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The Best Episodes of Numb3rs

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The Best Episodes of Numb3rs

Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical...

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  1. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Trust Metric

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    S4:E1

    After the events of "The Janus List," Colby escapes from custody. Don and the team go after him, but everything may not be as it seems.

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    Director:Tony Scott
    Writer:Ken Sanzel
  2. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - When World's Collide

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    S4:E18

    In the season finale, Don and Charlie work together on a case that ends up with them going head to head about their personal beliefs, and one team member will walk away forever.

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  3. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Thirty Six Hours

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    S5:E8

    When a passenger train collides with a freight train David (Alimi Ballard), Don, and Colby are called in to help rescue survivors and to investigate the cause of the crash

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    Director:Rod Holcomb
  4. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Angels and Devils

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    S5:E23

    When Amita is abducted, Don and the team’s frantic search for her leads them to the delusional head of a cult, but it is up to a distraught Charlie to discover what the suspect’s bizarre plans for her are.

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  5. 8.4/10(433 votes)

    #5 - The Janus List

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    S3:E24

    In the midst of investigating a serious bomb threat, Don and Charlie uncover a secret that could change their lives and the lives of the team forever.

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  6. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Primacy

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    S4:E7

    When a man is found dead, the team enters the world of alternate reality gaming. However, their investigation leads to a danger for a loved one.

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  8. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Black Swan

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    S4:E13

    Don and the team bust a meth lab, but when Don has a feeling there's more to the organization than just what's on the surface, his intuition is put to the test.

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    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Ken Sanzel
  9. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The Decoy Effect

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    S5:E2

    The team investigates an increase in ATM kidnappings when a woman who was abducted and forced to withdraw money is murdered; Charlie meets the investigator who will decide the fate of his FBI security clearance.

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    Writer:Ken Sanzel
  10. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Blowback

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    S5:E3

    When eight people, including two police officers, are gunned down in a coffee shop, Don and his team uncover a trail of blackmail, corruption and romance; McGowan expands his investigation of Charlie and Don.

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    Director:Dennis Smith
  11. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Jack of All Trades

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    S5:E4

    Don's team helps Agent Bloom, a veteran with the FBI, track down a con man who has eluded Bloom for years. Meanwhile, the final decision on Charlie's clearance is handed down, and it doesn't just affect Charlie. Don's job is on the line as well.

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  12. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Cover Me

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    S5:E16

    Charlie puts together a plan to stop a dangerous drug from hitting the streets of LA. Will his plan work? Or will it cost the life of one of Don's agents?

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  13. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - The Fifth Man

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    S5:E20

    Don's life hangs in the balance after he is injured during a raid while investigating a series of home invasions.

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    Director:Ken Sanzel
    Writer:Don McGill
  14. 8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Greatest Hits

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    S5:E22

    Don and the team are sent to look into a series of bank robberies and soon name former FBI Agent Roger Bloom as their lead suspect.

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  15. 8.2/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Power

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    S4:E12

    A bad case becomes worse when Don and the team must pursue a police officer believed to have committed unspeakable crimes.

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  16. 8.2/10(296 votes)

    #15 - Con Job

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    S6:E9

    Charlie and Don reluctantly enlist the help of imprisoned con man John Buckley to help them catch a crook who's using Buckley's M.O. to rob the Diamond Exchange..

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    Writer:Don McGill
  17. 8.1/10(346 votes)

    #16 - One Hour

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    S3:E17

    Don talks to his therapist again, and while he's gone, the team races to find an eleven year-old boy being held on a $3 million ransom, and time is running out...

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  18. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Robin Hood

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    S4:E5

    Robberies the storybook hero would have been proud to claim plague Don and Charlie as they attempt to catch a do-good thief who is donating his spoils to charity.

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  19. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Tabu

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    S4:E8

    When a wealthy heiress is kidnapped, Don and the team race against the clock in hopes to find her. However, the motivations behind her disappearance aren't what they seem.

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  20. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Breaking Point

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    S4:E11

    Charlie's life is put in danger when Don brings him in on the case of a missing reporter.

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  21. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Checkmate

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    S4:E14

    Don runs into Robin Brooks during an investigation concerning informants and a chess master.

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  22. 8.0/10(4 votes)

    #21 - End Game

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    S4:E15

    Don and his team hunt for an ex-Marine wanted for murder. Things become confusing, however, when the Marine's family is kidnapped. Is there more to this case than meets the eye?

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    Director:Dennis Smith
    Writer:Don McGill
  23. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Atomic No. 33

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    S4:E16

    Don and the team must investigate a religious cult after scores of followers are poisoned.

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    Director:Leslie Libman
  24. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Pay to Play

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    S4:E17

    When a musician is murdered, Don and his team must race to find the culprits. They need Charlie's help, but he is busy with Amita's parents coming for a visit.

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  25. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - High Exposure

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    S5:E1

    Two rock climbers in possession of a large stolen diamond are killed, and Don and the team hunt for the murderers; Charlie considers whether he should have his FBI clearance reinstated.

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  26. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Charlie Don't Surf

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    S5:E7

    One of Don and Charlie's friends dies in what is deemed an accident. Not convinced, the brothers investigate further and uncover something shocking.

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    Writer:Steve Hawk

Best Episodes Summary

"Trust Metric" is the best rated episode of "Numb3rs". It scored 8.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Tony Scott and written by Ken Sanzel, it aired on 9/28/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "When World's Collide".