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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
With Finch missing – kidnapped by his hacker nemesis, Root, Reese enlists Detectives Carter and Fusco to get his friend back, Meanwhile, The Machine never sleeps, disseminating a new number to Reese.
Directed by Richard J. LewisWritten by Jonathan Nolan, Denise ThéGuest stars Amy Acker, Boris McGiver, Jay O. Sanders, Cotter Smith, Terry Serpico, Ken Leung, Bill Sage, Robert Allen Mukes
Episode 2
The Machine delivers the number of a cold case that leads Reese ever closer to catching up with Finch and his kidnapper, Root.
Directed by Jon CassarWritten by Patrick Harbinson, Greg PlagemanGuest stars Amy Acker, Boris McGiver, Jay O. Sanders, Cotter Smith, Margo Martindale, Emily Robinson, Mercedes Griffeth, Loudon Wainwright III
Episode 3
With Finch back in the Library, Reese returns to field work, only to face his toughest case yet – protecting the privileged daughter of a Brazilian diplomat.
Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by Melissa Scrivner-LoveGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Boris McGiver, Annie Parisse, Michael Kelly, Paloma Guzmán, Gary Perez, Nick Gehlfuss, Roderick Hill
Episode 4
When The Machine gives them the number of a mob enforcer whose life becomes endangered, Reese and Finch must decide whether to intervene or allow karma to balance the scales of justice. Meanwhile, Finch seeks aid from an unlikely source.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Erik MountainGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Michael McGlone, Jonathan Tucker, Liza J. Bennett, Otto Sanchez, Matt McTighe, Kevin Conway, Sean Gormley
Episode 5
Reese must protect an investigative journalist through surreptitious means to avoid becoming part of her story.
Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by David SlackGuest stars Paige Turco, Robert John Burke, Clarke Peters, Brennan Brown, John Ventimiglia, Anthony Mangano, Gloria Votsis, James Saito
Episode 6
Reese goes undercover in an idyllic neighborhood when The Machine’s latest number sends him to the suburbs.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Nic Van Zeebroeck, Michael SopczynskiGuest stars Paige Turco, Brett Cullen, Carrie Preston, David Denman, Olivia Nikkanen, Alicia Witt, Dominic Fumusa, Victor Verhaeghe
Episode 7
The Machine gives Finch and Reese the number of a brilliant surgeon, but they soon discover that a resourceful third party has raised the stakes for this POI, forcing them to turn to an unlikely source for help.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Sean HennenGuest stars Ken Leung, Michael Kelly, Sharon Leal, Julian Sands, Erica Leerhsen, Bryce Pinkham, Geneva Carr, Geoffrey Cantor
Episode 8
The team is spread thin when a husband and wife’s numbers both come up
Directed by Helen ShaverWritten by Amanda SegelGuest stars Brett Cullen, Carrie Preston, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Pellegrino, Francie Swift, Arash Mokhtar, Tricia Paoluccio, Todd Susman
Episode 9
When the machine names a New York cabdriver as a person of interest, any of his passengers could be a part of the impending crime.
Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Ray UtarnachittGuest stars Al Sapienza, Robert John Burke, Clarke Peters, David Valcin, Mark Azarcon, Reg E. Cathey, Ed Setrakian, Michael Irby
Episode 10
As the FBI pursues "the man in the suit," Reese is even more determined to protect the latest person of interest after learning she is the sister of a soldier who was killed in action.
Directed by Stephen SurjikWritten by Patrick HarbinsonGuest stars Robert John Burke, Clarke Peters, Brennan Brown, Sterling K. Brown, Brian J. Smith, Jessica Ann Collins, Allan Louis, John Bedford Lloyd
Episode 11
Finch goes under cover to protect a youth who reminds him of himself; Carter goes on a dangerous mission for the FBI.
Directed by Richard J. LewisWritten by Dan DietzGuest stars Brennan Brown, Luke Kleintank, Susan Blackwell, Creighton James, James Knight, Brendan Griffin, Luke Kirby, James Colby
Episode 12
Carter tries to help Reese by engaging in mental warfare with the FBI; Reese has encounters with old and new enemies; Detective Fusco must protect supermodel Karolina Kurkova, the latest person of interest.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by David SlackGuest stars Enrico Colantoni, Elizabeth Marvel, Boris McGiver, Jay O. Sanders, Brennan Brown, Terry Serpico, Annie Parisse, Michael Kelly
Episode 13
Reese is abducted by a former acquaintance planning a massive and potentially deadly act of cyber-warfare.
Directed by John DahlWritten by Erik MountainGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, John Nolan, Brennan Brown, Cameron Scoggins, Annie Parisse, Michael Kelly, Brian Hutchison, Matt Deangelis
Episode 14
Finch and Reese meet their match: a tech billionaire whose curiosity and endless resources could expose their identities and ruin their efforts to save his life.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Denise Thé, Melissa Scrivner-LoveGuest stars Brett Cullen, Paul Juhn, Charlie Semine, Chandler Williams, Brooke Bloom, Jimmi Simpson, Tibor Feldman, Quincy Chad
Episode 15
As Reese and Finch try to save a hotel maid's life, they encounter a litany of suspects; Detective Carter considers a significant offer from the FBI.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Nic Van Zeebroeck, Michael SopczynskiGuest stars Amy Acker, Paige Turco, Boris McGiver, Jay O. Sanders, Sterling K. Brown, Mía Maestro, Brian Hutchison, David Pittu
Episode 16
A lethal government operative who tracks and stops terrorist threats before they occur finds herself on the run – and the new focus of Reese and Finch's attention. However, their pursuit proves to be their most formidable when they discover that her remarkable skill set equals their own.
Directed by Jonathan NolanWritten by Jonathan Nolan, Amanda SegelGuest stars Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi, Boris McGiver, Jay O. Sanders, Ken Leung, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Paul Sparks, Dominik Tiefenthaler
Episode 17
As Finch and Reese try to protect six people simultaneously, clues lead them to a coastal town; when a storm forces Finch and Reese to seek shelter in a police station with a group of locals, they realize a killer may be in their midst.
Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Sean HennenGuest stars Sterling K. Brown, Brian Hutchison, Luke Macfarlane, Becky Ann Baker, Dan Lauria, Cindy Katz, Dennis Flanagan, James Andrew O'Connor
Episode 18
Finch and Reese head to Atlantic City to protect the latest person of interest, an elderly gambler; Carter tries to clear another detective's name.
Directed by Tricia BrockWritten by Lucas O'ConnorGuest stars Al Sapienza, Robert John Burke, Clarke Peters, Morgan Spector, Ken Leung, Sterling K. Brown, Michael McGlone, Ron McLarty
Episode 19
Finch infiltrates a tech corporation to gather intel on an executive whose number has come up; Carter questions Beecher's integrity.
Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by Erik Mountain, Dan DietzGuest stars Sarah Shahi, Enrico Colantoni, Al Sapienza, John Nolan, Clarke Peters, Dan Bittner, Sterling K. Brown, Tracie Thoms
Episode 20
When a person of interest is poisoned, Finch and Reese only have 24 hours to identify the toxin and find the person responsible; Detective Fusco's past catches up to him.
Directed by Chris FisherWritten by Greg Plageman, Tony CamerinoGuest stars Robert John Burke, James Hanlon, Clarke Peters, Allison Scagliotti, Conn Horgan, Louis Vanaria, John Fiore, Dennis Boutsikaris
Episode 21
When a virus causes the machine to malfunction, numbers are issued irregularly; the team searches for an extremely elusive tech millionaire.
Directed by Jeffrey G. HuntWritten by David Slack, Amanda SegelGuest stars Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi, Al Sapienza, Brett Cullen, Carrie Preston, John Nolan, Jay O. Sanders, Kevyn Morrow
Episode 22
Finch and Reese team up with unexpected allies as they race to fix the machine; as Detective Carter tries to apprehend Cal Beecher's murderer, she finds herself up against HR -- a criminal organization.
Directed by Richard J. LewisWritten by Patrick Harbinson, Jonathan NolanGuest stars Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi, Enrico Colantoni, Brett Cullen, Carrie Preston, Boris McGiver, Morgan Spector, Jay O. Sanders
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
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