Episode
The Unit: The Spear of Destiny
Overview
Jonas and a seriously wounded Mack take refuge in a monastery where he is ordered to steal the monks' most prized possession. Back home, Bob is asked to perform a dangerous mission that will reveal the darkest side of his job to Kim.
Details
- Series
- The Unit
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2009-01-11
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
The Spear of Destiny is Episode 13 in Season 4 of The Unit. It aired on 2009-01-11. The runtime is 45 min.
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