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Alias S2E5 — The Indicator
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Alias•Season 2•Episode 5

The Indicator

7.6/10 · 578 votesNov 3, 200244 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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Sydney discovers a terrifying secret when she's sent on a case to track down a new generation of weapons. Meanwhile, Vaughn suspects Jack of setting up Sydney's mother to take a fall. Sloane tells Jack the truth about Emily's death.

Directed byKen Olin
Written byJeff Pinkner
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Cast9

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

Sydney Bristow

Michael Vartan

Michael Vartan

Michael Vaughn

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Jack Bristow

Ron Rifkin

Ron Rifkin

Arvin Sloane

Carl Lumbly

Carl Lumbly

Marcus Dixon

Kevin Weisman

Kevin Weisman

Marshall Flinkman

Lena Olin

Lena Olin

Irina Derevko

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper

Will Tippin

David Anders

David Anders

Julian Sark

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Jeff Pinkner

Jeff Pinkner

Writer

Ken Olin

Ken Olin

Director

Roberto Orci

Roberto Orci

Co-Executive Producer

Alex Kurtzman

Alex Kurtzman

Co-Executive Producer

Maryann Brandon

Maryann Brandon

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Episode Summary

"The Indicator" is episode 5 of Alias season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 578 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Ken Olin and written by Jeff Pinkner, it aired on November 3, 2002.

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