Burn Notice_
"Spies don't get fired, they get burned"
A formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations.
Created By
Matt Nix
Network
USA Network
Episodes
111
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
15 countries
Mercado Play
FREE
2 countries
Hulu
2 countries
Canal+
1 country
Prime Video
FREE
1 country
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Overview
Burn Notice has 7 seasons with 111 episodes spanning 2007-2013.
Jeffrey Donovan →
Rating
Burn Notice holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 563 votes.
Year context
Burn Notice first aired 19 years ago in 2007.
CAST (5)
SEASONS (7 seasons, 111 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Pilot
While on assignment, agent Michael Westen gets a "Burn Notice" and becomes untouchable. Having no idea what or who triggered his demise, Michael returns to…
02
Identity
Michael helps Madeline's friend retrieve money from a swindler, and in return he receives information about some visitors that came to his mother's home.
03
Fight or Flight
A drug dealer is witnessed brutally beating up a man by a single mother. Oleg asks Michael to help the woman, Cara, his best waitress,…
04
Old Friends
Michael's friend, Bill, asks for the spy's help in freeing his daughter from a prostitution ring. Meanwhile, Michael dodges multiple assassination attempts.
05
Family Business
Michael takes on arms dealers for an airport worker, while Nate obsesses about the car and their dad's will together.
06
Unpaid Debts
Michael discovers a surprise aboard a boat he has retrieved from Jamaican gangsters. Meanwhile, a CSS agent urges Michael to stop his investigation into who…
07
Broken Rules
Michael works to rid a community in little Havana of a crime boss, all the while baiting Jason Bly at the risk of his family…
08
Wanted Man
With Michael's assistance, Fiona helps a man who has been framed for the theft of an expensive brooch.
09
Hard Bargain
A slightly dim house sitter's fiancée has been kidnapped, and Sam guilts Michael into a rescue while he's negotiating with a D.C. bureaucrat to stop…
10
False Flag
Michael is hired to track down a woman's estranged husband, who has disappeared with their son. Michael soon finds himself pitted against somebody just as…
11
Dead Drop (1)
Sam takes on a case for a woman named Gillian, who is being blackmailed into using her security clearance to help smuggle heroin into the…
12
Loose Ends (2)
Michael must rescue Sam from heroin smugglers, who happen to be ex-Special Forces, while also evading agents who are out to get him.
SEASON 2
01
Breaking and Entering
Having been recruited by the people who burned him, Michael's new handler, Carla, tasks him with helping a computer tech, whose wife and daughter were…
02
Turn and Burn
While Michael's new handler asks him to locate a Tunisian counterfeiter, Sam asks him to help a woman who says she is being stalked by…
03
Trust Me
Andy, a cell-phone salesman, was conned into investing in a fake Cuban nightclub. Michael helps Andy when the people he borrowed the money from come…
04
Comrades
Michael helps a Russian woman, Katya, whose sister was smuggled into the U.S. by gangsters; however, Katya cannot afford their extortionate demands and her sister…
05
Scatter Point
Michael poses as a safe cracker to help out a reformed ex-con who is unwillingly part of a heist, and tries to sneak into the…
06
Bad Blood
When someone's suspected of embezzling from a hip-hop mogul's charity, Michael attempts to trick the thief into stealing a larger sum.
07
Rough Seas
Michael is hired to track down nearly a million dollars worth of pharmaceuticals that were stolen by thieves on their way to Tanzania.
08
Double Booked
Michael and Sam discover the location of Bill Johnson (Joe Kimble) by going through his trash and finding laundry bluing, a staple among spies to…
09
Good Soldier (1)
Hired by Fiona's boyfriend's friend Henry, Michael poses as a disgruntled bodyguard to thwart a kidnapping plot masterminded by a ruthless man named Lesher.
10
Do No Harm (2)
Michael prevents a man from committing suicide, whose son suffers from a heart condition. He had lost his savings in a scam after investing in…
11
Hot Spot
Sam calls in a favor and asks Michael to talk to Sean Martin, a football coach who helps impoverished kids. Sean wants Michael's assistance helping…
12
Seek and Destroy
Michael, under the alias of Miles Parker, is hired by Scott Chandler to investigate strange activity - log-ins at odd hours, unusual computer activity and…
13
Bad Breaks
A federal agent with a knack for giving Michael trouble returns to Miami to force Michael to hand over blackmail materials; the two enemies must…
14
Truth & Reconciliation
Michael takes on a sympathy case for a Haitian man whose daughter was murdered by a corrupt government official he believes is hiding in Miami.…
15
Sins of Omission
Michael's ex-fiancé seeks the spy's help in freeing her son, who was kidnapped by a disillusioned ex-spy named Brennen.
16
Lesser Evil
Michael gets to know Victor's motivation and his connection to Carla after capturing him. When the truth about Carla's organization is revealed, everyone is put…
SEASON 3
01
Friends and Family
Michael is bailed out of jail by an old friend who asks for his help in return.
02
Question and Answer
Michael faces a new foe in Detective Paxson, who has tracked down some explosives Michael has been hiding in a storage facility, forcing Michael to…
03
End Run
Arms trader Brennen returns and kidnaps Nate, forcing Michael to help him pull off an elaborate heist. Michael must also contend with Paxson's ongoing investigation.
04
Fearless Leader
Michael gets a hold of a crime lord who seems to be the prime suspect in a Miami PD investigation, so he wants to hand…
05
Signals and Codes
A paranoid mathematician enlists Michael's help to stop the vice president of a defense firm from selling company secrets; Michael tracks down a new contact…
06
The Hunter
When he hears about an operative from his past who is hunting him, Michael turns to a prominent member of Miami's underworld for help; a…
07
Shot In The Dark
Michael convinces an abusive stepfather of a young boy to leave town by telling him he is the target of an assassination plot. Elsewhere, Strickler…
08
Friends Like These
Barry enlists Michael's help in tracking down his money-laundering client list, which has been stolen by a vicious thief. Michael goes after the thief, only…
09
Long Way Back
A dangerous man from Fiona's past resurfaces in Miami after years of hiding, with deadly intentions. Teaming up with Fiona's ruthless brother, Michael will do…
10
A Dark Road
When a recently widowed woman hires Michael and Fiona to get her away from a group of violent con men, Michael turns to Madeline for…
11
Friendly Fire
When Sam gets an unexpected visit from a former Seal buddy asking for help, Michael must infiltrate a protected urban barrio and hunt down a…
12
Noble Causes
Michael is caught off guard by a visit from his drug dealing neighbor Sugar. But to Michael’s surprise, Sugar isn't looking for trouble; He needs…
13
Enemies Closer
When Michael's old acquaintance Larry shows up unannounced, it is up to Michael to clean up his mess. Meanwhile, Michael's brother Nate shows up with…
14
Partners in Crime
Sam convinces Michael to investigate a robbery at a chic fashion house, but they quickly realize the world of design isn't always pretty. Meanwhile, Michael…
15
Good Intentions
Fiona deals with a paranoid kidnapper who's hiding a secret. Elsewhere, Michael tries to take down a black operative, but the mission soon gets out…
16
Devil You Know
International fugitive Simon is loose and Michael's on the run from the FBI for his role in Simon’s escape. When Simon confronts Michael and threatens…
SEASON 4
01
Friends and Enemies
Michael helps Fiona and Sam protect a lawyer against the city's most dangerous biker gang. Meanwhile, he must team up with an unlikely ally to…
02
Fast Friends
Michael meets Jesse, a recently burned counterintelligence agent looking for Michael's help. Michael agrees to help Jesse clear his name, but first must get him…
03
Made Man
When dangerous mobsters threaten a port worker, Michael takes on the case. With Jesse, Michael also looks for intel on an underground-artillery operation.
04
Breach of Faith
A hostage situation at a local bank. Meanwhile, Fiona helps Jesse track down information about a recently deceased weapons runner.
05
Neighborhood Watch
A doctor seeks help when drug dealers terrorize his clinic; Michael is drawn into a game of cat and mouse with a killer.
06
Entry Point
Sam and Jesse interrogate a captured contract killer in order to find out who ordered a recent assassination. Meanwhile, Michael and Fiona pose as security…
07
Past & Future Tense
Michael helps an ex-CIA operative who has become a target of Russian spies.
08
Where There's Smoke
Michael, Sam, and Jesse must try to rescue Fiona when their plan to protect a wealthy business bigwig at his house party go horribly awry.
09
Center of the Storm
Michael impersonates a hitman in order to protect the target who is a crucial witness to criminal activity.
10
Hard Time
Michael infiltrates a high-security prison in order to protect an inmate (a good friend of Sam’s) who is marked for death by a fellow prisoner
11
Blind Spot
Michael and team come to the aid of a woman who has her entire life savings wiped out by a sleazy womanizer.
12
Guilty As Charged
Fiona attempts to find Jesse and convince him to meet with Michael. Meanwhile, Michael helps a criminal defense attorney rescue his daughter after she is…
13
Eyes Open
Michael tries to prevent a bombing arranged by a lawyer out for revenge against a local gang. Elsewhere, Michael and Jesse must track down a…
14
Hot Property
Michael must work with an enemy to keep chemical weapons out of the wrong hands.
15
Brotherly Love
When Nate gets in over his head tracking down a stolen car filled with a drug kingpin's merchandise, Michael brings back an old alias to…
16
Dead or Alive
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…
17
Out of the Fire
Michael's enemy Brennen and Michael's former friend Larry team up to pressure Michael into killing the individuals on the stolen NOC list. Meanwhile, Sam, Jesse,…
18
Last Stand
Michael, Fiona, and Jessie try to keep the NOC list away from Vaughn and his strike team. Meanwhile Sam and Madeline try to convince Congressman…
SEASON 5
01
Company Man
Michael works with his old agency to go after the people who burned him in a case that leads the group to Venezuela.
02
Bloodlines
Michael has to balance his new agency duties and helping a woman recover her cousin, who is one of many being trafficked into the U.S.…
03
Mind Games
Nate returns to Miami to seek Michael's help to go after a loan shark who's harassing a widow. The guys soon discover that the loan…
04
No Good Deed
The team searches for a super-computer to clear Barry's brother of a server heist.
05
Square One
Michael plays a key role in a CIA murder investigation. Meanwhile, the team helps a client who reminds them of Michael — a former army…
06
Enemy of My Enemy
The CIA abandons Sam after he goes undercover with a heroin dealer while trying to recover a weapon. Meanwhile, Pearce continues searching for Max's killer.
07
Besieged
Michael and Sam try to retrieve a boy from an armed compound. Fiona and Jesse babysit a day laborer.
08
Hard Out
Michael and Jesse go on an extraction mission on a Caribbean island but end up trapped there by mercenaries. Meanwhile, Fiona tries to get information…
09
Eye for an Eye
Fiona and Jesse work together for a pharmaceuticals magnate, but soon realize that he is hiding something. Meanwhile, Michael and Sam take on a bomb-maker…
10
Army of One
Michael goes undercover with a group of hijackers in order to assist Jesse with a security job, but he changes the plan when the hijackers…
11
Better Halves
Michael and Fiona pose as a wealthy couple at a South American resort in order to extract a bioweapons specialist. Elsewhere, Sam and Jesse try…
12
Dead to Rights
With convincing from Sam and Jesse, Pearce begrudgingly lets Michael take drastic measures attempting to clear himself of Max's murder. Meanwhile, Larry returns, having kidnapped…
13
Damned If You Do
Michael and Fiona plan to abduct a hacker in Puerto Rico in order to obtain his software, but the man has several other enemies to…
14
Breaking Point
When gang warfare claims the life of one of Michael's childhood friends, he teams up with the victim's brother to entrap the gang in Fiona's…
15
Necessary Evil
Michael leads a rescue mission for a scientist abducted by an African warlord, while Sam and Jesse get in trouble during an undercover mission. Meanwhile,…
16
Depth Perception
Sam reunites with Beatriz after an attempt is made on her life by a Russian spy, and Michael is forced to trust Anson in order…
17
Acceptable Loss
A friend of Jesse asks the team to help take out his boss, who has been smuggling blood diamonds into the country with the help…
18
Fail Safe
As the team reaches a breaking point with Anson and his sinister plans, Pearce puts Michael in charge of his biggest CIA mission yet.
SEASON 6
01
Scorched Earth
Michael pursues Anson in Miami. Meanwhile, Fiona is taken into custody and interrogated by a former foe.
02
Mixed Messages
Michael reconnects with his mentor and offers to help go after a drug cartel in exchange for visitation privileges with Fiona. Meanwhile, Fiona leans on…
03
Last Rites
Pearce asks Michael to help her track down her fiancee's murderer. Fiona investigates the group that tried to get her killed in prison.
04
Under the Gun
Michael, Sam and Jesse head to the Everglades to track the guard trying to kill Fiona in prison. Fiona has to do another favor for…
05
Split Decision
Michael takes on a gangster with help from an unlikely ally. Card offers Fiona a deal to become a CIA asset, an arrangement that would…
06
Shock Wave
Michael finally gets a solid lead on Anson, but the plan to get Fiona out of prison hits a snag when an MI-6 agent tries…
07
Reunion
Sam agrees to help his girlfriend's son, who is in deep trouble with a loan shark. Michael and Fiona reconnect while searching for the saboteur.
08
Unchained
Michael intentionally gets arrested in order to help an FBI agent take down a vicious mobster. Jesse and Pearce follow up on the gun sale…
09
Official Business
The CIA recruits Fiona to break into a guarded safe after a civilian asset winds up in over her head. Meanwhile, Sam and Jesse visit…
10
Desperate Times
The team travels to Panama to capture an assassin; Madeline tries to obtain difficult answers.
11
Desperate Measures
After finding themselves stranded in Panama, Michael and the team are forced to hijack a plane in order to get home. Before they can leave,…
12
Means & Ends
Fiona is surprised by a visit from a smuggler she met in prison, who needs her help bringing down a corrupt Miami detective. Meanwhile, Michael…
13
Over the Line
Michael is accused of a crime at a local hotel. Elsewhere, Olivia questions Sam in an attempt to get to Michael.
14
Down & Out
Michael arranges to be captured by a Syrian intelligence officer in order to rescue an inept smuggler; Riley offers Madeline a deal in hopes of…
15
Best Laid Plans
Michael brokers a deal selling an expensive piece of technology to a ruthless thief, but things become complicated when Sam is dragged in as part…
16
Odd Man Out
Michael seeks refuge in a warehouse when he's caught in the middle of a smuggler's attempt to get revenge on his former client. Survival becomes…
17
You Can Run
Michael is nearly killed when a powerful enemy sends a crew of cartel assassins after his entire team. Michael realizes that in order to protect…
18
Game Change
Michael attempts to leave the country, but when the escape is ambushed, Sam and Jesse are taken captive. Racing against the clock to save Sam,…
SEASON 7
01
New Deal
Michael's deal with the CIA sends him to the Dominican Republic to infiltrate a terrorist organization headed by an old contact. Sam, Fiona, and Jesse…
02
Forget Me Not
Michael returns to Miami to track down someone who is trying to blow his cover; Michael is forbidden from contacting his crew.
03
Down Range
Sam and Jesse travel to the Dominican Republic to help Michael with a high-stakes trade; Fiona intervenes when a bookie tries to extort Madeline.
04
Brothers in Arms
Michael tries to learn about Burke's underground network; Fiona and Madeline must frame a corrupt Russian bureaucrat for treason.
05
Exit Plan
Michael meets a former Russian operative who now works as part of Burke’s mysterious organization. In order to get out of Cuba, they’ll have to…
06
All or Nothing
Michael and Fiona pose as hackers at a malicious programming syndicate in order to steal information for Sonya. But Michael’s life gets complicated when working…
07
Psychological Warfare
Michael finally meets with the head of the organization he’s been assigned to dismantle, but things get dicey when the leader drugs him at gunpoint…
08
Nature of the Beast
Michael goes after a drug smuggler at the bidding of the organization he's trying to infiltrate. Elsewhere, Fiona, Jesse and Strong visit a mental hospital…
09
Bitter Pill
The team look for an antidote at the manufacturer's lab in order to save a poisoned Middle Eastern diplomat. Elsewhere, Madeline takes action when she…
10
Things Unseen
When Michael discovers an old friend digging up secrets that could expose his cover, he must decide just how far he will go to protect…
11
Tipping Point
As Michael becomes ever more conflicted with his mission, he travels to Mexico with Sonya in order to help James with an important job. Anxious…
12
Sea Change
Michael must expose his identity to James and Sonya. Meanwhile, Fiona, Sam and Jesse form a plan to retrieve Michael.
13
Reckoning
Michael must regain the trust of those closest to him in order to finish what he started.
SERIES INFO
7
Seasons
111
Episodes
45 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Matt Nix
NETWORKS (1)
USA Network
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Burn Notice about?
A formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations.
Where can I watch Burn Notice?
Burn Notice is available on Disney+, Mercado Play, Hulu, Canal+, Prime Video. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Burn Notice have?
Burn Notice has 7 seasons with 111 episodes total.
Who created Burn Notice?
Burn Notice was created by Matt Nix.
Who stars in Burn Notice?
The cast of Burn Notice includes Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless, Coby Bell.
What is the rating of Burn Notice?
Burn Notice has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 563 votes on TMDB.
Is Burn Notice still running?
Burn Notice has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Action & Adventure
Drama
Crime
