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Sydney Bristow, an agent who has been tricked to believe she is working for the U.S. government, is actually working for a criminal organization named the Alliance of Twelve. Upon learning this, Sydney becomes a

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Alias Season 5 Episode 5 - Out of the Box
    7.1/10(452 votes)

    #1 - Out of the Box

    S5:E5

    Sydney and Tom discover that Renie has stolen the cryo container, and soon find themselves under siege by a group of mercanaries who want the contents of the container. Meanwhile, Sloane takes matters into his own hands to get himself back into APO.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jesse Alexander

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  2. Alias Season 5 Episode 2 - ...1...
    7.2/10(456 votes)

    #2 - ...1...

    S5:E2

    Sydney teams up with Renée - a fugitive on the CIA's most wanted list -- to track down the murderer of a close friend before the killer can strike again. Meanwhile, Jack enlists a reluctant new agent, Thomas Grace (Balthazar Getty), and Weiss struggles to decide whether or not to accept a promotion that would force him to leave his colleagues.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writer:J.R. Orci

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  3. Alias Season 1 Episode 17 - Q & A
    7.3/10(661 votes)

    #3 - Q & A

    S1:E17

    While the FBI detains and questions Sydney about her past and possible ties to a mysterious Rambaldi doomsday prophecy, Vaughn and Jack must race to free her and find a way to clear her name before her cover is blown and SD-6 is made aware of the situation. Once the rescue op has been launched, in her quest to prove her innocence, Sydney shocks even her usually unflappable father when she makes a chilling discovery that may unravel the mystery of the 500-year-old prophecy – she finds proof that Rambaldi's writings may hold more truth about an alleged weapon of mass destruction - and the fate of her own family.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:J.J. Abrams

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  4. Alias Season 3 Episode 2 - Succession
    7.3/10(524 votes)

    #4 - Succession

    S3:E2

    Sydney's search for her past leads to a jailed Sark, but their Q&A is cut short when he becomes the ransom for a pair of abducted CIA scientists, whose kidnappers may be tied to the murder of his father. Jack contacts an old friend of sorts for info on Sloane's new world-peace project, and Vaughn makes a decision about his future as an operative.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

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  5. Alias Season 3 Episode 3 - Reunion
    7.3/10(512 votes)

    #5 - Reunion

    S3:E3

    Sydney and Vaughn are reunited again as a team to prevent Sark from destroying the nation's satellite communications system. Meanwhile, Jack must find a way to stop Marshall from uncovering the identity of a familiar murderer. Sydney accompanies Vaughn and Lauren as they meet with Sloane to ask for a favor.

    Director:Jack Bender
    Writer:Jeff Pinkner

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  6. Alias Season 4 Episode 12 - The Orphan
    7.3/10(456 votes)

    #6 - The Orphan

    S4:E12

    Nadia puts her own life - as well Sydney's and Weiss's - in danger after failing to unveil her past through a dangerous criminal. Meanwhile, Vaughn finds a person who is somehow connected to his father and Nadia as well.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Monica Owusu-Breen

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  7. Alias Season 1 Episode 14 - The Coup
    7.4/10(658 votes)

    #7 - The Coup

    S1:E14

    Sydney and Dixon are sent to Las Vegas to gather information from a K-Directorate agent who has ties to the group that attacked and nearly destroyed SD-6. Meanwhile, Sydney learns some shocking news about Francie's fiancé, Charlie, Will begins his journey in discovering what SD-6 really is, and Jack continues to try to be more of a father to Sydney when he helps her decide whether or not to continue with graduate school.

    Director:Thomas J. Wright
    Writers:Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

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  8. Alias Season 1 Episode 18 - Masquerade
    7.4/10(618 votes)

    #8 - Masquerade

    S1:E18

    While on a case to track the activities of Khasinau, a.k.a. "The Man," Sydney runs into her ex-lover, Noah Hicks, who broke her heart and left without saying goodbye five years earlier. Meanwhile, Sydney tells Sloane that she wants to find her mother; Jack is ordered to see CIA psychiatrist Dr. Barnett to help him deal with his churning emotions after discovering that his wife may still be alive; and Will and Francie become suspicious of Sydney's activities after finding one of her airline ticket stubs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

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  9. Alias Season 2 Episode 20 - Countdown
    7.4/10(512 votes)

    #9 - Countdown

    S2:E20

    A Rambaldi artifact prophesizes that an apocalyptic event will soon take place, and Dixon's grief leads Vaughn and agency psychologist Dr. Barnett to question his intentions, as his thirst for revenge on Sloane intensifies. Meanwhile Sloane receives a life-changing revelation from a mysterious monk in Nepal, Sydney and Dixon hunt for the killer who stole the heart from his victim.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Jeff Pinkner

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  10. Alias Season 3 Episode 5 - Repercussions
    7.4/10(507 votes)

    #10 - Repercussions

    S3:E5

    While Vaughn's life hangs in the balance, Lauren butts heads with Sydney after learning the part she played in his stabbing. Meanwhile, Sydney further questions Sloane's allegiances after he is kidnapped by Kazari Bomani, a kingpin in The Covenant; Jack's cover is jeopardized when he meets with Simon to dig up information on Sydney's missing two years; and Marshall is sent on his second mission with Sydney, posing as a high-stakes, southern gambler.

    Director:Ken Olin
    Writer:Jesse Alexander

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  11. Alias Season 4 Episode 6 - Nocturne
    7.4/10(477 votes)

    #11 - Nocturne

    S4:E6

    After being infected with a hallucinogen, Sydney starts to lose touch with reality. Vaughn and Jack must rush to find an antidote before Sydney puts her life - and others next to her - into danger.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Jeff Pinkner

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  12. Alias Season 5 Episode 7 - Fait Accompli
    7.4/10(434 votes)

    #12 - Fait Accompli

    S5:E7

    Sydney and APO attempt to discover whom Gordon Dean is working for and what their end game is. Meanwhile, when the group claiming to have a cure for daughter Nadia continues to play mind games with him, Sloane struggles for control.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Andi Bushell

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  13. Alias Season 5 Episode 14 - I See Dead People
    7.4/10(490 votes)

    #13 - I See Dead People

    S5:E14

    Marshall reports to Jack that a microchip, found in Renée Rienne's body, is etched with the name 'Andre Micheaux'. Peyton tells Sloane that Sydney is being sent to Nepal to meet with someone regarding the chip. Sloane sends Anna, now Sydney's doppelgänger, to intercept. When Marshall discovers that the APO office is bugged, Jack frantically tries to reach Sydney to warn her before it is too late.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writers:J.R. Orci, Andi Bushell

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  14. Alias Season 5 Episode 15 - No Hard Feelings
    7.4/10(486 votes)

    #14 - No Hard Feelings

    S5:E15

    Sydney now posing as Anna, brings Peyton a microchip with a device hidden in it. Meanwhile Sloane finishes translating page 47 and reports that only the chosen one can complete the circle, which leads Sark and Sydney on a dangerous mission to a prison. Rachel finally discovers Tom's secret about what happened to his wife.

    Director:Tucker Gates
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Alias Season 1 Episode 4 - A Broken Heart
    7.5/10(808 votes)

    #15 - A Broken Heart

    S1:E4

    Sydney and Dixon go on a dangerous case involving the safety of the United Commerce Organization. Francie confronts Charlie about his secret date with another woman, and Will continues to get closer to the truth about Danny's murder.

    Director:Harry Winer
    Writer:Vanessa Taylor

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  16. Alias Season 2 Episode 2 - Trust Me
    7.5/10(590 votes)

    #16 - Trust Me

    S2:E2

    Sydney must decide whether her mother's goodwill gesture was sincere or an attempt to kill her. Will witnesses Francie discussing her restaurant plans with a man whose affiliations are questionable, and Sloane is made a full partner in the malevolent Alliance of Twelve.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Alias Season 2 Episode 3 - Cipher
    7.5/10(571 votes)

    #17 - Cipher

    S2:E3

    Sydney must outwit Sark in order to find a crucial piece of intel. Meanwhile, Jack faces Sydney's mother for the first time in almost 20 years. Will finally meets Vaughn and Sloane is haunted by his wife's death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

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  18. Alias Season 2 Episode 4 - Dead Drop
    7.5/10(568 votes)

    #18 - Dead Drop

    S2:E4

    Sydney's dealings with her mother lead Jack to take drastic measures to ensure his daughter's safety. Meanwhile Will is confronted by a mysterious woman about resurrecting his story on SD-6.

    Director:Guy Norman Bee
    Writer:Jesse Alexander

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  19. Alias Season 2 Episode 6 - Salvation
    7.5/10(565 votes)

    #19 - Salvation

    S2:E6

    Sydney's trust in her father begins to fade. Meanwhile, Sydney and Vaughn may have been exposed to a deadly virus while in Taipei; Sloane haunted by Emily's death begins to unravel. Vaughn enlists Will to help research a case.

    Director:Perry Lang
    Writers:Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci

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  20. Alias Season 3 Episode 6 - The Nemesis
    7.5/10(508 votes)

    #20 - The Nemesis

    S3:E6

    Sydney's emotions are turned inside-out when she comes face-to-face with Allison, Francie's doppelgänger, who was presumed dead but is now a key figure in The Covenant. Meanwhile Lauren's search for Lazarey's murderer leads her closer to discovering a connection to Sydney, and Sydney begrudgingly is assigned as Sloane's CIA handler.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Crystal Nix Hines

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  21. Alias Season 3 Episode 13 - After Six
    7.5/10(533 votes)

    #21 - After Six

    S3:E13

    Sydney and Vaughn are sent to retrieve the Doleac Agenda to gain an advantage over The Covenant. For this, Sydney and Weiss must convince rogue security systems designer Toni Cummings to help the CIA break into a Lethal Response System. Meanwhile, Sark approaches an unlikely ally to kill the Covenant's Cell leaders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Monica Owusu-Breen, Alison Schapker

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  22. Alias Season 3 Episode 14 - Blowback
    7.5/10(509 votes)

    #22 - Blowback

    S3:E14

    While trying to retrieve a bomb, Sydney and Vaughn are ambushed by unidentified assailants. Meanwhile, Lauren and Sark continue to solidify their new partnership, Sloane divulges a dark secret to Dr. Barnett and Marshall shows the strains of new fatherhood.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Laurence Andries

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  23. Alias Season 3 Episode 17 - The Frame
    7.5/10(488 votes)

    #23 - The Frame

    S3:E17

    Sydney and Vaughn must track Kazari Bomani down to get hold of a piece of the Rambaldi puzzle. Meanwhile, Jack reveals his suspicions to Senator Reed about his daughter Lauren's allegiances, and Vaughn decides what to do about his marriage.

    Director:Max Mayer
    Writer:Crystal Nix Hines

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  24. Alias Season 4 Episode 3 - The Awful Truth
    7.5/10(455 votes)

    #24 - The Awful Truth

    S4:E3

    Sydney must seduce a murderous arms dealer in order to track down a stolen NSA code-breaker. Meanwhile, Vaughn fears for Weiss's life, and Sydney and Jack argue about telling Nadia the truth about her mother.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:Jesse Alexander

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  25. Alias Season 4 Episode 9 - A Man of His Word
    7.5/10(483 votes)

    #25 - A Man of His Word

    S4:E9

    While Nadia is in a coma, Sark is taken into APO to help them infiltrate Cadmus Revolutionary Front and retrieve the bomb, but in return he demands to see Lauren's corpse and that Vaughn opens her coffin for him. Nadia may be the only person with the intel they need to intercept the bomb, so Jack is forced to prematurely wake Nadia from her coma, endangering her life, which doesn't please Sloane when he finds out.

    Director:Marita Grabiak
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Out of the Box" is the worst rated episode of "Alias". It scored 7.1/10 based on 452 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Jesse Alexander, it aired on 10/27/2005. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "...1...".