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The Best Episodes of White Collar Season 2

Every episode of White Collar Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of White Collar Season 2!

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In exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help straight-man FBI agent Peter Burke catch elusive white-collar criminals.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    White Collar Season 2 Episode 1 - Withdrawal
    8.0/10(1125 votes)

    #1 - Withdrawal

    S2:E1

    Peter and Neal try to stay a step ahead of a sophisticated bank robber. But once alarms are set off throughout the city, the guys realize they're dealing with a true professional.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Jeff Eastin

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  2. White Collar Season 2 Episode 2 - Need to Know
    7.8/10(1012 votes)

    #2 - Need to Know

    S2:E2

    Neal goes undercover as a political "fixer" in order to bring down a corrupt politician. Diana and Peter's lead brings them to an unidentified man who escapes their pursuit. It is also revealed that Peter had Diana keep the music box's location hidden even from Peter himself. Neal begins to suspect that Peter is investigating the plane explosion behind his back.

    Director:Sanford Bookstaver
    Writer:Joe Henderson

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  3. White Collar Season 2 Episode 3 - Copycat Caffrey
    8.1/10(1119 votes)

    #3 - Copycat Caffrey

    S2:E3

    Peter sends Neal back to school after someone copycats one of his old schemes. Alex returns with some bad news. Diana discovers the music box is hiding something. Peter and Diana set out to find the missing key, which is the last piece of the music box that Alex gives Neal before leaving for Italy. Aidan Quinn guest stars as a criminology professor.

    Director:Paul Holahan
    Writer:Channing Powell

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  4. White Collar Season 2 Episode 4 - By the Book
    7.8/10(1002 votes)

    #4 - By the Book

    S2:E4

    When Mozzie believes someone he cares about has been kidnapped, he turns to Peter and Neal for help.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Alexandra McNally

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  5. White Collar Season 2 Episode 5 - Unfinished Business
    7.9/10(1008 votes)

    #5 - Unfinished Business

    S2:E5

    In order to save the life of an insurance investigator named Sara Ellis, Neal and Peter have to find out why a real-estate mogul put a price on her head.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Jeff Eastin

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  6. White Collar Season 2 Episode 6 - In the Red
    7.7/10(947 votes)

    #6 - In the Red

    S2:E6

    The arrest of a jewel thief leads Peter and Neal toward a much more heinous extortion case against adoptive parents.

    Director:David Straiton
    Writer:Matthew Negrete

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  7. White Collar Season 2 Episode 7 - Prisoner's Dilemma
    8.2/10(1003 votes)

    #7 - Prisoner's Dilemma

    S2:E7

    An FBI Agent is accused of selling witness locations during criminal trials, and the U.S. Marshals ask Peter and Neal for help tracking down the suspect. But when Peter uncovers the truth behind the plot, he must dive into the world of exotic cars and go on the run with his fellow agent until he can prove the man's innocence.

    Director:Vincent Misiano
    Writer:Mark Goffman

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  8. White Collar Season 2 Episode 8 - Company Man
    8.0/10(975 votes)

    #8 - Company Man

    S2:E8

    Neal and Peter must go undercover into the world of corporate espionage after a tech company's head researcher is murdered.

    Director:Rosemary Rodriguez
    Writer:Jim Campolongo

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  9. White Collar Season 2 Episode 9 - Point Blank
    8.5/10(1066 votes)

    #9 - Point Blank

    S2:E9

    Neal orchestrates an elaborate con to bring himself face to face with Kate's murderer.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Jeff Eastin

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  10. White Collar Season 2 Episode 10 - Burke's Seven
    8.6/10(1084 votes)

    #10 - Burke's Seven

    S2:E10

    Mozzie narrowly escapes death and Neal uses his contacts to help Peter find Mozzie's shooter Julian Larssen. However, Larssen manages to blame Peter instead and is released. Suspended from the FBI, Peter enlists the help of Neal, Jones, Diana, Sara, Mozzie and even Elizabeth to run a sting to finally catch Larssen and to clear his name.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Joe Henderson

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  11. White Collar Season 2 Episode 11 - Forging Bonds
    8.6/10(1108 votes)

    #11 - Forging Bonds

    S2:E11

    Peter goes back to the time he arrested Neal for the first time. In the meantime, Neal remembers meeting Kate and Mozzie.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writers:Jeff Eastin, Alexandra McNally

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  12. White Collar Season 2 Episode 12 - What Happens in Burma
    7.5/10(919 votes)

    #12 - What Happens in Burma

    S2:E12

    Peter and Neal work to free a diplomat's son, who has been taken into custody in Burma for a crime he didn't commit. The case requires the duo to use diplomatic laws to their advantage in order to overcome the obstacles facing them.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Hy Conrad

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  13. White Collar Season 2 Episode 13 - Countermeasures
    7.6/10(934 votes)

    #13 - Countermeasures

    S2:E13

    Neal is suspicious when an old friend of June's husband is released from jail and shows up for a visit.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Jim Campolongo

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  14. White Collar Season 2 Episode 14 - Payback
    8.3/10(973 votes)

    #14 - Payback

    S2:E14

    Matthew Keller, Neal's imprisoned rival, contacts Neal and Peter to make a deal. However, the two have to realize Keller set them up to kidnap Peter and to force Neal to bargain with Jason Lang, Keller's former partner turned adversary.

    Director:Russell Lee Fine
    Writer:Mark Goffman

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  15. White Collar Season 2 Episode 15 - Power Play
    8.2/10(972 votes)

    #15 - Power Play

    S2:E15

    Peter and Neal assume each other's identities to uncover a collusion scheme.

    Director:Jeff F. King
    Writer:Mark Goffman

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  16. White Collar Season 2 Episode 16 - Under the Radar
    8.5/10(1116 votes)

    #16 - Under the Radar

    S2:E16

    Neal gets closer to finding out the truth about Kate's death.

    Director:John T. Kretchmer
    Writer:Jeff Eastin

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Withdrawal" is the best rated episode of "White Collar" season 2. It scored 8/10 based on 1125 votes. Directed by Tim Matheson and written by Jeff Eastin, it aired on 7/13/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Need to Know".