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Undercover Boss

Undercover Boss

The toughest job the boss will ever do is yours.

20105.711 Seasons137 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

Reality series that follows high-level executives as they slip anonymously into the rank-and-file of their own organizations. Each week, a different leader will sacrifice the comfort of their corner office for an undercover mission to examine the inner workings of their operation.

NetworksCBS

Themes & Keywords

undercoverworkplaceemployer

About Undercover Boss

Undercover Boss is a reality, comedy series that first aired in 2010 exploring themes of undercover, workplace, employer. Reality series that follows high-level executives as they slip anonymously into the rank-and-file of their own organizations. Each week, a different leader will sacrifice the comfort of their corner office for an undercover mission to examine the inner workings of their operation.

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