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The Unit

The Unit

Covert warriors. Unsung heroes

20067.34 Seasons69 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A covert team of special forces operatives risk their lives on undercover missions around the globe, while their wives maintain the homefront, protecting their husbands' secrets.

Produced by Dennis Haysbert, David Mamet, Paul Redford
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

Jonas Blane

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

Molly Blane

Scott Foley

Scott Foley

Bob Brown

Audrey Marie Anderson

Audrey Marie Anderson

Kim Brown

Max Martini

Max Martini

Mack Gerhardt

Abby Brammell

Abby Brammell

Tiffy Gerhardt

Michael Irby

Michael Irby

Charles Grey

Robert Patrick

Robert Patrick

Tom Ryan

Nicole Steinwedell

Nicole Steinwedell

Bridget Sullivan

Themes & Keywords

militarymilitary unit

About The Unit

The Unit is a action & adventure, drama series that first aired in 2006 exploring themes of military, military unit. it stars Dennis Haysbert, Regina Taylor, Scott Foley. A covert team of special forces operatives risk their lives on undercover missions around the globe, while their wives maintain the homefront, protecting their husbands' secrets.

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