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The Best Episodes of Burn Notice

Every episode of Burn Notice ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Burn Notice!

The Best Episodes of Burn Notice

A formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations.

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  1. 9.0/10(780 votes)

    #1 - Lesser Evil

    S2:E16

    Michael gets to know Victor's motivation and his connection to Carla after capturing him. When the truth about Carla's organization is revealed, everyone is put in danger.

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    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Matt Nix
  2. 8.9/10(835 votes)

    #2 - Bad Breaks

    S2:E13

    A federal agent with a knack for giving Michael trouble returns to Miami to force Michael to hand over blackmail materials; the two enemies must work together during a bank robbery.

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  3. 8.9/10(555 votes)

    #3 - Last Stand

    S4:E18

    Michael, Fiona, and Jessie try to keep the NOC list away from Vaughn and his strike team. Meanwhile Sam and Madeline try to convince Congressman Cowley to pass the list higher up.

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    Writer:Matt Nix
  4. 8.8/10(558 votes)

    #4 - Shock Wave

    S6:E6

    Michael finally gets a solid lead on Anson, but the plan to get Fiona out of prison hits a snag when an MI-6 agent tries to prevent her release. Across town, Sam must protect Barry after a cold-blooded assassin traps them in a secluded beach house.

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    Director:Renny Harlin
    Writer:Unknown
  5. 8.7/10(679 votes)

    #5 - Friendly Fire

    S3:E11

    When Sam gets an unexpected visit from a former Seal buddy asking for help, Michael must infiltrate a protected urban barrio and hunt down a child predator. Michael also befriends a psychotic former spy runner in order to learn more about his destructive plans while in town.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. 8.7/10(601 votes)

    #6 - Devil You Know

    S3:E16

    International fugitive Simon is loose and Michael's on the run from the FBI for his role in Simon’s escape. When Simon confronts Michael and threatens to blow up a Miami Beach hotel, Michael must call on his friends and an old enemy to help him avoid disaster and put Simon back in the dark hole where he belongs.

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    Director:Matt Nix
    Writer:Matt Nix
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  8. 8.6/10(646 votes)

    #7 - Long Way Back

    S3:E9

    A dangerous man from Fiona's past resurfaces in Miami after years of hiding, with deadly intentions. Teaming up with Fiona's ruthless brother, Michael will do whatever it takes to save her... even if that means crossing a few lines.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. 8.6/10(476 votes)

    #8 - Desperate Times

    S6:E10

    The team travels to Panama to capture an assassin; Madeline tries to obtain difficult answers.

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    Director:Renny Harlin
    Writer:Unknown
  10. 8.6/10(443 votes)

    #9 - Game Change

    S6:E18

    Michael attempts to leave the country, but when the escape is ambushed, Sam and Jesse are taken captive. Racing against the clock to save Sam, Michael must also figure out how to rescue Jesse before time runs out.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. 8.5/10(439 votes)

    #10 - Means & Ends

    S6:E12

    Fiona is surprised by a visit from a smuggler she met in prison, who needs her help bringing down a corrupt Miami detective. Meanwhile, Michael teams up with a former adversary in order to turn the tables on a more treacherous foe.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. 8.5/10(425 votes)

    #11 - You Can Run

    S6:E17

    Michael is nearly killed when a powerful enemy sends a crew of cartel assassins after his entire team. Michael realizes that in order to protect the ones closest to him, he must eliminate the threat once and for all.

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    Director:Nick Gomez
    Writer:Unknown
  13. 8.4/10(748 votes)

    #12 - Loose Ends (2)

    S1:E12

    Michael must rescue Sam from heroin smugglers, who happen to be ex-Special Forces, while also evading agents who are out to get him.

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  14. 8.4/10(672 votes)

    #13 - Good Soldier

    S2:E9

    Hired by Fiona's boyfriend's friend Henry, Michael poses as a disgruntled bodyguard to thwart a kidnapping plot masterminded by a ruthless man named Lesher.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. 8.4/10(529 votes)

    #14 - Guilty As Charged

    S4:E12

    Fiona attempts to find Jesse and convince him to meet with Michael. Meanwhile, Michael helps a criminal defense attorney rescue his daughter after she is kidnapped by one of his clients.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Nix
  16. 8.4/10(487 votes)

    #15 - Out of the Fire

    S4:E17

    Michael's enemy Brennen and Michael's former friend Larry team up to pressure Michael into killing the individuals on the stolen NOC list. Meanwhile, Sam, Jesse, and Fiona try to help Michael turn the tables on Brennen and Larry.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. 8.4/10(509 votes)

    #16 - Fail Safe

    S5:E18

    As the team reaches a breaking point with Anson and his sinister plans, Pearce puts Michael in charge of his biggest CIA mission yet.

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    Director:Renny Harlin
    Writer:Matt Nix
  18. 8.4/10(569 votes)

    #17 - Scorched Earth

    S6:E1

    Michael pursues Anson in Miami. Meanwhile, Fiona is taken into custody and interrogated by a former foe.

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    Writer:Matt Nix
  19. 8.4/10(416 votes)

    #18 - Over the Line

    S6:E13

    Michael is accused of a crime at a local hotel. Elsewhere, Olivia questions Sam in an attempt to get to Michael.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. 8.3/10(679 votes)

    #19 - Hot Spot

    S2:E11

    Sam calls in a favor and asks Michael to talk to Sean Martin, a football coach who helps impoverished kids. Sean wants Michael's assistance helping one of his players, Corey Jensen, who's being targeted by gangsters.

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  21. 8.3/10(458 votes)

    #20 - Dead to Rights

    S5:E12

    With convincing from Sam and Jesse, Pearce begrudgingly lets Michael take drastic measures attempting to clear himself of Max's murder. Meanwhile, Larry returns, having kidnapped a government psychiatrist, and insists that Michael help him with a job.

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    Director:Matt Nix
    Writer:Unknown
  22. 8.3/10(419 votes)

    #21 - Desperate Measures

    S6:E11

    After finding themselves stranded in Panama, Michael and the team are forced to hijack a plane in order to get home. Before they can leave, however, Michael must first escape the clutches of a sadistic Panamanian drug-runner.

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    Writer:Unknown
  23. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Down Range

    S7:E3

    Sam and Jesse travel to the Dominican Republic to help Michael with a high-stakes trade; Fiona intervenes when a bookie tries to extort Madeline.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. 8.2/10(654 votes)

    #23 - Do No Harm

    S2:E10

    Michael prevents a man from committing suicide, whose son suffers from a heart condition. He had lost his savings in a scam after investing in a "miracle drug" for his son, so Michael decides to get him his money back. Meanwhile, he has to deal with an explosion at his place and his brother in jail.

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    Director:Matt Nix
    Writer:Matt Nix
  25. 8.2/10(603 votes)

    #24 - End Run

    S3:E3

    Arms trader Brennen returns and kidnaps Nate, forcing Michael to help him pull off an elaborate heist. Michael must also contend with Paxson's ongoing investigation.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. 8.2/10(650 votes)

    #25 - Shot In The Dark

    S3:E7

    Michael convinces an abusive stepfather of a young boy to leave town by telling him he is the target of an assassination plot. Elsewhere, Strickler makes a promise to Michael that he will help him get back into the intelligence community if they can work together.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Lesser Evil" is the best rated episode of "Burn Notice". It scored 9/10 based on 780 votes. Directed by Tim Matheson and written by Matt Nix, it aired on 3/5/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bad Breaks".