Ep 12. Noisy Edge

Don Eppes, an FBI agent, and his brother Charlie Eppes, a math genius, team up yet again to solve a complex case in the show Numb3rs season 1 episode 12 called "Noisy Edge."

The episode revolves around a young math genius named Benjamin Polk, who is enrolled in the same university as Charlie. However, Benjamin has a dark past, and he is trying hard to leave it behind. But his past catches up with him when he discovers a dead body in his dorm room.

As the case progresses, Don and his team of agents discover that Benjamin's past is tied to a local gang, and he owes them money for drugs. The gang is known for its violent ways, and the FBI suspects that they are involved in this murder.

Meanwhile, Charlie uses his mathematical expertise to help the FBI with the case. He analyzes sound waves from the crime scene and discovers that there was a gunshot that was suppressed by a loud noise. Thus, he concludes that the killer used a silencer while firing the gun.

As the investigation continues, the team discovers that the local gang is involved with a drug cartel from Mexico, and they are using a computer program to launder money. The money trail leads to a high-end nightclub, which the FBI raids while looking for clues. In the chaos, another murder takes place, and the killer escapes.

The investigation then shifts to finding the identity of the second killer. Charlie works on the case from a mathematical perspective and concludes that the killer has a unique signature sound whenever he walks. They use this information to track the killer, who ultimately falls into the FBI's hands.

In the meantime, Benjamin's involvement in the case becomes clearer. He was coerced into laundering money for the drug cartel and was trying desperately to get out of the situation. The FBI decides to offer him a deal wherein he would testify against the gang in exchange for immunity.

The episode ends with Benjamin preparing to testify in court and Don congratulating Charlie on his contribution to the case. The show highlights how mathematics can be used to solve real-life crimes and showcases the importance of teamwork in solving complex cases.

In conclusion, "Noisy Edge" is a thrilling episode of Numb3rs that keeps the viewers on their toes with its complex plot twists and turns. It showcases the brilliance of the Eppes brothers and the FBI team, who use their intelligence and skills to solve an intricate case.