White Collar: Season 3
Suave con man turned FBI consultant Neal Caffrey races to stay one step ahead of the feds even as he helps his partner, Agent Peter Burke, bring down some of the world's most clever criminals. The stakes are at an all-time high as Neal struggles to come to terms with his own checkered past, leaving the central question of whether his greatest con will cost him everything.
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help straight-man FBI agent Peter Burke catch elusive white-collar criminals.
- The arrangement is made in exchange for Neal's freedom, establishing an unlikely partnership between the two.
- Together, Neal and Peter prove that to solve the hardest crimes, one must hire the smartest criminal.
- The series centers on solving hard crimes while navigating Neal's status as a criminal turned FBI consultant.
Season overview
Suave con man turned FBI consultant Neal Caffrey races to stay one step ahead of the feds even as he helps his partner, Agent Peter Burke, bring down some of the world's most clever criminals. The stakes are at an all-time high as Neal struggles to come to terms with his own checkered past, leaving the central question of whether his greatest con will cost him everything.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
On Guard
Jun 7, 2011 · 43 min
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.
Where There's a Will
Jun 14, 2011 · 44 min
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.
Deadline
Jun 21, 2011 · 43 min
Diana goes undercover to protect a magazine journalist; Peter and Neal investigate a pharmaceutical company.
The Dentist of Detroit
Jun 28, 2011 · 43 min
Peter and Neal help Mozzie rework a scam to prevent a mob war.
Veiled Threat
Jul 5, 2011 · 44 min
Peter and Neal pose as wealthy bachelors to catch a black widow.
Taking Account
Jul 19, 2011 · 44 min
When an expert hacker drains a prominent New York bank, Neal assumes the criminal's identity in order to spend the pilfered fortune and draw him out of hiding.
As You Were
Jul 26, 2011 · 43 min
When an old Naval Academy buddy of Agent Jones goes missing, Peter and Neal delve into the dangerous world of international private security to find him.
On the Fence
Aug 2, 2011 · 44 min
Neal goes undercover in an attempt to capture a wanted fugitive; Keller confesses his motive for returning to New York.
Countdown
Aug 9, 2011 · 44 min
Neal and Mozzie must stay ahead of the FBI when one of the treasure's paintings is flagged.
Checkmate
Jan 17, 2012 · 44 min
Elizabeth's kidnapping forces Neal to come clean to Peter about his betrayal.
Upper West Side Story
Jan 24, 2012 · 44 min
Neal poses as a substitute teacher to investigate missing scholarship funds.
Neighborhood Watch
Jan 31, 2012 · 43 min
When Elizabeth overhears one of her neighbors in a suspicious conversation, her curiosity leads Peter and Neal to uncover a robbery plot against a posh Manhattan Hotel.
Pulling Strings
Feb 7, 2012 · 44 min
Sparks fly when Neal teams up with his ex Sara to track down a missing Stradivarius. The mission offers Neal a glimpse into a different kind of life for himself.
Stealing Home
Feb 21, 2012 · 43 min
Neal joins the crew of a wealthy Yankees fan, tasked with stealing memorabilia from Yankee Stadium.
Judgment Day
Feb 28, 2012 · 43 min
Agent Kramer wants to derail Neal's commutation; Neal tries to right a wrong from his past; Peter is forced to choose sides.