Plot Synopsis

Based on Thomas Perry's 2017 book of the same name, THE OLD MAN is a seven-episode drama series that centers on Dan Chase, who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that to ensure his future he now must reconcile his past. With Dan Chase flushed out of hiding, the FBI's Assistant Director for Counterintelligence Harold Harper is called on to hunt him down because of his complicated past with the rogue fugitive. Working alongside Harper is his protege Angela Adams and CIA Special Agent Raymond Waters. When Chase proves to be more difficult to apprehend than the authorities expected, Julian Carson, a highly trained special ops contractor, is sent to pursue him as well. While on the run, Chase rents a room from Zoe McDonald who draws on reserves she never knew she had in order to survive the day when she learns the truth about her new tenant. The first two episodes debuted on Thursday, June 16, 2022:

"I" (Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 10-11:25pm): When Dan Chase's past catches up to him, he must flee the town he's called home for three decades. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine; directed by Jon Watts.

"II" (Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 11:25pm-12:55am): Chase finds a temporary hideout, but Harold Harper and the authorities are still after him. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine; directed by Jon Watts.

"III" (Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10pm): Forced to flee, Chase finally tells Zoe the truth about his past, but it might be too late. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine; directed by Greg Yaitanes.

"IV" (Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 10pm): Both Chase and Harper try to move forward with their plans, but their choices backfire. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine; directed by Greg Yaitanes.

"V" (Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 10pm): Chase and Harper face decisive tests. Zoe finds a new path forward as old stories resurface. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine; directed by Zetna Fuentes.

"VI" (Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 10pm): Chase and Zoe enter the lion's den. As Harper ends one partnership another begins. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine; directed by Jet Wilkinson.

"VII" (Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 10pm): Chase is forced to face the consequences for his past choices. Harper learns an impossible truth. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Robert Levine; directed by Jet Wilkinson.
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The sophomore season of THE OLD MAN debuted on Thursday, September 12, 2024 on FX with back-to-back episodes from 10pm-12:15am. This season, former CIA agent Dan Chase and former FBI Assistant Director Harold Harper set off to recover Emily Chase after she is kidnapped. As the stakes rise and secrets are uncovered, Emily finds herself in an identity crisis with dire implications, and Zoe McDonald makes surprising moves into Chase's world. Season 2 episodes include:

"VIII" (Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10pm): Now in Afghanistan, Dan Chase and Harold Harper have to evade the Taliban in order to save Emily. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg; directed by Steve Boyum.

"IX" (Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:05pm): Emily Chase learns of her true identity as the daughter of Faraz Hamzad while outside forces threaten her and her new family. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg; directed by Jet Wilkinson.

"X" (Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10pm): Dan and Emily Chase reunite for the first time in many years and must protect the Hamzad village from the Taliban. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Hennah Sekander; directed by Steve Boyum.

"XI" (Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10pm): Chase and Harper try to convince Morgan Bote to help Emily, but when Zoe McDonald resurfaces, they realize the story's much bigger than they thought. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Craig Silverstein; directed by Uta Briesewitz.

"XII" (Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10pm): Chase, Harper, and Zoe take refuge in Harper's house only to receive tragic news. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Elwood Reid; directed by Ben Semanoff.

"XIII" (Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10pm): Chase and Zoe must track down Hamzad's lawyer in London, while Harper must recruit an unlikely partner. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Elwood Reid; directed by Uta Briesewitz.

"XIV" (Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10pm): Chase is taken captive by Suleyman Pavlovich as he risks everything to save Zoe. Harper must go to the opposite end of the earth to confront his past. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg & Daphne Olive; directed by Jason Ensler.

"XV" (Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10pm): Everything is on the line as Zoe must save Chase's life, while Harper's misstep puts him in peril. Written by Jonathan E. Steinberg; directed by Lukas Ettlin.