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''In Plain Sight'' is a USA Network drama created by David Maples. Starring Mary McCormack, the series follows Mary Shannon, a Deputy United States Marshal who works at the Albuquerque, New Mexico office of the Federal Witness Security Program (WITSEC). The series premiered on Sunday, June 1, 2008, and aired its 61st and final episode on May 4, 2012.
== Series overview == <onlyinclude>{{Series overview | color1 = #A12C3D | link1 = <includeonly>List of In Plain Sight episodes</includeonly>#Season 1 (2008) | episodes1 = 12 | start1 = {{Start date|2008|6|1}} | end1 = {{End date|2008|8|17}}
| color2 = #EBC323 | link2 = <includeonly>List of In Plain Sight episodes</includeonly>#Season 2 (2009) | episodes2 = 15 | start2 = {{Start date|2009|4|19}} | end2 = {{End date|2009|8|9}}
| color3 = #00B3D1 | link3 = <includeonly>List of In Plain Sight episodes</includeonly>#Season 3 (2010) | episodes3 = 13 | start3 = {{Start date|2010|3|31}} | end3 = {{End date|2010|6|30}}
| color4 = #515153 | link4 = <includeonly>List of In Plain Sight episodes</includeonly>#Season 4 (2011) | episodes4 = 13 | start4 = {{Start date|2011|5|1}} | end4 = {{End date|2011|8|7}}
| color5 = #EC8B56 | link5 = <includeonly>List of In Plain Sight episodes</includeonly>#Season 5 (2012) | episodes5 = 8 | start5 = {{Start date|2012|3|16}} | end5 = {{End date|2012|5|4}} }}</onlyinclude>
== Episodes ==
=== Season 1 (2008) === {{Episode table |background=#A12C3D |overall= |season= |title= |director= |writer= |country=US |viewers= |airdate= |episodes=
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 1 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |Title = Pilot |DirectedBy = Mark Piznarski |WrittenBy = David Maples |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|6|1}} |Viewers = 5.25<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/06/04/weekly-nielsen-ratings-cable-top-20-nba-in-plain-sight-and-andromeda-strain-lead-the-pack/4015 |title=Weekly Nielsen Ratings Cable Top 20: NBA, In Plain Sight and Andromeda Strain Lead the Pack |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=June 4, 2008 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080703072321/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/06/04/weekly-nielsen-ratings-cable-top-20-nba-in-plain-sight-and-andromeda-strain-lead-the-pack/4015 |archive-date=July 3, 2008 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary and Marshall are on their way to drop off a new Ukrainian witness (Angela Sarafyan) when Stan calls them about the murder of the son of two of Mary's witnesses (Al Sapienza and Kathrine Narducci). Meanwhile, Mary's sister Brandi visits from New Jersey. |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 2 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |Title = Hoosier Daddy |DirectedBy = John Fortenberry |WrittenBy = David Maples |Viewers = 4.39<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/06/10/nascar-criminal-intent-wwe-anderson-cooper-and-army-wives-lead-cable-viewing/4089 |title=NASCAR, Criminal Intent, WWE, Anderson Cooper and Army Wives Lead Cable Viewing |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=June 10, 2008 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090630031049/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/06/10/nascar-criminal-intent-wwe-anderson-cooper-and-army-wives-lead-cable-viewing/4089 |archive-date=June 30, 2009 }}</ref> |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|6|8}} |ShortSummary = Things get complicated when Mary takes on the case of a child who saw his mother murdered and is going to testify against the people who killed her, including his father (Vincent Ventresca). |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 3 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |Title = Never the Bride |DirectedBy = John T. Kretchmer |WrittenBy = David Maples |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|6|15}} |Viewers = 4.07<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/06/17/nascar-wwe-icarly-and-army-wives-lead-weekly-cable-viewing/4161 |title=NASCAR, WWE, iCarly and Army Wives Lead Weekly Cable Viewing |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=June 17, 2008 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090630023304/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/06/17/nascar-wwe-icarly-and-army-wives-lead-weekly-cable-viewing/4161 |archive-date=June 30, 2009 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary's assignment is a serial con-artist (Missi Pyle) who is married to a diamond smuggler. While Mary is trying to keep her safe, the witness gets engaged and her photo is all over the papers. |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 4 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |Title = Trojan Horst |DirectedBy = Bryan Spicer |WrittenBy = Constance M. Burge |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|6|22}} |Viewers = 4.67<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/06/24/nielsen-ratings-weekly-cable-tv-top-20-camp-rock-zooms-by-nascar/4235 |title=Nielsen Ratings Weekly Cable TV Top 20: Camp Rock Zooms By NASCAR |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=June 24, 2008 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903174843/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/06/24/nielsen-ratings-weekly-cable-tv-top-20-camp-rock-zooms-by-nascar/4235 |archive-date=September 3, 2009 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary and Marshall take on a case involving a man (Dave Foley) who works for an assassin-for-hire. While trying to line up her next job, the man is busted and agrees to testify against her to become a part of the Witness Protection Program. |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 5 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |Title = Who Shot Jay Arnstein? |DirectedBy = Tricia Brock |WrittenBy = Matt Ward |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|6|29}} |Viewers = 4.46<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/07/01/nielsen-ratings-weekly-cable-tv-top-20-wwe-raw-back-on-top/4303 |title=Nielsen Ratings Weekly Cable TV Top 20: WWE RAW Back on Top |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=July 1, 2008 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090326072446/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/07/01/nielsen-ratings-weekly-cable-tv-top-20-wwe-raw-back-on-top/4303 |archive-date=March 26, 2009 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = When Jay Arnstein (John Ales) is put into the witness protection program, he brings both his wife (Sherry Stringfield) and his mistress (Virginia Williams). While this doesn't set well with Mary, she must keep the arrangement a secret. After Jay is shot, all the secrets start to come out. |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 6 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |Title = High Priced Spread |DirectedBy = Fred Gerber |WrittenBy = Matt Ward |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|7|6}} |Viewers = 4.58<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/07/09/nielsen-ratings-weekly-cable-tv-top-20-nascar-races-back-to-top-spot/4373 |title=Nielsen Ratings Weekly Cable TV Top 20: NASCAR Races Back to Top Spot |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=July 9, 2008 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080730171854/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/07/09/nielsen-ratings-weekly-cable-tv-top-20-nascar-races-back-to-top-spot/4373 |archive-date=July 30, 2008 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = Two brothers are assigned to Mary, one of whom develops a gambling addiction. |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 7 |EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |Title = Iris Doesn't Live Here Anymore |DirectedBy = Sam Weisman |WrittenBy = Linda Burstyn |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|7|13}} |Viewers = 5.09<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/07/15/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-usa-tops-with-wwe-raw-burn-notice/4435|title=Nielsen Ratings Cable TV Top 20: USA Tops with WWE RAW, Burn Notice|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=July 15, 2008|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=April 22, 2009|archive-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915080306/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/07/15/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-usa-tops-with-wwe-raw-burn-notice/4435/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = The closeness of a family is tested when they enter the program after the daughter (Jontille Gerard) witnesses a shooting. |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 8 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |Title = Don of the Dead |DirectedBy = John Showalter |WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Jessica Butler & Brynn Malone|t= Brynn Malone}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|7|20}} |Viewers = 4.69<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/07/22/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-home-run-for-espn/4507 |title=Nielsen Ratings Cable TV Top 20: Home Run Hit for ESPN |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=July 22, 2008 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090906021654/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/07/22/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-home-run-for-espn/4507 |archive-date=September 6, 2009 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = A member of the Program (John Benjamin Hickey) under Mary's watch is in a car accident and Mary has to find out if it was an accident or related to his former life. |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 9 |EpisodeNumber2 = 9 |Title = Good Cop, Dead Cop |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= David Maples|t= Bruce Miller}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|7|27}} |Viewers = 4.17<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/07/29/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-the-closer-nascar-and-miley-cyrus/4561 |title=Nielsen Ratings Cable TV Top 20: The Closer, Nascar and Miley Cyrus |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=July 29, 2008 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090418021403/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/07/29/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-the-closer-nascar-and-miley-cyrus/4561 |archive-date=April 18, 2009 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = A Chicago cop (Jason Wiles) testifies against his corrupt colleagues. |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 10 |EpisodeNumber2 = 10 |Title = To Serge with Love |DirectedBy = Rod Hardy |WrittenBy = Katherine Butler |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|8|3}} |Viewers = 4.22<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/08/05/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-the-closer-still-dominates-summer-cable/4599|title=Nielsen Ratings Cable TV Top 20: The Closer Still Dominates Summer Cable|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=August 5, 2008|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=April 22, 2009|archive-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915080325/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/08/05/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-the-closer-still-dominates-summer-cable/4599/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = The life of Mary's Ukrainian witness (Angela Sarafyan) - who we first met in the Pilot episode - becomes more complicated when she discovers that her new boyfriend (Alex Feldman) is also in WITSEC. Mary's sister Brandi meets with a potential buyer for her, and Chuck's, drug stash. Brandi gives her teddy bear to someone who needs it more than she does. |LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 11 |EpisodeNumber2 = 11 |Title = Stan by Me |DirectedBy = Jesus Trevino |WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Constance M. Burge|t= Constance M. Burge & Brynn Malone}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|8|10}} |Viewers = 4.18<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/08/12/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-the-closer-crushes-competitionagain/4664|title=Nielsen Ratings Cable TV Top 20: The Closer Crushes Competition…Again|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=August 12, 2008|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=April 22, 2009|archive-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915080334/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2008/08/12/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-the-closer-crushes-competitionagain/4664/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = In New Jersey, Brandi's dealer boyfriend Chuck (Tim Kelleher) is arrested by two FBI agents. He immediately offers everything he knows in return for witness protection. Just as his offer is accepted by the DOJ chain of command, masked men invade the house, slay the two agents and abduct Chuck.<BR/>In Albuquerque, Mary accidentally discovers that Jinx is auditioning for a musical. After enduring a bewildering harangue from Jinx, Mary leaves the theatre, then she too is assaulted and abducted. When a by-the-book FBI agent, Robert O’Conner (Will McCormack), makes the connection between the two crimes, a multi-agency manhunt begins for Mary, Chuck and their kidnappers - the ruthless Spanky (Mark Boone Junior) and his crew.
|LineColor = A12C3D }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 12 |EpisodeNumber2 = 12 |Title = A Fine Meth |DirectedBy = John Badham |WrittenBy = David Maples |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2008|8|17}} |Viewers = 3.78<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/08/19/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-the-closer-nascar-wwe-raw-and-monk-take-top-honors/4732 |title=Nielsen Ratings Cable TV Top 20: The Closer, NASCAR, WWE RAW and Monk Take Top Honors |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=August 19, 2008 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 22, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080826042210/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/08/19/nielsen-ratings-cable-tv-top-20-the-closer-nascar-wwe-raw-and-monk-take-top-honors/4732 |archive-date=August 26, 2008 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = A traumatised Mary returns home to learn that Brandi's involvement with Chuck may result in her losing her career with the Marshal’s Service. Stan and Marshall search for a way to persuade Spanky to come clean about Chuck's drug trafficking and thereby clear the Shannon sisters' names.<BR/>Rachel, the tweaker woman who Brandi met at the Motel in episode 10, positively identifies Brandi for FBI agent O’Conner. Mary, Jinx and Brandi have a very emotional family meeting in which long held secrets emerge.<BR/>Stan and Marshall have a breakthrough that involves the new owner of a certain teddy bear. A clueless Raph turns up drunk, at Mary’s house. And the FBI prepare to drop the hammer on the Shannon household…
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=== Season 2 (2009) === {{Episode table |background=#ebc323 |overall= |season= |title= |director= |writer= |country=US |viewers= |airdate= |episodes=
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 13 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |Title = Gilted Lily |DirectedBy = Stephen Hopkins |WrittenBy = David Maples |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|4|19}} |Viewers = 5.11<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/04/21/in-plain-sight-and-law-order-ci-return-well-but-wwe-and-spongebob-win-week/17112|title=In Plain Sight and Law & Order: CI return well, but WWE and SpongeBob win week|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=April 21, 2009|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=April 22, 2009|archive-date=April 24, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090424081145/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/04/21/in-plain-sight-and-law-order-ci-return-well-but-wwe-and-spongebob-win-week/17112|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary helps to protect three siblings (Will Estes, Ellen Hollman, and Liza Weil) after their mother, one of her witnesses, is found dead in her house. A dead witness causes Mary to take ditch her administrative leave to solve the case, until her plan gets changed by her own brand of post-traumatic stress disorder. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 14 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |Title = In My Humboldt Opinion |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = David Maples |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|4|26}} |Viewers = 3.97<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/04/28/wwe-raw-nfl-draft-and-yankees-red-sox-lead-weekly-cable-viewing/17595 |title=Updated: WWE RAW, NFL Draft and Yankees / Red Sox Lead Weekly Cable Viewing |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=April 28, 2009 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 30, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429075640/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/04/28/wwe-raw-nfl-draft-and-yankees-red-sox-lead-weekly-cable-viewing/17595 |archive-date=April 29, 2010 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = A northern California marijuana mastermind (Kevin Rankin) cannot testify without using the drug to neutralize his anxiety disorder, leading him to fake amnesia to get out of his court date. Mary is observed by a psychiatrist (Ali Marsh) to determine her readiness for active duty. Meanwhile, Jinx show up in the emergency room and under arrest for drunk driving. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 15 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |Title = A Stand-Up Triple |DirectedBy = Sam Weisman |WrittenBy = Michael Angeli |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|5|3}} |Viewers = 3.67<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/06/bulls-vs-celtics-wwe-raw-and-ncis-lead-cable-shows/18138|title=Bulls vs. Celtics, WWE RAW and NCIS lead cable shows|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=May 6, 2009|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=May 7, 2009|archive-date=May 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090509101439/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/06/bulls-vs-celtics-wwe-raw-and-ncis-lead-cable-shows/18138|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = An irresponsible mother of three (Cynthia Watros) is reluctant to play by the rules. When the eldest boy (Jesse James) begins ditching school, Mary must deal with his behavior and soon discovers what's really behind it. Jinx's court date approaches, but she still believes she did nothing wrong. Brandi agrees to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting as Jinx and meets a new man (Joshua Malina). After watching the video of her arrest, Jinx breaks down, and pleads guilty when she arrives at court. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 16 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |Title = Rubble With A Cause |DirectedBy = Michael Watkins |WrittenBy = Alexander Cary |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|5|10}} |Viewers = 3.60<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/12/on-cable-icarly-kobe-lebron-wwe-raw-and-spongebob/18531|title=On cable, iCarly > Kobe, Lebron, WWE RAW and SpongeBob|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=May 12, 2009|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=May 12, 2009|archive-date=August 18, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100818173010/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/12/on-cable-icarly-kobe-lebron-wwe-raw-and-spongebob/18531|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = When a mercenary (Matthew Davis) is trapped in a collapsed building, Mary must keep him alive while guarding him from his former Mexico City <ref>Mexico City Cathedral and Angel of Independence</ref> partner (David Zayas), who may be targeting him from a nearby building. On the ground, Stan and Marshall must fend off a determined reporter (Mandy June Turpin) who may expose the man's real identity, further endangering his life. Brandi tries to make amends after admitting to Peter (Joshua Malina) that she pretended to be Jinx. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 17 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |Title = Aguna Matatala |DirectedBy = Leslie Libman |WrittenBy = David Slack |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|5|17}} |Viewers = 3.95<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/19/nba-playoffs-nascar-and-wwe-raw/19069 |title=NBA Playoffs, NASCAR and WWE RAW lead cable |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=May 19, 2009 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=May 20, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521131059/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/19/nba-playoffs-nascar-and-wwe-raw/19069 |archive-date=May 21, 2009 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = An Orthodox Jew (Jeremy Glazer) enters the program, but his wife (Sarah Drew), who was shocked by his illegal conduct, refuses witness protection and seeks a divorce. A rabbi (Richard Schiff) who wants the resistant husband to sign divorce papers, annoys Mary with his persistence. To resolve the situation Mary must find a way to make everyone happy. Meanwhile, Jinx returns home from rehab and Brandi is asked out on a date by Peter (Joshua Malina). |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 18 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |Title = One Night Stan |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = John Mankiewicz |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|5|31}} |Viewers = 4.04<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/02/nba-playoffs-jon-kate-plus-8-and-ncis-lead-cable/19854|title=NBA Playoffs, Jon & Kate Plus 8 and 2009 MTV Movie Awards lead cable|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=June 2, 2009|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=June 3, 2009}}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> |ShortSummary = Stan's first witness from 1988 turns up buried in the desert, and his suspicious reluctance to help the Albuquerque police leads to him becoming the lead suspect. Mary and Marshall's investigation of the case uncovers a story of Stan's rookie mistakes, a cover-up, and a love triangle. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 19 |EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |Title = Duplicate Bridge |DirectedBy = Bryan Spicer |WrittenBy = Lynne E. Litt |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|6|7}} |Viewers = 3.73<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/09/nba-playoffs-jon-kate-plus-8-and-2009-mtv-movie-awards-lead-cable/20342 |title=BURN NOTICE, JON & KATE PLUS 8 and ROYAL PAINS lead Nielsen cable viewing for week ending June 7, 2009 - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |access-date=June 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725183727/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/09/nba-playoffs-jon-kate-plus-8-and-2009-mtv-movie-awards-lead-cable/20342 |archive-date=July 25, 2010 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = Marshall's witness (Clarke Peters), the architect of a bridge that collapsed, appears to have committed suicide. However Marshall is convinced that he faked his suicide and has a plan to get justice against the man he testified against - the boss of the bridge's construction company (Chris Mulkey). Marshall and Mary set out to find him before he carries out his plan. Meanwhile, Brandi asks for Mary's input on her English class assignment. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 20 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |Title = A Frond in Need |DirectedBy = Ernest Dickerson |WrittenBy = Brynn Malone |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|6|14}} |Viewers = 4.27<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/16/corrected-the-closer-wwe-raw-and-royal-pains-lead-cable/20776|title=THE CLOSER, WWE RAW and ROYAL PAINS lead Nielsen cable viewing for week ending June 14, 2009 - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings|publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com|access-date=June 11, 2010|archive-date=June 18, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618112329/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/16/corrected-the-closer-wwe-raw-and-royal-pains-lead-cable/20776|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary and Marshall investigate a new witness (Todd Louiso) whom they suspect may be responsible for a number of murders and the stabbing of one of Mary's friends (Joseph D. Reitman). Meanwhile, a surprise visitor (Laura Prepon) visits Jinx and Brandi with among other things, a letter from James Shannon. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 21 |EpisodeNumber2 = 9 |Title = Who's Bugging Mary? |DirectedBy = Bethany Rooney |WrittenBy = Jessica Butler |OriginalAirDate ={{Start date|2009|6|21}} |Viewers = 3.72<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/23/jon-kate-minus-1-3-million-falls-way-out-of-cable-top-20/21274 |title=Cable TV Show Nielsen TV Ratings Week Ending June 21, 2009; Jon & Kate Plus 8, Royal Pains, The Closer, Burn Notice, iCarly, NASCAR Sprint Cup Sonoma, In Plain Sight, Date A Bad Boy, WWE Raw - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |access-date=June 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090626043740/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/06/23/jon-kate-minus-1-3-million-falls-way-out-of-cable-top-20/21274 |archive-date=June 26, 2009 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = Agent O'Connor (Will McCormack) resurfaces to arrest Brandi for drug trafficking and murder. Mary is determined to uncover O'Connor's real motive for pursuing a case against Brandi. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 22 |EpisodeNumber2 = 10 |Title = Miles to Go |DirectedBy = Sam Weisman |WrittenBy = David Graziano |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|6|28}} |Viewers = <span style="color: grey;"><small>N/A</small></span> |ShortSummary = A new witness (David Denman) demands visitation rights with his son as part of his testimony deal, but when Mary tries to locate the missing boy, Mary and Marshall must do some digging to find the missing link. Dr. Shelly Finkel is called in for assistance and has eyes for Marshall. Brandi helps an ailing homeless man to the emergency room. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 23 |EpisodeNumber2 = 11 |Title = Jailbait |DirectedBy = Michael Watkins |WrittenBy = Lynne E. Litt & Alexander Cary |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|7|12}} |Viewers = 3.91<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/07/14/the-closer-tops-cable-shows-cnns-jackson-memorial-scores-big/22800|title=Top Cable TV Shows Week Ending July 12, 2009; The Closer, Royal Pains, Burn Notice, Michael Jackson Memorial, iCarly, The Parent Trap, In Plain Sight, Army Wives, SpongeBob, WWE Raw, Sprint Cup Chicago - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings|publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com|access-date=June 11, 2010|archive-date=June 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616060030/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/07/14/the-closer-tops-cable-shows-cnns-jackson-memorial-scores-big/22800/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = The teen daughter (Francia Raisa) of Mary's witness (Carlos Gómez) reveals to be in a reckless romance with the son of the man her father's testifying against. Elsewhere, Raphael's mother (Carmen Serano) visits Mary and starts planning her engagement party without knowing that Mary and Raph aren't engaged. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 24 |EpisodeNumber2 = 12 |Title = Training Video |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = Brynn Malone |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|7|19}} |Viewers = 3.92<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/07/21/wizards-on-deck-w-hannah-montana-sets-annual-cable-top-spongebob-cannot-be-stopped/23180|title=Top Cable Shows For the Week Ending July 19, 2009; Wizards on Deck With Hannah Montana, 2009 Home Run Derby, Burn Notice, The Closer, Royal Pains, SpongeBob Squarepants, WWE Raw, NCIS - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings|publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com|access-date=June 11, 2010|archive-date=January 31, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100131155320/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/07/21/wizards-on-deck-w-hannah-montana-sets-annual-cable-top-spongebob-cannot-be-stopped/23180|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary lends her expertise to the new Witness Protection Advisors training video. Marshall prepares the arrangements for an elderly mobster (Martin Landau) in WITSEC to go to his son's funeral. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 25 |EpisodeNumber2 = 13 |Title = Let's Get it Ahn |DirectedBy = Felix Alcala |WrittenBy = David Maples |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|7|26}} |Viewers = 4.16<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/07/28/burn-notice-the-closer-nascar-top-weeks-cable-shows/23699 |title=Top Cable Shows For the Week Ending July 26, 2009; Burn Notice, The Closer, Royal Pains, SpongeBob Squarepants, WWE Raw, NCIS - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |access-date=June 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090731151703/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/07/28/burn-notice-the-closer-nascar-top-weeks-cable-shows/23699 |archive-date=July 31, 2009 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = A counterfeiter witness (Sherilyn Fenn) is implicated in a murder. Mary and Marshall feel the clues make no sense, and wonder if there is a conspiracy at hand. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 26 |EpisodeNumber2 = 14 |Title = Once a Ponzi Time |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = Alexander Cary & John Mankiewicz |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|8|2}} |Viewers = 3.88<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/08/04/the-closer-burn-notice-royal-pains-top-weeks-cable-shows/24119 |title=Top Cable Shows For the Week Ending August, 2009; Burn Notice, The Closer, Next Food Network Star, Royal Pains, SpongeBob Squarepants, WWE Raw, NCIS - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |access-date=June 11, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090807220112/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/08/04/the-closer-burn-notice-royal-pains-top-weeks-cable-shows/24119 |archive-date=August 7, 2009 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = After revealing his bosses' fraud, a Wall Street investor (James Frain) goes into WITSEC. He gives away his family fortune to gain protection, which becomes inconvenient when a ransom from his past needs to be paid. |LineColor = ebc323 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 27 |EpisodeNumber2 = 15 |Title = Don't Cry for Me, Albuquerque |DirectedBy = Michael Morris |WrittenBy = Jessica Butler |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|8|9}} |Viewers = 4.44<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/08/11/most-watched-week-ever-for-usa/24605|title=Most Watched week ever for USA - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings|publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com|date=August 11, 2009|access-date=June 11, 2010|archive-date=May 29, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529102003/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/08/11/most-watched-week-ever-for-usa/24605|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = The US government helps a Latin American political activist (Angélica Castro) hide in WITSEC, but the arrangement sours after she moves into her new home in a rough neighborhood and puts everyone in danger. |LineColor = ebc323 }} }}
=== Season 3 (2010) === ''In Plain Sight's'' third-season premiere was Wednesday, March 31, 2010, on USA. Lesley Ann Warren, Cristian de la Fuente, and Joshua Malina, appeared as recurring characters. Allison Janney joined the cast in a two-episode story arc as Allison Pearson, the new US Marshal Service regional director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.aol.com/2010/02/18/allison-janney-pins-on-a-badge-for-in-plain-sight|title=Allison Janney Pins on a Badge for 'In Plain Sight'|publisher=Insidetv.aol.com|access-date=June 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412035432/http://insidetv.aol.com/2010/02/18/allison-janney-pins-on-a-badge-for-in-plain-sight|archive-date=April 12, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usanetwork.com/series/inplainsight/theshow/characterprofiles/allison/index.html|title=In Plain Sight - Character Profiles & Actor Biographies - Allison Pearson - Allison Janney | USA Official Site -Character Profile: Allison Pearson|publisher=Usanetwork.com|date=April 14, 2010|access-date=June 11, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100416184157/http://www.usanetwork.com/series/inplainsight/theshow/characterprofiles/allison/index.html|archive-date=April 16, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Originally slated for a 16-episode season, USA Network reduced ''In Plain Sight's'' episode order to 13 when executive producer and showrunner, John McNamara was forced to take a leave of absence for medical reasons.<ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/06/10/exclusive-usa-extends-burn-notice-royal-pains-explains-in-plain-sight-cut/8733/ Breaking News - Exclusive: USA Extends "Burn Notice," "Royal Pains," Explains "In Plain Sight" Cut - TheFutonCritic.com] (06-10-2010)</ref>
{{Episode table |background=#00b3d1 |overall= |season= |title= |director= |writer= |country=US |viewers= |airdate= |episodes={{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 28 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |Title = Father Goes West |DirectedBy = Charles Haid |WrittenBy = John McNamara |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|3|31}} |Viewers = 3.81<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/01/wednesday-cable-real-world-hits-lows-south-park-stays-high-in-plain-sight-returns/47093 |title=Wednesday Cable: "Real World" Hits Lows, "South Park" Stays High & "In Plain Sight" Returns |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=April 1, 2010 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=April 3, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100407191725/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/01/wednesday-cable-real-world-hits-lows-south-park-stays-high-in-plain-sight-returns/47093 |archive-date=April 7, 2010 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = After being discharged from the hospital with a fresh bullet wound scar, Mary gets right back to work, investigating the possibility that one of her witnesses (Donnie Wahlberg) has resumed his life of crime. Meanwhile, Marshall sets out to discover the identity of Mary's shooter (Luis Moncada). |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 29 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |Title = When Mary Met Marshall |DirectedBy = Fred Gerber |WrittenBy = Brynn Malone |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|7}} |Viewers = 3.33<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/08/wednesday-finals-csi-ny-dips-further-south-park-in-plain-sight-and-more/47783|title=Wednesday Finals: "CSI: NY" Dips Further + "South Park," "In Plain Sight" and More|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=April 8, 2010|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=April 12, 2010|archive-date=April 14, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100414163049/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/08/wednesday-finals-csi-ny-dips-further-south-park-in-plain-sight-and-more/47783|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = A break-in threatens the security of the first witnesses (Josh Cooke and Jeannine Kaspar) Mary and Marshall handled together, prompting flashbacks to the way Mary joined WITSEC. Meanwhile, a new WITSEC executive, Allison Pearson (Allison Janney), visits the Albuquerque office. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 30 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |Title = Coma Chameleon |DirectedBy = Michael Watkins |WrittenBy = Kim Newton |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|14}} |Viewers = 3.15<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/15/wednesday-cable-ratings-in-plain-sight-slips-south-park-up/48754|title=Wednesday Cable Ratings: "In Plain Sight" Slips; "South Park" Up|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=April 15, 2010|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=April 15, 2010|archive-date=February 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223214704/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/15/wednesday-cable-ratings-in-plain-sight-slips-south-park-up/48754/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = ATF Agent Wade Guthrie (Mike Doyle) wakes up after a three-year coma and discovers he's been placed in witness protection under Mary's care. Meanwhile, Raphael's Aunt Rita (Rita Moreno) arrives to discuss Mary and Raph's wedding, and Regional Director Pearson (Allison Janney) continues to observe the office. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 31 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |Title = {{vanchor|Whistle Stop}} |DirectedBy = Michael Zinberg |WrittenBy = Lynne E. Litt |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|21}} |Viewers = 3.41<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/22/wednesday-cable-ratings-in-plain-sight-adds-viewers-loses-demo-south-park-still-a-ratings-champ/49492|title=Wednesday Cable Ratings: "In Plain Sight" Adds Viewers, Loses Demo; "South Park" Still A Ratings Champ|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=April 22, 2010|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=June 1, 2010|archive-date=April 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424223227/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/22/wednesday-cable-ratings-in-plain-sight-adds-viewers-loses-demo-south-park-still-a-ratings-champ/49492|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary and Marshall try to help FBI Agent Mike Faber (Steven Weber) convince his informant (Geoffrey Blake) to enter WITSEC. Despite their best efforts, the informant refuses their protection and gets himself into a heap of trouble. Meanwhile, Stan has to deal with an ex-boxer/witness (Chad Coleman) suffering from pugilistic dementia. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 32 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |Title = Fish or Cut Betta |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = Dailyn Rodriguez |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|28}} |Viewers = 3.27<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/29/wednesday-cable-ratings-south-park-increases-18-49-ratings-plus-in-plain-sight-mythbusters-ugly-americans-more/50131 |title=Wednesday Cable Ratings: "South Park" Increases 18-49 Ratings; Plus In Plain Sight, Mythbusters, Ugly Americans, More |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=April 29, 2010 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503081435/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/29/wednesday-cable-ratings-south-park-increases-18-49-ratings-plus-in-plain-sight-mythbusters-ugly-americans-more/50131 |archive-date=May 3, 2010 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = When Dominic (Louis Lombardi), a sociopathic former hit man with a love of explosives, falls in love for the first time, Mary fears that he won't handle rejection very well. Meanwhile, the WitSec office welcomes a new financial manager, and Mary says her goodbyes to Raphael. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 33 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |Title = No Clemency for Old Men |DirectedBy = Jerry Levine |WrittenBy = Jim D. Gray |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|5|5}} |Viewers = 3.26<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/06/wednesday-cable-ratings-in-plain-sight-increases-18-49-demo-but-nba-playoffs-score-top-ratings/50766|title=Wednesday Wednesday Cable Ratings: "In Plain Sight" Increases 18-49 Demo; But NBA Playoffs Score Top Ratings|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=May 6, 2010|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=June 1, 2010|archive-date=May 8, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100508185513/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/06/wednesday-cable-ratings-in-plain-sight-increases-18-49-demo-but-nba-playoffs-score-top-ratings/50766|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = When a hardened bank robber (Fred Ward) who's been in prison for decades is finally paroled, it falls to Mary to help him acclimate to life on the outside and keep him from falling back into a life of crime. Meanwhile, when one of Mary's other witnesses (Brooke Bloom) no longer wants to work with her, Marshall steps in to help out – only to find himself in a predicament when the witness prefers him to Mary. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 34 |EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |Title = Love's Faber Lost |DirectedBy = Deran Sarafian |WrittenBy = Lynne E. Litt |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|5|12}} |Viewers = <span style="color: grey;"><small>N/A</small></span> |ShortSummary = Faber (Steven Weber) returns to Mary's life when he gives her a new witness: Natalie (Alexandra Lydon), a key witness and co-conspirator in a nationwide mortgage fraud scheme which was operated by major gangs to raise millions for drugs and weapons. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 35 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |Title = Son of Mann |DirectedBy = Anton Cropper |WrittenBy = Brynn Malone |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|5|19}} |Viewers = 2.87<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/20/wednesday-cable-ratings-lakerssuns-nba-playoffs-averages-7-million-viewers-in-plain-sight-up/52019|title=Wednesday Cable Ratings: Lakers/Suns NBA Playoffs Averages 7 Million Viewers; "In Plain Sight" Up|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=May 20, 2010|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=June 1, 2010|archive-date=May 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100524150817/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/20/wednesday-cable-ratings-lakerssuns-nba-playoffs-averages-7-million-viewers-in-plain-sight-up/52019|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Seth Mann (Geoff Pierson), a legendary Marshal whose career spans decades and who also happens to be Marshall's father, comes to Albuquerque to work on Operation Falcon, a nationwide sweep of open warrants. Meanwhile, Brandi returns to Albuquerque with a suspicious story about her disappearance and a surprise guest (Aaron Ashmore) connected to her past. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 36 |EpisodeNumber2 = 9 |Title = Death Becomes Her |DirectedBy = Bethany Rooney |WrittenBy = Kim Newton |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|6|2}} |Viewers = 3.48<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/08/usa-continues-to-reign-at-1-as-the-summer-officially-begins/53520#more-53520|title=USA Continues To Reign At #1 As The Summer Officially Begins|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=June 8, 2010|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=July 8, 2010}}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> |ShortSummary = A woman (Laura San Giacomo) from an organized crime family experiences a major health scare (which proves terminal) and witnesses her beloved niece repeating all of her mistakes. After she becomes vocal about her disapproval of her family's life, her cousin (Michael Badalucco) tries to kill her but she kills him instead. She decides to take action and turn to the Feds. One problem: she has a secret that puts her status in Witness Protection in jeopardy, so she turns to the one person who can help — her new friend Mary Shannon. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 37 |EpisodeNumber2 = 10 |Title = Her Days Are Numbered |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Gene O'Neill & Noreen Tobin|t= Matthew J. Lieberman & Dailyn Rodriguez}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|6|9}} |Viewers = 3.61<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/10/wednesday-cable-ratings-are-we-there-yet-tops-adults-18-49-in-plain-sight-tops-viewership/53791 |title=Wednesday Cable Ratings: Are We There Yet? Tops Adults 18-49, In Plain Sight Tops Viewership |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=June 10, 2010 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=June 10, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100616030149/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/10/wednesday-cable-ratings-are-we-there-yet-tops-adults-18-49-in-plain-sight-tops-viewership/53791 |archive-date=June 16, 2010 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = A witness with Asperger's Syndrome (Karina Logue) who has no social filter and can't lie confounds Mary, particularly when the witness refuses to testify against her only 'friend'; the key conspirator in a numbers case. Meanwhile Marshall and Stan manage to keep a witness whose temporary visa is to expire after she had testified at trial. She gets investigated by ICE after she steals medical supplies to cure patients in her home country. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 38 |EpisodeNumber2 = 11 |Title = The Born Identity |DirectedBy = Bryan Spicer |WrittenBy = Brynn Malone & Kim Newton |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|6|16}} |Viewers = 4.14<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/17/wednesday-cable-ratings-hot-in-cleveland-blazes-in-plain-sight-top-chef-mythbusters-and-more/54503|title=Wednesday Cable Ratings: Hot In Cleveland Blazes, In Plain Sight, Top Chef, Mythbusters and More|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=June 17, 2010|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=June 17, 2010}}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary's newest witness is a homeless man (Esteban Powell) who exposed a pipe bomb plot. As he struggles to conform to the rules of WITSEC, Mary agrees to help him search for his birth parents; which presents unexpected problems when they are found. Also, Stan and new office recruit Charlie (Keith Nobbs) get a tip from a talkative witness (Matt Winston) to bust a most-wanted fugitive. Meanwhile, Brandi becomes distrustful of Scott (Aaron Ashmore) who once again needs money, which leads her to take some financial advice from Peter (Joshua Malina). |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 39 |EpisodeNumber2 = 12 |Title = Witsec Stepmother |DirectedBy = Tawnia McKiernan |WrittenBy = Matthew J. Lieberman & Dailyn Rodriguez |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|6|23}} |Viewers = 3.64<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/24/wednesday-cable-ratings-hot-in-cleveland-way-down-still-good-top-chef-dog-the-bounty-hunter-more/55279|title=Wednesday Cable Ratings: Hot In Cleveland Way Down, Still Good; Top Chef, In Plain Sight & More|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=June 24, 2010|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=June 24, 2010|archive-date=June 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626002338/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/24/wednesday-cable-ratings-hot-in-cleveland-way-down-still-good-top-chef-dog-the-bounty-hunter-more/55279|url-status=dead}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary plays ‘stepmother’ to a rebellious 16-year-old witness (Spencer Locke) of a jewelry heist whose separated parents are too self-involved to deal with their teenaged daughter's issues. Meanwhile, Marshall suspects that a witness was sold out while at a family reunion. Brandi takes care of Scott (Aaron Ashmore) after he is assaulted under mysterious circumstances. |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 40 |EpisodeNumber2 = 13 |Title = A Priest Walks Into a Bar |DirectedBy = Michael Morris |WrittenBy = John Cockrell |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|6|30}} |Viewers = 3.85<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/07/01/wednesday-cable-ratings-hot-in-cleveland-edges-down-in-plain-sight-finale-up-tosh-0-top-chef-more/55969 |title=Wednesday Cable Ratings: Hot In Cleveland Edges Down; In Plain Sight Finale Up; Tosh.0, Top Chef & More |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=July 1, 2010 |publisher=TVByTheNumbers |access-date=July 1, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703044900/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/07/01/wednesday-cable-ratings-hot-in-cleveland-edges-down-in-plain-sight-finale-up-tosh-0-top-chef-more/55969 |archive-date=July 3, 2010 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = A priest (Joe Spano) witnesses the murder of a stripper, but does not want to cut ties with the victim's family. Meanwhile, Stan must tell the daughter of a deceased witness about her father's past, Brandi decides to move in with Peter (Joshua Malina), and Mary begins a relationship with Faber (Steven Weber). |LineColor = 00b3d1 }} }}
===Season 4 (2011)=== ''In Plain Sight'' was renewed for a fourth and fifth season by USA Network on July 28, 2010.<ref name="Deadline Hollywood">[https://deadline.com/2010/07/usa-renews-in-plain-sight-for-2-seasons-57508/ USA Renews 'In Plain Sight' For 2 Seasons - Deadline.com] (2010-07-28)</ref> The fourth season of thirteen episodes began on May 1, 2011. Rachel Boston joined the cast as Det. Abigail Chaffee, Marshall's new girlfriend,<ref name="futon season 4">{{cite web|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/showatch/in-plain-sight/ |title=In Plain Sight |publisher=The Futon Critic |access-date=March 19, 2011}}</ref> and Joshua Malina continued to portray Peter Alpert on a recurring basis.<ref name="futon season 4" /> Additional guests included Bradley Whitford, John de Lancie, and Ali Marsh.<ref name="futon season 4" /> The season began production in January 2011, and continued until June 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nmfilm.com/in-production.php?id=2954&title=In+Plain+Sight%2C+Season+4 |title=In Plain Sight, Season 4 |publisher=New Mexico Film Office |date=November 2, 2010 |access-date=April 2, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110425160547/http://www.nmfilm.com/in-production.php?id=2954&title=In+Plain+Sight%2C+Season+4 |archive-date=April 25, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The season also saw the pregnancy of lead character Mary Shannon, to incorporate the real life pregnancy of star Mary McCormack.<ref name=Pregnant>{{cite web|last=Jordan|first=Julie|title=Mary McCormack Expecting Third Child|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20483524,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110426011925/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20483524,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 26, 2011|publisher=People|date=April 22, 2011|access-date=April 22, 2011}}</ref>
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{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 41 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |Title = The Art of the Steal |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = Ed Decter |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|5|1}} |Viewers = 3.87<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/03/sunday-cable-ratings-more-death-of-bin-laden-ratings-khloe-lamar-law-order-ci-in-plain-sight-army-wives-housewives-game-of-thrones-much-more/91296|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110506062854/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/03/sunday-cable-ratings-more-death-of-bin-laden-ratings-khloe-lamar-law-order-ci-in-plain-sight-army-wives-housewives-game-of-thrones-much-more/91296|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 6, 2011|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: More 'Death of Bin Laden' Ratings; 'Khloe & Lamar,' 'Law & Order: CI,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Army Wives,' 'Housewives,' 'Game of Thrones' & Much More|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=May 3, 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=May 3, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary and Marshall consult with a thief in order to catch another thief in order to clear Brandi's name. Meanwhile, Marshall begins dating a detective (Rachel Boston), Peter's (Joshua Malina) parents (Ken Lerner and Randee Heller) try to force Brandi to sign a pre-nup, and a new WITSEC inspector (Tangie Ambrose) joins the Albuquerque office. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 42 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |Title = Crazy Like a Witness |DirectedBy = Matthew Penn |WrittenBy = Barry Schkolnick |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|5|8}} |Viewers = 3.16<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/10/sunday-cable-ratings-bullshawks-tops-law-order-ci-in-plain-sight-army-wives-housewives-game-of-thrones-much-more/92058/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110512045247/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/10/sunday-cable-ratings-bullshawks-tops-law-order-ci-in-plain-sight-army-wives-housewives-game-of-thrones-much-more/92058/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 12, 2011|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: Bulls/Hawks Tops + 'Law & Order: CI,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Army Wives,' 'Housewives,' 'Game of Thrones' & Much More|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=May 10, 2011|publisher=TVByTheNumbers|access-date=May 10, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary attempts to help a witness (Bradley Whitford) bond with his son while dealing with his extreme paranoia. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 43 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |Title = Love in the Time of Colorado |DirectedBy = Michael Schultz |WrittenBy = John Cockrell |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|5|15}} |Viewers = 3.18<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/18/sunday-cable-ratings-heatbulls-slam-dunks-law-order-ci-in-plain-sight-army-wives-housewives-game-of-thrones-much-more/93124/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521181701/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/18/sunday-cable-ratings-heatbulls-slam-dunks-law-order-ci-in-plain-sight-army-wives-housewives-game-of-thrones-much-more/93124/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 21, 2011|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: Heat/Bulls Slam Dunks + 'Law & Order: CI,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Army Wives,' 'Housewives,' 'Game of Thrones' & Much More|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=May 18, 2011|publisher=TV by the Numbers|access-date=May 18, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary finds herself in a modern ''Romeo and Juliet'' when she helps a witness (John Asher) who is in love with a suspect (Dahlia Salem). Meanwhile, Shelly Finkle (Ali Marsh) returns to Albuquerque and holds Marshall captive. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 44 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |Title = Meet the Shannons |DirectedBy = Jan Eliasberg |WrittenBy = Brynn Malone |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|5|22}} |Viewers = 2.62<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/24/sunday-cable-ratings-heatbulls-scores-big-law-order-ci-in-plain-sight-army-wives-housewives-game-of-thrones-much-more/93748/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527163508/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/24/sunday-cable-ratings-heatbulls-scores-big-law-order-ci-in-plain-sight-army-wives-housewives-game-of-thrones-much-more/93748/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 27, 2011|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: Heat/Bulls Scores Big + 'Law & Order: CI,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Army Wives,' 'Housewives,' 'Game of Thrones' & Much More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=May 24, 2011|access-date=May 25, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = A teenage beauty queen (Meredith Hagner) suddenly realizes that she has spent her entire life in witness protection, and needs Mary's help to cope. Meanwhile, Brandi and Jinx con Peter's (Joshua Malina) parents (Ken Lerner and Randee Heller) into hosting the wedding. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 45 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |Title = Second Crime Around |DirectedBy = Andy Wolk |WrittenBy = Mike Weiss |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|6|5}} |Viewers = 3.45<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/07/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-tops-night-plus-wwe-raw-secret-live-nhl-stanley-cup-finals-american-pickers-more/94918/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609180045/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/07/monday-cable-ratings-pawn-stars-tops-night-plus-wwe-raw-secret-live-nhl-stanley-cup-finals-american-pickers-more/94918/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 9, 2011|title=Monday Cable Ratings: 'Pawn Stars' Tops Night; Plus 'WWE Raw,' 'Secret Life,' NHL Stanley Cup Finals, 'American Pickers' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=June 7, 2011|access-date=June 8, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Despite her protests, Mary is forced to team up with an unapologetic witness (Maury Sterling) to take down an even bigger criminal (D.W. Moffett). Meanwhile, Mary's ex-husband Mark (Bryan Callen) visits Albuquerque and she reluctantly agrees to have dinner with him, after which they have a one-night stand. Marshall decides to move in with Abigail (Rachel Boston) in order to increase their chances of having a good relationship. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 46 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |Title = Something A-mish |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = Barry Schkolnick |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|6|12}} |Viewers = 3.99<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/14/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-real-housewives-kardashians-in-plain-sight-army-wives-more/95543/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616091944/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/14/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-real-housewives-kardashians-in-plain-sight-army-wives-more/95543/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 16, 2011|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Game of Thrones', 'Real Housewives,' 'Kardashians,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Army Wives' & More|last=Gorman|first=Bill|work=TV by the Numbers|date=June 14, 2011|access-date=June 14, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = When an Amish couple (Ashley Johnson and Billy Magnussen) enters the program, Mary must help them adapt to their new lives. Mary notices some changes in her life, leading her to eventually realize that she is pregnant with Mark's child. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 47 |EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |Title = I'm a Liver Not a Fighter |DirectedBy = Michael Watkins |WrittenBy = Michael Reisz |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|6|19}} |Viewers = 3.28<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/21/sunday-cable-ratings-falling-skies-game-of-thrones-the-killing-in-plain-sight-law-order-ci-the-glades-and-much-more/96119/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624184644/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/21/sunday-cable-ratings-falling-skies-game-of-thrones-the-killing-in-plain-sight-law-order-ci-the-glades-and-much-more/96119/|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 24, 2011|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'Falling Skies,' 'Game of Thrones', 'The Killing,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Law & Order: CI,' 'The Glades' and Much More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=June 21, 2011|access-date=June 21, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = A dying witness (Gordon Clapp) wants to reconcile with his children (Teddy Sears and Marguerite Moreau). After complications requiring that the witness be given a liver, his estranged son agrees to donate part of his. Brandi, meanwhile, continues planning her wedding, asking for Mary for photos of their father. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 48 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |Title = Kumar vs. Kumar |DirectedBy = Michael Fields |WrittenBy = Rupa Magge |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|6|26}} |Viewers = 3.60<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/28/sunday-cable-ratings-more-true-blood-falling-skies-kardashians-law-order-ci-the-glades-and-much-more/96709/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110701090901/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/28/sunday-cable-ratings-more-true-blood-falling-skies-kardashians-law-order-ci-the-glades-and-much-more/96709/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 1, 2011|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: More 'True Blood' & 'Falling Skies,' + 'Kardashians,' 'Law & Order: CI,' 'The Glades' and Much More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=June 28, 2011|access-date=July 2, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = An Indian couple (Cas Anvar and Sarayu Rao) under witness protection ask for a divorce, forcing Mary to mediate the proceedings. The situation takes an even uglier turn when Marshall is called to the couple's home by their child, where he discovers hidden drugs. Mary's pregnancy raises some concerns from Stan, who urges her to take medical leave. Meanwhile, Mary avoids Brandi so as to not reveal her pregnancy to her family, though her efforts are not successful for very long. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 49 |EpisodeNumber2 = 9 |Title = The Rolling Stones |DirectedBy = David Warren |WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Barbara Nance|t= Sarah Wise}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|7|10}} |Viewers = 3.35<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/12/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-bounces-back-falling-skies-steady-womens-world-cup-in-plain-sight-the-glades-more/97748/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714042813/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/12/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-bounces-back-falling-skies-steady-womens-world-cup-in-plain-sight-the-glades-more/97748/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 14, 2011|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood' Bounces Back, 'Falling Skies' Steady + Women's World Cup, 'In Plain Sight,' 'The Glades' & More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=July 12, 2011|access-date=July 15, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = After a criminal (Chris Ellis) mistakes a man (David Norona) for the man's younger brother (Ramses Jimenez), both must enter witness protection. The brothers bicker constantly, with their fighting quickly escalating to illegal activity. Brandi visits Mary and offers to adopt her child, then Brandi and Jinx repeat the offer plus additional support from Jinx. Mary and Marshall help the brothers sort out their difficulties. Mary sees the first ultrasound photos of her baby. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 50 |EpisodeNumber2 = 10 |Title = Girls, Interrupted |DirectedBy = Lee Rose |WrittenBy = Natalie Chaidez |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|7|17}} |Viewers = 3.71<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/19/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-slips-falling-skies-steady-breaking-bad-leverage-in-plain-sight-the-glades-more/98316/ |title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood' Slips, 'Falling Skies' Steady + 'Breaking Bad,' 'Leverage,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'The Glades' & More |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=July 19, 2011 |access-date=July 19, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722140513/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/19/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-slips-falling-skies-steady-breaking-bad-leverage-in-plain-sight-the-glades-more/98316/ |archive-date=July 22, 2011 }}</ref> |ShortSummary = A rockstar (Elizabeth Nicole) witnesses a murder, and she is subsequently placed in witness protection with her mother (Holly Martin Baker). The girl soon asks for emancipation from her mother, who she claims is an alcoholic. The situation worsens when a video of the witness singing is discovered online. Mary visits an adoption agency, where an adoption counselor (Patricia Belcher) gives her a list of prospective parents. Stan orders Mary to avoid any dangerous situations, and she is assigned by Marshall to pay a visit to one of his witnesses. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 51 |EpisodeNumber2 = 11 |Title = Provo-cation |DirectedBy = Bryan Spicer |WrittenBy = Barbara Nance |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|7|24}} |Viewers = 3.34<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/26/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-rises-falling-skies-steady-kardashians-entourage-breaking-bad-leverage-the-glades-much-more/98882/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910181029/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/26/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-rises-falling-skies-steady-kardashians-entourage-breaking-bad-leverage-the-glades-much-more/98882/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 10, 2011 |title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood' Rises, 'Falling Skies' Steady + Kardashians, 'Entourage,' 'Breaking Bad,' 'Leverage,' 'The Glades' & Much More |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=July 26, 2011 |access-date=July 26, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Two soldiers witness the sale of weapons by a U.S. Army major to Taliban militants, and one of the soldiers is killed in the crossfire. The other joins witness protection along with his wife. Another officer (Joel Gretsch) arrives in Albuquerque, attempting to take over the relocation proceedings. At Mary's strong objections, Stan orders Mary and Marshall to work jointly with the officer. After the witness begins suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, the situation worsens. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 52 |EpisodeNumber2 = 12 |Title = A Womb With a View |DirectedBy = Bethany Rooney |WrittenBy = Natalie Chaidez |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|7|31}} |Viewers = 3.94<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/02/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-shark-week-falling-skies-in-plain-sight-breaking-bad-leverage-much-more/99356/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910053526/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/02/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-shark-week-falling-skies-in-plain-sight-breaking-bad-leverage-much-more/99356/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 10, 2011 |title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood,' Shark Week, 'Falling Skies,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Breaking Bad,' 'Leverage,' & Much More |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=August 2, 2011 |access-date=August 2, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary helps a pregnant witness (Kelly Overton) while trying to make a decision about her own child's future. Meanwhile, Brandi prepares for her rehearsal dinner. |LineColor = 515153 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 53 |EpisodeNumber2 = 13 |Title = Something Borrowed, Something Blew Up |DirectedBy = Michael Morris |WrittenBy = Mike Weiss |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2011|8|7}} |Viewers = 4.09<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title=Sunday Cable Ratings: 'True Blood,' Kardashians, 'Falling Skies,' 'In Plain Sight,' 'Breaking Bad,' & Much More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/09/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-kardashians-falling-skies-in-plain-sight-breaking-bad-much-more/99945/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911234209/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/09/sunday-cable-ratings-true-blood-kardashians-falling-skies-in-plain-sight-breaking-bad-much-more/99945/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 11, 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=August 9, 2011|date=August 9, 2011}}</ref> |ShortSummary = With Brandi's wedding to Peter (Joshua Malina) quickly approaching, Mary and Marshall are forced to protect a witness (Maury Sterling). After the marshals discover the body of a juror, they are ambushed by gunmen and are subsequently trapped without communication. With tensions rising, the marshals battle the four gunmen, capturing one and killing the other three. Before the wedding, Mark (Bryan Callen) attempts to console Brandi, who becomes very nervous. As Mary arrives at the wedding, she meets Brandi leaving, who is abandoning Peter. The wedding is canceled, and Mary goes into labor. |LineColor = 515153 }} }}
===Season 5 (2012)=== ''In Plain Sight'' was renewed for its fourth and fifth seasons simultaneously on July 28, 2010.<ref name="Deadline Hollywood" /> On August 11, 2011, USA confirmed that season five,<ref name="Deadline Hollywood"/> with just eight episodes, would be its last. It premiered on March 16, 2012.<ref name="season 5 premiere">{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/04/usas-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight-move-to-fridays-premiere-march-16/115278|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112045442/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/01/04/usas-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight-move-to-fridays-premiere-march-16/115278/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 12, 2012|title= USA's ''Fairly Legal'' and ''In Plain Sight'' move to Fridays, Premiere March 16|date=January 4, 2012|last= Gorman|first=Bill|work=Tv by the Numbers|access-date=January 4, 2012}}</ref> Rachel Boston (Detective Abigail Chaffee) continues, now as a main cast member; Lesley Ann Warren (Jinx Shannon) and Tangie Ambrose (Delia Parmalee) returned as recurring guest stars, while Nichole Hiltz (Brandi Shannon) is expected to return as well.<ref name="Renew/Cancel">{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title=USA Network's 'In Plain Sight' Returns for Fifth Season with Eight Explosive Episodes on March 16, 2012|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/11/usa-networks-in-plain-sight-returns-for-fifth-season-with-eight-explosive-episodes-in-spring-2012/100275/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910073913/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/11/usa-networks-in-plain-sight-returns-for-fifth-season-with-eight-explosive-episodes-in-spring-2012/100275/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 10, 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|date=August 11, 2011|access-date=August 11, 2011}}</ref> Ali Marsh made multiple appearances as Dr. Shelly Finkel, a psychiatrist working with the inspectors. Bryan Callen returned to the series in multiple episodes as Mark Stuber, the father of Mary's daughter; Mimi Kennedy appeared in several episodes as Mark's mother, Joanna Stuber. The second episode featured Mädchen Amick as Lisa Ruffino, WITSEC's second-in-command who informs Stan that the Albuquerque division of WITSEC will be shut down.<ref name="amick">{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/01/24/in-plain-sight-madchen-amick/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120126165225/http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/01/24/in-plain-sight-madchen-amick/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 26, 2012|title='In Plain Sight': 'Twin Peaks' alum set for savvy guest role|first=Sandra|last=Gonzalez|publisher=EW.com|date=January 24, 2012|access-date=January 24, 2012}}</ref> Tia Carrere appeared in several episodes as Lia Hernandez, Stan's dance instructor, and later, a love interest.<ref name="carrere">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/In-Plain-Sight-Tia-Carrere-1042166.aspx|title=Exclusive: In Plain Sight Snags Tia Carrere to Play Stan's Secret [Spoiler!]|first=Kate|last=Stanhope|publisher=EW.com|date=January 24, 2012|access-date=January 24, 2012}}</ref> Stephen Lang appeared in multiple episodes as Mary and Brandi's father, James Wiley Shannon.<ref name="lang appearing">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvline.com/2012/02/stephen-lang-in-plain-sight-season-5/|title=''Terra Nova''{{'}}s Stephen Lang Cast as ''In Plain Sight'' Dad; Mary McCormack Is 'Looking Forward to It'|first=Megan|last=Masters|publisher=TV Line|date=February 7, 2012|access-date=February 7, 2012}}</ref> Josh Hopkins appeared in two episodes as Kenny, another single parent who is a potential love interest for Mary.<ref name="josh hopkins">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/In-Plain-Sight-Josh-Hopkins-1043689.aspx|title=Exclusive: ''Cougar Town''{{'}}s Josh Hopkins to Romance Mary on ''In Plain Sight''|publisher=TV Guide|first=Kate|last=Stanhope|date=February 23, 2012|access-date=February 23, 2012}}</ref> Cristián de la Fuente reprised his role as Raphael Ramirez in one episode, while Vanessa Evigan appeared as his new wife.<ref name="de la fuente return">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvline.com/2012/02/in-plain-sight-cristian-de-la-fuente-final-season/|title=''In Plain Sight'' Exclusive: Cristian de la Fuente Back For Final Season with [Spoiler Alert]!|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|date=February 17, 2012|access-date=February 19, 2012|publisher=TV Line}}</ref> Aaron Ashmore and Will McCormack returned in the sixth episode as Scott Griffin and Special Agent Robert O'Connor, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usanetwork.com/series/inplainsight/index.html|title=In Plain Sight|publisher=USA Network|access-date=April 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414061316/http://www.usanetwork.com/series/inplainsight/index.html|archive-date=April 14, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was announced via Twitter that Geoff Pierson would return to the series as Seth Mann, Marshall's father, who visits Albuquerque to speak with Marshall about Abigail;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/InPlainSightUSA/status/192369366191448066|title=Twitter / @InPlainSightUSA: Not just one WITSEC dad, but two. Seth Mann returns to give Marshall some sound advice. Think he'll approve of Abigail? #InPlainSight|publisher=USA Network|work=Twitter|date=April 17, 2012|access-date=April 17, 2012}}</ref> this appearance also came in the sixth episode.
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{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 54 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |Title = The Anti-Social Network |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = Natalie Chaidez |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|3|16}} |Viewers = 4.01<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/19/friday-cable-ratings-ncaa-basketball-on-tnt-wins-the-night-bering-sea-gold-in-plain-sight-and-more/125004/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321232333/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/19/friday-cable-ratings-ncaa-basketball-on-tnt-wins-the-night-bering-sea-gold-in-plain-sight-and-more/125004/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2012|title=Friday Cable Ratings: NCAA Basketball on TNT Wins the Night, 'Bering Sea Gold', 'In Plain Sight' And More|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=March 19, 2012|access-date=March 20, 2012}}</ref> |ShortSummary = WITSEC works with a witness to infiltrate a secret society. Mary returns to the office to find that things have changed. |LineColor = ec8b56 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 55 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |Title = Four Marshals and a Baby |DirectedBy = Andy Wolk |WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Michael Reisz|t= Gina Gold & Aurorae Khoo}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|3|23}} |Viewers = 3.76<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/26/friday-cable-ratings-ncaa-basketball-dominates-cable-bering-sea-gold-ultimate-fighter-live-tangled-ever-after/125997/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329024506/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/03/26/friday-cable-ratings-ncaa-basketball-dominates-cable-bering-sea-gold-ultimate-fighter-live-tangled-ever-after/125997/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 29, 2012|title=Friday Cable Ratings: NCAA Basketball Dominates Cable, + 'Bering Sea Gold', 'Ultimate Fighter Live', & 'Tangled Ever After'|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=March 26, 2012|access-date=March 27, 2012}}</ref> |ShortSummary = A murder is witnessed by a chronic hoarder, and Mary must balance the case and her maternal duties. |LineColor = ec8b56 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 56 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |Title = Reservations, I've Got a Few |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = Mike Weiss |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|3|30}} |Viewers = 2.63<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/02/friday-cable-ratingsrobot-chicken-wins-night-the-boondocks-spartacus-vengeancewwe-friday-night-smackdown-more/126972/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405045058/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/02/friday-cable-ratingsrobot-chicken-wins-night-the-boondocks-spartacus-vengeancewwe-friday-night-smackdown-more/126972/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 5, 2012|title=Friday Cable Ratings:'Robot Chicken' Wins Night; 'The Boondocks,' 'Spartacus: Vengeance,'WWE Friday Night Smackdown' & More'|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=April 2, 2012|access-date=April 3, 2012}}</ref> |ShortSummary = A Native American aids the inspectors after Marshall's witness goes missing. |LineColor = ec8b56 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 57 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |Title = The Merry Wives of WITSEC |DirectedBy = Michael Fields |WrittenBy = Natalie Chaidez |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|4|6}} |Viewers = 2.96<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/09/friday-cable-ratings-wwe-smackdown-is-top-original-show-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight-say-yes-to-the-dressdiners-drive-in-dives-masters-more/128012/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411170146/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/09/friday-cable-ratings-wwe-smackdown-is-top-original-show-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight-say-yes-to-the-dressdiners-drive-in-dives-masters-more/128012/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 11, 2012|title=Friday Cable Ratings:'WWE Smackdown Is Top Original Show, "Fairly Legal', 'In Plain Sight', 'Say Yes to the Dress', 'Diners Drive In & Dives', 'Masters' & More'|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=April 9, 2012|access-date=April 12, 2012}}</ref> |ShortSummary = A pharmaceutical salesman (Brady Smith) enters WITSEC to hide from a former client, and Mary and Marshall soon discover that he is hiding a secret family. After the two families discover each other, someone tries to reveal their location by making a call to the client. Meanwhile, Marshall plans a special anniversary with Abigail and Mary is surprised by a visit from Mark's mother. |LineColor = ec8b56 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 58 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |Title = Drag Me to Hell |DirectedBy = Bethany Rooney |WrittenBy = Michael Reisz |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|4|13}} |Viewers = 3.59<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/16/friday-cable-ratings-storage-wars-on-top-friday-night-smackdown-ultimate-fighter-live-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight/129232/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419102703/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/16/friday-cable-ratings-storage-wars-on-top-friday-night-smackdown-ultimate-fighter-live-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight/129232/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 19, 2012|title=Friday Cable Ratings:'Storage Wars' on Top + 'Friday Night Smackdown', 'Ultimate Fighter Live', 'Fairly Legal' & 'In Plain Sight'|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=April 16, 2012|access-date=April 16, 2012}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary tries to protect a drag queen while Marshall goes undercover on a sting operation. While working on the case, Mary discovers that Marshall is engaged, and Raphael (Cristián de la Fuente) returns to Albuquerque, bringing his new wife (Vanessa Lee Evigan) with him. |LineColor = ec8b56 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 59 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |Title = The Medal of Mary |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= John Cockrell & Ed Decter|t= John Cockrell}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|4|20}} |Viewers = 3.27<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/23/friday-cable-ratings-nba-basketball-friday-night-smackdown-storage-wars-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight/130310/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427004149/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/23/friday-cable-ratings-nba-basketball-friday-night-smackdown-storage-wars-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight/130310/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 27, 2012|title=Friday Cable Ratings: NBA Basketball, 'Friday Night Smackdown', 'Storage Wars', 'Fairly Legal' & 'In Plain Sight'|first=Amanda|last=Kondolojy|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 23, 2012|access-date=April 23, 2012}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Brandi and Jinx are put in danger when Mary's father (Stephen Lang) returns, bringing with him the threat that his old partners might resurface. Agent O'Connor (Will McCormack) returns to assist with the case, which opens old wounds between him and Mary. Brandi, Jinx, and Scott (Aaron Ashmore) are taken into protective custody in Florida. Throughout the case, Marshall attempts to spend time with Abigail and his father (Geoff Pierson). |LineColor = ec8b56 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 60 |EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |Title = Sacrificial Lam |DirectedBy = Michael Watkins |WrittenBy = Mike Weiss |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|4|27}} |Viewers = 3.01<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/30/friday-cable-ratings-nfl-draft-wins-night-wwe-smackdown-storage-wars-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight-ultimate-fighter-live-more/131355/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501214841/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/30/friday-cable-ratings-nfl-draft-wins-night-wwe-smackdown-storage-wars-fairly-legal-in-plain-sight-ultimate-fighter-live-more/131355/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2012|title=Friday Cable Ratings: NFL Draft Wins Night, 'WWE Smackdown', 'Storage Wars', 'Fairly Legal', 'In Plain Sight', 'Ultimate Fighter Live' & More|first=Sara|last=Bibel|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 30, 2012|access-date=April 30, 2012}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary must clear her name by finding her father. However, to do so, she must lose her FBI tail. |LineColor = ec8b56 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 61 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |Title = All's Well That Ends |DirectedBy = Dan Lerner |WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= William Fredrick|t= John Cockrell & Mary McCormack and William Fredrick}} |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2012|5|4}} |Viewers = 3.20<ref>{{cite web|title=Friday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Lead + 'WWE SmackDown', 'In Plain Sight' Finale, 'Neverland Pirates', 'Storage Wars' & More|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/07/friday-cable-ratings-nba-basketball-sportscenter-wwe-smackdown-neverland-pirates-storage-wars-more/132715/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511165040/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/07/friday-cable-ratings-nba-basketball-sportscenter-wwe-smackdown-neverland-pirates-storage-wars-more/132715/|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 11, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|access-date=May 7, 2012|author=Kondolojy, Amanda|date=May 7, 2012}}</ref> |ShortSummary = Mary must juggle a surprise family reunion and her job. Meanwhile, the Albuquerque office goes through some changes. |LineColor = ec8b56 }} }}
== References == {{Reflist}} {{refbegin}} ;General references <!-- These references will apply to most, if not all, episodes --> * {{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=293658&more=ucepisodelist<!-- Note: The url listed here automatically redirects to the latest season for each TV program so, please, do not change to a direct season link. -->|title=In Plain Sight Episodes on USA |publisher=TV Guide|access-date=May 29, 2010}} * {{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/in-plain-sight/listings|title=Shows A-Z - in plain sight on usa|publisher=the Futon Critic|access-date=May 29, 2010}} * {{cite web|url=http://tv.msn.com/tv/series-episodes/in-plain-sight|title=In Plain Sight: Episode Guide|publisher=MSN TV|access-date=May 29, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100223225501/http://tv.msn.com/tv/series-episodes/in-plain-sight/|archive-date=February 23, 2010|url-status=dead}} {{refend}}
== External links == * {{Official website|http://www.usanetwork.com/series/inplainsight}}
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