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The Best Episodes of Burn Notice Season 3

Every episode of Burn Notice Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Burn Notice Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 11 - Friendly Fire
    8.7/10(706 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 16 - Devil You Know
    8.7/10(627 votes)

    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.

    Director:Matt Nix
    Writer:Matt Nix

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  3. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 9 - Long Way Back
    8.6/10(675 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 3 - End Run
    8.3/10(629 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 7 - Shot In The Dark
    8.3/10(695 votes)

    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.

    Director:Ernest R. Dickerson
    Writer:Ben Watkins

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  6. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 15 - Good Intentions
    8.2/10(554 votes)

    S3:E15

    Fiona deals with a paranoid kidnapper who's hiding a secret. Elsewhere, Michael tries to take down a black operative, but the mission soon gets out of control.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writer:Rashad Raisani

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  7. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 4 - Fearless Leader
    8.1/10(636 votes)

    S3:E4

    Michael gets a hold of a crime lord who seems to be the prime suspect in a Miami PD investigation, so he wants to hand him over in return for being left alone.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Michael Horowitz

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  8. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 6 - The Hunter
    8.0/10(610 votes)

    S3:E6

    When he hears about an operative from his past who is hunting him, Michael turns to a prominent member of Miami's underworld for help; a man approaches Michael with an offer.

    Director:Bryan Spicer
    Writer:Lisa Joy

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  9. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 8 - Friends Like These
    8.0/10(587 votes)

    S3:E8

    Barry enlists Michael's help in tracking down his money-laundering client list, which has been stolen by a vicious thief. Michael goes after the thief, only to find that there's a lot more to the situation than he realized. Fiona tries to be supportive of Michael's efforts to reconnect with the intelligence community, but she and Michael find that their differences on the subject may not be reconcilable.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Rashad Raisani

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  10. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 10 - A Dark Road
    8.0/10(620 votes)

    S3:E10

    When a recently widowed woman hires Michael and Fiona to get her away from a group of violent con men, Michael turns to Madeline for help — but he may ask her to go too far. Meanwhile, a mysterious contact goes to extreme lengths to get Michael's attention.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Matt Nix

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  11. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 1 - Friends and Family
    7.9/10(689 votes)

    S3:E1

    Michael is bailed out of jail by an old friend who asks for his help in return.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Matt Nix

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  12. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 2 - Question and Answer
    7.9/10(628 votes)

    S3:E2

    Michael faces a new foe in Detective Paxson, who has tracked down some explosives Michael has been hiding in a storage facility, forcing Michael to surreptitiously get them out before Paxson gets a warrant. Meanwhile, Michael and team must rescue a kidnapped child by using reverse interrogation.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 13 - Enemies Closer
    7.9/10(565 votes)

    S3:E13

    When Michael's old acquaintance Larry shows up unannounced, it is up to Michael to clean up his mess. Meanwhile, Michael's brother Nate shows up with his new wife Ruth.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 5 - Signals and Codes
    7.8/10(691 votes)

    S3:E5

    A paranoid mathematician enlists Michael's help to stop the vice president of a defense firm from selling company secrets; Michael tracks down a new contact in the intelligence community.

    Director:Jeremiah S. Chechik
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 12 - Noble Causes
    7.8/10(547 votes)

    S3:E12

    Michael is caught off guard by a visit from his drug dealing neighbor Sugar. But to Michael’s surprise, Sugar isn't looking for trouble; He needs Michael's help fending off a crew of notorious thieves. Meanwhile, Michael struggles with working beside an unexpected partner.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Ben Watkins

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  16. Burn Notice Season 3 Episode 14 - Partners in Crime
    7.7/10(544 votes)

    S3:E14

    Sam convinces Michael to investigate a robbery at a chic fashion house, but they quickly realize the world of design isn't always pretty. Meanwhile, Michael and Fiona gain the trust of a Polish intelligence officer to get information on an unlisted "black flight," transporting dangerous cargo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael Horowitz

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Friendly Fire" is the best rated episode of "Burn Notice" season 3. It scored 8.7/10 based on 706 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/28/2010. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Devil You Know".