White Collar

10 Best Episodes of White Collar - Season 1

Neal Caffrey, a con man, forger and thief, is captured after a three-year game of cat and mouse with the FBI. With only months left serving a four-year sentence, he escapes to look for Kate, his girlfriend. Peter Burke, the FBI agent who initially captured Caffrey, finds and returns him to prison. This time, Caffrey proposes a deal with the FBI, as part of a work-release program. After some hesitation, Burke agrees, and thus begins this unconventional arrangement where Caffrey helps Burke apprehend white collar criminals.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 24, 2023.

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#14 - Book of Hours (Season 1 - Episode 3)

The disappearance of a precious bible creates an interesting union when a New York Mafia kingpin enlists the help of Peter and the FBI in tracking down his beloved artifact. But while rooting out the thief, Neal finds himself in a tango with a sexy female villain and must decide where his loyalty truly lies.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 841 votes.

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#13 - Flip of the Coin (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Peter thinks heโ€™s in for it when Elizabeth shows up at the office with her friend Dana in tow. But Peter isnโ€™t the one in trouble this time; itโ€™s Danaโ€™s husband, Captain John Mitchell, who is in the hot seat.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 781 votes.

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#12 - Threads (Season 1 - Episode 2)

It's Fashion Week and everyone in New York is abuzz with excitement; everyone but Peter Burke. Nevertheless, when advanced technology embedded with security data is secretly woven into the fabric of a runway dress, Peter and Neal must dive into the world of fashion to stop an international criminal from completing a treacherous sale.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 912 votes.

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#11 - All In (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Thrust into the seedy underbelly of New York's Chinatown, Peter and Neal must navigate vicious Triads, mysterious Interpol agents, and a game of Pai Gow in order to capture their target.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 738 votes.

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#10 - The Portrait (Season 1 - Episode 5)

When an expensive portrait is stolen from a young woman, Peter and Neal set a sting for the cunning and deadly culprit. Neal must uncover the secret truth of the portrait's origin even as the net tightens around the villain ... and around Neal himself!

The episode was rated 7.94 from 769 votes.

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#9 - Front Man (Season 1 - Episode 13)

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Neal helps an old friend whose daughter has been kidnapped, without realizing that it's all a trap from an old enemy. Meanwhile, Neal makes Alex an offer. If she tells him where the music box is, he'll steal it and give it to her.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 639 votes.

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#8 - Hard Sell (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Neal must infiltrate a company of corrupt Wall Street brokers to preserve his deal with the FBI. When Peter is forced to go undercover alongside him, a discovery is made that could change their partnership forever.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 719 votes.

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#7 - Home Invasion (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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With Fowler off his back for the time being, Neal turns his focus to the music box. His first step is to contact Alex Hunter, a beautiful high-end fence who may know the whereabouts of the coveted antique.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 652 votes.

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#6 - Bottlenecked (Season 1 - Episode 12)

Neal thinks an old adversary is using materials from a museum heist to counterfeit a bottle of wine owned by Benjamin Franklin. A supposedly impossible feat, and yet an anonymous seller has put a Franklin bottle up for auction at the prestigious auction house Weatherby's. Can it be a coincidence?

The episode was rated 8.00 from 647 votes.

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#5 - Bad Judgment (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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When Peter and Neal discover that an estate judge committing mortgage fraud is also connected to Fowler, they devise a plan to bring them both down.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 696 votes.

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#4 - Vital Signs (Season 1 - Episode 10)

When June's granddaughter suffers renal trauma, Neal stumbles upon a cruel scheme to harvest human organs and brings the case to Peter.

The episode was rated 8.05 from 670 votes.

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#3 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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FBI Agent Peter Burke takes an unconventional route in tracking down a ruthless and devious outlaw named "Dutchman". In order to catch the counterfeiter, he employs the help of incarcerated con man, Neal Caffrey.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 1173 votes.

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#2 - Free Fall (Season 1 - Episode 7)

The FBI investigates a spectacular jewelry heist and all the clues point to Neal. Now Peter must figure out if his "partner" is telling the truth or if Neal is pulling a con of his own.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 755 votes.

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#1 - Out of the Box (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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After months of searching, Neal has finally found the object of everyone's desire - the music box. But in order to get it, Neal is going to have to first get his tracking anklet turned off. Meanwhile, Peter and Diana try to take down Fowler.

The episode was rated 8.37 from 672 votes.

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