Jun 25, 2025 · 53m
Meachum and Oliveras butt heads as the hunt for a DHS officer's killer leads Blythe's newly assembled task force all over LA… and ends with a startling revelation.
Countdown
Every second counts.
When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.
Created by: Derek Haas
Season 1 Episodes
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Jun 25, 2025 · 50m
Blythe's team heads to Mexico to pull off a daring mission for a deadly cartel in exchange for information on the shipment at the port.
Jun 25, 2025 · 45m
The team stages a high stakes prison break in an attempt to gain knowledge on the identity and whereabouts of the mysterious Volchek.
Jul 2, 2025 · 45m
Still reeling from their loss, the team tracks down Timur Novikov's uncle, Mikhail… and hatches a plan to lure Volchek out into the open.
Jul 9, 2025 · 54m
The team pays a visit to the Belarusian consulate in search of files that could finally reveal who Volchek is… and how far he's willing to go.
Jul 16, 2025 · 45m
The team follows a new lead out to the California desert, where their suspect isn't going down without a fight. Meanwhile, Volchek initiates the next phase of his plan.
Jul 23, 2025 · 45m
While the team splits up to pursue a trio of new leads, consul general Astapov's security detail attempts to persuade Volchek to abandon his plans... by force.
Jul 30, 2025 · 45m
The team races to try and catch Volchek as he begins to deploy his weapons of mass destruction around Los Angeles.
Aug 6, 2025 · 45m
With their leader fighting for his life and Meachum's medical condition worsening by the minute, the team finally comes face to face with the true nature of their enemy's plans as time is running out to stop him.
Aug 13, 2025 · 49m
The task force violently confronts Volchek to save a city of millions. As the smoke clears and Meachum works to resolve his medical issues, a new threat emerges from Secret Service agent Ryan Fitzgerald.
Aug 20, 2025 · 47m
Shepherd works to decipher the manifesto recovered at Cabin 6 while the rest of the team pursues a suspect on the run.
Aug 27, 2025 · 47m
As another death ratchets up the pressure, the team makes a startling new discovery about their suspect.
Sep 3, 2025 · 45m
The team zeroes in on a suspect and moves for a take-down... but soon find one of their own in grave danger.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Countdown Season 1 premiere?
Countdown Season 1 premiered on June 25, 2025.
How many episodes are in Countdown Season 1?
Countdown Season 1 has 13 episodes.
What is the first episode of Countdown Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Teeth in the Bone". It aired on June 25, 2025.
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