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Season 5 – NUMB3RS

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FBI agent Don Eppes recruits his younger brother, Charlie, a mathematical genius and college professor, to help solve some of Don's toughest cases. Although others at the bureau are skeptical of Charlie's involvement, he finds support in a colleague at the university where he teaches.
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Brian Zoromski IGN Movies It was a pleasure to see one of my favorite recurring Numb3rs characters again, Ian Edgarton. Oct 11, 2018 Full Review Andrew Winistorfer PopMatters There's no real consequences in any scenario; each character continues the next episode like nothing happened, leaving all the storylines of the season as one-episode islands... Rated: 4/10 Oct 11, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 2008 High Exposure Two rock climbers in possession of a large stolen diamond are killed, and Don and the team hunt for the murderers; Charlie considers whether he should have his FBI clearance reinstated. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 2008 The Decoy Effect The team investigates an increase in ATM kidnappings when a woman who was abducted and forced to withdraw money is murdered; Charlie meets the investigator who will decide the fate of his FBI security clearance. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 17, 2008 Blowback When eight people, including two police officers, are gunned down in a coffee shop, Don and his team uncover a trail of blackmail, corruption and romance; McGowan expands his investigation of Charlie and Don. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 24, 2008 Jack of All Trades Don and the team assist a veteran FBI agent (Henry Winkler) in his search for a con man; agent McGowan makes a decision on Charlie's security clearance and Don's future with the agency. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 31, 2008 Scan Man The team investigates a crew stealing high-end goods from a shipping service; Don questions his faith in the FBI when one of his men is killed on duty. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 7, 2008 Magic Show Don and the team investigate when a magician mysteriously vanishes during an illusion. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 14, 2008 Charlie Don't Surf While investigating the death of a former pro-surfer, the team uncovers a startling connection to another crime. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 21, 2008 Thirty-Six Hours When a passenger train collides with a freight train transporting toxic chemicals, Don and the team must rescue trapped passengers, and determine if foul play was involved. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 5, 2008 Conspiracy Theory The team sifts through various rumors about a controversial charity organization to find the guilty party after its office building is bombed. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 19, 2008 Frienemies Charlie is forced to turn to his archrival for help when a vigilante group goes after a career criminal. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 9, 2009 Arrow of Time Don turns to his newly found religious beliefs when he is forced to deal with an escaped criminal who is bent on seeking revenge. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 16, 2009 Jacked The team has only four hours to stop hijackers who took a bus full of Hollywood tourists hostage. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 23, 2009 Trouble in Chinatown A feud between Chinese gangs leads to the kidnapping of an undercover agent and the reappearance of Simon Kraft. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 6, 2009 Sneakerhead The team searches for a pair of limited edition sneakers after they are stolen from a foreign ambassador. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 13, 2009 Guilt Trip When a case against a weapons smuggler falls apart, the team takes a closer look at the jury that heard the case, searching for signs of jury tampering. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 27, 2009 Cover Me Charlie's plan to stop a new drug from hitting the streets puts Liz in danger after she decides to go under cover. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 6, 2009 First Law The team's investigation into the death of an innovative scientist takes an unusual turn; Charlie considers an enticing job offer. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 13, 2009 12:01 AM The team gets a last-minute tip that could exonerate a dangerous mob boss who is about to be executed; Charlie tries to help the CalSci basketball team break their losing streak. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 10, 2009 Animal Rites The team thinks animal rights activists may have been involved in the death of a professor. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 24, 2009 The Fifth Man Don's life hangs in the balance after he is injured during a raid while investigating a series of home invasions. Details Episode 21 Aired May 1, 2009 Disturbed Still feeling responsible for putting Don's life in danger, Charlie focuses on tracking down a serial killer. Details Episode 22 Aired May 8, 2009 Greatest Hits Disgraced FBI agent Roger Bloom (Henry Winkler) becomes a suspect when the team investigates a series of copycat bank robberies. Details Episode 23 Aired May 15, 2009 Angels and Devils Amita's abduction leads the team to a charismatic sociopath (James Callis), but only Charlie can figure out what bizarre things the suspect has planned for her. Details
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Season Info

Director
Dennis Smith, Stephen Gyllenhaal, Ralph Hemecker, Ken Sanzel, Emilio Estevez
Creator
Cheryl Heuton, Nicolas Falacci
Executive Producer
Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Alex Gansa, Brooke Kennedy, Cheryl Heuton, Ken Sanzel, David W. Zucker
Screenwriter
Cheryl Heuton, Don McGill, Andrew Dettmann, Ken Sanzel, Robert David Port, Nicolas Falacci
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (V|L)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 2008