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Season 4, Episode 17, Aired
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When a musician is murdered, Don and his team must race to find the culprits. They need Charlie's help, but he is busy with Amita's parents coming for a visit.
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  • Bit Unusual, but I enjoyed it.

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    By saleblanc, Jun 20, 2011 Report Abuse
    We have a rapper' murder that has nothing to do with gangs. We also have Amita a bundle of nerves with her parents' arrival. I initially thought stealing lyrics or in this case raps. Megan is MIA, taking a week off with only notifying the bosses, but not her teammates. Charlie's insecurities are showing about Amita's parents liking him. There's a math genius working an algorithm for music lyrics. Hunter seemingly changed his stripes from when he first broke into the business alienating a lot of people. Charlie working with the rap songs was great. The only thing better was Larry and the rappers. Again another c l a s s I c motive of greed. Derek wanting revenge for his friends Hunter went about it the right way, getting everything on tape. As it turns out Charlie's insecurities are not unfounded. However, Amita's heart is true despite her parents' desires for their daughter. But ultimately they warm up to the Ebbs charm. New couple in the mist, Liz & Colby, have they learned nothing yet?moreless

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    • Math used in this episode:
      String Metric

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    • Megan was in New York during this episode. Edit

    • Opening Numb3rs:
      1148 HIP HOP ALBUMS
      3.6 BILLION GROSS SALES DOLLARS
      186 RADIO STATIONS
      3 ARTISTS

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    • Special billing was given to Aya Sumika (with) and Richard T. Jones (and) for this episode.

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    • International Air Dates: Australia: July 2, 2008 on Ten Czech Republic: August 20, 2009 on TV Nova Finland: May 6, 2011 on Sub Edit

    • Music used in this episode was "Lolli Lolli (Pop That Body)" by Three 6 Mafia.

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    • Charlie: There was a minimal probability that we'd be late, I don't know how... Alan: Charlie, there is nothing you can do about it now, so just breathe and relax. The last thing you want to do is show up late and sweaty. Edit
    • Larry: Her parents were both schooled here, they raised her here, I'm sure they're very intelligent, cosmopolitan people. Charlie: They tried to arrange a marriage for her. Larry: Yeah, that had slipped my mind. Edit
    • Larry: I haven't heard of any of these artists, and it's not like I've been living in a cave. Charlie: No, just a space station and a monastery...and oh yeah!...the steam tunnels. Larry: Point taken. Edit

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