The Agency is an American action-spy television series that followed the inner workings of the CIA. The series was aired on CBS from September 27, 2001, until May 17, 2003, lasting two seasons.

The series, which premiered soon after the 9/11 attacks, was created by Michael Frost Beckner and was executive produced by Beckner, Shaun Cassidy Productions, and Radiant Productions in association with Universal Network Television and CBS Productions. The program was allowed unprecedented access to the actual CIA headquarters, thanks to a partnership that began in 1996 when the CIA hired one of its veteran clandestine officers, Chase Brandon, to work directly with Hollywood studios and production companies to influence its public image. The actual 9/11 attacks convinced the network to hold the pilot and instead air a later episode. That first episode was broadcast later as the fifth episode of the first season.

In advance of the September 11 attacks, executive producer Wolfgang Petersen said that after World War II, the ideas of good and evil were no longer as clear: "Everywhere in the world, the C.I.A. is still involved in missions. It is sometimes difficult to tell who is on the right side and who is on the wrong side.<nowiki></nowiki>

It was one of three new series, including Alias, and 24, to highlight the CIA. All three premiered following the September 11 attacks. Alias and 24 were considered hits, but CBS cancelled The Agency after two seasons.

Cast

  • Gil Bellows – Matt Callan (season 1)
  • Daniel Benzali – Interim Director/Liaison from DHS Robert Quinn (episodes 11-14,14–44; recurring previously)
  • Beau Bridges – Senator/Director Tom Gage (episodes 14–44)
  • Rocky Carroll – Carl Reese
  • David Clennon – Joshua Nankin
  • Ronny Cox – Director Alex Pierce (episodes 1–10)
  • Jason O'Mara – A.B. Stiles (season 2)
  • Will Patton – Jackson Haisley
  • Gloria Reuben – Lisa Fabrizzi (episodes 1–13, 21–22)
  • Richard Speight, Jr. – Lex (season 2; recurring previously)
  • Paige Turco – Terri Lowell

Episodes

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Home media

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| The Agency (2 Episodes from Season 1)

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| October 4, 2004

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