Numbers season 6

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| num_episodes = 16

| network = CBS

| first_aired = {{Start date|2009|9|25}}

| last_aired = {{End date|2010|3|12}}

| prev_season = Season 5

| episode_list = List of Numbers episodes

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The sixth and final season of Numbers, an American television series, first aired on September 25, 2009 and ended on March 12, 2010, on CBS. This season featured only 16 episodes.

On May 18, 2010, CBS canceled the series.[http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/05/report-cbs-cancels-ghost-whisperer-numbers-and-five-more-shows.html "Report: CBS cancels 'Ghost Whisperer,' 'Numbers' and five more shows"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101111044100/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/05/report-cbs-cancels-ghost-whisperer-numbers-and-five-more-shows.html |date=November 11, 2010 }}. Zap2It May 18, 2010

Cast

Episodes

{{See also|List of Numbers episodes}}

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 103

|EpisodeNumber2 = 1

|Title = Hangman

|DirectedBy = Ken Sanzel

|WrittenBy = Ken Sanzel

|Viewers = 8.10{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/09/29/cbs-wins-premiere-week-in-viewers-and-adults-25-54/28842 |title=CBS wins premiere week in viewers and adults 25-54 |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=September 29, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=June 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606143612/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/29/cbs-wins-premiere-week-in-viewers-and-adults-25-54/28842/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|9|25}}

|ProdCode = 601

|ShortSummary = While Charlie waits for an answer to the question he popped to Amita, Don and his team try to hunt down a sniper (Gary Cole) intent on killing an activist (David Call) under FBI protection.

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Mathematics used: Unexpected hanging paradox and Barberpole illusion

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 104

|EpisodeNumber2 = 2

|Title = Friendly Fire

|DirectedBy = Rod Holcomb

|WrittenBy = Mark Llewellyn & Robert David Port

|Viewers = 7.85{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/06/cbs-wins-in-viewers-and-adults-25-54-for-second-week-in-a-row-ncis-reigns-as-the-no-1-program/29725 |title=CSB Wins in Viewers and Adults 25-54 for second week in a row, NCIS reigns as the No. 1 program |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=October 6, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=June 14, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614035937/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/10/06/cbs-wins-in-viewers-and-adults-25-54-for-second-week-in-a-row-ncis-reigns-as-the-no-1-program/29725/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|2}}

|ProdCode = 602

|ShortSummary = Two members of a unit led by Don's former mentor (Gregg Henry) are killed during a shootout with bank robbers. The bank robbers refuse to take responsibility for the killings and Charlie recreates the shootout to find out how they died, while Don must face up to the fact that his former mentor may be dirty. Lakers basketball player Jordan Farmar returns in another cameo performance.

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Mathematics used: Triangulation

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 105

|EpisodeNumber2 = 3

|Title = 7 Men Out

|DirectedBy = Alex Zakrzewski

|WrittenBy = Don McGill

|Viewers = 7.34{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/13/cbs-dominates-the-week-in-viewers-and-key-demos/30355 |title=CBS Dominates The Week In Viewers And Key Demos |first=Bill |last=Gorman |date=October 13, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=June 14, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120614035958/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/10/13/cbs-dominates-the-week-in-viewers-and-key-demos/30355/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|9}}

|ProdCode = 603

|ShortSummary = To find the person behind a deadly gambling ring that is running a high-stakes Russian roulette tournament, Don and his team are called in to investigate. Elsewhere, Don and Charlie become concerned over Alan's financial health. Sarah Rafferty, Tim Guinee and Jason Antoon guest star.

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Mathematics used: IP traceback

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 106

|EpisodeNumber2 = 4

|Title = Where Credit's Due

|DirectedBy = Dennis Smith

|WrittenBy = Andy Dettmann

|Viewers = 7.77{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/17/tv-ratings-yankees-win-ugly-betty-ratings-muy-fea-jay-leno-hits-lows/30727 |title=Updated: TV Ratings: Yankees win; Ugly Betty ratings ugly; Jay Leno hits lows |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=October 17, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=May 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527140607/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/10/17/tv-ratings-yankees-win-ugly-betty-ratings-muy-fea-jay-leno-hits-lows/30727/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|16}}

|ProdCode = 604

|ShortSummary = The team investigates several deaths that turn out to be copies of a soon-to-be-released movie, while Larry goes on his own personal adventure. Alan continues his job search. Adam Goldberg, Jessica Lundy and Tyler Francavilla guest star.

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Mathematics used: Triangulation

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 107

|EpisodeNumber2 = 5

|Title = Hydra

|DirectedBy = Ralph Hemecker

|WrittenBy = Sean Crouch

|Viewers = 8.05{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/24/tv-ratings-dollhouse/31404 |title=Updated TV Ratings: Dollhouse hits low note; Medium wins with adults 18-49 |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=October 24, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=October 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011213938/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/10/24/tv-ratings-dollhouse/31404/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|23}}

|ProdCode = 605

|ShortSummary = The team attempts to find the daughter (Emily Skinner) of a geneticist (Christian Camargo) whom they suspect was kidnapped by the unstable mother. However, they become concerned about the case when they find evidence that suggests the young girl was a clone. Meanwhile, Charlie and Amita discuss having kids and Liz reveals a dark secret. Keith David, Tony Hale and Mia Barron also guest star.

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Mathematics used: Wavelets, Acoustics and Cake cutting

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 108

|EpisodeNumber2 = 6

|Title = Dreamland

|DirectedBy = Stephen Gyllenhaal

|WrittenBy = Nicolas Falacci & Cheryl Heuton

|Viewers = 7.74{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/31/tv-ratings-house-repeat-more-than-50-better-than-a-new-dollhouse-ghost-whisperer-wins/32152 |title=TV Ratings: House repeat 62.5% better than a new Dollhouse; Ghost Whisperer wins |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=October 31, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=June 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603125042/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/10/31/tv-ratings-house-repeat-more-than-50-better-than-a-new-dollhouse-ghost-whisperer-wins/32152/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|30}}

|ProdCode = 606

|ShortSummary = A woman's corpse turns up at a decommissioned air base. John Michael Higgins and John Cariani guest star.

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Mathematics used: Electric Fields for Three Point Charges, Cyclotrons and Gaussian Laser Modes

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 109

|EpisodeNumber2 = 7

|Title = Shadow Markets

|DirectedBy = Julie Hébert

|WrittenBy = Julie Hébert

|Viewers = 8.09{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/07/tv-ratings-rihanna-sings-for-abc-2020-wins-with-youth-smallville-viewing-rising/32902 |title=Updated TV Ratings: Rihanna sings for ABC, 20/20 wins with youth; Smallville viewing rising |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=November 7, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=June 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603125147/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/07/tv-ratings-rihanna-sings-for-abc-2020-wins-with-youth-smallville-viewing-rising/32902/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|6}}

|ProdCode = 607

|ShortSummary = In order to find a cyber crime lord, the team conducts an undercover sting. The operation is prevented by a brilliant hacker (Josh Cooke) whose goal is to take over the Internet black market. However, his actions put him in a dangerous online war that might lead to murder. Pablo Schreiber, Wendy Makkena and Caroline Lagerfelt also guest star.

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 110

|EpisodeNumber2 = 8

|Title = Ultimatum

|DirectedBy = Dennis Smith

|WrittenBy = Robert David Port

|Viewers = 8.16{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/14/tv-ratingsghost-whisper-leads-night-with-18-49-smallville-hits-season-high-with-viewers/33655 |title=TV Ratings: Ghost Whisperer leads night with 18-49; Smallville hits season high with viewers |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=November 14, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=June 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603125310/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/14/tv-ratingsghost-whisper-leads-night-with-18-49-smallville-hits-season-high-with-viewers/33655/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|13}}

|ProdCode = 608

|ShortSummary = In the middle of a case where he is tracking down a criminal in charge of a heroin ring inside a prison, Agent Ian Edgerton (Lou Diamond Phillips, in a recurring role) unexpectedly turns into the murder suspect when the informant he meets with winds up dead, sending Edgerton over the edge when he takes a member of Don's team hostage. Christopher McDonald and Missi Pyle guest star.

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Mathematics used: Pursuit-evasion, Game theory and Ultimatum game

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 111

|EpisodeNumber2 = 9

|Title = Con Job

|DirectedBy = Ralph Hemecker

|WrittenBy = Don McGill

|Viewers = 7.84{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/21/tv-ratingsghost-whisperer-leads-night-with-18-49-shrek-the-third-helps-abc/34250 |title=TV Ratings: Ghost Whisperer leads night with adults 18-49; Shrek the Third helps ABC |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=November 21, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227153458/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/21/tv-ratingsghost-whisperer-leads-night-with-18-49-shrek-the-third-helps-abc/34250/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|20}}

|ProdCode = 609

|ShortSummary = When robbers hit a diamond exchange and take hostages, Don and the team find an unlikely ally in convict John Buckley (Fisher Stevens), who may help the team's investigation when they believe the men are copying Buckley's criminal strategies. Jon David Casey and Ellen Hollman guest star.

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Mathematics used: Packet injection, Man-in-the-middle attack and Combinatorial game theory (on hare games)

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 112

|EpisodeNumber2 = 10

|Title = Old Soldiers

|DirectedBy = Ken Sanzel

|WrittenBy = Steve Cohen

|Viewers = 7.38{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/05/tv-ratings-dollhousereturns-quietly-ugly-betty-bounces-back-33/35356 |title=TV Ratings: Dollhouse Returns Quietly, Ugly Betty Bounces Back (33%) |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=December 5, 2009 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100209032116/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/12/05/tv-ratings-dollhousereturns-quietly-ugly-betty-bounces-back-33/35356 |archivedate=February 9, 2010 }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|12|4}}

|ProdCode = 610

|ShortSummary = Agent Roger Bloom (Henry Winkler), who worked on the Cooper case, is brought in to help the team when they foil a robbery of an armored car full of Federal Reserve money and recover bills that trace back to the infamous D.B. Cooper heist. Michael Hogan and Rick Ravanello also guest star.

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Mathematics used: Probabilistic risk assessment

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 113

|EpisodeNumber2 = 11

|Title = Scratch

|DirectedBy = Stephen Gyllenhaal

|WrittenBy = Mary Leah Sutton

|Viewers = 9.32{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/01/09/tv-ratings-cbs-leads-2020-dateline-strong-shark-tank-returns/38179 |title=TV Ratings: CBS Leads; 20/20, Dateline Strong Shark Tank returns |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=January 9, 2010 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=October 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024022949/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/01/09/tv-ratings-cbs-leads-2020-dateline-strong-shark-tank-returns/38179/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|1|8}}

|ProdCode = 611

|ShortSummary = The team investigates the theft of scratch-off lottery tickets, but the stakes are raised when one of the culprits killed at a botched robbery turns out to be a former lottery winner. Guest stars include Michael O'Neill, Nicole Sullivan and Allison Smith.

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 114

|EpisodeNumber2 = 12

|Title = Arm in Arms

|DirectedBy = Gwyneth Horder-Payton

|WrittenBy = Andy Dettmann

|Viewers = 9.65{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/01/16/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-supernanny-and-shark-tank-improve/39128 |title=TV Ratings: CBS Wins; Supernanny and Shark Tank Improve |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=January 16, 2010 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=October 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012014715/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/01/16/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-supernanny-and-shark-tank-improve/39128/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|1|15}}

|ProdCode = 612

|ShortSummary = The team searches for a lost shipment of high-caliber firearms when one of the weapons is responsible for random killings throughout the city. Also, Charlie and Amita disagree on a wedding date while Don re-evaluates his relationship with Robin (Michelle Nolden). James Remar, Jon Seda and John Cariani guest star.

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Mathematics used: Reverse trajectory, 4D mapping, Combinatorial optimization and Pigeonhole principle

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 115

|EpisodeNumber2 = 13

|Title = Devil Girl

|DirectedBy = Stephen Gyllenhaal

|WrittenBy = Julie Hébert

|Viewers = 8.70{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/01/30/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-slow-friday-smallville-returnsdollhouse-finishes/40562 |title=TV Ratings: CBS Wins Slow Friday; Smallville returns; Dollhouse finishes |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=January 30, 2010 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=October 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010203614/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/01/30/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-slow-friday-smallville-returnsdollhouse-finishes/40562/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|1|29}}

|ProdCode = 613

|ShortSummary = The team searches for a serial killer who is targeting men that solicit prostitutes. Also, Colby and Nikki deal with the aftermath of a car crash when they have an accident during the investigation. Tony Hale, Clea DuVall and Jeff Roop guest star.

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Mathematics used: Geo-profiling and Scaled gradient projection

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 116

|EpisodeNumber2 = 14

|Title = And the Winner Is…

|DirectedBy = Ralph Hemecker

|WrittenBy = Gary Rieck

|Viewers = 9.18{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/06/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-another-friday-two-new-hours-of-smallville-are-better-than-one-for-cw/41233 |title=TV Ratings: CBS Wins Friday Again; Two New Hours of Smallville Are Better than One for CW |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=February 6, 2010 |accessdate=February 11, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |archive-date=October 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010064321/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/06/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-another-friday-two-new-hours-of-smallville-are-better-than-one-for-cw/41233/ |url-status=dead }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|2|5}}

|ProdCode = 614

|ShortSummary = The team gets a taste of the limelight when they search for jewels worth millions that have been stolen during an awards show broadcast. In addition, Don revisits an old case that is haunting him, and Larry (Peter MacNicol) returns from his adventure in the desert. Guest stars include Marilu Henner, William Katt, Rowena King, Rick Hoffman and Stephen Spinella.

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Mathematics used: Retrograde analysis and Crowd flux dynamics

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 117

|EpisodeNumber2 = 15

|Title = Growin' Up

|DirectedBy = Rob Morrow

|WrittenBy = Robert Port

|Viewers = 8.10{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/06/tv-ratings-medium-dateline-lead-night-who-do-you-think-you-are-debuts/44038 |title=TV Ratings: Medium, Dateline Lead Night; Who Do You Think You Are Debuts |work=TV by the Numbers |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=March 6, 2010 |accessdate=March 12, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100310064529/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/06/tv-ratings-medium-dateline-lead-night-who-do-you-think-you-are-debuts/44038 |archivedate=March 10, 2010 }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|3|5}}

|ProdCode = 615

|ShortSummary = The team investigates the deaths of two men who were part of a group of friends that had been sexually assaulted by a teacher when they were young boys. Jon Bernthal, Moira Kelly, Alan Ruck and Wendy Makkena are among the guest stars.

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{{Episode list/sublist|Numbers season 6

|EpisodeNumber = 118

|EpisodeNumber2 = 16

|Title = Cause and Effect

|DirectedBy = Nicolas Falacci

|WrittenBy = Nicolas Falacci & Cheryl Heuton

|Viewers = 8.74{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/13/tv-ratings-numb3rs-counted-for-the-last-time/44819 |title=TV Ratings: Numb3rs Counted For the Last Time? |work=TV by the Numbers |first=Robert |last=Seidman |date=March 13, 2010 |accessdate=March 13, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315140622/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/13/tv-ratings-numb3rs-counted-for-the-last-time/44819 |archivedate=March 15, 2010 }}

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|3|12}}

|ProdCode = 616

|ShortSummary = The team try to find Don's stolen gun, which is being used in a series of vigilante killings. Meanwhile, Charlie and Amita get married and Don decides on the direction he wants to take in life. Vyto Ruginis guest stars; Michelle Nolden, Lou Diamond Phillips, John Cariani and Matthew Yang King make final appearances in their recurring roles.

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