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The Event

The Event
★ 6.4/10•2010•1h 0m•TV-14•Action & Adventure•Drama•Mystery
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What will you believe?

The Event is an emotional, high-octane conspiracy thriller that follows Sean Walker, an everyman who investigates the mysterious disappearance of his would-be fiancée Leila, and unwittingly begins to expose the biggest cover-up in U.S. history.

StatusCanceled
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 20, 2010

Episodes

Episode 1 - I Haven't Told You EverythingE145m

I Haven't Told You Everything

After his girlfriend mysteriously disappears from a cruise, Sean Walker discovers a conspiracy of global proportions.

Sep 20, 2010

Episode 2 - To Keep Us SafeE244m

To Keep Us Safe

The president's staff grapples with a new reality; the conspiracy engulfs an FBI agent and a mercenary with questionable ties; a shadowy figure emerges with knowledge of the detainees.

Sep 27, 2010

Episode 3 - Protect Them from the TruthE344m

Protect Them from the Truth

The administration unveils a tough new strategy to force Sophia to reveal the detainees' plan; Vicky and Carter possess a crucial hostage.

Oct 4, 2010

Episode 4 - A Matter of Life and DeathE460m

A Matter of Life and Death

The White House grapples with a mysterious biological threat. Their only hope is to crack Sophia during interrogation. Meanwhile, Vicky and Carter keep their hostage captive while they await further instructions. FBI Agent Collier, on her search for Leila, stumbles upon Vicky's secret life. Elsewhere, a powerful businessman, Dempsey with classified intelligence and ties to the White House, emerges from the shadows.

Oct 11, 2010

Episode 5 - Casualties of WarE543m

Casualties of War

The CDC tries to identify the contagion and treat those infected as the biological threat intensifies; Simon asks Sophia to betray Thomas.

Oct 18, 2010

Episode 6 - LoyaltyE660m

Loyalty

Sean encounters a mysterious conspiracy theorist while looking for answers in Leila's home; Simon's allegiances are tested.

Oct 25, 2010

Episode 7 - I Know Who You AreE743m

I Know Who You Are

President Martinez orders Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling, to root out the mole from their staff, which causes Sterling to question his judgment of people close to him. Sophia reasserts her power over Thomas and the other detainees, and she prepares them for the next leg of their mission. Elsewhere, with the aid of Madeline, Sean continues his hunt for answers, all the while trying to stay one step ahead of the covert agents who trail him.

Nov 8, 2010

Episode 8 - For the Good of Our CountryE843m

For the Good of Our Country

President Martinez, furious about recent security failures, demands answers from Director of National Intelligence, Blake Sterling. When he doesn't receive the progress that he desires, Martinez decides to personally interrogate Michael Buchanan about his involvement in the assassination attempt. While Michael holds to his claim that he doesn't know who is involved, he inadvertently reveals incriminating evidence about someone deep inside the President's staff. Meanwhile, Dempsey dispatches Vicky on a new clandestine mission. And, elsewhere, Sean and Leila scramble to stay ahead of the covert ops that are trying to silence them and what they know.

Nov 15, 2010

Episode 9 - Your World to TakeE942m

Your World to Take

President Martinez reacts to the knowledge of who betrayed him within his administration. Meanwhile, after revealing her plan for the Sleepers' future, Sophia learns of dissension among her people. She sets a trap for the perpetrators and acts decisively to quell any future mutiny. Elsewhere, Sean and Leila try to unravel the mystery of Samantha's kidnapping, while evading Dempsey's nefarious clutches.

Nov 22, 2010

Episode 10 - Everything Will ChangeE1060m

Everything Will Change

Sophia's suspicions are confirmed when Thomas reveals a shocking new plan. Leila and Sean battle mercenaries while searching for Samantha.

Nov 29, 2010

Episode 11 - And Then There Were MoreE1140m

And Then There Were More

Martinez and his Chief of Staff order their intelligence departments to determine the nature of Thomas' message and who it was sent to. Meanwhile, Thomas launches a surprise attack, Alaskan Senator Catherine Lewis threatens to go on national television to alert the public to the enemy among them, and Sean and Leila get a fresh lead on Samantha's location.

Mar 7, 2011

Episode 12 - InostrankaE1241m

Inostranka

Meanwhile, newly appointed Alaskan Senator Catherine Lewis threatens to divulge information about the Mt. Inostranka detention facility on an episode of "HARDBALL with Chris Matthews." Elsewhere, Sean and Leila get a fresh lead on the whereabouts of Samantha, but it leads them to a dramatic turn in their lives. James Dempsey foresees that he and Sean will once again cross paths.

Mar 7, 2011

Episode 13 - TurnaboutE1341m

Turnabout

President Martinez gets tougher with dealing with the cleanup of Thomas's breakout of 51 Inostranka detainees. Michael drops Lelia and Samantha off with a fellow alien family to go help Sophia stop Thomas. The 51 detainees and Thomas move into a suburban area, while Michael and Sophia detain one of them for questioning. Sean gets into a bar fight.

Mar 14, 2011

Episode 14 - A Message BackE1441m

A Message Back

Thomas summons Sophia, Diane Geller, and the other Sleepers to reveal the contents of the game-changing message he received. With newfound intensity, President Martinez confronts Vice President Ray Jarvis about his betrayal. Sean blackmails Vicky into helping him on a mission of vengeance. Elsewhere, Dempsey continues on his hunt for experimental subjects.

Mar 21, 2011

Episode 15 - Face OffE1543m

Face Off

Negotiations for the release of the Sleepers begin after Sophia triggers a national disaster; Sean and Vicky continue their mission.

Mar 28, 2011

Episode 16 - You Bury Other Things TooE1643m

You Bury Other Things Too

The Sleepers mourn their losses after negotiations are derailed; Sterling tries to test Simon's loyalties; President Martinez asks Sen. Lewis to find any remaining moles in the White House.

Apr 4, 2011

Episode 17 - Cut Off the HeadE1742m

Cut Off the Head

Vice President Jarvis vocalizes his lack of faith in President Martinez's leadership and agrees to meet with an adversary. Senator Catherine Lewis reports the findings of her surreptitious blood testing of the White House staff only to find one holdout, someone very close to the President. Sophia pushes forward in her search for a super weapon. And, after witnessing injustices within the Sleeper community, Leila begins to question where she belongs. Elsewhere, Sean and Vicky find whom they've been hunting for, but it may be too late.

Apr 18, 2011

Episode 18 - StrainE1842m

Strain

The White House is rocked by the sudden illness of one of their own, leaving Chief of Staff Peel and Sterling to investigate possible conspirators. Michael Buchanan comes to the aid of Leila, but it leaves them both at risk of Sophia's wrath. Across the globe in Russia, Sean and Vicky race to stop Sophia's weapon from being loaded onto a plane heading to the United States.

Apr 25, 2011

Episode 19 - Us or ThemE1943m

Us or Them

The White House grapples with the unfolding tragedy as Sterling continues the investigation into his primary suspect. Sophia manipulates the traitor inside the White House, confirming the suspicions of Chief of Staff Peel. Leila and Michael attempt to rescue Simon, but at tremendous personal risk. Elsewhere, Sean and Vicky try to identify Sophia's secret courier before it's too late.

May 2, 2011

Episode 20 - One Will Live, One Will DieE2060m

One Will Live, One Will Die

With doubt still surrounding the tragedy at the White House, Sterling encounters an unlikely ally in Simon, who risks his life to return with a possible antidote. Against the wishes of Chief of Staff Richard Peel, Jarvis authorizes an air strike to neutralize them. Meanwhile, Sophia continues on her diabolical plan to exterminate the human race, now with the help of an unwitting accomplice -- Leila

May 9, 2011

Episode 21 - The Beginning of the EndE2141m

The Beginning of the End

President Martinez makes a triumphant albeit shaky return to the White House, determined to punish the traitors who conspired against him. Sophia forges ahead with her plan, while battling a new enemy -- the guilt that has begun to plague her. Sean and Vicky form an impromptu team with Sterling and Simon in order to track down Sophia's headquarters and stop her before the destruction of all human life.

May 16, 2011

Episode 22 - ArrivalE2243m

Arrival

The White House is gripped by a power struggle of historic proportions, pitting Martinez and Chief of Staff Peel against Jarvis and his secret ally, Sophia. Elsewhere, Sean, Vicky, Sterling, and Simon race to stop the dispersion points for the virus. Meanwhile, Leila fights for her life. But it all may be too late -- as the portal begins to open, sending tremors across the globe.

May 23, 2011

Actors

Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter

Sean Walker

Sarah Roemer

Sarah Roemer

Leila Buchanan

Laura Innes

Laura Innes

Sophia Maguire

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Elias Martinez

Ian Anthony Dale

Ian Anthony Dale

Simon Lee

Scott Patterson

Scott Patterson

Michael Buchanan

Taylor Cole

Taylor Cole

Vicky Roberts

Lisa Vidal

Lisa Vidal

Christina Martinez

Bill Smitrovich

Bill Smitrovich

Raymond Jarvis

Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Collins Jr.

Thomas

Željko Ivanek

Željko Ivanek

Blake Sterling

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