John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice. With the special training that Reese has had in Covert Operations and Finch's genius software inventing mind, the two are a perfect match for the job that they have to complete. With the help of surveillance equipment, they work "outside the law" and get the right criminal behind bars.
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John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice. With the special training that Reese has had in Covert Operations and Finch's genius software inventing mind, the two are a perfect match for the job that they have to complete. With the help of surveillance equipment, they work "outside the law" and get the right criminal behind bars.
Season 5 episodes
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Reese and Finch attempt to rescue the Machine’s source code before it deteriorates beyond repair. Also, Root fights for her life against an onslaught of Samaritan’s agents and Fusco is faced with hard questions following the deaths of Dominic and Elias.
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Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Greg Plageman, Tony CamerinoGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Brett Cullen, Carrie Preston, Winston Duke, Robert Ray Manning Jr., Ned Eisenberg, David Aaron Baker, Dikran Tulaine
The Machine experiences a glitch during rebooting, supplying Reese and Fusco with the numbers of dozens of people not actually involved in crimes, while also locking Finch and Root out after identifying them as threats based on past violent behavior.
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Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Lucas O'ConnorGuest stars Carrie Preston, John Nolan, Jessica Hecht, Cara Buono, Cotter Smith, Joshua Close, LaChanze, Paige Patterson
Reese’s cover could be blown when he realizes the latest POI has ties to his old CIA colleague, Kara Stanton.
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Directed by Stephen SurjikWritten by Erik MountainGuest stars Wrenn Schmidt, Keith David, Stephen Plunkett, Annie Parisse, Darren Goldstein, Nicholas Baroudi, Asta Hansen, Brian McCormack
Shaw escapes her captors, but the team is unsure of her mental state when she begins to act paranoid and reckless.
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Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Denise Thé, Lucas O'ConnorGuest stars John Nolan, Julian Ovenden, James Riordan, Eyas Younis, Andrew MacLarty, Brian J. Carter, Kim Ramirez, Jabari Gray
Reese protects an NYPD analyst whose investigation into a software glitch has drawn the attention of Samaritan. Also, Reese and Fusco are threatened by an ally of Elias’s, who is looking to avenge his friend’s death.
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Directed by Maja VrviloWritten by Andy CallahanGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Will Connolly, James Le Gros, Joshua Close, Brit Whittle, Peter Gray Lewis, Julie Cavaliere, Finnerty Steeves
The Machine sends Reese and Finch to a wedding to protect a pair of POIs before their nuptials. Also, Fusco becomes angry at being kept in the dark by the team and takes it upon himself to investigate a string of missing person reports.
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Directed by Alrick RileyWritten by Melissa Scrivner-LoveGuest stars John Nolan, Oakes Fegley, James Le Gros, Christina Bennett Lind, Purva Bedi, Daniel Abeles, Kati Rediger, Sarah Wilson
Root goes undercover at a radio station to protect the host of a conspiracy theory show who stumbles upon information that could get him killed. Also, Samaritan’s agents try to convince a member of the team that their goals are noble.
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Directed by Kate WoodsWritten by Hillary BenefielGuest stars Julian Ovenden, Kim Ramirez, Scott Adsit, Abbi Snee, Samantha Buck, Kushtrim Hoxha, Christopher Stadulis, Ashyer Gibbons
Reese and Finch become trapped in a hospital that becomes ground zero for a deadly viral outbreak. Also, Samaritan’s newest recruit has second thoughts and Shaw continues to struggle with reality.
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Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Tony CamerinoGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Julian Ovenden, Jenna Stern, James Chen, Sonnie Brown, John Mondin, Antonio David Lyons, Martin Ewens
The mysterious criminal mastermind known as “The Voice” returns and traps Reese and Fusco in their own precinct with several armed gang members and the latest POI. Also, Root makes a shocking discovery.
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Directed by Margot LulickWritten by Sabir PirzadaGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Neal Huff, Rupak Ginn, Teddy Cañez, Marcus Ho, Gino Vento, John Halas, Philip Martin Reid
Finch’s number comes up when a fatal error blows his cover identity and sets off a deadly series of escalating encounters with Samaritan’s operatives.
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Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Melissa Scrivner-Love, Andy CallahanGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, John Nolan, Robert Ray Manning Jr., Joshua Close, Geoff Pierson, Sunita Mani, Christine Cartell, Reese Madigan
The team must unravel a conspiracy and stay ahead of the Secret Service when the President of the United States becomes their newest POI. Also, Finch separates himself from the team and considers taking drastic action to combat Samaritan.
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Directed by Tim MathesonWritten by Jacey Heldrich, Josh BrownGuest stars James Carpinello, Annie Ilonzeh, Jimmi Simpson, Karen Pittman, Will Brill, L. Steven Taylor, Theis Weckesser, Gregory Porter Miller
As Reese and Shaw race to catch up with Finch, he infiltrates a maximum-security government facility in a desperate mission which could mean the end for not only Samaritan, but for himself and The Machine as well.
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Directed by Greg PlagemanWritten by Erik Mountain, Greg PlagemanGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Robert John Burke, Brett Cullen, John Nolan, John Doman, Michael Potts, Jacob Pitts, Cotter Smith
Finch, Reese, Fusco and Shaw embark on one last mission to prevent Samaritan from destroying The Machine and cementing its hold over mankind.
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Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Jonathan Nolan, Denise ThéGuest stars Carrie Preston, John Doman, Joshua Close, Kristine Johnson, John Douglas Thompson, Neal Matarazzo, Justin Grace, Dylan Chalfy
