Episode
Burn Notice: Necessary Evil
Overview
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, Madeline discovers that someone close to her is keeping secrets.
Details
- Series
- Burn Notice
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 2011-11-17
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Necessary Evil is Episode 15 in Season 5 of Burn Notice. It aired on 2011-11-17. The runtime is 45 min.
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