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Person of Interest S1E13 — Root Cause

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Person of Interest•Season 1•Episode 13

Root Cause

8.7/10 · 5,004 votesFeb 2, 201243 min

Ranked #7 of 23 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

The Machine gives Reese and Finch the number of a down-and-out man who has been pushed too far, and they're forced to turn to former Person of Interest, Zoe Morgan, for help.

Directed byRichard J. Lewis

Written byErik Mountain

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Cast4

Jim Caviezel

Jim Caviezel

John Reese

Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson

Harold Finch

Kevin Chapman

Kevin Chapman

Lionel Fusco

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

Joss Carter

Crew2

Richard J. Lewis

Richard J. Lewis

Director

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Erik Mountain

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Root Cause" is episode 13 of Person of Interest season 1. It scored 8.7/10 from 5,004 votes, ranking #7 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Richard J. Lewis and written by Erik Mountain, it aired on February 2, 2012.

Next: E14 · Wolf and Cub Best of Season 1