"Masquerade" is episode Eighteen, of the First season, of Alias (TV series), created by J. J. Abrams, and starring Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow, a CIA double agent.

Premise:

• While on a case to track the activities of Khasinau, a.k.a. "The Man," Sydney runs into her ex-lover, Noah Hicks, who broke her heart and left without saying goodbye five years earlier. Meanwhile, Sydney tells Sloane that she wants to find her mother; Jack is ordered to see CIA psychiatrist Dr. Barnett to help him deal with his churning emotions after discovering that his wife may still be alive; and Will and Francie become suspicious of Sydney's activities after finding one of her airline ticket stubs.

Guest Cast:

• Peter Berg ... as SD-6 Agent Noah Hicks
• Angus Scrimm ... as SD-6 Agent McCullough
• Patricia Wettig ... as Dr. Judy Barnett

Director:

• Carl Zisk

Writers:

• Alex Kurtzman
• Roberto Orci