John Woo's Once A Thief (OAT) is a series of that brings the unique excitement of Hong Kong action films to weekly television. Based on the critically-acclaimed 2-hour movie, OAT tells the story of two young refugees from a criminal empire in Hong Kong.

 
 
 
Ep# Episode Names Episode Synopsis and Comments
The Big Bang Theory Infomation Gangsters steal a disk which could lead to the killing of some Chinese political dissidents
 2 Rave On An investigation into the death of several teens uncovers a dangerous youth rave culture. we find out that there is more than one director. 
(1st Appearence of Nathan, 1st and last appearence of Careena )
Trial Marriage Mac follows husband and wife terrorists. While Li Ann and Vic investigate the death of several scientists who attended the same convention.  
 4 Art of Death A cop from the Tokyo Police who arrested Mac and Li Ann works with the agency to stop a bio weapon terrorist cult.  
 5 Mac Daddy Mac is suspicious when his father shows up; Li Ann disappears while investigating a spa that's linked to an arms dealer. a mobster is after a new lung. 
 6 Wang Dang Doodle The team investigates a group of psychotics - who were once normal.  
(1st appearence of  The Cleaners: Murphy & Camier) 
(MIB spoof)
 7 It Happened One Night An Arabian prince is kidnapped while under the team's protection. 
(The Spanky incident and the Little Rascles/Our Gang argument) 
(Dobrinsky and Mac teamup)
 8 Drive, She Said Victor and Mac are sent to a safe house after several male agents are assassinated.   
Jaded Love Victor's old flame asks him for help after she's threatened by a client.  
 10 Wedding Bell Blues Mac investigates, then falls in love with, a woman who's suspected of organizing the sale of a hand-held nuclear grenade. 
(Gothic theme) 
(Murphy & Camier make an appearence)
That Old Gang of Mine Mac investigates a teen mob boss (Jackie Janczyk) who wants a gang war with the Tangs and kidnaps the "Godfather". 
(Macs best escape in the series IMO)
 12 Last Temptation of Vic Victor gets mixed up with a some wiseguys. 
(Mob theme) 
(Vic discovers another agency team that looks like them) 
(Jackie joins the team)
 13 Mama's Boys Mac is adopted by jewel thieves who are being manipulated by a murderous mastermind. 
(Jackie ,Murphy & Camier make an appearence)
 14 Li Ann's Choice Jackie, Mac and Victor set out to shut down a feuding family of weapons dealers.  
(Pop-up info) 
(Jackie makes an appearence)
 15 True Blue  Victor's haunted by criminal ex-cop buddies who think he's ratting them out.  
(how Vic was recruited)
 16 Kangaroo Court Mac and Vic try to save Jackie from an underground justice system. 
(Murphy and Camier make an appearence)
 17 Little Sister Victor has to rescue his little sister from a gang of alt-culture criminals. 
 18 The Director Files  The Director turns against the agency thanks to a close encounter with an unknown force. 
(This episode was a total x-files spoof. I loved it) 
(Murphy and Camier + Jackie make an appearence)
Shaken Not Stirred  A top British spy works with the agency to stop a bomber who may have links to an Irish Terrorist group. 
 20 Politics of Love Mac's life is threatened when the team protects a love-stricken politician from environmentalists. 
 21 Family Reunion 
(Part 1of 2)
The Tang's arrive in town and Li Ann has premonitions that her "brother" Michael is actually alive.The Tang Godfather is assassinated. 
 22 Endgame 
(Part 2 of 2) 
Season/Series Finale
A top Assassin is after The Director, we find out Michael's real agenda. 
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