Ep 12. Nine Wives

In Numb3rs season 3 episode 12, titled "Nine Wives," the FBI team investigates a series of nine murders in which each victim was a reported spouse of a man named Larry Fleinhardt. As it turns out, Fleinhardt had been living with and marrying different women in order to support his gambling addiction.

Using mathematical analysis and pattern recognition, Charlie Eppes determines that Fleinhardt has been using a specific betting strategy, which helps the team narrow down their search for him. However, when they finally catch up to Fleinhardt, he claims that he is not the killer and that he himself has been receiving threatening letters from an anonymous individual who is the true mastermind behind the murders.

With time running out and the killer still on the loose, the FBI team races to find the real culprit and bring them to justice. Along the way, they must deal with internal conflicts and challenges as well as navigate the complexities of the case.

As always, the episode features a combination of action, suspense, and science as the characters use their unique skills and expertise to solve the case. With its engaging plot and memorable characters, "Nine Wives" is a standout episode of Numb3rs that is sure to please fans of the show and newcomers alike.