Burn Notice

Dead Drop (1)

Season 1, Episode 11, Aired 9/20/07

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Sam works a case for a woman named Gillian, who's being blackmailed into using her security clearance to help smuggle heroin into the U.S.''Meanwhile, Michael attempts to arrange a meeting with the man who he believes burned him, Philip Cowan.

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Sharon Gless

Madeline Westen
Gabrielle Anwar

Fiona Glenanne
Bruce Campbell

Sam Axe

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good episode...

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By Fwirrel, Jul 30, 2008 Report Abuse

Sam helps a woman that is being blackmailed by a heroine dealer. Meanwhile, Michael says he's too busy to help, but does end up helping when Fiona and Sam get in trouble. Sam was captured and Fiona got away. Michael attempted to meet with the man that burned him and finally did. However, right before the man could say anything important he was shot. Intersting. It shows that someone wants Michael alive. I liked seeing Sam and Fiona work on their own case. When they were in the car "staking out" it was halarious. Overall, good beginning to the last episode with an interesting story and great character development.moreless

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By cavanagh15, Jul 12, 2008 Report Abuse

I really like the new look of Nate's brother. I could actually see him turning into a series regular after this episode. Maybe as another assisstant if Sam winds up dead in the next episode. I'm not sure that he will, but if he does it would set up the brother brother connection in season two. Simalar to Weston, I have no idea what is going on either. I thought the big turning point of the season was going to be Micheal getting face to face with Cowen, but that meeting left a little more to be desired as Cowen is shot after about a grand total of two minutes of screen time. We were given no answers, other then the fact that Cowen might not be behind the burn as much as we thought he was. Overall, I thought the epsiode worked well as a set up for the finale. It seems like they just got finished doing this storyline in Flase Flag though, where the clinet turns out to be in on it. I think they needed to spread those episodes out a little more for me to really get into it. Overall though, solid set up. Can't wait for finale.moreless

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Trivia
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- In one scene after Cowan is shot, his blood disappears from Michael's shirt but not from Michael's jacket. Edit
- The article in the first card Michael receives ("Belgrade Weapons Depot Destroyed") from Philip Cowan has several grammar problems; four in the following two sentences (which have been italicized): "For many years, the U.S. have spoken against the actions of groups who use acts of terrorism to intemidate government politics. Serbia has been plagued by terrorist who consider themselves as true loyalist." Edit
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Mrtvá schránka (Dead Box) Edit
- Awards and Nominations 2008 – Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (nominated) Edit
- Richard Schiff (Phillip Cowan) is credited as a special guest star. Edit
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- Michael: (referring to the bucket of fried chicken) Sure, bring your bucket of fat. Sam: I'll bring my chicken too! (takes a bite of chicken) Edit
- Sam: I'll back you up. Let's get this chump on tape. Michael: Yeah, about that, how much are you paying me on this job? 'Cause my rates are a little... (Madeline bursts in followed by Nate) Michael: Ooh, I gotta go. Edit
- Madeline: You can't talk to us? In 20 years I have never asked any questions, but this is my home. It's not like it's some war in some country I've never heard of. This is your family. Michael: Oh-- I know. Edit
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