Covert Affairs

10 Best Episodes of Covert Affairs - Season 5

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 - S5E2

#15 - False Skorpion (Season 5 - Episode 2)

Annie thinks about working with Ryan McQuaid in an effort to catch a terrorist in Venezuela. Auggie is questioned by the NCTC.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 445 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E15

#14 - Frontwards (Season 5 - Episode 15)

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Annie and McQuaid's relationship deepens while tracking down Belenko's next target.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 347 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E3

#13 - Unseen Power of the Picket Fence (Season 5 - Episode 3)

After a botched escape attempt, Annie and McQuaid combine forces to get out of Venezuela. Joan works with Arthur and his new co-worker, Caitlyn Cook, to extract their fellow operatives. Calder’s clandestine affair takes on a new dimension.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 424 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E12

#12 - Starlings of the Slipstream (Season 5 - Episode 12)

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Annie searches for a rogue chemist in Germany; questions about Joan's time in the Balkans.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 400 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E14

#11 - Transport Is Arranged (Season 5 - Episode 14)

Annie and McQuaid must sneak into Russian territory in pursuit of Belenko.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 367 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E6

#10 - Embassy Row (Season 5 - Episode 6)

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While on an undercover mission, Annie must keep her guard up after she accepts an invitation to the Russian Embassy in Paris. Auggie attempts to juggle more than one relationship, while Joan unravels the details of Arthur’s most recent business trip.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 403 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E16

#9 - Gold Soundz (Season 5 - Episode 16)

With Russian Vega Force assassins on their trail, Annie and McQuaid work together to escape.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 351 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E4

#8 - Silence Kit (Season 5 - Episode 4)

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Annie begins a stake out which ends less than routinely after the CIA discovers that a member of the intelligence community may have leaked confidential intel. Joan and Arthur both vie for a piece of government funding, as Calder’s personal and professional lives collide.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 423 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E7

#7 - Brink of the Clouds (Season 5 - Episode 7)

Annie and McQuaid travel to Azerbaijan in search of a mysterious, off the grid ex-CIA officer. Auggie’s devastated to discover unfortunate details about an old friend. Calder’s actions lead to a confrontation with Joan.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 427 votes.

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#6 - Elevate Me Later (Season 5 - Episode 5)

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Auggie's emotional history with a potential asset complicates a mission when he and Annie switch roles as operative and handler in Paris. Joan attempts to play matchmaker for Calder. Arthur heads on his first operation abroad for McQuaid Security.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 412 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E8

#5 - Grounded (Season 5 - Episode 8)

A reliable source spurs Annie and Auggie to dig deeper into a conspiracy theory that shed light on an attack on the CIA. Joan and Calder are forced to make a difficult decision.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 419 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E13

#4 - She Believes (Season 5 - Episode 13)

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After a startling revelation, Annie works with a new ally; McQuaid and Joan go into the field.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 372 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E1

#3 - Shady Lane (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Annie and Auggie consider their future just as a connection from the past resurfaces and leads Annie on a race against time to prevent a terrorist attack on U.S. soil. Elsewhere, tension mounts between Calder and Joan as they wait to see who will become the new DCS and Arthur considers about a career in the private sector.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 498 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E10

#2 - Sensitive Euro Man (Season 5 - Episode 10)

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Annie helps McQuaid accomplish a tough mission against Auggie’s wishes. As a threat on U.S. soil appears imminent, Hayley becomes more dogged in her pursuit of the truth.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 417 votes.

Covert Affairs - S5E9

#1 - Spit on a Stranger (Season 5 - Episode 9)

Annie begins a sensitive undercover operation without the CIA’s support. Calder interrogates Auggie about a potential breach of protocol. McQuaid Security welcomes a new recruit.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 401 votes.

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