Alias Timeline ( Real )

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September 30, 2001

Alias Premiere

Alias premiered on the American broadcast network ABC, introducing audiences to the spy drama starring Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow.

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May 12, 2002

Alias Season 1 Conclusion

The first season of Alias concluded after 22 episodes, establishing the show's fan base and critical acclaim.

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September 28, 2002

Alias Season 2 Premiere

The second season of Alias began airing on ABC, continuing the spy thriller storyline.

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May 17, 2003

Alias Season 2 Conclusion

The second season of Alias ended, further developing its plot and characters.

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September 26, 2003

Alias Season 3 Premiere

The third season of Alias premiered on ABC as the show’s popularity continued.

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May 22, 2004

Alias Season 3 Conclusion

The third season concluded after 22 episodes.

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September 24, 2004

Alias Season 4 Premiere

Season four of Alias began airing, continuing the espionage storylines and character arcs.

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May 20, 2005

Alias Season 4 Conclusion

The fourth season of Alias concluded on ABC.

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September 29, 2005

Alias Season 5 Premiere

The final season of Alias premiered with a reduced episode count, aiming to wrap up the series’ storylines.

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May 22, 2006

Alias Series Finale

Alias ended its run on ABC with the series finale, concluding the story of Sydney Bristow.

Alias Timeline ( Fictional )

recruitment
Late 1990s

Sydney Bristow Joins SD-6

Sydney Bristow is recruited by SD-6, believing it to be a black ops division of the CIA.

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Shortly after joining SD-6

Sydney Discovers SD-6 is Not CIA

Sydney learns SD-6 is actually a criminal organization masquerading as a CIA black ops unit.

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Late 1990s

Sydney Becomes Double Agent for CIA

After discovering the truth, Sydney agrees to work as a double agent within SD-6 to help take it down.

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Season 2

Destruction of SD-6

With Sydney's help, the CIA destroys SD-6, ending its global criminal operations.

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After SD-6 destruction

Sydney Joins CIA Officially

Sydney officially becomes an agent of the CIA and works on missions for them directly.

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Throughout Seasons 1 and 2

Introduction of Rambaldi Artifacts

Sydney uncovers ancient artifacts and secrets connected to the mysterious Rambaldi, sparking a long-term investigation.

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Early seasons

Sydney's Father Revealed Alive

Sydney learns that her father, Jack Bristow, is alive and also a CIA agent, deepening the family espionage history.

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Multiple seasons

Nikolai and Sydney's Complex Relationship

Sydney develops a complex relationship with Russian agent Nikolai, involving trust and betrayal.

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Mid to late series

Fall of The Prophet Organization

Sydney and the CIA dismantle The Prophet organization, linked to Rambaldi fanatics and terrorist threats.

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Late series

Sydney Marries Vaughn

Sydney marries CIA agent Michael Vaughn, solidifying personal connections within spy life.

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Final season

Sydney's Daughter's Existence Revealed

Sydney discovers she has a daughter, further complicating her life as an agent.