[s1e9] - Bad Judgment

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Parallel to the main case, the episode advances the series' overarching mystery regarding Neal’s missing girlfriend, : [S1E9] Bad Judgment

To gather evidence, Neal and Mozzie orchestrate a daring break-in at the judge's chambers. They discover that Judge Clark is working with , an agent from the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), to exploit homeowners. The Setup and Counter-Con For more details on the cast and plot,

White Collar (2009–2014): Season 1, Episode 9 - Bad Judgment The Setup and Counter-Con White Collar (2009–2014): Season

By the end of the episode, Neal is convinced that Fowler is the one manipulating Kate and tapping Peter's phones.

It is revealed that Fowler is obsessed with finding a specific "music box" that Neal supposedly stole, which Kate also claims is the key to her freedom.

To save Peter's career, Neal must pull off a complex "counter-con." He successfully tricks the judge into incriminating herself on camera, exposing her ties to Fowler and the fraudulent mortgage ring. The Kate and Music Box Mystery