Series Description

The Burn Notice TV show is a 60 minute crime drama series that premiered on June 28, 2007 on USA. It's about a former U.S. government spy who was disavowed by his agency after royally messing up an undercover operation. He discovered that the agency is insisting that he remain in his hometown of Miami, Florida so they can keep an eye on him. In order to survive and fund his quest to find out why they issued his "Burn Notice", he went to work as an unlicensed private detective helping people in trouble.

Burn Notice Cast

Jeffrey Donovan .... Michael Westen
Gabrielle Anwar .... Fiona Glenanne
Bruce Campbell .... Sam Axe
Sharon Gless .... Madeline Westen
Coby Bell .... Jesse Porter (2010-)
Paul Tei .... Barry (2007-)
Seth Peterson .... Nate Westen (2007-)

Burn Notice Opening Narrative

Michael Westen: My name is Michael Westen. I used to be a spy. 'Til...

(Phone rings, Michael picks up)

Voice on Phone: We got a burn notice on you. You're blacklisted.

Michael Westen: When you're burned, you've got nothing: no cash, no credit, no job history. You're stuck in whatever city they decide to dump you in.

(Michael in bed with Fiona)

Michael Westen: Where am I?

Fiona Glenanne: Miami.

Michael Westen: You do whatever work comes your way. You rely on anyone who's still talking to you. A trigger-happy ex-girlfriend...

Fiona Glenanne: Shall we shoot them?

Michael Westen: An old friend who used to inform on you to the FBI...

Sam Axe: You know spies... bunch of bitchy little girls.

Michael Westen: Family too...

Sam Axe [phone rings] Hey, is that your Mom again?

Michael Westen: ... if you're desperate.

Madeline Westen: Someone needs your help, Michael!

Michael Westen: Bottom line? Until you figure out who burned you... you're not going anywhere.