Alias

10 Worst Episodes of Alias

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 double agent for the real CIA.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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Alias - S2E4

#10 - Dead Drop (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 217 votes.

Alias - S5E4

#9 - Mockingbird (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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While Sloane awaits the outcome of his sentencing, Sydney's life is put in grave danger when Gordon Dean discovers that Rachel is still alive.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 141 votes.

Alias - S5E6

#8 - Solo (Season 5 - Episode 6)

Rachel receives a little help from Syd for her first solo mission.

The episode was rated 7.51 from 142 votes.

Alias - S4E6

#7 - Nocturne (Season 4 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 151 votes.

Alias - S5E7

#6 - Fait Accompli (Season 5 - Episode 7)

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.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 140 votes.

Alias - S4E8

#5 - Echoes (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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Sloane temporarily steps down as Director of his Task Force and gives Jack full authority over the next assignment, which involves Anna Espinosa, Sydney's old foe. However, Anna turns the tables on APO when she captures Nadia and forces Sydney to do her biddings. Sydney tells Nadia about the Rambaldi's prophecy which dictates that two sisters will fight and only one will survive. Meanwhile, Vaughn visits Sark and tries to trick him into helping them to catch Anna. In the end, one of the sisters is mortally wounded by Anna.

The episode was rated 7.45 from 159 votes.

Alias - S1E18

#4 - Masquerade (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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.

The episode was rated 7.44 from 226 votes.

Alias - S4E1

#3 - Authorized Personnel Only (1) (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Sydney quits the CIA and joins a Black Ops unit called "Authorized Personnel Only" alongside Dixon, Jack, Vaughn and... Sloane. Meanwhile, the truth Sydney found out in Wittenberg endangers her relationship with Jack, and eventually she reveals the awful truth to Vaughn.

The episode was rated 7.41 from 177 votes.

Alias - S4E12

#2 - The Orphan (Season 4 - Episode 12)

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.

The episode was rated 7.38 from 152 votes.

Alias - S5E5

#1 - Out of the Box (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 147 votes.

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