Ep 12. The O.G.

In season 2, episode 12 of Numb3rs titled "The O.G.," David Sinclair, an agent with the FBI's Violent Crime Squad, is asked to investigate when an elderly prison inmate, supposedly a reformed criminal, is accused of murdering a fellow inmate. As David delves into the case, he realizes that the man may not be guilty and that there may be a larger conspiracy at play.

At the same time, David's brother Charlie is asked to help investigate a string of robberies in the wealthy neighborhood of Bel Air. The robbers seem to be targeting wealthy individuals with valuable jewelry and art collections, but there are no obvious leads. Charlie's mathematical skills prove useful in identifying a pattern in the robberies, but just as they seem to be making progress, the team realizes that there may be a connection between the robberies and the prison case that David is working on.

As the two investigations come together, the team must race against time to catch the perpetrators before more crimes are committed. Along the way, David must confront his own biases and assumptions about the prison system and the people within it, while Charlie is forced to think creatively about how to catch the robbers and prevent further thefts.

"The O.G." is a thrilling episode that combines elements of crime procedural with a deeper exploration of justice and retribution in the American criminal justice system. As always, Numb3rs manages to balance the intellectual challenges of mathematical analysis with the action and intrigue of a classic crime drama, creating a show that is both thought-provoking and entertaining. With strong performances from the cast and a compelling storyline, "The O.G." is a highlight of the show's second season.