Echoes



Echoes is the sixteenth episode of Nikita, and the sixteenth episode of the first season. It premiered to American audiences on February 24, 2011 at 2.14 million viewers.

Synopsis
Hoping to speed up her recovery, Amanda sedates Alex after her most recent mission and takes advantage of Alex's drugged condition to question her about the secrets Amanda suspects Alex is hiding. Realizing Alex is in danger, Nikita works to secure her another identity to smuggle her out of the country. However, Nikita's contact double-crosses her, leaving Nikita to face an unexpected opponent. Meanwhile, Michael becomes suspicious of Alex and asks Birkhoff to investigate her.

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Memorable Quotes

 * Alex: I want to be happy, normal. I want to learn what it's like to wake up in the morning and not feel sad.

Trivia

 * In Alex's dream, the license plate on her SUV is New York plate number R2K 7S24.

Goofs and Errors

Main Cast

 * Maggie Q as Nikita
 * Shane West as Michael
 * Lyndsy Fonseca as Alex
 * Aaron Stanford as Birkhoff
 * Melinda Clarke as Amanda
 * Xander Berkeley as Percy
 * Tiffany Hines as Jaden

International Air Dates

 * Canada: Sunday, February 27, 2011 on SPACE


 * United Kingdom: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 on Sky LIVING/ Sky LIVING HD