Episode guide

The Assets

Series 1

The Assets

  • A Small Useless Truth

    The investigation is hit by a serious setback when Sandy learns General Polyakov has been compromised. Ames gets ready for a high-stakes polygraph exam.

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  • Trip to Vienna

    Espionage drama. Edward Lee Howard is identified as a mole, but Sandy remains concerned about other likely leaks. Ames develops an unlikely bond with Yurchenko.

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  • Avenger

    Although the task force is convinced of Ames's guilt, Sandy looks for definitive proof so the Justice Department can proceed. Ames mulls over a major decision.

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  • What's Done Is Done

    Sandy disagrees with senior officer Jeanne's review of their operations. Ames is unsettled by Jeanne's presence as the Soviets pressure him for information.

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  • My Name Is Aldrich Ames

    Drama series about a CIA agent (Jodie Whittaker) working to save Soviet intelligence officers being exposed. A rendezvous with a prized asset goes horribly awry.

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  • The Straw Poll

    Espionage drama. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the CIA remains committed to find those responsible for their assets' compromise, but Sandy is sure it's Ames.

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  • Check Mate

    Sandy and Jeanne continue to clash. When a potential asset contacts the agency claiming vital information concerning a communications breach, Sandy has her doubts.

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  • Jewel in the Crown

    Espionage drama. When a KGB officer defects to the US, Aldrich Ames is assigned the lead in the debriefing and is fearful he will expose him as a spy.

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