: Michael meets Cowan, only to have the meeting interrupted by a sniper, leaving Michael with more questions and a new level of danger as he realizes the conspiracy is larger than a single man. Critical Review Highlights

The season 1 penultimate episode of , titled " Loose Ends, Part 1 ," serves as the high-stakes setup for the season finale, skillfully intertwining Michael Westen’s personal quest to find his "burner" with a high-pressure client case. Episode Overview

: Michael prepares to leave Miami after finally making contact with Cowan, the mysterious figure behind his burn notice. However, he agrees to one last job: locating the missing son of a woman who is being blackmailed by drug smugglers.

: The episode is praised for raising the personal stakes. By putting Sam in direct peril, the show forces Michael to choose between his obsession with his burn notice and his loyalty to his friends.