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Burn Notice - 05x15 Necessary Evil

5x15 Necessary Evil

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First Aired: Nov. 17, 2011 on USA
Summary: Michael runs point on a CIA rescue mission involving a scientist kidnapped by an African warlord. Meanwhile, Sam and Jesse go undercover as microchip specialists but quickly get in over their heads.

Main Characters in this Episode



Guest Stars

William Resnick played by Rick Gomez (II)
Joseph Kamba played by Jonathan Adams (II)
Anson Fullerton voiced by Jere Burns
Agent Pearce played by Lauren Stamile
Benny played by Steve Zurk
Crowley played by Lovensky Jean-Baptiste
Sophie Resnick played by Aubrey Peeples
Edgar played by Andy Quiroga

Episode Quotes

Sam Axe: So, Mike, that was one hell of a drive. What are we looking at?
Michael Westen: It's a chemical research facility, closed two years ago.
Sam Axe: Half a dozen guys with AKs. Not something you expect to see out here.
Jesse Porter: It's a lot of activity for a closed shop.
Michael Westen: Lights came back on a month ago. Liberian company leased it. Trucks have been dropping off guidance equipment and long-range missile components for the last few days.
Jesse Porter: According to who? Pearce?
Michael Westen: The agency thinks a weapons engineer, William Resnick, went rogue. It certainly sounds like he's building a missile in there.
Sam Axe: So what, Pearce wants you to go in and see what's up?
Michael Westen: Not me. You guys. There's a good chance the target knows my face.
Jesse Porter: Okay. You kind of buried the lead there, Mike.
Sam Axe: You know, the last time I did a favor for the CIA, there were a few hiccups.
Michael Westen: I know, Sam, but we're all on the same team this time. Resnick made a purchase from a black market chip manufacturer. The CIA squeezed them, you guys are gonna get swapped in as the tech guys.
Jesse Porter: Pearce put together our cover before she asked if we would do it?
Michael Westen: She was counting on you guys saying yes.
Sam Axe: Not loving how this went down, Mike, but I'm not gonna pass up a chance to bag a traitor.
Sam Axe: Giving the CIA half of what they want is a Sam Axe specialty.

Mistakes/Goofs

  • Goof (continuity error): As Sam walks through the compound door carrying the case, the exterior shot shows Sam carrying the case vertically by one of the end handles. The subsequent interior shot shows Sam carrying the case horizontally by the side handle.

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