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White Collar S2E4 — By the Book
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White Collar•Season 2•Episode 4

By the Book

7.8/10 · 1,056 votesAug 3, 201043 min

Ranked #13 of 16 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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

Directed byMichael Smith
Written byAlexandra McNally
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Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer

Neal Caffrey

Tim DeKay

Tim DeKay

Peter Burke

Willie Garson

Willie Garson

Mozzie

Tiffani Thiessen

Tiffani Thiessen

Elizabeth Burke

Marsha Thomason

Marsha Thomason

Diana Berrigan

Sharif Atkins

Sharif Atkins

Clinton Jones

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Michael Smith

Michael Smith

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Episode Summary

"By the Book" is episode 4 of White Collar season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,056 votes, ranking #13 of 16 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Michael Smith and written by Alexandra McNally, it aired on August 3, 2010.

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