I really like that they changed things up - the show needed a new dynamic (it could fail, but I like that they are taking the chance). Also like how the cheat around the tracker was short lived; if it turned into a permanent thing where the writers could just use it as needed it would become a bit ridiculous - I though they handled that and the time needed to beat the system pretty well.

On a random note I caught the pilot episode a few days ago on one of those random cable channels (CLOO? Esquire?) and it held up remarkably well. I didn't remember the pilot being that good, but this show really hit the ground running with both the plot and the character setup.

Last year's storyline fell flat for me and I'm a little bored with Peter-doesn't-trust-Neal-yet-again dynamic.

Neal serving two masters keeps the 'it takes a thief' angle going, so that's a plus. I'll give it a couple more weeks to see how it plays out.

Synopsis:

Neal's loyalty is tested when a lead implicates Mozzie as part of an online black market.

Warren Kole guest stars


Episode 2 of 16

Synopsis:

Peter adjusts to his new position at the FBI; Neal plans a complicated museum heist.


Episode 3 of 16

Damn, book girl was hawt!

The ending was unexpected. I expected him to be a player for some time to come.

Her name is Bridget Regan


White Collar never fails finding some hotties every now and then.

Here's her Book girl character. She has a 10 episode arc this season.

Synopsis:

Neal goes undercover to visit a psychiatrist under suspicion of manipulating her patients into committing crimes.


Episode 4 of 16

Synopsis:

Neal goes undercover as a butler to help expose an imposter hoping to cash in on a wealthy family's fortune.



Episode 5 of 16

Really good episode after last week's misfire. Always nice when Tiffani Theissen gets screentime.

Synopsis:

White Collar – “Ice Breaker” – 9/8c

Peter (Tim DeKay) and Neal (Matt Bomer) must infiltrate the criminal underworld of Little Odessa to uncover a dangerous smuggling ring.

Guest Stars: Gregory Korostishevsky, Bridget Regan, Annet Mahendru, Mike Dopud, Roman Roytberg

The series also stars Tiffani Thiessen, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason and Sharif Atkins.


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Episode 6 of 16

^I like the pic!

Nice episode. It's great to have the hot museum girl back, and I always like when Neal and Mozzie are working on something behind Peter's back.

I could see the Russian guy coming back as a villain again, with a big grudge against Peter and Neal, if he somehow escapes or is released from prison.

Loved seeing the Mother Confessor with her natural hair colour. But I've always wanted to see her with her natural curly hair. Curious to see how she'd look.

Synopsis:

While Neal delves further into the mystery of the Codex, Peter takes on a classified espionage case with a fellow FBI agent: his ex-girlfriend.



Episode 7 of 16

Synopsis:

Neal and Peter take on an unprecedented asset recovery case for the Museum of Natural History: a stolen Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton and its egg.


Episode 8 of 13


Looks like the episode order was cut to 13. USA did the same thing with Burn Notice and they are both produced by FOX. Probably just doesn't need as many episodes this time around since the show started late.

More and more, I feel that Bridget Regan's character is playing Neal.

Synopsis:

Peter investigates a larceny case; elsewhere, Neal is worried seeing that he is responsible for the crime.


Episode 9 of 13


Returns January 9th.

A lot going on in this episode. I kinda expected Peter to react a little differently once he knew why Neal took the coins. It's definitely a sticky situation for him.

Museum girl seems a little too perfect. I wonder if she's playing the long con on Neal. Either on her own, or maybe she's in the pocket of the guy who's pulling Neal's strings.

That's what I think also. She's in on the con and why she's so conveniently tied up in the promo for the next episode.

But I found the ending of the episode interesting. Neal looked hurt at what Peter had said. Which I found odd only because Neal himself came to that same conclusion earlier in the season.

I've been suspecting her for quite some time now. I wouldn't be surprised if the surprise twist is that she has been playing Neal all this time.

Synopsis:

White Collar Season 5 Episode 10 “Live Feed”- A life hangs in the balance after Hagen tasks Neal with his final assignment.


Episode 10 of 13

Yeah, never saw that coming.

Synopsis:

Neal and Peter join forces to apprehend an assassin who may have been toying with Neal for some time.


Episode 11 of 13

I will admit, I called how last week ended fairly easily (I'm sure others did also) but I like how it was still more than what I was thinking which was a complete surprise.

Synopsis:

Peter interrupts Diana's maternity leave so she can help expose a corrupt stock trader with ties to Neal.


Episode 12 of 13


Next week is the season finale. Season was cut short by 3 episodes. Usually gets 16 episodes.


No news yet if this will get a 6th season.