Ep 9. Waste Not

In the ninth episode of the third season of Numb3rs, titled "Waste Not," the FBI is called in to investigate a deadly toxic waste dump. The episode begins with a woman discovering a dead body in a landfill, igniting a gruesome investigation into the illegal dumping of hazardous waste.

Charlie, Amita, and Larry are brought in to help the FBI investigators led by Don and David to identify the victim and determine the source of the toxic waste. As the investigation progresses, the team uncovers more bodies and connections to a powerful corporation that is suspected of illegal dumping.

The team is also joined by a journalist who is trying to expose the wrongdoing of the corporation. As they work together, they discover that the corporation has been using a sophisticated computer system to keep track of the illegal dumping and to cover up their tracks. Charlie and Larry use their mathematical knowledge to analyze the data from the computer system and uncover clues that could lead to the identity of the killer.

As the investigation intensifies, the team races against time to stop the corporation from further illegal activity. Meanwhile, Charlie and Amita struggle to balance their professional and personal lives when they both work long hours on the case.

In the end, the team uncovers the shocking truth about the corporation's illegal activities and brings the perpetrators to justice. As always, the episode showcases the team's strong bond and how they use their unique skills to solve complex cases.