The essential episodes of Burn Notice
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Burn Notice — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Michael Westen, a spy, is "burned" while on assignment in Nigeria. Dumped in his hometown of Miami, with no money or resources to his name, Michael agrees to help a man accused of stealing valuables from his employer's home.
- 02
Michael poses as a thief to infiltrate a crime gang who are terrorizing a local store owner.
- 03
With Michael's assistance, Fiona helps a man who has been framed for the theft of an expensive broach.
- 04
Michael and Fiona work to rescue Sam from heroin smugglers, after Kent and Melissa's deal goes sour. Meanwhile, Michael attempts to evade the government agents who assassinated Philip Cowan.
- 05
Introduced by Nate, Michael helps a Russian woman named Katya whose sister was smuggled into the U.S. by gangsters. However, Katya cannot afford their extortionate demands, and her sister is being held captive.
- 06
Hired by Fiona's boyfriend's friend Henry, Michael poses as a disgruntled bodyguard to thwart a kidnapping plot masterminded by a ruthless man named Lesher.
- 07
In order to get free football tickets, Sam asks Michael to join him in helping Coach Sean Martin, as one of his players is threatened by a gangster.Meanwhile, Michael works on finding out who tried to kill him.
- 08
Michael, under the alias of Miles Parker, is hired by Scott Chandler to investigate strange activity - log-ins at odd hours, unusual computer activity and telephone bugging - at an art gallery. But after being attacked by the gallery's receptionist, Michael finds himself working against Chandler.Meanwhile, Michael needs to find the person who planted the bomb at his loft, therefor he turns to arms dealer Seymour for help.
- 09
Michael finds himself trapped inside a private bank with Jason Bly during an armed robbery. Meanwhile, Michael's predicament disrupts Sam's love life.
- 10
An arms dealer with a grudge against Michael kidnaps Nate and forces Michael to help him pull off a heist. Elsewhere, Paxson continues her investigation of Michael.
- 11
In the Season 4 finale, a tactical-assault team descend on Miami to come after Michael and his loved ones, forcing Michael to take drastic action to keep everyone safe.
- 12
Michael tries to clear his name of Max's murder by taking drastic action. Elsewhere, Larry resurfaces and insists Michael help him with a job.
- 13
Michael gets a lead on Anson; an MI6 agent tries to prevent Fiona's release from prison; and an assassin traps Sam and Barry in a secluded beach house.
- 14
In the Season 7 premiere, a terrorist recruits Michael to help steal equipment from a defense facility. Elsewhere, Sam and Jesse look for answers after learning Michael's life may be in danger.
- 15
The final episode in the series finds Michael struggling to regain the trust of those whom he betrayed, while James works feverishly to bring him down.
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