Ep 4. A Snitch In Time
- November 3, 2002
- 43 min
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye is a Canadian crime drama television series that follows the life of Sue Thomas, a deaf woman who works with the Federal Bureau of Investigation as she helps solve various cases. In season 1, episode 4 titled "A Snitch In Time," Sue and her team investigate a case of money laundering.
The episode begins with the FBI being contacted by a man who claims to have information about a money laundering operation. The man, named Ray, agrees to wear a wire and help the FBI catch the suspects in action. However, soon after the operation begins, Ray's cover is blown, and he is found murdered.
Sue and the team quickly jump into action to find out who killed Ray and who is behind the money laundering operation. They begin by questioning Ray's girlfriend, who proves to be uncooperative. However, Sue has a knack for reading people's lips, and she is able to make out some information that leads them to a car rental company that is linked to the money laundering scheme.
As they investigate further, Sue and the team find out that the car rental company is being used to transport large amounts of cash across the border from the United States to Canada. They also discover that one of the employees of the car rental company is a former FBI agent who was fired for misconduct. The team suspects that the former agent is the mastermind behind the money laundering scheme and Ray's murder.
As they gather evidence, the team realizes that they need to get the former agent to confess. Sue develops a plan to use her lip-reading skills to trick the former agent into confessing. Meanwhile, her colleague Jack uses his charm to distract the former agent's girlfriend and keep her from interfering.
In the climactic scene, Sue and her team execute their plan, and the former agent confesses to everything. With the case solved, Sue reflects on how her deafness has actually been an advantage for her in her line of work.
Overall, "A Snitch In Time" is a thrilling and entertaining episode that showcases Sue's unique abilities and the teamwork of the FBI in solving a complex case. The episode is a great example of the show's ability to combine crime drama with themes of inclusion and diversity.
