Series synopsis
White Collar is an American crime drama mystery television series that premiered on USA Network on October 23, 2009. It ended on December 18, 2014. It was created by Jeff Eastin. It stars Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Diahann Carroll and Willie Garson.
In exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help straight-man FBI agent Peter Burke catch elusive white-collar criminals.
Premise
In exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help straight-man FBI agent Peter Burke catch elusive white-collar criminals.
Premise: To solve the hardest crimes, hire the smartest criminal.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matt Bomer as Neal Caffrey
- Tim DeKay as Peter Burke
- Diahann Carroll as June
- Willie Garson as Mozzie
- Tiffani-Amber Thiessen as Elizabeth Burke
- Marsha Thomason as Diana Berrigan
- Sharif Atkins as Clinton Jones
- Hilarie Burton Morgan as Sara Ellis
Supporting cast
- John Ventimiglia as Burrelli
- Natalie Morales as Lauren Cruz
Guest cast
- Callie Thorne as Maria Fiametta
- Erik Palladino as Herrera
- Kyle Secor as Dr. Wayne Powell
- Kate Levering as Grace Quinn
- Susan Misner as Dana Mitchell
- Deanna Russo as Taryn Vandersant
- Jennifer Ferrin as Melissa Cartwright
- Noah Emmerich as Garrett Fowler
- Jonathan Tucker as Avery Phillips
- Sarah Carter as Pierce Spelman
- Kirk Acevedo as Ruiz
- Sarah Wynter as Alicia Tiegen
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 81 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 14 | October 23, 2009 | March 9, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 16 | July 13, 2010 | March 8, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 16 | June 7, 2011 | February 28, 2012 |
| Season 4 | 16 | July 10, 2012 | March 5, 2013 |
| Season 5 | 13 | October 17, 2013 | January 30, 2014 |
| Season 6 | 6 | November 6, 2014 | December 18, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot When the trail of elusive criminal "The Dutchman" dead ends, FBI Agent Peter Burke teams up with a most unlikely partner to catch him - the imprisoned Neal Caffrey. |
October 23, 2009 |
| 2 |
Threads Neal and Peter infiltrate New York's Fashion Week to stop a security data which is woven in the fabric of a model's dress, from being sold by a criminal. |
October 30, 2009 |
| 3 |
Book of Hours The disappearance of a precious bible creates an interesting union when a New York Mafia kingpin enlists the help of Peter and the FBI in tracking down his beloved artifact. But while rooting out the thief, Neal finds himself in a tango with a sexy female villain and must decide where his loyalty truly lies. |
November 6, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Withdrawal Peter and Neal try to stay a step ahead of a sophisticated bank robber. But once alarms are set off throughout the city, the guys realize they're dealing with a true professional. |
July 13, 2010 |
| 2 |
Need to Know Neal goes undercover as a political "fixer" in order to bring down a corrupt politician. Diana and Peter's lead brings them to an unidentified man who escapes their pursuit. It is also revealed that Peter had Diana keep the music box's location hidden even from Peter himself. Neal begins to suspect that Peter is investigating the plane explosion behind his back. |
July 20, 2010 |
| 3 |
Copycat Caffrey Peter sends Neal back to school after someone copycats one of his old schemes. Alex returns with some bad news. Diana discovers the music box is hiding something. Peter and Diana set out to find the missing key, which is the last piece of the music box that Alex gives Neal before leaving for Italy. Aidan Quinn guest stars as a criminology professor. |
July 27, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
On Guard Despite their newly-arisen trust issues, Neal and Peter have to work together to catch a thief who took his stash out of the Federal Reserve. |
June 7, 2011 |
| 2 |
Where There's a Will Peter and Neal find a treasure map on a forged will, and soon enter a race to locate the treasure and save the daughter of the beneficiary. |
June 14, 2011 |
| 3 |
Deadline Diana goes undercover to protect a magazine journalist; Peter and Neal investigate a pharmaceutical company. |
June 21, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wanted Peter tries to find Neal on a remote island before a bounty hunter locates him first. |
July 10, 2012 |
| 2 |
Most Wanted Peter comes up with a strategy to return Neal to the U.S. before Collins catches him. |
July 17, 2012 |
| 3 |
Diminishing Returns The guys track a brilliant thief who's eluded the FBI for years. |
July 24, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
At What Price With Peter in prison facing murder charges and every shred of evidence pointing to him for Senator Pratt's untimely death, Neal must strike a deal with the devil to help try and clear Peter's name. |
October 17, 2013 |
| 2 |
Out of the Frying Pan Peter assigns Neal a new handler to investigate an online black market, but Neal's loyalties will be tested when he discovers the trail might lead to Mozzie. |
October 24, 2013 |
| 3 |
One Last Stakeout As Peter settles into a promoted position at the FBI, Neal has to pull off a brazen museum heist right underneath the FBI's nose. |
October 31, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Borrowed Time Peter brings in Rebecca to help locate Neal who's been held captive, by someone she used to work with. |
November 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
Return to Sender Neal must work with an enemy from his past to be able to help the Pink Panther. |
November 13, 2014 |
| 3 |
Uncontrolled Variables Neal is conflicted over scamming an innocent mark. Peter is working with an Interpol agent who could ruin their operation. |
November 20, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 23, 2009 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2014 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |