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Burn Notice S5E15 — Necessary Evil

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Burn Notice•Season 5•Episode 15

Necessary Evil

8.0/10 · 447 votesNov 17, 201145 min

Ranked #8 of 18 in Season 5•matches the season avg

Michael leads a rescue mission for a scientist abducted by an African warlord, while Sam and Jesse get in trouble during an undercover mission. Meanwhile, Madeline discovers that someone close to her is keeping secrets.

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Jeffrey Donovan

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Michael Westen

Gabrielle Anwar

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Fiona Glenanne

Bruce Campbell

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Sam Axe

Sharon Gless

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Madeline Westen

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Episode Summary

"Necessary Evil" is episode 15 of Burn Notice season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 447 votes, ranking #8 of 18 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on November 17, 2011.

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