Annie Walker will live to spy another day.

Or another summer, to be exact.

With Covert Affairs Season 4 set to resume on October 17, USA announced today that viewers can also prepare themselves for Covert Affairs Season 5. It will premiere in 2014 and be comprised of 16 episodes.

“No other series on television travels the globe to tell a story like Covert Affairs and we are pleased to bring it back for another season” said Chris McCumber, President of USA Network in a statement. “With its intricate storytelling, diverse characters and authentic locations, the series continues to be a cornerstone in our line-up of USA’s original signature dramas.”

Covert Affairs ranked at one of cable's Top 10 scripted shows this summer, averaging nearly 4 million viewers per week across all platforms.

Look for its Season 4 finale to air on Thursday, November 21.

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