The Agency
originally aired on CBS
The Agency is an American action-spy television series that followed the inner-workings of the CIA. The series was aired on CBS from September 27, 2001 until May 17, 2003, lasting two seasons. The pilot was to premiere at CIA headquarters on September 18, 2001, and was set to air on CBS September 21, 2001. The September 11 attacks changed the way Americans viewed topical entertainment. CBS canceled the show shortly after the second season's final episode.
The series was controversial in its exploration of contemporary international affairs and its treatment of the ethical conflicts inherent in intelligence work. The pilot was to premiere at CIA headquarters on September 18, 2001, and set to air on CBS September 21, 2001. The actual 9/11 attacks convinced the network to hold the pilot and instead air a later episode.