The BEST seasons of White Collar

Every season of White Collar ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of White Collar!

A white collar criminal agrees to help the FBI catch other white collar criminals using his expertise as an art and securities thief, counterfeiter, and conman.

Last Updated: 11/16/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
Season 6
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8.47
158 votes

#1 - Season 6

First Aired 11/7/2014

The tension has never been greater as Neal Caffrey re-teams with FBI agent Peter Burke in their most ambitious sting operation yet — infiltrating a sophisticated gang of deadly thieves. With Elizabeth Burke pregnant, Neal desperate for his freedom, and amidst pressure from Mozzie for Neal to cut ties with the FBI, the scheme unfolds, culminating in the series’ most shocking plot twist of all.

Season 5
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8.39
141 votes

#2 - Season 5

First Aired 10/18/2013

$1.8 million in gold coins is missing, an elusive precious diamond is about to be found, and Neal Caffrey has a new handler – and a new love interest. But all is fair in love and crime, and the closer Neal gets to the mysterious Rebecca Lowe, the greater the danger for everyone in his life.

Season 2
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8.24
194 votes

#3 - Season 2

First Aired 7/14/2010

Reeling from the death of his girlfriend, Neal struggles to unlock the secret behind a mysterious music box and find Kate’s killer, even as his partnership with Peter begins to crumble.

Season 3
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8.23
167 votes

#4 - Season 3

First Aired 6/8/2011

Suave con man turned FBI consultant Neal Caffrey is racing to stay one step ahead of the feds even as he helps his partner, Agent Peter Burke, bring down some of the world's most clever criminals. The stakes are at an all-time high as Neal struggles to come to terms with his own checkered past, but will his greatest con cost him everything?

Season 1
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8.08
263 votes

#5 - Season 1

First Aired 10/24/2009

Charming con man Neal Caffey escapes from a maximum-security prison, only to be recaptured by his nemesis, FBI Agent Peter Burke. With few options, Caffey agrees to help the bureau bring down other elusive criminals in exchange for his eventual freedom. But before long, Caffey finds himself playing a game of cat and mouse with those who want him back in prison or dead.

Season 4
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7.94
157 votes

#6 - Season 4

First Aired 7/11/2012

Facing the uncertain future of his partnership with FBI Agent Peter Burke, Neal sheds his tracking anklet and disappears into thin air. But the Feds aren't done with him and Neal is hardly ready for retirement. Back in action, Neal ponders the future as Season Four delves deeper into the stunning secrets of his mysterious past.