Ep 22. Disturbed
- TV-PG
- May 1, 2009
- 43 min
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8.0 (259)
The episode "Disturbed" is the 22nd episode of the fifth season of the American television drama series Numb3rs. This episode revolves around a series of murders that are connected to a troubled man named Randy, who has been recently released from a mental hospital.
As the episode begins, the FBI team is investigating the gruesome murder of a high school student who was found in a dumpster. The team soon discovers that the victim had received several mysterious phone calls in the days leading up to her death. After tracing the phone calls, they connect the victim to Randy, a man with a history of mental instability who was recently released from a mental institution.
As the FBI investigates further, they discover that Randy has been involved in several other murders, making him a prime suspect in a serial killer case. Randy is initially reluctant to speak with the investigators, but when David, one of the FBI agents, approaches him with sympathy and compassion, he begins to open up about his troubled past.
Randy tells David and the FBI team about his childhood, which was full of abuse and neglect from his mother and stepfather. He admits to having violent tendencies and struggling with mental illness throughout his life, and starts to reveal details about the murders that he has committed.
As Randy continues to talk, the team realizes that there is more to the story than meets the eye. They suspect that there may be a larger conspiracy at hand, and they start to investigate other leads.
Meanwhile, Charlie, a mathematician and brother of one of the FBI agents, is working on a separate case involving a group of burglars who are using sophisticated computer algorithms to target wealthy homes. Charlie uses his mathematical expertise to analyze the burglars' patterns and predict where they will strike next.
In the end, the FBI team and Charlie's investigation intersect, and they discover that there is a connection between Randy and the burglars. They determine that a wealthy businessman was behind the burglaries and had hired Randy to commit the murders to cover up his involvement in the scheme.
The team is able to arrest the businessman and Randy, but the investigation takes a toll on David, who is deeply affected by Randy's troubled past and the emotional toll it has taken on him. The episode ends with David grappling with his own emotions and the weight of his job as an FBI agent.
Overall, "Disturbed" is a gripping and suspenseful episode of Numb3rs that explores themes of mental illness, abuse, and the line between justice and revenge. With strong performances from the cast and an intricate plot, it keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.