1 00:00:01,634 --> 00:00:05,004 (finch) you are being watched. 2 00:00:05,006 --> 00:00:07,006 The government has a secret system-- 3 00:00:07,008 --> 00:00:11,810 A machine that spies on you every hour of every day. 4 00:00:11,812 --> 00:00:14,213 I designed the machine to detect acts of terror, 5 00:00:14,215 --> 00:00:16,048 But it sees everything... 6 00:00:16,050 --> 00:00:19,284 Violent crimes involving ordinary people. 7 00:00:19,286 --> 00:00:22,488 The government considers these people irrelevant. 8 00:00:22,490 --> 00:00:24,523 We don't. 9 00:00:24,525 --> 00:00:29,128 Hunted by the authorities, we work in secret. 10 00:00:29,130 --> 00:00:30,963 You will never find us. 11 00:00:30,965 --> 00:00:32,965 But victim or perpetrator, 12 00:00:32,967 --> 00:00:36,035 If your number's up, we'll find you. 13 00:00:39,506 --> 00:00:42,307 The leaked black budget report reveals several classified 14 00:00:42,309 --> 00:00:44,510 Military intelligence programs, 15 00:00:44,512 --> 00:00:46,245 With code names like chalk eagle 16 00:00:46,247 --> 00:00:47,846 And tractor rose. 17 00:00:47,848 --> 00:00:50,215 A program designated northern lights has... 18 00:00:50,217 --> 00:00:52,384 Northern lights has a budget far outstripping 19 00:00:52,386 --> 00:00:54,219 Any other program. 20 00:00:54,221 --> 00:00:56,388 Classified as "operation support 21 00:00:56,390 --> 00:00:58,424 For counterterrorism activities," 22 00:00:58,426 --> 00:01:00,325 The details are scarce. 23 00:01:00,327 --> 00:01:03,228 Some have speculated that it may be related 24 00:01:03,230 --> 00:01:05,230 To the surveillance of american citizens. 25 00:01:05,232 --> 00:01:08,801 If so, what does that mean for our privacy? 26 00:01:08,803 --> 00:01:11,637 Media got a hold of the program name, 27 00:01:11,639 --> 00:01:14,073 Which means your old boss control just lost it. 28 00:01:14,075 --> 00:01:15,974 Bitch tried to kill me. 29 00:01:15,976 --> 00:01:18,077 Nice to see her head on the chopping block for change. 30 00:01:18,079 --> 00:01:20,079 Anyone connected to the machine will be burying evidence 31 00:01:20,081 --> 00:01:21,580 6 feet down. 32 00:01:21,582 --> 00:01:24,516 Could put the program in jeopardy. 33 00:01:24,518 --> 00:01:27,453 Government can't put the machine back in the box. 34 00:01:27,455 --> 00:01:29,021 We're still getting our numbers, 35 00:01:29,023 --> 00:01:31,390 So the lights are on. 36 00:01:33,460 --> 00:01:35,594 Let's go. 37 00:01:42,469 --> 00:01:43,802 Morning. 38 00:01:43,804 --> 00:01:46,105 You guys have the pancakes? 39 00:01:46,107 --> 00:01:48,540 Try the banana chocolate chip--amazing. 40 00:01:48,542 --> 00:01:50,109 What? 41 00:01:50,111 --> 00:01:51,710 No small talk? 42 00:01:51,712 --> 00:01:54,813 All right, fine by me. 43 00:01:54,815 --> 00:01:57,716 You have the product? 44 00:01:57,718 --> 00:01:59,618 What's it look like? 45 00:01:59,620 --> 00:02:02,154 You got the money? 46 00:02:06,259 --> 00:02:08,894 1 million. We have a deal? 47 00:02:08,896 --> 00:02:10,929 You got it, man. 48 00:02:15,535 --> 00:02:18,537 That fast, huh? 49 00:02:18,539 --> 00:02:21,707 Couldn't even wait to get back to the hotel to count it? 50 00:02:21,709 --> 00:02:24,776 See, ray, your partner's already picked out a house in hawaii. 51 00:02:24,778 --> 00:02:26,111 So as soon as you turn your back, 52 00:02:26,113 --> 00:02:27,412 He's gonna put two in your head 53 00:02:27,414 --> 00:02:28,413 And keep all the money for himself. 54 00:02:28,415 --> 00:02:29,648 But guess what, julio. 55 00:02:29,650 --> 00:02:31,550 Ray here put a down payment on a yacht, 56 00:02:31,552 --> 00:02:33,919 Told your girl he'd show her the world. 57 00:02:33,921 --> 00:02:36,788 500,000 buys a lot. But a million? 58 00:02:36,790 --> 00:02:39,158 Both of you would take out your partner for that. 59 00:02:39,160 --> 00:02:40,325 Oh, you little son of a... 60 00:02:40,327 --> 00:02:42,427 Sorry, guys. Deal's off. 61 00:02:42,429 --> 00:02:43,829 [all grunting] 62 00:02:46,900 --> 00:02:49,067 Sweet dreams, boys. 63 00:02:53,840 --> 00:02:56,308 [groans] 64 00:02:56,310 --> 00:02:58,143 Fusco can clean this up. 65 00:02:58,145 --> 00:03:01,313 20 years in lockup ought to keep 'em from killing each other. 66 00:03:01,315 --> 00:03:03,749 (shaw) see? Business as usual. 67 00:03:03,751 --> 00:03:05,751 Even if the government's program's on ice, 68 00:03:05,753 --> 00:03:07,853 The machine is still spitting out numbers. 69 00:03:07,855 --> 00:03:09,688 You know finch. 70 00:03:09,690 --> 00:03:11,823 Even without northern lights, his machine will find a way 71 00:03:11,825 --> 00:03:14,493 To maintain national security. 72 00:03:14,495 --> 00:03:16,228 Really? 73 00:03:16,230 --> 00:03:18,297 Well, then who's handling the relevant threats? 74 00:03:24,871 --> 00:03:26,071 Root. 75 00:03:26,073 --> 00:03:27,606 Hey, kids. 76 00:03:27,608 --> 00:03:29,341 You miss me between drug deals? 77 00:03:29,343 --> 00:03:32,711 Yeah. I miss you like I miss an intestinal parasite. 78 00:03:32,713 --> 00:03:34,680 I love your similes. 79 00:03:34,682 --> 00:03:36,114 Hop on, shaw. 80 00:03:36,116 --> 00:03:38,250 We've got a relevant number in alaska. 81 00:03:38,252 --> 00:03:40,686 We're gonna steal a jet. 82 00:03:40,688 --> 00:03:43,088 Does sound kind of fun. 83 00:03:43,090 --> 00:03:46,258 Send me a postcard. 84 00:03:46,260 --> 00:03:48,794 Turn that frown upside down, lurch. 85 00:03:48,796 --> 00:03:50,929 You're going on vacation too. 86 00:03:50,931 --> 00:03:53,465 Harold's about to call from d.C. He needs your help. 87 00:03:53,467 --> 00:03:55,133 [engine revs] 88 00:03:57,937 --> 00:04:00,105 [earpiece beeps] 89 00:04:00,107 --> 00:04:02,274 (finch) mr. Reese, I'm afraid our services are required 90 00:04:02,276 --> 00:04:04,009 In the nation's capital. 91 00:04:04,011 --> 00:04:06,345 I heard. On my way. 92 00:04:13,219 --> 00:04:15,220 [door opens, closes] 93 00:04:15,222 --> 00:04:18,523 Finch? 94 00:04:20,026 --> 00:04:21,994 This'll work. 95 00:04:21,996 --> 00:04:23,662 [door opens] 96 00:04:23,664 --> 00:04:24,830 Oh, good, you're here. 97 00:04:24,832 --> 00:04:29,234 Sorry, got tied up at the library. 98 00:04:29,236 --> 00:04:33,705 I'm happy to see that you've come prepared for a long haul. 99 00:04:33,707 --> 00:04:36,708 Dare I hope that you've packed something other than weaponry? 100 00:04:36,710 --> 00:04:39,578 There's some trip wire to booby-trap the room door. 101 00:04:39,580 --> 00:04:41,213 And a toothbrush. 102 00:04:41,215 --> 00:04:43,482 Oral hygiene is something, I suppose. 103 00:04:43,484 --> 00:04:45,884 You got a number here in d.C.? 104 00:04:45,886 --> 00:04:47,819 It would seem so. 105 00:04:47,821 --> 00:04:50,856 My investigation into vigilance's activities 106 00:04:50,858 --> 00:04:52,991 Will have to wait. 107 00:04:52,993 --> 00:04:55,494 Well, root is getting the relevant numbers now. 108 00:04:55,496 --> 00:04:57,029 Shaw is with her. 109 00:04:57,031 --> 00:04:59,197 We're entering uncharted territory, 110 00:04:59,199 --> 00:05:02,301 Tasked with both relevant and irrelevant numbers. 111 00:05:02,303 --> 00:05:04,069 Already stretched pretty thin, finch. 112 00:05:04,071 --> 00:05:06,071 And at the worst possible time. 113 00:05:06,073 --> 00:05:10,175 Just when decima is determined to make samaritan operational. 114 00:05:10,177 --> 00:05:12,611 Maybe the timing's not a coincidence. 115 00:05:12,613 --> 00:05:16,448 I fear that it may be connected. 116 00:05:16,450 --> 00:05:18,083 These are strange times, 117 00:05:18,085 --> 00:05:22,854 And the threat of samaritan should not be underestimated. 118 00:05:22,856 --> 00:05:25,090 How do you know it's not already up and running? 119 00:05:25,092 --> 00:05:27,959 Because we'd be dead, mr. Reese. 120 00:05:27,961 --> 00:05:31,430 The machine is a shield. It protects lives. 121 00:05:31,432 --> 00:05:35,300 I designed it with safeguards to prevent it being abused 122 00:05:35,302 --> 00:05:37,369 As an agent of destruction. 123 00:05:37,371 --> 00:05:40,806 Samaritan is an open system, a sword. 124 00:05:40,808 --> 00:05:43,175 If it gains access to the government's feeds, 125 00:05:43,177 --> 00:05:45,110 There will be no checks on its power. 126 00:05:45,112 --> 00:05:46,945 There will be no limits to the knowledge possessed 127 00:05:46,947 --> 00:05:48,980 By the person controlling it. 128 00:05:48,982 --> 00:05:52,117 Decima would definitely use it to hunt down its enemies. 129 00:05:52,119 --> 00:05:53,885 And as confidants of the machine, 130 00:05:53,887 --> 00:05:55,887 You and I would be at the top of the list. 131 00:05:55,889 --> 00:05:58,290 (reese) so maybe the machine is trying to protect us. 132 00:05:58,292 --> 00:06:01,693 No, I built it to protect everyone, 133 00:06:01,695 --> 00:06:04,596 One number at a time. 134 00:06:04,598 --> 00:06:05,797 Oh, my. 135 00:06:05,799 --> 00:06:07,132 What? 136 00:06:08,801 --> 00:06:10,936 (reese) that's roger mccourt. 137 00:06:10,938 --> 00:06:13,872 Our new number is a United States congressman? 138 00:06:13,874 --> 00:06:15,307 From illinois. 139 00:06:15,309 --> 00:06:17,275 Six terms in congress. 140 00:06:17,277 --> 00:06:18,910 Current ranking minority member 141 00:06:18,912 --> 00:06:20,879 Of the pivotal house rules committee. 142 00:06:20,881 --> 00:06:24,416 The rules committee controls the flow of legislation-- 143 00:06:24,418 --> 00:06:28,253 Spurring it forward or stopping it altogether. 144 00:06:28,255 --> 00:06:30,555 If he has that much power, 145 00:06:30,557 --> 00:06:32,257 He'll have plenty of enemies. 146 00:06:32,259 --> 00:06:34,292 Given their activities in washington recently, 147 00:06:34,294 --> 00:06:37,596 Vigilance would have to be a suspect. 148 00:06:37,598 --> 00:06:39,631 However, mccourt's been an outspoken opponent 149 00:06:39,633 --> 00:06:41,266 Of government surveillance. 150 00:06:41,268 --> 00:06:42,901 Could decima want him dead? 151 00:06:42,903 --> 00:06:44,503 Perhaps. 152 00:06:44,505 --> 00:06:47,739 But killing a congressman would seem too flashy for them. 153 00:06:47,741 --> 00:06:51,009 Nobody likes the government these days. 154 00:06:51,011 --> 00:06:53,945 Any disgruntled citizen could be the assassin. 155 00:06:53,947 --> 00:06:56,915 We have to get to the capitol. 156 00:07:02,221 --> 00:07:05,724 [opera music] 157 00:07:05,726 --> 00:07:10,896 ¶ ¶ 158 00:07:10,898 --> 00:07:13,265 [reese scoffs] 159 00:07:13,267 --> 00:07:15,901 You call this music? 160 00:07:15,903 --> 00:07:19,271 Finch? Are you okay? 161 00:07:19,273 --> 00:07:20,705 I'm fine. 162 00:07:20,707 --> 00:07:22,841 Can we put the screeching cat out of its misery? 163 00:07:22,843 --> 00:07:25,844 It's not feline. It's verdi. 164 00:07:25,846 --> 00:07:27,546 There's a performance of il trovatore 165 00:07:27,548 --> 00:07:29,714 At the kennedy center that I'd like to catch. 166 00:07:29,716 --> 00:07:31,383 Next time you can be the disc jockey. 167 00:07:31,385 --> 00:07:32,951 We'll listen to whatever you like. 168 00:07:32,953 --> 00:07:35,754 Well, maybe next time I'll just sing for you. 169 00:07:35,756 --> 00:07:37,889 I do a great ring cycle, you know. 170 00:07:37,891 --> 00:07:40,225 I think I'll skip your brunnhilde. 171 00:07:40,227 --> 00:07:43,261 Suit yourself. 172 00:07:43,263 --> 00:07:45,430 Looks like our congressman is in danger 173 00:07:45,432 --> 00:07:47,199 Of catching lobbyist disease. 174 00:07:47,201 --> 00:07:49,301 It's gonna be difficult to get ears on mccourt. 175 00:07:49,303 --> 00:07:52,604 His aide handles all phone activity. 176 00:07:52,606 --> 00:07:54,739 Mccourt doesn't want the government eavesdropping on him? 177 00:07:54,741 --> 00:07:56,141 Congressmen know better than anyone 178 00:07:56,143 --> 00:07:58,210 That their employer could be listening. 179 00:07:58,212 --> 00:08:00,245 We'll have to get close to him, 180 00:08:00,247 --> 00:08:02,047 Narrow down the list of threats. 181 00:08:02,049 --> 00:08:05,116 The capitol police detail won't let anyone near him. 182 00:08:05,118 --> 00:08:08,119 Congressmen are eligible for secret service protection 183 00:08:08,121 --> 00:08:10,121 In the event of additional risk. 184 00:08:10,123 --> 00:08:12,457 No one's made an attempt on his life yet. 185 00:08:12,459 --> 00:08:14,960 The congressman doesn't even know the danger he's in. 186 00:08:14,962 --> 00:08:17,963 [rock music] 187 00:08:17,965 --> 00:08:21,800 ¶ ¶ 188 00:08:21,802 --> 00:08:24,469 [all screaming] 189 00:08:26,205 --> 00:08:29,074 He knows now. Drive, finch. 190 00:08:29,076 --> 00:08:30,475 [engine starts] 191 00:08:30,477 --> 00:08:33,945 [tires screeching] 192 00:08:41,387 --> 00:08:42,687 I have to tell you, mr. Reese, 193 00:08:42,689 --> 00:08:44,422 I don't approve of this strategy. 194 00:08:44,424 --> 00:08:46,525 You're the one who said you couldn't make an alias 195 00:08:46,527 --> 00:08:48,059 That would pass secret service muster. 196 00:08:48,061 --> 00:08:49,728 (finch) I said I didn't have time. 197 00:08:49,730 --> 00:08:51,363 I didn't know you were gonna steal the identity 198 00:08:51,365 --> 00:08:53,365 Of an actual secret service agent. 199 00:08:53,367 --> 00:08:55,567 (reese) I'm just borrowing it. Relax. 200 00:08:55,569 --> 00:08:57,769 Order some room service. 201 00:08:57,771 --> 00:08:59,404 (finch) perhaps I will when you tell me what you've done 202 00:08:59,406 --> 00:09:01,106 With the real agent abbott. 203 00:09:01,108 --> 00:09:04,142 He's resting comfortably in a motel room near the airport. 204 00:09:04,144 --> 00:09:06,645 Define "comfortably." 205 00:09:06,647 --> 00:09:08,680 Gotta go, finch. 206 00:09:08,682 --> 00:09:10,181 The rules committee is meeting in ten minutes, 207 00:09:10,183 --> 00:09:11,816 You have your journal interview at 11:30, 208 00:09:11,818 --> 00:09:13,285 And then lunch at ocean grill 209 00:09:13,287 --> 00:09:14,686 With cynthia carol from privacy first 210 00:09:14,688 --> 00:09:16,254 To discuss your anti-surveillance initiative. 211 00:09:16,256 --> 00:09:18,356 Good morning, leslie. Good morning, congressman. 212 00:09:18,358 --> 00:09:19,691 Who's this? 213 00:09:19,693 --> 00:09:20,959 This is agent abbott, secret service. 214 00:09:20,961 --> 00:09:22,928 He's been assigned to you. 215 00:09:22,930 --> 00:09:24,129 Because of the shooting? 216 00:09:24,131 --> 00:09:25,864 Oh, sorry, I was thinking more 217 00:09:25,866 --> 00:09:27,432 About the business ahead of me today 218 00:09:27,434 --> 00:09:28,767 Rather than behind. 219 00:09:28,769 --> 00:09:29,935 Where you from, abbott? 220 00:09:29,937 --> 00:09:31,436 [typing] 221 00:09:31,438 --> 00:09:32,604 (finch) he's from tulsa, oklahoma. 222 00:09:32,606 --> 00:09:34,773 Tulsa, sir. 223 00:09:34,775 --> 00:09:38,043 Tulsa, oklahoma. Good people, salt of the earth. 224 00:09:38,045 --> 00:09:39,811 And for tonight, tickets to the verdi opera 225 00:09:39,813 --> 00:09:40,979 At the kennedy center. 226 00:09:40,981 --> 00:09:42,314 Do I have to go to this? 227 00:09:42,316 --> 00:09:43,315 This sounds like screeching cats. 228 00:09:43,317 --> 00:09:44,449 You promised your wife. 229 00:09:44,451 --> 00:09:46,318 I could shoot you in the leg, sir. 230 00:09:46,320 --> 00:09:47,385 Pardon me? 231 00:09:47,387 --> 00:09:49,888 Might get you out of the opera. 232 00:09:49,890 --> 00:09:51,656 [laughs] 233 00:09:51,658 --> 00:09:53,525 You know, duran here, he always wanted to be secret service. 234 00:09:53,527 --> 00:09:54,859 Isn't that right, duran? 235 00:09:54,861 --> 00:09:57,162 At one time, sir. 236 00:09:57,164 --> 00:09:58,563 Well, if you show abbott some love here, 237 00:09:58,565 --> 00:10:00,532 Maybe he'll put in a good word for you. 238 00:10:00,534 --> 00:10:03,802 Oh, and we can dispense with the stoplights today, okay? 239 00:10:08,841 --> 00:10:12,711 [beeping] 240 00:10:12,713 --> 00:10:13,712 [engine starts] 241 00:10:13,714 --> 00:10:19,484 [sirens blaring] 242 00:10:23,155 --> 00:10:26,157 Mccourt! Dunphy. 243 00:10:26,159 --> 00:10:27,392 You should've called first. 244 00:10:27,394 --> 00:10:28,727 My office is slammed this morning. 245 00:10:28,729 --> 00:10:30,562 Is this about the airline contract? 246 00:10:30,564 --> 00:10:32,230 They're trying to stick it to us, mac. Yeah. 247 00:10:32,232 --> 00:10:33,898 And now I'm hearing you might be taking their side 248 00:10:33,900 --> 00:10:35,166 Instead of the union's? 249 00:10:35,168 --> 00:10:36,701 Dunphy, dunphy. 250 00:10:36,703 --> 00:10:38,436 (finch) it must be bruce dunphy, 251 00:10:38,438 --> 00:10:41,373 Part of the leadership of the illinois machinists union. 252 00:10:41,375 --> 00:10:43,408 I know it's a lousy contract, 253 00:10:43,410 --> 00:10:46,044 But I do think that you ought to sign it. 254 00:10:46,046 --> 00:10:48,179 Unbelievable. You backstabbing son of a-- 255 00:10:48,181 --> 00:10:49,848 Whoa, hold it, hold it. 256 00:10:49,850 --> 00:10:51,016 You think you can pull this bait and switch with us, 257 00:10:51,018 --> 00:10:52,851 With me, and get away with it? 258 00:10:52,853 --> 00:10:55,854 Looks like mccourt might have crossed the wrong union, boss. 259 00:10:55,856 --> 00:10:58,857 It's not a good deal, but it does keep the plant open. 260 00:10:58,859 --> 00:11:00,191 [sighs] 261 00:11:00,193 --> 00:11:01,493 And it puts you at the front of the line 262 00:11:01,495 --> 00:11:02,961 For a bigger government contract 263 00:11:02,963 --> 00:11:05,330 That's coming down the pike next year. 264 00:11:05,332 --> 00:11:07,032 Another contract? Yeah. 265 00:11:07,034 --> 00:11:11,002 So you see, bruce, I am looking out for your guys. 266 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:12,837 But you do have to trust me. 267 00:11:14,840 --> 00:11:17,542 (dunphy) I guess I jumped the gun a little bit. 268 00:11:17,544 --> 00:11:18,877 Forget it. 269 00:11:18,879 --> 00:11:20,345 Hey, is your wife in town with you? 270 00:11:20,347 --> 00:11:21,880 Yeah. Here. 271 00:11:21,882 --> 00:11:23,615 Go as my guest. 272 00:11:23,617 --> 00:11:25,784 It's classical stuff. She'll love it. 273 00:11:25,786 --> 00:11:27,485 Really? Oh, thanks, mac. 274 00:11:27,487 --> 00:11:28,687 It's my pleasure. 275 00:11:28,689 --> 00:11:29,988 Tell your guys not to worry. 276 00:11:29,990 --> 00:11:32,123 Remember, I'm your man. 277 00:11:32,125 --> 00:11:33,324 Thanks. 278 00:11:33,326 --> 00:11:34,859 Leslie, will you call my wife 279 00:11:34,861 --> 00:11:36,628 And tell her unfortunately the opera was sold out? 280 00:11:36,630 --> 00:11:38,697 It would appear our congressman has quite a knack 281 00:11:38,699 --> 00:11:41,466 For getting himself out of unpleasant situations. 282 00:11:41,468 --> 00:11:43,234 Yeah, that opera would've been brutal. 283 00:11:43,236 --> 00:11:45,704 Hmm. 284 00:12:07,226 --> 00:12:09,794 [clears throat] 285 00:12:09,796 --> 00:12:11,629 I'm not accustomed to taking meetings 286 00:12:11,631 --> 00:12:13,131 On such short notice, 287 00:12:13,133 --> 00:12:14,833 But your reputation precedes you. 288 00:12:14,835 --> 00:12:16,501 Don't worry, senator. 289 00:12:16,503 --> 00:12:18,670 I come with only the best of intentions. 290 00:12:18,672 --> 00:12:20,672 So what can I do for you? 291 00:12:20,674 --> 00:12:22,173 Actually it's what I can do for you 292 00:12:22,175 --> 00:12:24,809 And your northern lights problem. 293 00:12:24,811 --> 00:12:29,614 If you're referring to the leaked black budget report, 294 00:12:29,616 --> 00:12:31,683 Mine's just one of 100 names found in there. 295 00:12:31,685 --> 00:12:33,118 I've already made it clear 296 00:12:33,120 --> 00:12:34,452 I have no knowledge of that project. 297 00:12:34,454 --> 00:12:36,955 Really? 298 00:12:36,957 --> 00:12:39,124 I thought you knew a great deal about it, 299 00:12:39,126 --> 00:12:41,793 Especially since the 2008 policy retreat 300 00:12:41,795 --> 00:12:43,328 On martha's vineyard 301 00:12:43,330 --> 00:12:47,532 When you were tapped to shepherd the program. 302 00:12:47,534 --> 00:12:49,167 Surely you didn't think, 303 00:12:49,169 --> 00:12:51,603 In a world where you were surveilling everyone, 304 00:12:51,605 --> 00:12:53,705 That no one was watching you. 305 00:12:53,707 --> 00:12:55,874 So... 306 00:12:55,876 --> 00:12:57,575 What is it you want? 307 00:12:57,577 --> 00:12:59,377 As I told you, 308 00:12:59,379 --> 00:13:01,412 To help. 309 00:13:01,414 --> 00:13:03,047 The group responsible 310 00:13:03,049 --> 00:13:04,949 For leaking your black budget to the press 311 00:13:04,951 --> 00:13:07,519 Calls themselves vigilance. 312 00:13:07,521 --> 00:13:08,720 Privacy terrorists. 313 00:13:08,722 --> 00:13:11,523 This is one of their leaders, 314 00:13:11,525 --> 00:13:15,059 Known by his alias as peter collier. 315 00:13:15,061 --> 00:13:17,362 Ironic. 316 00:13:17,364 --> 00:13:20,198 You risked your career hiding a program 317 00:13:20,200 --> 00:13:21,866 Designed to protect the country, 318 00:13:21,868 --> 00:13:23,868 Yet it couldn't protect you from this group 319 00:13:23,870 --> 00:13:25,570 When you needed it to. 320 00:13:25,572 --> 00:13:28,439 And now you've had to shut it down... 321 00:13:28,441 --> 00:13:32,644 Leaving your country unprotected. 322 00:13:32,646 --> 00:13:34,746 A frightening prospect indeed. 323 00:13:34,748 --> 00:13:38,082 The country will always be protected. 324 00:13:38,084 --> 00:13:39,951 Yes, I'm sure you're weighing alternative approaches, 325 00:13:39,953 --> 00:13:42,587 As your president might say. 326 00:13:42,589 --> 00:13:44,823 I can save you the time. 327 00:13:44,825 --> 00:13:47,926 My company, decima technologies, 328 00:13:47,928 --> 00:13:51,396 Is finalizing development of a new surveillance system. 329 00:13:51,398 --> 00:13:53,898 All due respect, 330 00:13:53,900 --> 00:13:56,734 We've gone down a similar path with mixed results. 331 00:13:56,736 --> 00:13:59,003 Northern lights was effective 332 00:13:59,005 --> 00:14:02,073 But compromised by the ethics of its creator. 333 00:14:02,075 --> 00:14:04,809 It spoke but never listened. 334 00:14:04,811 --> 00:14:08,513 What I have not only listens but obeys. 335 00:14:08,515 --> 00:14:11,015 It can find anyone 336 00:14:11,017 --> 00:14:14,752 Anywhere, anytime. 337 00:14:14,754 --> 00:14:16,821 You merely need to ask. 338 00:14:18,757 --> 00:14:20,225 As intriguing as that sounds, 339 00:14:20,227 --> 00:14:22,360 There are some members of congress 340 00:14:22,362 --> 00:14:24,596 Making too much hay out of this latest scandal 341 00:14:24,598 --> 00:14:27,198 To ever green-light another program. 342 00:14:27,200 --> 00:14:28,766 Hmm. 343 00:14:28,768 --> 00:14:32,003 Share my proposal with your colleagues. 344 00:14:32,005 --> 00:14:34,906 If there is interest... 345 00:14:34,908 --> 00:14:37,609 Dissenting voices will not be a problem. 346 00:14:37,611 --> 00:14:39,344 How can you be sure? 347 00:14:39,346 --> 00:14:40,912 Because, senator, 348 00:14:40,914 --> 00:14:43,882 Obstacles are only obstacles 349 00:14:43,884 --> 00:14:47,418 Until you move them out of the way. 350 00:14:48,754 --> 00:14:51,956 [indistinct chatter] 351 00:14:51,958 --> 00:14:55,026 So how long you been with the congressman? 352 00:14:55,028 --> 00:14:57,629 Long enough to know he doesn't need secret service protection. 353 00:14:57,631 --> 00:14:59,430 What about the shooting? 354 00:14:59,432 --> 00:15:01,366 Just some antigovernment wing nut 355 00:15:01,368 --> 00:15:02,767 Looking to make the news cycle. 356 00:15:02,769 --> 00:15:04,502 I suppose that's possible. 357 00:15:04,504 --> 00:15:06,604 (finch) mr. Reese? 358 00:15:06,606 --> 00:15:10,942 That's my supervisor. Guy's always in my ear. 359 00:15:10,944 --> 00:15:12,443 What do you got, finch? 360 00:15:12,445 --> 00:15:14,212 Nothing of note. 361 00:15:14,214 --> 00:15:16,614 Mccourt's list of enemies is practically nonexistent. 362 00:15:16,616 --> 00:15:19,851 He ran a surprisingly clean campaign to get into office, 363 00:15:19,853 --> 00:15:22,053 And his current stand against unchecked surveillance 364 00:15:22,055 --> 00:15:24,389 Has endeared him to elements of both parties. 365 00:15:24,391 --> 00:15:26,024 What about his personal life? 366 00:15:26,026 --> 00:15:29,227 No red flags--finances are sound, carries no debt, 367 00:15:29,229 --> 00:15:32,597 And has an impressive stock portfolio. 368 00:15:40,039 --> 00:15:41,506 Help you with something, friend? 369 00:15:41,508 --> 00:15:42,740 Let go of me. 370 00:15:42,742 --> 00:15:44,175 I'm trying to be polite here. 371 00:15:44,177 --> 00:15:47,645 It's all right, abbott, I've got this. 372 00:15:47,647 --> 00:15:49,347 Have a seat. 373 00:15:49,349 --> 00:15:51,649 Thank you, sir. 374 00:15:51,651 --> 00:15:53,584 Local homeless guy. I've seen him around. 375 00:15:53,586 --> 00:15:55,420 Mccourt knows him? 376 00:15:55,422 --> 00:15:57,221 (duran) no, but people like him know mccourt. 377 00:15:57,223 --> 00:15:59,057 He's got a standing offer to buy a meal 378 00:15:59,059 --> 00:16:00,391 For anyone who needs one. 379 00:16:00,393 --> 00:16:02,060 It's a practice he started last year 380 00:16:02,062 --> 00:16:04,095 To raise awareness for the homeless problem. 381 00:16:04,097 --> 00:16:05,997 One more, congressman. 382 00:16:05,999 --> 00:16:08,132 (finch) it also helps burnish his public image. 383 00:16:08,134 --> 00:16:09,901 (mccourt) okay. Get him some soup. 384 00:16:21,413 --> 00:16:24,615 Finch, take this down. 385 00:16:24,617 --> 00:16:29,120 (reese) echo five dash nine mike india six. 386 00:16:29,122 --> 00:16:31,089 A license plate? 387 00:16:31,091 --> 00:16:32,757 See if you can trace it. 388 00:16:32,759 --> 00:16:34,792 Abbott, chop-chop! 389 00:16:34,794 --> 00:16:36,361 (finch) what was that? 390 00:16:36,363 --> 00:16:38,429 Forget it. 391 00:16:40,833 --> 00:16:44,502 Starting to think I should've gone with root. 392 00:16:49,308 --> 00:16:52,543 [salsa music] 393 00:16:52,545 --> 00:16:57,482 Thanks for being my travel buddy on these errands. 394 00:16:57,484 --> 00:16:59,350 Sure. 395 00:16:59,352 --> 00:17:01,586 It's not every day you get to beat up a militia group 396 00:17:01,588 --> 00:17:05,556 In anchorage, then hop a plane to miami. 397 00:17:05,558 --> 00:17:07,225 So is this what you're 398 00:17:07,227 --> 00:17:10,428 Doing from now on, you're chasing down bad guys? 399 00:17:10,430 --> 00:17:12,196 I doubt it. 400 00:17:12,198 --> 00:17:15,800 There's still too much work to be done. 401 00:17:15,802 --> 00:17:17,535 What kind of work? 402 00:17:17,537 --> 00:17:20,038 Preparation. 403 00:17:21,640 --> 00:17:24,375 I understand. We're leaving now. 404 00:17:24,377 --> 00:17:26,811 Time to go. Where to? 405 00:17:26,813 --> 00:17:29,580 St. Louis. Oh, great. 406 00:17:29,582 --> 00:17:33,551 I know a steak joint that serves a filet that's better than sex. 407 00:17:33,553 --> 00:17:36,320 Yummy as that sounds, you won't be joining me. 408 00:17:36,322 --> 00:17:39,390 She needs you somewhere else. 409 00:17:39,392 --> 00:17:42,293 W-where? 410 00:17:43,462 --> 00:17:44,462 [sighs] 411 00:17:44,464 --> 00:17:46,798 [door closes] 412 00:17:49,735 --> 00:17:52,437 You should go back to dealing coke, sonny. 413 00:17:52,439 --> 00:17:55,306 It's a lot safer than moving explosives. 414 00:17:55,308 --> 00:18:03,448 ¶ ¶ 415 00:18:21,733 --> 00:18:23,401 You there, finch? 416 00:18:23,403 --> 00:18:25,036 Always, mr. Reese. 417 00:18:25,038 --> 00:18:27,038 Sounds rather quiet there. 418 00:18:27,040 --> 00:18:29,040 I think the only thing mccourt is in danger of 419 00:18:29,042 --> 00:18:30,741 Is working too late. 420 00:18:30,743 --> 00:18:33,277 I fear you may need to remain on his security detail 421 00:18:33,279 --> 00:18:35,079 Longer than anticipated. 422 00:18:35,081 --> 00:18:37,515 Shouldn't we check in on the real agent abbott? 423 00:18:37,517 --> 00:18:40,618 Yeah, I guess someone should turn him over. 424 00:18:40,620 --> 00:18:41,686 I beg your pardon? 425 00:18:41,688 --> 00:18:45,423 [man groans] [clatter] 426 00:18:45,425 --> 00:18:46,424 [sighs] 427 00:18:46,426 --> 00:18:49,293 [man groaning] 428 00:18:49,295 --> 00:18:50,761 What's going on? 429 00:18:50,763 --> 00:18:53,364 Something's wrong, finch. [cocks gun] 430 00:18:53,366 --> 00:18:55,466 [gasps] sorry. 431 00:18:55,468 --> 00:18:57,201 (mccourt) what the hell, abbott? 432 00:18:57,203 --> 00:18:58,703 You never heard of knocking? 433 00:18:58,705 --> 00:19:02,373 I'm sorry. I thought I heard a... 434 00:19:02,375 --> 00:19:05,042 Never mind. 435 00:19:05,044 --> 00:19:08,079 Should I call it in? 436 00:19:09,548 --> 00:19:11,616 Finch, mccourt and his aide have been working 437 00:19:11,618 --> 00:19:13,718 On more than just policy positions. 438 00:19:13,720 --> 00:19:16,220 Might wanna consider his wife as a possible threat. 439 00:19:16,222 --> 00:19:20,224 Actually, her emails show that she's been aware of his affairs 440 00:19:20,226 --> 00:19:22,026 For quite some time. 441 00:19:22,028 --> 00:19:25,830 Seems they have more of an arrangement than a marriage. 442 00:19:25,832 --> 00:19:27,498 Mr. Reese, I found something. 443 00:19:27,500 --> 00:19:28,866 (reese) what is it? 444 00:19:28,868 --> 00:19:30,334 With fusco's aid, 445 00:19:30,336 --> 00:19:31,702 I was able to trace the license plate 446 00:19:31,704 --> 00:19:33,004 From the suv outside the restaurant 447 00:19:33,006 --> 00:19:34,639 Back to a rental car company. 448 00:19:34,641 --> 00:19:37,508 It seems the vehicle was rented to a shell corporation 449 00:19:37,510 --> 00:19:40,411 Set up by another company... 450 00:19:40,413 --> 00:19:42,513 Decima technologies. 451 00:19:42,515 --> 00:19:44,715 Decima. 452 00:19:44,717 --> 00:19:49,420 You were right, finch. It's all connected. 453 00:19:49,422 --> 00:19:51,589 Mccourt must be a threat to samaritan. 454 00:19:54,026 --> 00:19:57,061 Which would explain why they're here. 455 00:20:00,999 --> 00:20:03,201 [phone ringing] 456 00:20:03,203 --> 00:20:05,436 [phone beeps] duran. 457 00:20:05,438 --> 00:20:07,338 (man) there's something you should know, officer. 458 00:20:07,340 --> 00:20:10,708 He's not secret service. 459 00:20:10,710 --> 00:20:12,610 What? Who's this? 460 00:20:12,612 --> 00:20:15,646 Here's the real agent abbott. 461 00:20:22,120 --> 00:20:24,522 Don't do it. 462 00:20:27,092 --> 00:20:29,427 Abbott, what are you doing? Stay put. 463 00:20:36,468 --> 00:20:37,935 Mr. Reese, what's happening? 464 00:20:37,937 --> 00:20:39,804 Change of plans. I've got mccourt. 465 00:20:39,806 --> 00:20:41,906 Got him? 466 00:20:41,908 --> 00:20:44,208 You've kidnapped a United States congressman? 467 00:20:44,210 --> 00:20:48,145 Like you said, finch, these are strange times. 468 00:20:48,147 --> 00:20:51,349 [tires screeching] 469 00:21:05,697 --> 00:21:08,032 [mumbling] 470 00:21:08,034 --> 00:21:09,500 Hello, harold. 471 00:21:09,502 --> 00:21:11,002 Mr. Reese, I have to question the wisdom 472 00:21:11,004 --> 00:21:12,603 Of abducting an elected official. 473 00:21:12,605 --> 00:21:15,773 Well, decima blew my cover and started shooting. 474 00:21:15,775 --> 00:21:17,341 The capitol police and secret service 475 00:21:17,343 --> 00:21:19,277 Are scouring the city for you now, 476 00:21:19,279 --> 00:21:21,545 Plus the fbi and about a dozen other three-letter agencies. 477 00:21:21,547 --> 00:21:23,381 Let's see how they're doing. 478 00:21:23,383 --> 00:21:25,616 (woman) traveling west on independence avenue. 479 00:21:25,618 --> 00:21:27,885 Congressman was abducted in a black sport utility vehicle, 480 00:21:27,887 --> 00:21:29,620 Illinois license plate 20... Mm-hmm. 481 00:21:29,622 --> 00:21:31,289 That's us. Congressional tags. 482 00:21:31,291 --> 00:21:33,958 So we need to dump the car and hole up somewhere. 483 00:21:33,960 --> 00:21:36,227 Very well. Turn left up here. I know a place. 484 00:21:41,733 --> 00:21:44,969 (reese) american beef consultants, finch? 485 00:21:44,971 --> 00:21:47,204 We need a hiding place, not a burger. 486 00:21:47,206 --> 00:21:49,807 Last month I bought the beef industry's lobbying arm. 487 00:21:49,809 --> 00:21:53,711 And don't knock the hamburgers. They're superb. 488 00:21:55,814 --> 00:21:57,882 Doesn't look like much of a safe house. 489 00:21:57,884 --> 00:21:59,483 That's the idea-- I cleared out this floor 490 00:21:59,485 --> 00:22:01,552 And added a couple of cutting-edge amenities-- 491 00:22:01,554 --> 00:22:03,621 Fully stocked kitchen, bulletproof glass. 492 00:22:03,623 --> 00:22:05,389 Okay, mac. [grunts] 493 00:22:05,391 --> 00:22:06,924 You gonna scream? 494 00:22:06,926 --> 00:22:08,059 [grunts] 495 00:22:08,061 --> 00:22:09,493 John. 496 00:22:09,495 --> 00:22:10,828 Bedside manner. 497 00:22:10,830 --> 00:22:13,397 Congressman, strange as it may seem, 498 00:22:13,399 --> 00:22:15,399 We wish you no harm, we're here to help. 499 00:22:15,401 --> 00:22:17,335 But we do need to ask you a few questions, 500 00:22:17,337 --> 00:22:20,404 And we would prefer that you did not yell for assistance. 501 00:22:26,111 --> 00:22:28,479 [sighs] who are you? 502 00:22:28,481 --> 00:22:31,115 Security advisors... Of a sort. 503 00:22:31,117 --> 00:22:32,950 [scoffs] well, yeah, I can pay the ransom. 504 00:22:32,952 --> 00:22:35,586 I can get however much money you need. 505 00:22:35,588 --> 00:22:37,188 Someone's trying to kill you. 506 00:22:37,190 --> 00:22:38,456 Yeah, you. 507 00:22:38,458 --> 00:22:40,424 What? No. We're protection. 508 00:22:40,426 --> 00:22:41,759 Protection? 509 00:22:41,761 --> 00:22:44,362 You posed as, uh, secret service, 510 00:22:44,364 --> 00:22:46,330 You knock out my security detail, 511 00:22:46,332 --> 00:22:48,199 And then you abduct me at gunpoint. 512 00:22:48,201 --> 00:22:51,102 Technically I also shot at you a couple days ago. 513 00:22:51,104 --> 00:22:53,337 Somebody help me, please! 514 00:22:53,339 --> 00:22:55,506 That's enough! 515 00:22:55,508 --> 00:22:57,842 We don't have time for this. 516 00:22:57,844 --> 00:22:59,543 If you wanna survive, you're gonna have to help us. 517 00:22:59,545 --> 00:23:02,446 Now, about that hit squad that my colleague rescued you from... 518 00:23:02,448 --> 00:23:03,948 Hit squad? That wasn't a hit squad. 519 00:23:03,950 --> 00:23:06,517 That was the fbi trying to save me from you. 520 00:23:06,519 --> 00:23:08,085 I know it may have appeared that way, 521 00:23:08,087 --> 00:23:10,755 But I assure you that was not the case. 522 00:23:10,757 --> 00:23:12,857 What do you know about company called decima? 523 00:23:12,859 --> 00:23:14,959 Never heard of it. Why? 524 00:23:14,961 --> 00:23:16,594 They sent the team that tried to kill you. 525 00:23:16,596 --> 00:23:18,462 Do you know why they would consider you an enemy? 526 00:23:18,464 --> 00:23:20,264 Me, an enemy? 527 00:23:20,266 --> 00:23:22,900 [laughing] I'm not an enemy. People love me. 528 00:23:22,902 --> 00:23:25,469 I mean, I might piss a few people off along the way, 529 00:23:25,471 --> 00:23:28,372 But I always get 'em whatever it is they need. 530 00:23:28,374 --> 00:23:30,207 I'm a deal maker. 531 00:23:30,209 --> 00:23:32,710 So what is it with you guys? What do you want, money? 532 00:23:32,712 --> 00:23:35,112 You want a personal telephone call from the president? 533 00:23:35,114 --> 00:23:36,580 'cause I can get it. 534 00:23:36,582 --> 00:23:38,916 Just please, come on. 535 00:23:38,918 --> 00:23:41,218 Let me go. 536 00:23:41,220 --> 00:23:45,389 Then, whatever you need, I'm your man. 537 00:23:45,391 --> 00:23:47,825 [door closes] [indistinct chatter] 538 00:23:47,827 --> 00:23:48,959 Finch, get down! 539 00:23:48,961 --> 00:23:50,995 [gunshots] 540 00:24:04,576 --> 00:24:06,377 [screams] 541 00:24:15,053 --> 00:24:17,688 You guys all right? (finch) yes, we're fine. 542 00:24:17,690 --> 00:24:19,490 Why is everybody shooting at everybody? 543 00:24:19,492 --> 00:24:21,025 I mean, if you're shooting at federal agents... 544 00:24:21,027 --> 00:24:24,228 Feds don't walk in scattering lead. 545 00:24:24,230 --> 00:24:26,063 Decima found us. How? 546 00:24:26,065 --> 00:24:28,432 Mccourt has no phone to follow. 547 00:24:32,504 --> 00:24:34,004 It's a tracker. 548 00:24:34,006 --> 00:24:35,739 Do you know who gave you this? 549 00:24:35,741 --> 00:24:38,709 No idea. It was given to me at a fund-raiser a week ago. 550 00:24:38,711 --> 00:24:40,678 More operatives will be arriving soon. 551 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:43,247 We need to go. 552 00:24:51,089 --> 00:24:54,124 We should leave the beltway. We'll need a new car. 553 00:24:54,126 --> 00:24:57,194 Or an old one-- easier to hotwire. 554 00:24:57,196 --> 00:24:59,363 [tires screeching] 555 00:25:01,466 --> 00:25:03,434 Take mccourt. 556 00:25:14,880 --> 00:25:17,882 This guy again. He's like a cockroach. 557 00:25:17,884 --> 00:25:19,783 [sirens wail] 558 00:25:19,785 --> 00:25:21,385 Sounds like our last escape route 559 00:25:21,387 --> 00:25:22,987 Is about to disappear. 560 00:25:22,989 --> 00:25:25,155 I'm more comfortable shooting this guy than the cops. 561 00:25:25,157 --> 00:25:26,156 [bullet ricochets] 562 00:25:26,158 --> 00:25:28,759 [cocks gun] 563 00:25:31,696 --> 00:25:32,796 [car approaching] 564 00:25:32,798 --> 00:25:33,864 [screams] 565 00:25:36,501 --> 00:25:39,136 [tires screeching] [engine revs] 566 00:25:46,878 --> 00:25:48,746 You guys going my way? 567 00:25:53,618 --> 00:25:55,452 (man) congressman was abducted by a white male, 568 00:25:55,454 --> 00:25:57,288 6'3", dark hair, in suit. 569 00:25:57,290 --> 00:25:59,990 Be advised, suspect is armed and extremely dangerous. 570 00:25:59,992 --> 00:26:01,492 Nice car, shaw. 571 00:26:01,494 --> 00:26:03,727 So how'd you know we'd be there? 572 00:26:03,729 --> 00:26:06,130 I didn't... Until five minutes ago. 573 00:26:06,132 --> 00:26:09,333 I got a call from root. 574 00:26:09,335 --> 00:26:10,334 So you're the one we're saving? 575 00:26:10,336 --> 00:26:11,635 Yeah. Who are you? 576 00:26:11,637 --> 00:26:13,571 Right now I'm the getaway driver. 577 00:26:13,573 --> 00:26:15,406 [laughs] boy, this just gets worse. 578 00:26:15,408 --> 00:26:17,241 (reese) cheer up, mac. 579 00:26:17,243 --> 00:26:19,143 You could be in the trunk with the guy who wants to kill you. 580 00:26:19,145 --> 00:26:23,681 [man grunts, banging in trunk] 581 00:26:35,694 --> 00:26:39,163 We can't go back. It's too dangerous. 582 00:26:39,165 --> 00:26:41,765 I could try blasting through the roadblock. 583 00:26:41,767 --> 00:26:43,934 (finch) the term "blasting" 584 00:26:43,936 --> 00:26:46,770 Does not inspire great confidence, ms. Shaw. 585 00:26:50,408 --> 00:26:52,943 Time to get some fresh air. I'll get the guy in the trunk. 586 00:26:52,945 --> 00:26:56,246 Let's go. 587 00:26:56,248 --> 00:27:01,185 [indistinct chatter] 588 00:27:01,187 --> 00:27:03,520 Time to stretch your legs. 589 00:27:23,375 --> 00:27:24,642 All clear. 590 00:27:24,644 --> 00:27:27,645 Newspapers in the driveway, mail piled up. 591 00:27:27,647 --> 00:27:29,113 Must be on vacation. 592 00:27:29,115 --> 00:27:31,782 Let's hope they decide to stay another night. 593 00:27:31,784 --> 00:27:34,451 What now? 594 00:27:34,453 --> 00:27:35,986 Some answers. 595 00:27:41,793 --> 00:27:44,261 Look, I don't know how many times I have to tell you. 596 00:27:44,263 --> 00:27:47,765 I haven't done anything to make anybody wanna kill me. 597 00:27:47,767 --> 00:27:50,634 Well, until we determine the reason 598 00:27:50,636 --> 00:27:52,403 That decima keeps making attempts on your life, 599 00:27:52,405 --> 00:27:54,038 You'll have to stay with us. 600 00:27:54,040 --> 00:27:55,572 You have our decima friend's phone? 601 00:27:55,574 --> 00:27:57,508 I pulled out the sim card. 602 00:27:57,510 --> 00:27:59,710 If you really wanna protect me, 603 00:27:59,712 --> 00:28:01,512 Why don't you just take me to the cops? 604 00:28:01,514 --> 00:28:02,980 Law enforcement is no deterrent 605 00:28:02,982 --> 00:28:04,982 To the people coming after you, congressman. 606 00:28:04,984 --> 00:28:07,384 This is insane. 607 00:28:07,386 --> 00:28:09,887 You've obviously done something to attract their attention. 608 00:28:09,889 --> 00:28:11,722 Like what? 609 00:28:11,724 --> 00:28:13,557 Decima is a private intelligence company 610 00:28:13,559 --> 00:28:17,594 Developing a large-scale surveillance program-- 611 00:28:17,596 --> 00:28:20,531 The type of program that you've been vocally against. 612 00:28:20,533 --> 00:28:22,433 Along with half the congress. So? 613 00:28:22,435 --> 00:28:24,201 But your position on the rules committee 614 00:28:24,203 --> 00:28:27,271 Gives you the power to alter or halt legislation. 615 00:28:27,273 --> 00:28:30,374 Have you sidelined anything that would affect decima's plans? 616 00:28:30,376 --> 00:28:31,909 (mccourt) no. 617 00:28:31,911 --> 00:28:33,844 I don't know anything about that company 618 00:28:33,846 --> 00:28:35,279 Or why they would wanna kill me. 619 00:28:35,281 --> 00:28:37,715 This is all just a huge mistake. 620 00:28:37,717 --> 00:28:40,250 We're not getting anywhere here. 621 00:28:40,252 --> 00:28:42,453 Maybe shaw's having some luck. 622 00:28:45,523 --> 00:28:47,591 (shaw) you can talk or bleed out. 623 00:28:47,593 --> 00:28:52,529 You help us, we'll help you. 624 00:28:52,531 --> 00:28:54,364 Suit yourself, tough guy. 625 00:28:54,366 --> 00:28:56,200 Hope it's worth dying for. 626 00:28:56,202 --> 00:28:58,669 (finch) that may not be necessary. 627 00:28:58,671 --> 00:29:01,772 I was able to get into his phone through a key vulnerability 628 00:29:01,774 --> 00:29:04,341 In the sms encryption. 629 00:29:04,343 --> 00:29:07,010 I think we may have misread this situation. 630 00:29:09,214 --> 00:29:11,448 "protect"? 631 00:29:11,450 --> 00:29:13,016 Seems we're not the only ones concerned 632 00:29:13,018 --> 00:29:15,052 With the congressman's safety. 633 00:29:15,054 --> 00:29:18,355 (reese) so who are you supposed to be protecting mccourt from? 634 00:29:18,357 --> 00:29:20,624 [scoffs] 635 00:29:23,394 --> 00:29:26,630 I wasn't given that information. 636 00:29:26,632 --> 00:29:29,666 But in the week we've been watching him, 637 00:29:29,668 --> 00:29:33,403 The only ones who have taken a shot at him are you. 638 00:29:41,045 --> 00:29:42,746 [sighs] 639 00:29:42,748 --> 00:29:45,048 You think maybe I could get a coffee? 640 00:29:47,418 --> 00:29:50,654 Or some water would be fine. 641 00:29:50,656 --> 00:29:53,223 Mr. Mccourt, you're sure you have no knowledge of decima? 642 00:29:53,225 --> 00:29:54,825 I already answered that. 643 00:29:54,827 --> 00:29:57,494 Why do you keep beating that drum? 644 00:29:57,496 --> 00:29:59,096 Because they're protecting you. 645 00:29:59,098 --> 00:30:00,831 Protecting me? 646 00:30:00,833 --> 00:30:02,499 A minute ago you said they were trying to kill me. 647 00:30:02,501 --> 00:30:04,735 I did. 648 00:30:04,737 --> 00:30:06,703 Something doesn't add up. 649 00:30:06,705 --> 00:30:08,438 Actually I think it might. 650 00:30:08,440 --> 00:30:11,441 I looked into your finances earlier today, congressman. 651 00:30:11,443 --> 00:30:12,843 You did what? 652 00:30:12,845 --> 00:30:14,778 I noticed your stock portfolio, 653 00:30:14,780 --> 00:30:16,847 Up 20% over last year. 654 00:30:16,849 --> 00:30:18,182 What are you getting at? 655 00:30:18,184 --> 00:30:19,683 Your trading activities. 656 00:30:19,685 --> 00:30:21,919 Your portfolio is up 20% due to trades 657 00:30:21,921 --> 00:30:23,754 You've made in the last two weeks. 658 00:30:23,756 --> 00:30:27,925 Trades that have increased in value by over 600%. 659 00:30:27,927 --> 00:30:29,459 So? 660 00:30:29,461 --> 00:30:31,361 So... 661 00:30:31,363 --> 00:30:33,964 Either you're the smartest investor in washington, 662 00:30:33,966 --> 00:30:36,900 Or you're getting some very good information. 663 00:30:36,902 --> 00:30:38,702 Inside information. 664 00:30:38,704 --> 00:30:40,470 I don't like what you're implying. 665 00:30:40,472 --> 00:30:42,372 It's more than an implication, congressman, 666 00:30:42,374 --> 00:30:44,908 And it'll become a call to an s.E.C. Investigator I know 667 00:30:44,910 --> 00:30:47,945 Unless you're more truthful with us. 668 00:30:50,148 --> 00:30:52,683 Okay. 669 00:30:55,486 --> 00:30:59,389 I know decima technologies. 670 00:30:59,391 --> 00:31:02,392 But they're not trying to kill me. 671 00:31:02,394 --> 00:31:04,061 We have an understanding. 672 00:31:04,063 --> 00:31:05,696 What kind of an understanding? 673 00:31:05,698 --> 00:31:08,498 They were looking for a little legislative support 674 00:31:08,500 --> 00:31:10,567 For their new surveillance program. 675 00:31:10,569 --> 00:31:12,369 Support? 676 00:31:12,371 --> 00:31:14,571 You've been leading the charge against government surveillance. 677 00:31:14,573 --> 00:31:16,139 Course I have. 678 00:31:16,141 --> 00:31:17,574 'cause I realized that the government 679 00:31:17,576 --> 00:31:19,509 Can't keep a secret. 680 00:31:19,511 --> 00:31:23,647 You look at, uh, prism and this northern lights mess. 681 00:31:23,649 --> 00:31:25,682 What do you know about decima's program? 682 00:31:25,684 --> 00:31:27,751 Not much really. 683 00:31:27,753 --> 00:31:30,687 Just that it's an alternative to a government-run system. 684 00:31:30,689 --> 00:31:33,657 Which, at this point, should make everybody happy. 685 00:31:33,659 --> 00:31:35,893 And in return for your support, 686 00:31:35,895 --> 00:31:37,861 You're getting insider stock tips. 687 00:31:37,863 --> 00:31:41,498 You're a couple of smart guys, you know? 688 00:31:41,500 --> 00:31:43,166 Surely you understand 689 00:31:43,168 --> 00:31:45,769 That everything that happens in washington is a deal. 690 00:31:45,771 --> 00:31:49,006 (reese) and you're a deal maker. 691 00:31:49,008 --> 00:31:50,908 In case you didn't know, 692 00:31:50,910 --> 00:31:55,779 The business of governments is business. 693 00:31:55,781 --> 00:31:59,483 [sirens blaring] 694 00:32:07,825 --> 00:32:09,927 They're moving grid to grid through the neighborhood. 695 00:32:09,929 --> 00:32:11,395 We need to make a move. 696 00:32:21,205 --> 00:32:24,107 Greer is positioning samaritan to replace the machine. 697 00:32:24,109 --> 00:32:25,776 Mccourt is helping decima. 698 00:32:25,778 --> 00:32:27,377 We've been looking at him as a victim, 699 00:32:27,379 --> 00:32:29,613 But he's really a perpetrator. I'm not so sure. 700 00:32:29,615 --> 00:32:31,315 His involvement is tangential at best, 701 00:32:31,317 --> 00:32:32,983 And he doesn't know greer's intentions. 702 00:32:32,985 --> 00:32:34,785 But if he's not a victim or a perp, 703 00:32:34,787 --> 00:32:36,520 Then why did the machine give us his number? 704 00:32:36,522 --> 00:32:39,790 What is it we're supposed to be stopping? 705 00:32:39,792 --> 00:32:42,225 I'm not sure we're supposed to be stopping anything. 706 00:32:42,227 --> 00:32:44,861 Finch, you said mccourt could speed up or halt legislation. 707 00:32:44,863 --> 00:32:46,964 Yes, he's in a unique position to remove 708 00:32:46,966 --> 00:32:49,066 Any legislative roadblock to samaritan. 709 00:32:49,068 --> 00:32:51,368 So without mccourt, 710 00:32:51,370 --> 00:32:53,603 Samaritan doesn't get past congress. 711 00:32:53,605 --> 00:32:57,274 And greer wouldn't get access to the nsa's surveillance feeds. 712 00:33:01,312 --> 00:33:03,647 Then that's why we got his number. 713 00:33:03,649 --> 00:33:06,316 He is the victim. 714 00:33:06,318 --> 00:33:07,751 His life is in danger. 715 00:33:07,753 --> 00:33:09,119 But from who? 716 00:33:10,989 --> 00:33:13,290 Us. 717 00:33:18,129 --> 00:33:20,630 I think the machine wants us to kill mccourt. 718 00:33:27,038 --> 00:33:28,205 John, think about what you're saying. 719 00:33:28,207 --> 00:33:29,206 I have. 720 00:33:29,208 --> 00:33:30,941 Just because decima is not 721 00:33:30,943 --> 00:33:33,443 The threat to mccourt doesn't mean that we must be. 722 00:33:33,445 --> 00:33:35,212 The machine is designed to save lives, not take them. 723 00:33:35,214 --> 00:33:36,780 But could it? 724 00:33:36,782 --> 00:33:38,582 Could the machine ever tell us to kill someone? 725 00:33:38,584 --> 00:33:41,284 Is it possible? 726 00:33:41,286 --> 00:33:44,254 It's conceivable. 727 00:33:44,256 --> 00:33:46,289 Well, how bad would the situation have to be? 728 00:33:46,291 --> 00:33:48,091 Bad. 729 00:33:48,093 --> 00:33:50,127 It would have to see that an individual's actions 730 00:33:50,129 --> 00:33:52,095 Could directly result in the loss of others' lives. 731 00:33:52,097 --> 00:33:54,097 How many lives? A dozen, a hundred? 732 00:33:54,099 --> 00:33:55,298 How many? 733 00:33:55,300 --> 00:33:56,700 A lot. I'm not sure. 734 00:33:56,702 --> 00:33:57,934 I never dreamt it would come to this. 735 00:33:57,936 --> 00:33:59,436 Well, it has. 736 00:33:59,438 --> 00:34:02,706 Your machine-- it sees something coming-- 737 00:34:02,708 --> 00:34:04,941 Something bad-- and it wants us to stop it. 738 00:34:04,943 --> 00:34:07,811 I don't know. You don't know that. 739 00:34:07,813 --> 00:34:09,646 Look, I've never entirely trusted your machine, 740 00:34:09,648 --> 00:34:12,215 But you built it, and I trust you. 741 00:34:12,217 --> 00:34:14,284 You're the one who said we can't underestimate 742 00:34:14,286 --> 00:34:17,220 The threat of samaritan. 743 00:34:25,963 --> 00:34:29,299 Mr. Mccourt, 744 00:34:29,301 --> 00:34:31,334 You have to call off your deal with decima. 745 00:34:31,336 --> 00:34:35,572 Their surveillance program cannot be approved. 746 00:34:35,574 --> 00:34:38,508 What--what are you, one of those privacy nut jobs? 747 00:34:38,510 --> 00:34:40,243 Is that what this is about? 748 00:34:40,245 --> 00:34:43,814 With access to the government's surveillance feeds, 749 00:34:43,816 --> 00:34:47,784 Decima will be able to acquire any information, 750 00:34:47,786 --> 00:34:50,220 Any secret it desires, 751 00:34:50,222 --> 00:34:52,222 And sell it to the highest bidder. 752 00:34:52,224 --> 00:34:54,424 And that would be the United States government. 753 00:34:54,426 --> 00:34:56,126 Perhaps, for now. 754 00:34:56,128 --> 00:35:00,130 But unbridled access will create 755 00:35:00,132 --> 00:35:03,233 Unlimited opportunities for abuse. 756 00:35:03,235 --> 00:35:07,437 People will be ruined, lives will be lost. 757 00:35:07,439 --> 00:35:10,574 The results will be nothing short of catastrophic. 758 00:35:10,576 --> 00:35:14,111 These programs are always gonna be controversial 759 00:35:14,113 --> 00:35:15,612 But also inevitable. 760 00:35:15,614 --> 00:35:18,949 People get up in arms whenever they go public, 761 00:35:18,951 --> 00:35:22,119 But eventually the noise dies down, 762 00:35:22,121 --> 00:35:27,390 Because the simple truth is that people wanna be protected. 763 00:35:28,860 --> 00:35:31,828 They just don't wanna know how. 764 00:35:34,799 --> 00:35:37,968 Oh, maybe I haven't offered you the right incentive. 765 00:35:37,970 --> 00:35:39,336 So how much? 766 00:35:39,338 --> 00:35:41,104 Excuse me? 767 00:35:41,106 --> 00:35:44,774 To withdraw your support for decima's program, how much? 768 00:35:44,776 --> 00:35:47,944 Hey, you know, I did this to keep the country safe. 769 00:35:47,946 --> 00:35:49,946 And yeah, maybe I got a little something for myself 770 00:35:49,948 --> 00:35:52,716 During the process. 771 00:35:52,718 --> 00:35:56,520 All that makes me is good at what I do. 772 00:35:56,522 --> 00:36:00,457 I'm not calling off the deal. 773 00:36:07,198 --> 00:36:10,734 Looks like we've got company-- s.W.A.T., feds, the works. 774 00:36:10,736 --> 00:36:13,036 Mr. Reese, it was never my intention 775 00:36:13,038 --> 00:36:15,805 For people to be killed because of the machine. 776 00:36:15,807 --> 00:36:18,141 What do you think happened when it gave the government 777 00:36:18,143 --> 00:36:19,910 A terrorist number? 778 00:36:19,912 --> 00:36:21,945 What do you think we used to do for a living? 779 00:36:21,947 --> 00:36:23,580 That man is not a terrorist. 780 00:36:23,582 --> 00:36:26,216 He's just an opportunistic and corrupt pawn. 781 00:36:26,218 --> 00:36:28,752 That doesn't make the threat any less real. 782 00:36:28,754 --> 00:36:30,487 We are not assassins. We protect people. 783 00:36:30,489 --> 00:36:33,390 Isn't that what we're doing, 784 00:36:33,392 --> 00:36:37,160 Sacrificing the life of one to save the lives of many? 785 00:36:37,162 --> 00:36:40,597 Shaw, help me out here. 786 00:36:40,599 --> 00:36:42,566 Six months ago, I would've already put a bullet 787 00:36:42,568 --> 00:36:44,134 In that guy's head. 788 00:36:44,136 --> 00:36:45,969 But ever since hanging around you guys, 789 00:36:45,971 --> 00:36:48,538 I've kind of gotten used to saving people. 790 00:36:48,540 --> 00:36:52,909 But we've only been able to do that by trusting the machine. 791 00:36:52,911 --> 00:36:57,314 And if it's saying that this guy's gotta go, 792 00:36:57,316 --> 00:37:01,351 Well, I think we should still trust it. 793 00:37:01,353 --> 00:37:04,254 John, I urge you to consider the consequences of this action. 794 00:37:04,256 --> 00:37:07,390 There are consequences to not acting. 795 00:37:07,392 --> 00:37:09,926 Like with simmons and joss. 796 00:37:09,928 --> 00:37:11,494 Don't do this. 797 00:37:11,496 --> 00:37:14,030 If we let him walk out that door, decima wins. 798 00:37:14,032 --> 00:37:15,498 Samaritan will go live. 799 00:37:15,500 --> 00:37:17,567 It's a possibility but not a certainty. 800 00:37:17,569 --> 00:37:20,070 There may be another way. We've never been here. 801 00:37:20,072 --> 00:37:23,607 But are you really willing to take that risk? 802 00:37:23,609 --> 00:37:26,876 Harold? 803 00:37:26,878 --> 00:37:29,279 Since we started this, things have changed. 804 00:37:29,281 --> 00:37:30,880 We've changed. 805 00:37:30,882 --> 00:37:33,850 But the mission, our purpose, has always been constant-- 806 00:37:33,852 --> 00:37:36,453 To save lives. 807 00:37:36,455 --> 00:37:40,790 If that's changed somehow, if we're in a place now 808 00:37:40,792 --> 00:37:44,861 Where the machine is asking us to commit murder... 809 00:37:47,431 --> 00:37:50,533 That's a place I can't go. 810 00:37:50,535 --> 00:37:53,436 I'm afraid this is where I get off. 811 00:37:58,776 --> 00:38:00,543 John. 812 00:38:00,545 --> 00:38:03,546 [daughter's medicine] 813 00:38:03,548 --> 00:38:11,621 ¶ ¶ 814 00:38:33,144 --> 00:38:38,048 ¶ pick it up, pick it all up ¶ 815 00:38:38,050 --> 00:38:41,618 ¶ and start again ¶ 816 00:38:47,958 --> 00:38:48,958 ¶ you've got a second chance ¶ 817 00:38:48,960 --> 00:38:49,959 [gunshots] 818 00:38:49,961 --> 00:38:52,295 ¶ you could go home ¶ 819 00:38:52,297 --> 00:38:54,264 ¶ escape it all ¶ 820 00:38:54,266 --> 00:38:57,067 ¶ it's just irrelevant ¶ 821 00:39:03,741 --> 00:39:05,241 ¶ you've got a warm heart ¶ 822 00:39:05,243 --> 00:39:07,344 ¶ you've got a beautiful brain ¶ 823 00:39:07,346 --> 00:39:15,318 ¶ but it's disintegrating ¶ 824 00:39:15,320 --> 00:39:16,753 [groans] 825 00:39:16,755 --> 00:39:21,691 ¶ it's just medicine ¶ 826 00:39:21,693 --> 00:39:24,461 [gunshots continue] 827 00:39:24,463 --> 00:39:28,098 ¶ it's just medicine ¶ 828 00:39:34,138 --> 00:39:37,974 ¶ you could still be what you want to ¶ 829 00:39:37,976 --> 00:39:43,213 ¶ what you said you were when I met you ¶ 830 00:39:48,953 --> 00:39:52,655 (greer) you've had an opportunity to consider my proposal. 831 00:39:52,657 --> 00:39:54,491 Will you help us? 832 00:39:54,493 --> 00:39:55,992 My colleagues and I would like to, 833 00:39:55,994 --> 00:39:58,828 But unfortunately now is not the time. 834 00:39:58,830 --> 00:40:01,498 Perhaps a demonstration of my system's capabilities 835 00:40:01,500 --> 00:40:04,901 Will convince you that your country cannot afford to wait. 836 00:40:04,903 --> 00:40:09,539 Test in a limited area, say... 837 00:40:09,541 --> 00:40:11,174 New york city. 838 00:40:11,176 --> 00:40:14,310 24 hours, quick, clean. 839 00:40:14,312 --> 00:40:16,346 Then we shut it down. 840 00:40:16,348 --> 00:40:20,984 No guns, no police, just information. 841 00:40:20,986 --> 00:40:22,719 What kind of information? 842 00:40:22,721 --> 00:40:24,988 If the nsa provides us 843 00:40:24,990 --> 00:40:27,891 With new york city's surveillance feeds, 844 00:40:27,893 --> 00:40:30,527 We will find you a terrorist. 845 00:40:30,529 --> 00:40:32,162 You could find me a thousand terrorists, 846 00:40:32,164 --> 00:40:33,830 But like I said, 847 00:40:33,832 --> 00:40:35,665 We'll never get this through congress. 848 00:40:35,667 --> 00:40:39,536 And as I told you, dissenting voices would not be a problem. 849 00:40:39,538 --> 00:40:42,272 ¶ what you said you were ¶ 850 00:40:42,274 --> 00:40:45,141 ¶ when you met me ¶ 851 00:40:50,848 --> 00:40:54,651 ¶ you could still be what you want to ¶ 852 00:40:54,653 --> 00:40:57,086 ¶ what you said you were ¶ 853 00:40:57,088 --> 00:41:01,324 ¶ when I met you ¶ 854 00:41:01,326 --> 00:41:05,195 ¶ when you met me ¶ 855 00:41:05,197 --> 00:41:09,365 ¶ when I met you ¶ 856 00:41:09,367 --> 00:41:10,800 ¶ you ¶ 857 00:41:10,802 --> 00:41:13,503 It's time to remove those obstacles. 858 00:41:13,505 --> 00:41:15,338 [phone ringing] 859 00:41:15,340 --> 00:41:18,274 Answer your phone, senator. 860 00:41:22,613 --> 00:41:24,280 (mccourt) how you doing, garrison? 861 00:41:24,282 --> 00:41:26,549 This is roger mccourt. 862 00:41:26,551 --> 00:41:29,185 I understand you'll be preparing some legislation. 863 00:41:29,187 --> 00:41:30,820 Is that right? 864 00:41:30,822 --> 00:41:32,522 (mccourt) if you can handle the senate, 865 00:41:32,524 --> 00:41:34,023 I can ensure that the house rules 866 00:41:34,025 --> 00:41:35,725 Facilitate a quiet passage. 867 00:41:35,727 --> 00:41:37,393 You can do all that? 868 00:41:37,395 --> 00:41:39,229 Absolutely, senator. 869 00:41:41,499 --> 00:41:44,033 Okay. Let's... 870 00:41:44,035 --> 00:41:45,468 Do it. 871 00:41:45,470 --> 00:41:47,270 (mccourt) excellent. 872 00:41:47,272 --> 00:41:49,572 Now if there's anything else you need, just ask. 873 00:41:49,574 --> 00:41:50,640 I'm your man. 874 00:41:50,642 --> 00:41:57,146 ¶ from all the medicine ¶ 875 00:41:58,816 --> 00:42:00,650 ¶ medicine ¶ 876 00:42:00,652 --> 00:42:04,654 [sighs] 877 00:42:07,925 --> 00:42:11,728 ¶ you could still be what you want to be ¶ 878 00:42:11,730 --> 00:42:14,097 ¶ what you said you were ¶ 879 00:42:14,099 --> 00:42:17,166 ¶ when you met me ¶ 880 00:42:22,806 --> 00:42:26,242 ¶ you could still be what you want to ¶ 881 00:42:26,244 --> 00:42:27,810 Virgil, 882 00:42:27,812 --> 00:42:29,779 Are we operational? 883 00:42:29,781 --> 00:42:32,515 You're just in time for the ribbon cutting. 884 00:42:32,517 --> 00:42:34,517 Feeds are coming online now. 885 00:42:34,519 --> 00:42:37,186 Commencing beta test. 886 00:42:37,188 --> 00:42:40,189 ¶ when I met you ¶ 887 00:42:40,191 --> 00:42:42,191 Okay, we have 24 hours. 888 00:42:42,193 --> 00:42:44,227 Splendid. 889 00:42:45,996 --> 00:42:50,333 Find me harold finch. 890 00:42:50,335 --> 00:42:58,575 ¶ ¶