Read some background on the "student-by-day, spy-by-night series," and discover why it works and why you'll love it. See vital stats and watch clips.

Link to cast and crew credits for the show about a "spy recruited out of college and trained for espionage and self-defense by her mysterious secret-service father."

Jennifer Garner is Sydney Bristow and Victor Garber plays her father-mentor Jack. Episode guide links to their credits as well as those for the rest of the cast regulars.

Rosanne Sachson talks to Karen Manthey, set decorator for the new ABC series, about the decor in Sydney's apartment and the office setting. Includes a photo gallery.