Ep 6. Scott Free

Neal Caffrey and Peter Burke team up in Season 3, Episode 6 of White Collar, "Scott Free," to investigate a financial scheme that is costing countless investors millions of dollars. Meanwhile, Neal still struggles with his romantic feelings for fellow thief, Kate, who has been missing for six months.

The episode opens with Neal and Mozzie discussing the mysterious disappearance of Kate. Neal has been obsessively searching for clues about her whereabouts for months, but has yet to find any substantial evidence. Mozzie suggests they take a break from the search and focus on their current case involving an investment firm called Fowler Enterprises.

Burke and his team at the FBI are investigating Fowler Enterprises, which seem to specialize in Ponzi schemes. The team suspects that the mastermind behind the financial scheme is Scott Rivers, who has been living a luxurious life in his Manhattan penthouse while innocent people are losing their life savings. With Neal's help, the FBI plans to bring Rivers to justice and shut down Fowler Enterprises for good.

As Neal starts to dig deeper into the case, he discovers that the real brains behind the operation is Rivers' wife, Rachel. Rachel has been carefully manipulating Fowler Enterprise's finances, making it nearly impossible to trace the money. Neal uses his charm and skills to get close to Rachel, hoping to find a way to catch her in the act.

Meanwhile, Burke is having trouble with the case as his higher-ups are pressuring him to wrap it up quickly. At the same time, his wife, Elizabeth, is going through a tough time at her work, which is putting a strain on their marriage. Despite these personal issues, both Burke and Neal are determined to catch the Rivers and bring them to justice.

In "Scott Free," the FBI's efforts to catch the criminals are complicated by personal relationships. Burke tries to keep his marriage together while focusing on the case, and Neal struggles with his feelings for Kate while getting close to Rachel. As the investigation heats up, Burke and Neal must navigate these personal obstacles to bring the Rivers to justice.

The episode is filled with action, suspense, and a touch of romance, making it an exciting addition to the third season of White Collar. Fans of the show will enjoy the creative and clever ways Neal and Burke work together to solve crimes, and the continued development of the characters' personal lives keeps the show fresh and interesting. Overall, "Scott Free" is a thrilling and engaging episode that will leave viewers eager to see what happens next.