanwhile, Katya discovers one of Natalie's most dangerous secrets, and forces her to choose between love and family.
s01e04 Chasing Ghosts 2015-02-27 03:00
Chasing Ghosts
Shocking discovery leaves Alex struggling to reconcile his theories with the evidence found at City Hall, and Sam encourages him to keep looking for clues. Meanwhile, Mark and Katya must answer for their actions when the Rezident doubts their commitment to the cause, and Natalie learns just how lethal Black Dagger will be if they don't stop it.
s01e05 Tipping Point 2015-03-06 03:00
Tipping Point
Alex 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 organization and brings in Special Agent Faber to investigate. Faced with testifying under oath and submitting to a polygraph test, Alex must for the first time fight against his own moral standards. Meanwhile, Victor finds a new way to keep tabs on the O'Connors, and Natalie makes a critical mistake while tracking down a lead.
s01e06 Liars and Thieves 2015-03-13 02:00
Liars and Thieves
The O'Connors' kidnapping scheme continues to fall apart. Alex puts his life on the line during a botched task force operation.
s01e07 Stranger in a Strange Land 2015-03-20 02:00
Stranger in a Strange Land
The O'Connors send the task force on a wild goose chase to Italy, while Alex tracks down the Black Dagger triggerman.
s01e08 The Arrival 2015-03-27 02:00
The Arrival
Victor spies on the Rezident, Alex reveals a big secret to Michelle, and Sam grows increasingly suspicious of the boy genius.
s01e09 Clean Hands 2015-04-03 02:00
Clean Hands
Michelle's shooting causes problems and turmoil for Alex, and his family try to help him. Meanwhile, Victor and Natalie want to push up their escape; and Oscar poses as a Boston native when he gets acquainted with his new New York City neighbor.
s01e10 A Convenient Place to Die 2015-04-10 02:00
A Convenient Place to Die
An unexpected ally offers to help Alex, who's in trouble due to Michelle's disappearance. Elsewhere, Natalie and Victor try to adapt to living on the run.
s01e11 Blowback 2015-04-17 02:00
Blowback
The 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.
s01e12 Those Who Help Themselves 2015-04-24 02:00
Those Who Help Themselves
Sam teams up with Alex to defeat Oscar Christoph. Meanwhile, Victor goes after the Rezident.
s01e13 Family Crisis 2015-05-01 02:00
Family Crisis
The O'Connors race to stop Black Dagger before it's too late in the nail-biting season finale.