Covert Affairs

10 Best Episodes of Covert Affairs - Season 3

A young CIA operative, Annie Walker, is mysteriously summoned to headquarters for duty as a field operative. While Annie believes she's been promoted for her exceptional linguistic skills, there may be something or someone from her past that her CIA bosses are really after. Auggie Anderson is a CIA military intelligence agent who was blinded while on assignment and is Annie's guide in this world of bureaucracy, excitement and intrigue.

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

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Covert Affairs - S3E14

#15 - Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (Season 3 - Episode 14)

When a crucial CIA asset disappears from protective custody, Annie and Eyal work to find her before they lose her forever.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 297 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E5

#14 - This is Not America (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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When proprietary American technology is found in an Iranian missile, Annie is sent to Israel where, along with Eyal Lavin, she attempts to discover who leaked the technology.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 311 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E13

#13 - Man in the Middle (Season 3 - Episode 13)

After receiving intel from Mossad warning that two suspected terrorists are planning to meet, Annie finds herself in a race against the clock to track down the meeting location before the targets get away.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 311 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E7

#12 - Loving The Alien (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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When Simon invites Annie on a trip to Cuba, she accepts, knowing this is her best opportunity to learn what Simon has been planning. But going to Cuba means Annie won't have any backup if she gets caught.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 309 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E1

#11 - Hang on to Yourself (Season 3 - Episode 1)

After tragedy shakes up the CIA, Annie and the rest of the DPD find themselves in an unfamiliar situation.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 339 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E15

#10 - Quicksand (Season 3 - Episode 15)

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With Auggie in Iraq and Joan out of the office, Annie turns to Eyal to help her track down Khalid Ansari.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 315 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E6

#9 - Hello Stranger (Season 3 - Episode 6)

When the Prime Minister of Yemen arrives in the US for emergency heart surgery, Annie takes on a near-impossible assignment: with a three-hour window, no back-up, and the State Department warning the CIA not to interfere, Annie attempts to turn the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff into a CIA asset.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 322 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E4

#8 - Speed of Life (Season 3 - Episode 4)

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Annie investigates a break-in at a high-tech company and reaches out to the FBI for help. But her plan is complicated by Simon's unexpected arrival in town.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 337 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E2

#7 - Sound and Vision (Season 3 - Episode 2)

Annie and Auggie are brought together for a DPD assignment, sending them to Spain to acquire a computer virus that China also wants to obtain.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 340 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E10

#6 - Let's Dance (Season 3 - Episode 10)

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The CIA attempts to obtain proof that an enemy is hiding in Russia, in the hopes of bringing them to justice.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 319 votes.

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#5 - Rock 'n' Roll Suicide (Season 3 - Episode 11)

When Annie's mission in Russia goes awry, landing her in prison, Auggie, Joan, and Arthur work with an old friend to bring her home safely.

The episode was rated 8.20 from 315 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E16

#4 - Lady Stardust (Season 3 - Episode 16)

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When a fellow spy is taken hostage, Annie travels to Amsterdam to eliminate Khalid once and for all.

The episode was rated 8.23 from 320 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E3

#3 - The Last Thing You Should Do (Season 3 - Episode 3)

When a situation develops while Auggie is visiting Parker in Africa, Annie, Joan and Lena have to find a way to work together to bring him back safely.

The episode was rated 8.25 from 350 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E9

#2 - Suffragette City (Season 3 - Episode 9)

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As the life of one the Agency’s best hangs in the balance, the team works to discover the truth after it’s revealed that one of their own might not be who they thought.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 330 votes.

Covert Affairs - S3E8

#1 - Glass Spider (Season 3 - Episode 8)

After it's discovered that Jai was investigating Simon Fischer when he was killed, bringing Simon in becomes Arthur's top priority. In the hopes of protecting Simon, Annie requests that she be allowed to bring him in herself.

The episode was rated 8.42 from 318 votes.

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