
White Collar
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The series focuses on the unlikely partnership between the very intelligent and charming con-artist Neal Caffrey and the hard-working and earnest FBI agent Peter Burke. In exchange for his freedom, and on the condition that he wear an ankle bracelet at all times, Caffrey provides his expertise in thievery to help Burke and agents Clinton Jones and Diana Berrigan catch other elusive white collar criminals.
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- 01
PilotWith a few months left on his four-year sentence, criminal mastermind Neal Caffrey escapes from maximum security prison to save his relationship with his girlfriend. FBI Agent Peter Burke, the man who had chased him for years and had finally caught him, is called in to track him down. He easily finds Neal at his girlfriend's apartment, deflated and defeated. She has completely disappeared. Back in prison and with four years added to his sentence, Neal decides to make a deal with Agent Burke to help him in finding other master criminals. The deal is made and Neal is released, with a GPS ankle monitor, of course, into the custody of Agent Burke. The uneasy partnership proves a success and Neal becomes an official FBI consultant, living large, to Agent Burke's astonishment and frustration, in a wealthy widow's guest-room. Neal, also, secretly brings in an old friend to help him find his girlfriend. - 02
Home InvasionA female thief escapes from the home of a murdered art collector, posing as a victim. Neal helps bothersome Burke, who invites himself to his luxury home while his apartment has state of the rat HiFi installed, identify and find her. They work out her latest robberies are after a historically priceless set of imperial Chinese jade elephants, a matter of diplomatic interest, but find setting a trap unusually hard. - 03
Out of the BoxAlex Hunter finally teams up with Neil to steal the music-box, which she located in the Italian consul's safe, doubtlessly obtained illegally. Pete smells a rat but is kept at a distance, as the plan requires entering a witness protection relocation to Canada, arranged by dirty agent Garrett Fowler. An explosion changes everything.
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Season01
- S01E01
Season's bestPilotOctober 23, 2009With a few months left on his four-year sentence, criminal mastermind Neal Caffrey escapes from maximum security prison to save his relation - S01E02
ThreadsOctober 30, 2009It's Fashion Week, and while Neal is enjoying himself, Peter is less enthusiastic about the legion of beautiful women that has descended on - S01E03
Book of HoursNovember 6, 2009Mob baron Burrelli asks FBI's help to solve the theft of his parish church's Bible, from 17th century Naples, where it would have worked sev - S01E04
Flip of the CoinNovember 13, 2009Burke's wife brings a friend of hers to see him. She tells him her husband a soldier is being sought for smuggling gold into the country. Bu - S01E05
The PortraitNovember 20, 2009When a painting is stolen, Peter and Neal are tasked with finding it. They get a lead on the thief, they set a meeting but something goes wr - S01E06
All InNovember 27, 2009Peter is looking for an FBI agent who went under cover to get something on an Asian criminal who appears to have vanished. He sends Neal und - S01E07
Free FallDecember 4, 2009Neal Caffrey has no alibi for the robbery from a Manhattan fashion house's safe of the world's largest pink diamond, which was replaced by a - S01E08
Hard SellJanuary 19, 2010Neal and Peter go undercover to take down a corrupt group of Wall Street brokers. If the mission fails, Neal's deal with the FBI could be ne - S01E09
Bad JudgmentJanuary 26, 2010Peter Burke accepts to help David Sullivan and other victims of a plot in which people are forced to take and pay off a second mortgage due - S01E10
Vital SignsFebruary 2, 2010When June's granddaughter Samantha needs a donor organ, Peter and Neal stumble on the trail of illegal organ trade. Neal approaches Dr. Wayn - S01E11
Home InvasionFebruary 9, 2010A female thief escapes from the home of a murdered art collector, posing as a victim. Neal helps bothersome Burke, who invites himself to hi - S01E12
BottleneckedFebruary 23, 2010An old rival of Neal's issues a challenge to re-create a rare bottle of wine owned by Ben Franklin. - S01E13
Front ManMarch 2, 2010When the daughter of a man Neal once robbed, is kidnapped and the kidnapper is a man whom Neal worked with and betrayed, will only deal with - S01E14
Out of the BoxMarch 9, 2010Alex Hunter finally teams up with Neil to steal the music-box, which she located in the Italian consul's safe, doubtlessly obtained illegall
Season02Best season
- S02E01
WithdrawalJuly 13, 2010An elusive master thief has targeted a handful of New York's most prestigious banks, and it's up to Peter and Neal to thwart his next heist. - S02E02
Need to KnowJuly 20, 2010Neal goes undercover as a political "fixer" in order to bring down a corrupt politician.Tipped off by campaign official Dylan Ledding, the F - S02E03
Copycat CaffreyJuly 27, 2010FBI stumbles upon a new con-artist who is using Neal's styles to steal paintings from the museum. - S02E04
By the BookAugust 3, 2010Mozzie fears that the object of his affection has been kidnapped, and turns to Neal and Peter for help. For the first time, Mozzie must put - S02E05
Unfinished BusinessAugust 10, 2010A routine bond theft escalates into an attempted murder when Neal is unknowingly hired to kill the assigned insurance investigator, Sara Ell - S02E06
In the RedAugust 17, 2010The arrest of a jewel thief leads Peter and Neal toward a much more heinous extortion case against adoptive parents. To catch the heartless - S02E07
Prisoner's DilemmaAugust 24, 2010An FBI Agent is accused of selling witness locations during criminal trials, and the U.S. Marshals ask Peter and Neal for help tracking down - S02E08
Company ManAugust 31, 2010Neal and Peter must go undercover into the world of corporate espionage after a tech company's head researcher is murdered.Wesley Kent's mic - S02E09
Point BlankSeptember 7, 2010Realizing the music box is part of the treasures Alex Hunter robbed from single ship, Neal lets Mozzie fake an FBI file so Brooks will enlis - S02E10
Season's bestBurke's SevenJanuary 18, 2011Mozzie was shot by a hit-man but surgery saved him. Neal agrees to go by the FBI book to see the hit-man, soon identified as Julian Larssen, - S02E11
Forging BondsJanuary 25, 2011With the mastermind behind Kate's death uncovered, Peter and Neal explore their pasts to gain answers. - S02E12
What Happens in BurmaFebruary 1, 2011The desperate US ambassador to the UN called a favor from the FBI to help his estranged son, a human rights activist, who was arrested in Bu - S02E13
CountermeasuresFebruary 8, 2011An old friend of June's late husband, Ford, has returned after a stint in prison. Neal suspects the man is dangerous and fears for June. - S02E14
PaybackFebruary 22, 2011When Peter is kidnapped by an old nemesis, Neal must race against time and defy the FBI to save him. - S02E15
Power PlayMarch 1, 2011Peter and Neal assume each other's identities to uncover a collusion scheme. - S02E16
Under the RadarMarch 8, 2011Neal gets closer to finding out the truth about Kate's death.
Season03
- S03E01
On GuardJune 7, 2011Despite successfully escaping after having robbed the Federal Reserve, a notorious thief returns to retrieve the stash he left behind. Peter - S03E02
Where There's a WillJune 14, 2011The Roland brothers Josh and James, not on speaking terms for years, inherit a fortune from their eccentric, astronomy-obsessed father, but - S03E03
DeadlineJune 21, 2011When a magazine journalist's life is threatened, Diana goes undercover as her assistant to protect her while Peter and Neal investigate the - S03E04
Dentist of DetroitJune 28, 2011When a mobster from Mozzie's Detroit childhood surfaces in Manhattan, Neal and Peter must help their friend rework a scam from his past to t - S03E05
Veiled ThreatJuly 5, 2011Peter and Neal are investigating a woman who's been married to several wealthy older men who died shortly after their weddings. They hope to - S03E06
Scott FreeJuly 12, 2011A talented teenage con artist wreaks havoc in Manhattan, and Neal must decide if he should help him or take him down. - S03E07
Taking AccountJuly 19, 2011Neal's girlfriend Sara Ellis is among the victims of bank hacking. It's apparently as good as claimed by the legendary Vulture, Mozzie's vir - S03E08
As You WereJuly 26, 2011Jones' classmate from the Naval Academy goes missing, prompting Peter and Neal to investigate an international private-security team, which - S03E09
On the FenceAugust 2, 2011Peter learns that Keller stole an Egyptian artifact and that he's trying to get into New York. Mozzie is anxious to unload the art but Neal - S03E10
CountdownAugust 9, 2011Mozzie admits that he deliberately sold a Degas from the treasure to force Neal to chose whether to start their new life together or not. Pe - S03E11
CheckmateJanuary 17, 2012Peter and Neal work together to save Elizabeth from Keller. - S03E12
Upper West Side StoryJanuary 24, 2012When scholarship funds from a prestigious prep school mysteriously disappear, Neal poses as a substitute teacher to help Peter and the FBI f - S03E13
Neighborhood WatchJanuary 31, 2012When Elizabeth overhears one of her neighbors in a suspicious conversation, her curiosity leads Peter and Neal to uncover a robbery plot aga - S03E14
Pulling StringsFebruary 7, 2012When Peter assigns Neal to work the case of a missing Stradivarius alongside Neal's ex-girlfriend, Sara Ellis, sparks fly and Neal gets a ta - S03E15
Stealing HomeFebruary 21, 2012When a wealthy Yankees fan recruits Neal to help steal a prized piece of memorabilia, Neal is reminded of what life could be like again as a - S03E16
Season's bestJudgment DayFebruary 28, 2012When Agent Kramer returns to derail Neal's commutation, Neal races to right a wrong from his past. Peter in turn must choose a side. Set aga
Season04
- S04E01
WantedJuly 10, 2012Peter must locate Neal on a tropical island before an FBI-sanctioned bounty hunter does. - S04E02
Most WantedJuly 17, 2012Peter must devise a plan to return Neal to New York and avoid Collins. - S04E03
Diminishing ReturnsJuly 24, 2012Neal, Peter, and Mozzie track down a sly thief long sought by the FBI. - S04E04
Parting ShotsJuly 31, 2012When Neal and Peter go undercover to investigate a beautiful widow about to receive a huge life insurance payment, things become complicated - S04E05
Honor Among ThievesAugust 14, 2012Unbeknownst to Peter, Neal assist an art thief in stealing a valuable painting in exchange for information about his past. - S04E06
Season's bestIdentity CrisisAugust 21, 2012Mozzie discovers clues to a treasure he is convinced were left by a spy ring. - S04E07
Compromising PositionsAugust 28, 2012A political fixer attempts to undermine the trial of a criminal Peter wants behind bars. - S04E08
Ancient HistorySeptember 4, 2012The team investigates a series of museum heists where ancient artifacts were the target. - S04E09
Gloves OffSeptember 11, 2012Neal has to resume his Wall Street alias to apply for a broker position in the investment firm of slick 'friend' Eric Dunham, who is suspect - S04E10
Vested InterestSeptember 18, 2012Despite their bitter row over Sam Phelps, Neal accepts to keep collaborating professionally with Peter, even appearing together as 'model te - S04E11
Family BusinessJanuary 22, 2013Neal, Peter, and Mozzie take down the Irish mob's whiskey counterfeiting ring, and Neal learns more about his father's past. - S04E12
Brass TacksJanuary 29, 2013Neal and Peter investigate Senator Pratt's involvement with corrupt cops, which leads to a real estate developer running a kickback scheme. - S04E13
Empire CityFebruary 5, 2013Neal and Peter investigate Mozzie's claims of taxi cab forgery and money laundering. Which leads to back to a jazz club owner. - S04E14
Shoot the MoonFebruary 19, 2013Peter and Elizabeth are kidnapped by a young couple on a romantic crime spree. Meanwhile Neal tries to plot where the couple will strike nex - S04E15
The OriginalFebruary 26, 2013Neal goes undercover as sculpture forger in order to help the FBI arrest an art forger. Also Neal and Mozzie narrow down the location of the - S04E16
In the WindMarch 5, 2013In the Season 4 finale, the guys are almost able to retrieve the evidence box from the Empire State Building, but their efforts are impeded
Season05
- S05E01
At What PriceOctober 17, 2013With Peter in prison facing murder charges and every shred of evidence pointing to him for Senator Pratt's untimely death, Neal must strike - S05E02
Out of the Frying PanOctober 24, 2013Peter assigns Neal a new handler to investigate an online black market, but Neal's loyalties will be tested when he discovers the trail migh - S05E03
One Last StakeoutOctober 31, 2013Neal is blackmailed to steal a chapter from a valuable book for Hagen. With his new partner at the FBI watching his every move, Neal and Moz - S05E04
Controlling InterestNovember 7, 2013Peter send Neal undercover with a psychiatrist who may be manipulating her patients into committing robberies. - S05E05
Master PlanNovember 14, 2013Neal must go undercover as a butler to expose an imposter who aims to inherit a Manhattan family's fortune. - S05E06
Ice BreakerNovember 21, 2013Neal and Peter look for a U.S. passport forger from Russia. - S05E07
Quantico ClosureDecember 5, 2013While Neal delves further into the mystery of the Codex, Peter takes on a classified espionage case with a fellow FBI agent: his ex-girlfrie - S05E08
Digging DeeperDecember 12, 2013Neal and Peter take on an unprecedented asset recovery case for the Museum of Natural History: a stolen Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton and its e - S05E09
Season's bestNo Good DeedDecember 19, 2013Peter's thrown back into an unsolved larceny case that has Neal worried - because Neal's the one who committed the crime. - S05E10
Live FeedJanuary 9, 2014FBI catches Hagen for a forgery. Hagen takes Agent Burke along with him to reveal his relations with Neal where suddenly Hagen gets shot by - S05E11
Shot Through the HeartJanuary 16, 2014When Neal and Peter go after an assassin, the stakes are raised even higher when they realize this may be the same person who has been pulli - S05E12
Taking StockJanuary 23, 2014When a corporate espionage case has personal ties to Neal, Peter recruits Diana from maternity leave for an undercover sting on a rogue stoc - S05E13
Diamond ExchangeJanuary 30, 2014Neal and Peter race against a criminal mastermind to unearth an invaluable treasure hidden in New York.
Season06
- S06E01
Borrowed TimeNovember 6, 2014The sixth season premiere finds Neal trying to secure his freedom once and for all by making a deal with the FBI brass. To do so, however, h - S06E02
Return to SenderNovember 13, 2014The FBI agrees to grant Neal his freedom if he can bring down the Pink Panthers once and for all. - S06E03
Uncontrolled VariablesNovember 20, 2014Neal is conflicted over scamming an innocent mark while running a con for the Pink Panthers. Elsewhere, Peter works with a reckless Interpol - S06E04
All's FairDecember 4, 2014With the Pink Panthers having gone silent, Peter and Neal focus on a case dealing with someone from Mozzie's past, who's returned to tie up - S06E05
Whack-a-MoleDecember 11, 2014While tiptoeing through a mole-hunt, Neal is tasked to orchestrate a treacherous operation for the Pink Panthers on very short notice. Meanw - S06E06
Season's bestAu RevoirDecember 18, 2014In order to help Neal carry out a risky heist, Peter must involve himself in a dangerous con against the Pink Panthers, putting El at unease
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