Special Ops: Lioness
Broadcast Premiere:
TVMA
Action
Crime drama
Thriller
Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the CIA’s spear in the war on terror; the Lioness Program enlists Cruz to operate undercover alongside Joe among the power brokers of State terrorism.
Cast & Crew
Zoe Saldaña Joe
Laysla De Oliveira Cruz Manuelos
Michael Kelly Donald Westfield
Morgan Freeman Edwin Mullins
Nicole Kidman Kaitlyn Meade
Dave Annable Neil
Jill Wagner Bobby
LaMonica Garrett Tucker
James Jordan Two Cups
Austin Hébert Randy
Jonah Wharton Tex
Stephanie Nur Aaliyah
Hannah Love Lanier Kate
Taylor Sheridan Creator
Taylor Sheridan Executive Producer
David C. Glasser Executive Producer
Zoe Saldaña Executive Producer
Nicole Kidman Executive Producer
Ron Burkle Executive Producer
Bob Yari Executive Producer
David Hutkin Executive Producer
Jill Wagner Executive Producer
Geyer Kosinski Executive Producer
Michael Malone Executive Producer
John Hillcoat Executive Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, July 14
Bruise Like a Fist New
Season 1 • Episode 3
Cruz is invited to spend the weekend with Aaliyah; Joe keeps Kaitlyn informed of Cruz's progress.
Sunday, July 14
The Choice of Failure New
Season 1 • Episode 4
Cruz is put in a compromising position while out with Aaliyah and friends in the Hamptons.
Sunday, July 21
Truth Is the Shrewdest Lie New
Season 1 • Episode 5
Joe and Neal deal with the aftermath of Kate's accident; Westfield and Kaitlyn deploy Joe's team.
Sunday, July 21
The Lie Is the Truth New
Season 1 • Episode 6
Aaliyah bonds with Cruz over a spa day; Bobby, Tex, Two Cups, Randy and Tucker confront a threat.
Sunday, July 28
Wish the Fight Away New
Season 1 • Episode 7
Aaliyah and Cruz get closer; Kate returns home only to say goodbye to her mom once again.
Sunday, July 28
Gone Is the Illusion of Order New
Season 1 • Episode 8
Unforeseen circumstances leaves the mission in jeopardy; Eshan confronts Cruz.
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Q&A
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