SHE SPIES

Full Name:	Cassie McBaine, D.D. Cummings, Shane Phillips
Series Name:	She Spies
Nationality:	American
Organization:	ComCent
Occupation	Agent

Creator:	Vince Manze, Joe Livecchi, Steven Long Mitchell, Craig W. Van Sickle
Time Span:	2002 - 2004

ABOUT THE SERIES

Cassie McBaine, Deedra 'D.D.' Cummings, and Shane Phillips are agents with She Spies.

Actually that group does not really exist, as far as I can see. It is just the name of the set of recorded adventures of this trio. As we are told in the intro to the first mission, "They're three career criminals with one shot at freedom. They're working for the feds who put them away. These are the women of 'She Spies', bad girls gone good."

The three are coopted, according to Wikipedia, "for work as secret operatives for the US government under 'ComCent', a branch of the ISD [no idea what that is]." The plan had been put together by their handler, Jack Wilde, replaced later by Duncan Baleu. As Wilde explains it to them, for what sounds like the umpteenth time, "The three of you have been taken out of prison and are being asked to spy for the government".

In a spoof of the '65-'74 game show The Dating Game, we learn this information about the women:

"Spy Number One is a local girl made bad with elegant rich parents found success as a master thief and once crippled a man she claimed was trying to assault her...More than just a token African-American, she is proficient in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and makes a wonderful peach cobbler. Say hello to Shane.

"Spy Number Two comes to us from Washington, D.C., where she was indicted on six counts of stealing state secrets from a government database. An expert in computer hacking and foreign languages, she loves volleyball and dancing the rumba. Say hello to D.D.

"And last but not least, Spy Number Three. Hailing from Aspen, Colorado, this former Phi Delta Gamma earned her trip to prison by conning millions of dollars from greedy bankers and CEO's. She loves slipping into other personas and walks on the beach. Let's give a big hand to Cassie."

These three women are experts in their own fields of criminality and together make up an impressive team to fight both other criminal organizations but also spies and traitors.

TELEVISION


Number of Episodes:	40
First Appearance:	2002
Last Appearance:	2004
Network:	NBC

REGULAR CAST
Natasha Henstridge	Cassie McBaine [ 1-2 ]
Kristen Miller	D.D. Cummings [ 1-2 ]
Natashia Williams	Shane Phillips [ 1-2 ]
Carlos Jacott	Jack Wilde [ 1 ]
Jamie Iglehart	Duncan Baleu [ 2 ]
Cameron Daddo	Quentin Cross [ 2 ]

According to Wikipedia, the show was intended for syndication. The first four episodes were aired in prime time on NBC but the remainder of the first season and all of the second was in syndication. Low ratings from that second season caused there to be no third.


1	First Episode Episode S1-1, first aired 07/20/2002 Director: Michael Zinberg Writers: Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno, David Misch The three agents are put to work on an ex-Presidential candidate's talk show when it is learned he might be assassinated.

2	The Martini Shot Episode S1-2, first aired 07/27/2002 Director: John Kretchmer Writers: Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec A fashion tycoon is suspected of ripping off the designs of bigger firms so the three She Spies are sent to investigate.

3	Poster Girl Episode S1-3, first aired 08/03/2002 Director: Bethany Rooney Writers: Steven Long Mitchell, Craig W. Van Sickle Two rich playboy brothers are suspected of, well, something underhanded in their operations of a Children's Hospital charity.

4	Daddy's Girl Episode S1-4, first aired 09/28/2002 Director: George Verschoor Writers: Jack Bernstein, David Misch, Tony Blake, Blaine Devoroe A teenager who is due to inherit a fortune is in danger of being kidnapped so the She Spies are sent to guard her. The job turns to rescue when she is snatched.

5	Fondles Episode S1-5, first aired 10/19/2002 Director: John Kretchmer Writers: Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno, Tony Blake, Blaine Devoroe A female operative investigating an adults-only community goes missing so the She Spies are sent to find and rescue her, as well as finishing her assignment.

6	Ice Man Episode S1-6, first aired 10/26/2002 Director: Bethany Rooney Writer: Mark Dodson The 'Ice Man' is a master criminal who has stolen a valuable hard drive. The She Spies must get it back before it can be sold on the black market.

7	Three Women and a Baby Episode S1-7, first aired 11/02/2002 Director: Krishna Rao Writers: Ron Osborn, Jeff Reno When D.D. becomes pregnant, the She Spies are off in search of the deadbeat dad to be.

8	Trap Episode S1-8, first aired 11/09/2002 Director: Gregory J. Bonann Writers: Jack Bernstein, David Misch, Gene Laufenberg While they slept, a very angry bomber wanting revenge sneaks into the home of the She Spies and leaves a lot of very deadly surprises.

9	Spies vs. Spy Episode S1-9, first aired 11/16/2002 Director: Rick Jacobson Writers: Joe Livecchi, Michael Loprete, Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec The She Spies learn they were not the first of their 'kind' when the original She Spy turns terrorist to 'win' back the love of Jack Wilde.

10	Perilyzed Episode S1-10, first aired 11/30/2002 Director: Tom DeSimone Writer: Gene Laufenberg The She Spies relive how they first encounter Jack and each other, all while they are under the control of a paralyzing nerve agent.

11	Betrayal Episode S1-11, first aired 01/11/2003 Director: Krishna Rao Writer: David Misch Some one is leaking vital intelligence and the She Spies are being blamed, leaving them 48 hours to find the real mole or go back to prison.

12	The Girl With the Broken Heart Episode S1-12, first aired 01/25/2003 Director: Jefferson Kibbee Writer: Christopher Painter The target for the She Spies is an international thief who is traveling with Cassie's former fiancee.

13	You Don't Know Jack Episode S1-13, first aired 02/01/2003 Director: Ron Osborn Writers: David Misch, Ron Osborn The She Spies learn there is a whole different side to Jack Wilde when he gets involved in a diamond smuggling operation.

14	First Date Episode S1-14, first aired 02/08/2003 Director: Bethany Rooney Writer: Jack Bernstein The job for the She Spies is to seduce three IT specialists who are suspected of breaking the law. Unfortunately, things go very wrong.

15	While You Were Out Episode S1-15, first aired 02/15/2003 Director: Rick Jacobson Writer: David Misch Someone is forcing major CEO's to either resign or get murdered.

16	Daze of Future Past Episode S1-16, first aired 04/12/2003 Director: Gregory J. Bonann Writers: Mark Dodson, Ethan Lawrence D.D. is injured in a car accident. While in the hospital, the She Spies recount previous assignments, only to learn that the incident was no accident.

17	The Replacement Episode S1-17, first aired 04/19/2003 Director: David Karl Calloway Writer: Gene Laufenberg When Cassie is kidnapped by a villain named Indigo, the other She Spies are sent to get her free, aided by a famous spy named Nic Shield who turns out to be more dangerous than the kidnapper.

18	Damsels in De-Stress Episode S1-18, first aired 04/26/2003 Director: Gregory J. Bonann Writer: Christopher Painter The She Spies are thrilled to be given a paid vacation to a luxury spa. Nothing free is ever easy.

19	Learning to Fly Episode S1-19, first aired 05/03/2003 Director: Rick Rosenthal Writer: Jack Bernstein An animal activist is being transferred by plane and the She Spies are sent along as guards.

20	We'll Be Right Back Episode S1-20, first aired 05/10/2003 Director: Jeff Reno Writer: Jeff Reno Is there a connection between a doctor telling patients they are dying of a terminal illness and a company which promises them a chance to be frozen until a cure is found?

21	Rane of Terror Episode S1-1, first aired 09/20/2003 Director: Gregory J. Bonann Writers: Tony Blake, Paul Jackson A snooty pop star is in danger of being kidnapped. The She Spies are sent in as bodyguards.

22	Last Man Standing Episode S1-2, first aired 09/27/2003 Director: Reza Badiyi Writer: Alan Cross The new boss of the She Spies, Cross, is the target of a man he put in jail.

23	Manhunt Episode S1-3, first aired 10/04/2003 Director: Rick Jacobson Writer: Jennifer Furlong The kidnapping of a female ComCent tech leads to the She Spies going undercover at a dating agency.

24	Gone Bad Episode S1-4, first aired 10/11/2003 Director: Jefferson Kibbee Writer: Robin Bernheim Cassie and D.D. are worried that their partner, Shane, has gone back to her thieving which puts the She Spies program in danger of being disbanded.

25	Date to Mate Episode S1-5, first aired 10/18/2003 Director: Gregory J. Bonann Writer: Steven L. Sears Two of the She Spies, D.D. and Shane, are attending the taping of a game show when terrorists take everyone hostage.

26	Crossed Out Episode S1-6, first aired 10/25/2003 Director: Chuck Bowman Writers: Lee Goldberg, William Rabkin Cross is the prime suspect in the murder of the Chairman. It is up to the She Spies to find the real killer.

27	Cover Me Episode S1-7, first aired 11/01/2003 Director: Reza Badiyi Writer: Gene Miller Cassie learns there is someone who looks just like her who been murdered. To learn who did it, she goes undercover as herself.

28	Love Kills Episode S1-8, first aired 11/08/2003 Director: Oley Sassone Writer: Michael Gleason Cassie and Cross go undercover as a married couple to find out who is a husband and wife assassin team attending an exclusive couples workshop.

29	Off With Her Head Episode S1-9, first aired 11/15/2003 Director: Gregory J. Bonann Writer: Josef Anderson Former KGB operatives put a bomb necklace around Cassie's neck on her birthday. It is up to Shane and D.D. to figure out how to save her.

30	Message from Kassar Episode S1-10, first aired 11/22/2003 Director: Reza Badiyi Writer: Alan Cross The She Spies want to find a way to reunite a brilliant mathematician with his long lost love.

31	Spies Gone Wild Episode S1-11, first aired 01/17/2004 Director: Gregory J. Bonann Writer: Robin Bernheim Duncan's new European princess girlfriend is kidnapped while on spring break so the She Spies head to the resort undercover to learn who took her.

32	The White Chollima Episode S1-12, first aired 01/24/2004 Director: Rick Jacobson Writers: Tony Blake, Paul Jackson A famous North Korean spy operating in the States turns out to be Cassie's mother, long thought dead. The She Spies are out to catch her.

33	Leotards and Lies Episode S1-13, first aired 01/31/2004 Director: Oley Sassone Writer: Jennifer Furlong The She Spies have the assignment of catching a female spy. When they catch her, the spy's daughter is kidnapped.

34	Family Reunion Episode S1-14, first aired 02/07/2004 Director: Chuck Bowman Writer: Steven L. Sears While the She Spies are trying to reunite a Cuban scientist with his long-lost daughter, they learn that Shane's boyfriend is planning on revealing her true work in an expose for a tabloid.

35	The Gift Episode S1-15, first aired 02/14/2004 Director: Rick Jacobson Writer: Jim Novack The She Spies are out to stop stealthy technology from being stolen and they are joined by a fast-talking psychic.

36	London Calling Episode S1-16, first aired 02/21/2004 Director: Alan J. Levi Writer: Alan Cross D.D. is undercover with an MI5 agent who is both charming and annoying at the same time, making concentrating difficult.

37	Stranded Episode S1-17, first aired 04/24/2004 Director: Rick Jacobson Writer: Robin Bernheim The She Spies have a crash landing in the ocean while transporting an expat who has been training terrorists.

38	Witness Protection Episode S1-18, first aired 05/01/2004 Director: Gregory J. Bonann Writer: Tanquil Lisa Collins The She Spies have a difficult job of protecting a vital witness and his son.

39	Wedding of the Century Episode S1-19, first aired 05/08/2004 Director: Gregory J. Bonann Writer: Jennifer Furlong The mission for the She Spies is to provide protection to a groom on his wedding day. He is the target of an assassination. Unfortunately, D.D. has fallen for the guy.

40	Remember When Episode S1-20, first aired 05/15/2004 Director: Pat Duffy Writers: Tony Blake, Paul Jackson When Shane is given a drug that steals her memories, the other two She Spies must bring on a new partner to find an antidote.

MY COMMENTS

This was a very silly spoof. It was intended to be one from the absolute get-go, which is a saving point for it because the key words to that first sentence are 'very silly'. It makes fun of so many spy tropes and has the decency to also make fun of itself.

I enjoy a good spoof but, unfortunately, I did not think this was a good one at all. The writing was too silly and the acting was, well, often not very good. All of this, of course, IMHO.

It did have three very enticing ladies as leads which is a good thing but I admit to watching the first few shows that aired on NBC and then did not bother to look for it on syndication.

Wikipedia's entry indicates that the 'spoofiness' was toned down a large amount for the second season. Since I have not seen those episodes yet, I do not know for myself but I am planning on giving some of them a chance because I would love to have my mind changed on this series.

GRADE

My Grade: B-

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