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Alias Season 5 -- view season 5 promotional photos on Alias Media

> episode 5.08: "Bob"
airdate: Dec. 7, 2005

**from ABC -- SYDNEY AND RACHEL MUST TEAM WITH JULIAN SARK IN ORDER TO PREVENT A BOMB FROM LANDING IN THE WRONG HANDS, AND JACK AND A FORMER FLAME FIGHT FOR THEIR LIVES AFTER BEING CAPTURED -- After Rachel has a fling that inadvertently compromises a mission, she and Sydney are forced to team with Julian Sark (David Anders) to prevent a deadly micropulse bomb from getting into the hands of a dangerous mercenary. Meanwhile, Jack and a former lover -- an MI-6 agent -- fight for their lives after being captured.

Guest starring are David Anders as Julian Sark, Caroline Goodall as Elizabeth Powell, Michael Phencie as Lukas Basarov and Ntare Mwine as Masari.

"Bob" was written by Monica Breen & Alison Schapker and directed by Don Thorin, Jr.

> episode 5.09: "The Horizon"
airdate: Dec. 14, 2005

**from ABC -- SYDNEY REUNITES WITH VAUGHN -- Sydney is reunited with Vaughn after being kidnapped and put in a hypnotic state in order to retrieve information from the depths of her mind. But unbeknownst to Sydney, her captor is a familiar face with a vested interest in Sydney's future and the future of her unborn child.

Guest starring are Michael Vartan as Michael Vaughn, Amy Acker as Kelly Peyton, Kathe Mazur as Doctor Lynn, Patrick Bauchau as Aldo Desantis, Elisa Leonetti as audio tech, Mark Kelly as agent no. 1, Dominic Comperatore as Italian doctor, Michael Massee as Dr. Burris, Natsuko Ohama as noodle vendor and Evan Helmuth as man in a suit.

"The Horizon" was written by Josh Appelbaum & Andre Nemec and directed by Tucker Gates.

< GENERAL SPOILERS FROM Watch with Kristin @ eonline.com >

07-28-05

Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow...

Someone is leaving Alias. A main, integral character.

It's happening early in the season. And many of you will be devastated.

Now, I'm sure some of you will hate me for this, but I'm not going to name this person. For the sake of the fans (and you know I'm the biggest) and for the sake of those who work so hard on this show, I can't bring myself to ruin what is sure to be a fantastic, mind-blowing twist--the very reason we so love Alias in the first place.

To this end, I've actually sat on this for a while now, and I planned on keeping it a secret. So, why am I opening my big fat yapper now? Because, over the past few days, it's become evident the word is out. Not only has my trusty Batphone sirened five times from different sources telling me the exact same news about this actor's departure, I know reporters at weekly magazines who are this close to breaking it.

It's coming.

That said, as the show's biggest cheerleader and the first card-carrying member of Aliasaholics Anonymous, I feel compelled to prep you with an early (and hopefully, helpful) forewarning, along with a request to keep in mind two things when you do hear the news:

Leaving by Choice: Whatever salacious spin these mags may put on this person's exit, the truth is, this AWOL Alias star is leaving of his/her own will. So, let's try to keep the bitter rage to a minimum, mmm-kay?

This Is Not the End of Alias: In fact, despite this character's coming departure--and Jennifer's pregnancy--from what I've heard, this just might be the best season yet--ironically, because of the shocking twists and turns these unexpected events afford. As ABC boss Steve McPherson told reporters earlier this week, "There are some very, very big changes that take place very early on in the season that drive story for the remainder of the year." And oh, what a story it will be. You guys are gonna flip.

Another upside? The new series regular I told you about: Rachel Nichols, whom many of us have loved, and will miss, on Fox's now clearly canceled The Inside. (Perfect casting, if you ask me.) I'm told she'll be a CIA trainee who becomes close with Sydney (Jennifer)--who yes, will be pregnant, most likely with Vaughn's baby. Meanwhile, the new male agent they're close to signing a deal with is, of course, nothing short of delicious. (Remind me should I ever become single again, I need JJ to do my casting.)

So, chins up, tubers. For if Alias has taught us anything from the very first episode, it's that even when the love of your life winds up bloodied in your bathtub, you can still slip into a hot little blue rubber dress and learn to kick ass once more. Especially when you're in the good hands of JJ Abrams.

** from Watch With Kristin (07-29-05 column) at eonline.com

Anything new on Alias?

- I'm hearing Sloane is evil again. And Rambaldi is out...at least that's the plan (mandate?).

- I've just heard that they are scaling back on it [Rambaldi] this season. I will dig for more at this week's ABC party. Promise!

- Is Sydney going to be pregnant? Yes. That's what I'm hearing, anyway. And I'm pretty sure Vaughn is the daddy.

- I'm told they're starting up production and so far, Mia Maestro has not signed on to do any episodes at all this season. That's all I know at the moment.

- Last Alias tidbit: I hear that Dixon might be a little, um, well, evil this season...at least for a bit.

** from Watch With Kristin (07-25-05 transcript) at eonline.com

New characters on Alias

- Yes! Scoop! Just heard that Rachel Nichols, star of "The Inside", was cast as the new rookie agent on Alias. Love her. Sadly, though, this clearly means The Inside is done.

** from Watch With Kristin (07-25-05 transcript) at eonline.com

07-15-05

Next season on Alias...

- Fresh blood! JJ will be bringing in a couple of rookie agents, and Sydney will serve as their mentor. I'm hearing that the roles haven't been cast yet, but they're looking for an actor and an actress in their early twenties as we speak. Ideas? Votes? Personally, I'm rooting for a guy by the name of David Anders. Or Bradley Cooper. Sniff, sniff. By the way, I'm told that David did shoot a scene for Alias' finale, and it will either be included in the premiere or on the DVD.

** from Watch With Kristin (07-11-05 column) at eonline.com