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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
When the social security number of a young prosecutor comes up, Reese and Finch work together to figure out if their person of interest is the victim or perpetrator.
Directed by David SemelWritten by Jonathan NolanGuest stars Natalie Zea, James Hanlon, Chris Chalk, William Sadler, Brian d'Arcy James, Michael Drayer, Jermaine Crawford, Leon Addison Brown
Episode 2
Reese and Finch question the machine's reliability when they are asked to investigate a teenager who was killed years earlier; Finch remembers the origin of the machine.
Directed by Richard J. LewisWritten by Jonathan Nolan, Greg PlagemanGuest stars Al Sapienza, Brett Cullen, Valentina de Angelis, Ritchie Coster, Molly Price, Fred Arsenault, Danny Mastrogiorgio, Remy Auberjonois
Episode 3
Reese goes undercover to find the threat surrounding the next person on Finch's list: a young army veteran named Joey Durban.
Directed by Steven DePaulWritten by Patrick HarbinsonGuest stars James Carpinello, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Lili Mirojnick, Keith Nobbs, Susan Misner, Vincent Laresca, Charles Borland, Rey Lucas
Episode 4
Reese and Finch get some help from Detective Fusco as they surveil their latest POI, Dr. Megan Tillman, while she’s on call and after hours to unravel the threat surrounding the promising young physician.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Denise ThéGuest stars Linda Cardellini, Anthony Mangano, John Fiore, Adam Rothenberg, Manny Perez, Kristen Bush, Philip Hernandez, Kim Sykes
Episode 5
Reese and Finch have the added challenge of investigating a Person of Interest who wants nothing to do with their brand of vigilante justice.
Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by David SlackGuest stars David Costabile, Meredith Patterson, Sebastian Arcelus, Michael Cerveris, Zabryna Guevara, Bill Tangradi, Pawel Szajda, Adriana Gaviria
Episode 6
Reese becomes romantically involved with the newest Person of Interest: an attractive woman who isn't all that she seems.
Directed by Dennis SmithWritten by Nic Van Zeebroeck, Michael SopczynskiGuest stars Paige Turco, Al Sapienza, Tim Guinee, Matt Servitto, Brian Murray, Adam LeFevre, Jeff Wincott, Dan Hedaya
Episode 7
The Machine identifies a school teacher who witnessed a mob hit as their next POI and Reese and Finch rush to save his life.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Amanda SegelGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Enver Gjokaj, Morgan Spector, David Valcin, Gene Gillette, Michael McGlone, Olek Krupa, Saundra Santiago
Episode 8
When Reese and Finch discover that their latest POI has connections to Cold War Soviet espionage circles, they quickly learn how covert ops were handled in a world before The Machine.
Directed by Milan CheylovWritten by Sean HennenGuest stars Alan Dale, Lee Aaron Rosen, Annie Parisse, Laila Robins, Larry Pine, Austin Pendleton, Aubrey Dollar, Sherman Howard
Episode 9
Reese and Finch’s game of cat and mouse with Detective Carter becomes infinitely more complicated when The Machine declares that she is their newest POI.
Directed by Alex ZakrzewskiWritten by Denise Thé, Greg PlagemanGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Mark Margolis, Michael Mulheren, Jason Manuel Olazabal, Francois Battiste, Anthony Azizi, Brian Avers, Jennifer Laura Thompson
Episode 10
As Detective Carter deals with the fallout from her recent encounter with Reese and Finch, The Machine ups the ante for the duo by giving them four Social Security numbers instead of one.
Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by Patrick HarbinsonGuest stars Bridget Regan, Michael Murphy, Jack Gwaltney, Melonie Díaz, Helen Coxe, Michael Kelly, Darien Sills-Evans, J. Bernard Calloway
Episode 11
Reese is confined to a wheelchair recovering from his gunshot wound, but Finch sets him up in an apartment where he’s to keep an eye on the Super, who is their latest POI. Also, Finch approaches Carter and gives her a POI to show her what they do.
Directed by Stephen WilliamsWritten by David SlackGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Brett Cullen, Cotter Smith, Michael Kelly, Darien Sills-Evans, David Zayas, Bill Heck, Kelli Barrett
Episode 12
When Carter finally comes face-to-face with Reese, he urges her to join forces to help with their latest POI, a scrappy young woman from the wrong side of the tracks who turned her life around and became a lawyer.
Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by Amanda SegelGuest stars Michael Stahl-David, April Hernandez Castillo, Vito D'Ambrosio, Curtiss Cook, Alex Cranmer, Eric Ruffin, Tuck Milligan, Barbara Pitts
Episode 13
The Machine gives Reese and Finch the number of a down-and-out man who has been pushed too far, and they're forced to turn to former Person of Interest, Zoe Morgan, for help.
Directed by Richard J. LewisWritten by Erik MountainGuest stars Paige Turco, Brennan Brown, Myk Watford, Damian Young, Amy Hargreaves, Victor Slezak, Dan Ziskie, Bill Cohen
Episode 14
The Machine identifies Darren, a teenager whose brother was just murdered, as the next POI. Meanwhile, Finch is growing concerned that the son of his former business partner is dangerously close to finding out about the Machine.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Nic Van Zeebroeck, Michael SopczynskiGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Malik Yoba, Stro, Jon Michael Hill, Michael Mulheren, Brian Reddy, Aja Naomi King, John Fiore
Episode 15
Reese discovers there’s more to the story after he infiltrates a smuggling ring to get close to his latest POI.
Directed by David Von AnckenWritten by Denise ThéGuest stars Robert John Burke, Robin Lord Taylor, Annie Parisse, Susan Misner, Michael Aronov, Michael Kelly, Jill Paice, Skylar Gaertner
Episode 16
The Machine leads Reese and Finch to Wall Street when a sharp young trader at a major investment bank becomes embroiled in a multi-million dollar financial scam.
Directed by Jeff T. ThomasWritten by Sean HennenGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, David Valcin, Matt Lauria, Charles Socarides, Mike Houston, John Scurti, Noelle Beck, Deirdre O'Connell
Episode 17
When The Machine spits out the number of a 6-month-old baby, Reese and Finch turn into overly protective parents – with an arsenal at their disposal. Meanwhile, when Elias resurfaces, Detective Carter begins to question her new allegiance with Reese and Finch.
Directed by Larry TengWritten by Patrick HarbinsonGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Robert John Burke, David Valcin, Mark Margolis, Karl Kenzler, Anthony Mangano, Greg Huge, Michael McGlone
Episode 18
The Machine's latest number presents a unique challenge for Reese and Finch since the person has virtually no digital footprint - and appears to be leading a double life.
Directed by Charles BeesonWritten by Amy BergGuest stars Al Sapienza, Brennan Brown, Sarah Wynter, Rhys Coiro, Seth Gilliam, Christopher Denham, Rafael Sardina, Johnny Hopkins
Episode 19
When The Machine spits out five numbers, naming the Don of each of New York’s crime families, Reese and Finch suspect Elias is planning to eliminate his competition.
Directed by Stephen SemelWritten by Amanda SegelGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Robert John Burke, David Valcin, Mark Margolis, Kwoade Cross, Vincent Curatola, Paul Schulze, Tony Darrow
Episode 20
Reese goes undercover as an armored car company employee, and faces memories from his past with the CIA.
Directed by Kevin BrayWritten by Ray UtarnachittGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Annie Parisse, Susan Misner, Michael Kelly, Darien Sills-Evans, Michael Mulheren, Sean McCarthy, Pablo Schreiber
Episode 21
Finch gives Reese his birthday off so that his partner doesn't have to face a Number that is tied to Reese's past.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Jonathan Nolan, Erik Mountain, Erik MountainGuest stars Brennan Brown, Annie Parisse, Susan Misner, Jonno Roberts, Dagmara Dominczyk, Jeremy Davidson, Judith Ivey, Fred Applegate
Episode 22
The newest POI’s curiosity could spell his doom when he finds himself embroiled in a dark government conspiracy – one that Finch is all too familiar with. Meanwhile, Reese uncovers something revealing about Finch’s past.
Directed by Stephen WilliamsWritten by David SlackGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Al Sapienza, Brett Cullen, Carrie Preston, Jay O. Sanders, Jacob Pitts, Marc Menchaca, Andrew Weems
Episode 23
As the clock ticks down, Reese winds up trapped with his POI in the most heavily surveilled part of the city, forced to rely on the help of Finch, Carter and Fusco to fend off the FBI, corrupt cops and a slew of old foes.
Directed by Richard J. LewisWritten by Jonathan Nolan, Greg PlagemanGuest stars Paige Turco, Elizabeth Marvel, Robert John Burke, Brennan Brown, Amy Acker, Anthony DeSando, Aaron Lazar, Wayne Duvall
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Jim CaviezelJohn Reese
Michael EmersonHarold Finch
Kevin ChapmanLionel Fusco
Taraji P. HensonJoss Carter
Sarah ShahiSameen Shaw
Enrico ColantoniCarl Elias
Elizabeth MarvelAlicia Corwin
Wrenn SchmidtIris Campbell
CBSUnited States
Kilter FilmsUnited States
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Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
