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Burn Notice - 04x16 Dead or Alive

4x16 Dead or Alive

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First Aired: Dec. 09, 2010 on USA
Summary: Sam tries to help a friend who's been deemed a dirty cop clear his name. Elsewhere, Michael plans to meet with Jesse's former handler in order to make sure government documents end up in the right hands.

Main Characters in this Episode



Guest Stars

Marv played by Richard Kind
Ted Seyers played by Leo Fitzpatrick
Claire Baruchel played by Alexie Gilmore
Lieutenant Briggs played by Tom Hillmann
Pete Jackman played by Raphael Sbarge
Tyler Brennen played by Jay Karnes
Mourner played by Stephen L. Cohen

Episode Quotes

Marv: I checked out as much of your story as I could without raising any flags. Most of it's legit. Well, given the questionable nature of your activities, I don't know whether that's the right word. The thing is...
Michael Westen: What's the thing, Marv? I've told you everything I know about the people who burned me.
Marv: The thing is, there are other issues, other people. Sam Axe, for instance.
Michael Westen: He's a friend. Former Navy SEAL.
Marv: A washout. Don't even get me started on Fiona Glenanne. What do they know? Huh? Who have they told? How far does this thing go?
Michael Westen: It goes no further than us. Sam, Fi, Jesse, and me. That's it.
Marv: Are you willing to bet your life on that? Because if you're wrong...
Michael Westen: Nobody else knows. Marv, if you're going to help me and Jesse, help us. If you're not going to, then don't. But I can't sit on this list forever.
Marv: All right, I'll let you know the time and the place. You and Jesse bring the list. I'll do what I can.
Michael Westen: Good. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have more "questionable activities" to attend to.
Jesse Porter: [Fiona puts her purse over abductee's head] What the hell is that?
Fiona Glenanne: What? My good head bag is at the cleaners.
Sam Axe: Mike, try and stay in my line of sight, will ya? Every time we do this, you act like I can shoot around corners.

Mistakes/Goofs

  • Goof (continuity error): When Michael changes out of his wet clothes after jumping off the boat, he unbuttons his shirt twice.
  • Goof (factual errors): Sam Axe makes a reference to the gas chamber as capital punishment. While that was common in California, Florida switched from the electric chair to lethal injection.

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