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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!

A formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations.
Genres:Action & AdventureDramaCrime
Network:USA Network

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Friends and Family" is the best rated episode of "Burn Notice" season 3. It scored 7.9/10 based on 642 votes. Directed by Tim Matheson and written by Matt Nix, it aired on 6/4/2009. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Question and Answer".

  • Friends and Family
    7.9/10642 votes

    #1 - Friends and Family

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/4/2009

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

    Director: Tim Matheson

    Writer: Matt Nix

  • Question and Answer
    7.9/10578 votes

    #2 - Question and Answer

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/11/2009

    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: N/A

  • End Run
    8.2/10590 votes

    #3 - End Run

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/18/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fearless Leader
    8.1/10590 votes

    #4 - Fearless Leader

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/25/2009

    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

  • Signals and Codes
    7.8/10638 votes

    #5 - Signals and Codes

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 7/9/2009

    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: N/A

  • The Hunter
    8.0/10561 votes

    #6 - The Hunter

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2009

    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

  • Shot In The Dark
    8.2/10632 votes

    #7 - Shot In The Dark

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 7/23/2009

    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

  • Friends Like These
    8.0/10542 votes

    #8 - Friends Like These

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 7/30/2009

    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 Enríquez Alcalá

    Writer: Rashad Raisani

  • Long Way Back
    8.6/10632 votes

    #9 - Long Way Back

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 8/6/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Dark Road
    8.0/10573 votes

    #10 - A Dark Road

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/21/2010

    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

  • Friendly Fire
    8.7/10664 votes

    #11 - Friendly Fire

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 1/28/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Noble Causes
    7.8/10506 votes

    #12 - Noble Causes

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 2/4/2010

    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

  • Enemies Closer
    7.9/10527 votes

    #13 - Enemies Closer

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/11/2010

    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: N/A

  • Partners in Crime
    7.7/10501 votes

    #14 - Partners in Crime

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/18/2010

    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: N/A

    Writer: Michael Horowitz

  • Good Intentions
    8.2/10516 votes

    #15 - Good Intentions

    Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/25/2010

    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

  • Devil You Know
    8.7/10589 votes

    #16 - Devil You Know

    Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 3/4/2010

    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