Numb3rs

Season 5

2008 23 Episodes
Episode 1
E1

High Exposure

41 min Oct 03, 2008 8.0

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.

Episode 2
E2

The Decoy Effect

44 min Oct 10, 2008 8.3

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.

Episode 3
E3

Blowback

43 min Oct 17, 2008 8.3

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.

Episode 4
E4

Jack of All Trades

44 min Oct 24, 2008 8.3

Don's team helps Agent Bloom, a veteran with the FBI, track down a con man who has eluded Bloom for years. Meanwhile, the final decision on Charlie's clearance is handed down, and it doesn't just affect Charlie. Don's job is on the line as well.

Episode 5
E5

Scan Man

41 min Oct 31, 2008 5.4

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.

Episode 6
E6

Magic Show

42 min Nov 07, 2008 7.7

Don and the team investigate when a magician mysteriously vanishes during an illusion.

Episode 7
E7

Charlie Don't Surf

43 min Nov 14, 2008 8.0

One of Don and Charlie's friends dies in what is deemed an accident. Not convinced, the brothers investigate further and uncover something shocking.

Episode 8
E8

Thirty Six Hours

42 min Nov 21, 2008 8.7

When a passenger train collides with a freight train David (Alimi Ballard), Don, and Colby are called in to help rescue survivors and to investigate the cause of the crash

Episode 9
E9

Conspiracy Theory

41 min Dec 05, 2008 7.7

The team sifts through various rumors about a controversial charity organization to find the guilty party after its office building is bombed.

Episode 10
E10

Frienemies

43 min Dec 19, 2008 8.0

Charlie is forced to turn to his arch rival for help when a vigilante group goes after a career criminal.

Episode 11
E11

Arrow of Time

44 min Jan 09, 2009 7.7

Don turns to his newly found religious beliefs when he is forced to deal with an escaped criminal who is bent on seeking revenge.

Episode 12
E12

Jacked

42 min Jan 16, 2009 7.2

Don and his team must race to save the hostages being held on a hijacked bus.

Episode 13
E13

Trouble in Chinatown

43 min Jan 23, 2009 6.7

A feud between Chinese gangs leads to the kidnapping of an undercover agent and the reappearance of Samuel Kraft.

Episode 14
E14

Sneakerhead

43 min Feb 06, 2009 7.7

The team searches for a pair of limited edition sneakers after they are stolen from a foreign ambassador.

Episode 15
E15

Guilt Trip

43 min Feb 13, 2009 8.0

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.

Episode 16
E16

Cover Me

42 min Feb 27, 2009 8.3

Charlie puts together a plan to stop a dangerous drug from hitting the streets of LA. Will his plan work? Or will it cost the life of one of Don's agents?

Episode 17
E17

First Law

44 min Mar 06, 2009 8.0

The team's number one suspect in the death of a scientist is a super computer.

Episode 18
E18

12:01 A.M.

42 min Mar 13, 2009 8.0

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.

Episode 19
E19

Animal Rites

41 min Apr 10, 2009 7.7

The investigation into a professor's death takes a dangerous turn when the team finds their lead suspect has ties to a radical animal rights group.

Episode 20
E20

The Fifth Man

44 min Apr 24, 2009 8.3

Don's life hangs in the balance after he is injured during a raid while investigating a series of home invasions.

Episode 21
E21

Disturbed

44 min May 01, 2009 8.0

Feeling guilty over the stabbing, Charlie puts his attention on finding a serial killer using math theories to help the team solve the case before another life is taken.

Episode 22
E22

Greatest Hits

43 min May 08, 2009 8.3

Don and the team are sent to look into a series of bank robberies and soon name former FBI Agent Roger Bloom as their lead suspect.

Episode 23
E23

Angels and Devils

44 min May 15, 2009 8.7

When Amita is abducted, Don and the team’s frantic search for her leads them to the delusional head of a cult, but it is up to a distraught Charlie to discover what the suspect’s bizarre plans for her are.