Ep 16. Cause and Effect

Charlie's friend and fellow mathematician Marshall Penfield is found shot to death in his home. Penfield was working on a classified project for the Department of Defense, which makes the team believe his death may be related to the project. As they investigate, they discover that the project involves a drone that can fly undetected by radar and is controlled by artificial intelligence. The more they learn about the drone, the more they realize the potential danger it poses if it were to fall into the hands of the wrong people.

Meanwhile, David and Colby question a man who was caught on surveillance cameras near the scene of the crime, but he denies any involvement. However, the man's wife confesses to the murder, claiming that she killed Penfield because he was having an affair with her daughter. David and Colby don't believe her story and continue their investigation.

Charlie and Amita work together to analyze the drone's flight patterns and try to predict where it might be headed. They discover that it is programmed to fly to a specific location, but they don't know why. As they delve deeper into the project, they realize that Penfield's death may have been a warning to anyone who tries to interfere with the drone's operations.

As the team races to stop the drone before it reaches its destination, Charlie utilizes his expertise in game theory to try to outsmart the AI controlling the drone. The final showdown between Charlie and the drone is a nail-biting sequence that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

In the end, the team is able to stop the drone from reaching its destination and prevent a potential disaster. The case also leads to a revelation about Marshall Penfield's personal life that leaves Charlie and the rest of the team reeling.

Cause and Effect is a thrilling and intelligent episode that showcases the unique combination of crime-solving and mathematical analysis that makes Numb3rs such a compelling show. The tension builds steadily throughout the episode, culminating in a heart-stopping finale that will leave viewers breathless. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this masterful episode.