Numb3rs

Season 5

23 episodes 7 seasons

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Numb3rs Season 5 released on October 3, 2008.

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S05E01 Aired October 03, 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.

S05E02 Aired October 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.

S05E03 Aired October 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.

S05E04 Aired October 24, 2008

Jack of All Trades

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.

S05E05 Aired October 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.

S05E06 Aired November 07, 2008

Magic Show

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

S05E07 Aired November 14, 2008

Charlie Don't Surf

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

S05E08 Aired November 21, 2008

Thirty-Six Hours

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

S05E09 Aired December 05, 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.

S05E10 Aired December 19, 2008

Frienemies

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

S05E11 Aired January 09, 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.

S05E12 Aired January 16, 2009

Jacked

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

S05E13 Aired January 23, 2009

Trouble in Chinatown

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

S05E14 Aired February 06, 2009

Sneakerhead

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

S05E15 Aired February 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.

S05E16 Aired February 27, 2009

Cover Me

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?

S05E17 Aired March 06, 2009

First Law

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

S05E18 Aired March 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.

S05E19 Aired April 10, 2009

Animal Rites

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.

S05E20 Aired April 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.

S05E21 Aired May 01, 2009

Disturbed

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.

S05E22 Aired May 08, 2009

Greatest Hits

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.

S05E23 Aired May 15, 2009

Angels and Devils

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.