Person of Interest: Season 1
- 2011
- 23 episodes
A supercomputer developed by reclusive billionaire and software genius Harold Finch analyzes data patterns in surveillance for the U.S. government to identify impending acts of terrorism. But the computer, known only as "The Machine", can also identify ordinary people who are about to be involved in violent crimes. Can those crimes be stopped before they take place? Secretly tapping into The Machine, Finch and ex-CIA agent John Reese use vigilante tactics and state-of-the-art technology to identify the soon-to-be victims and prevent the crimes from occuring. Meanwhile, two NYPD detectives Joss Carter and Lionel Fusco are drawn into the cases and the mystery surrounding the two covert crime fighters.
Season 1 of Person of Interest premiered on September 22, 2011 and has 23 episodes, from "Pilot" to "Firewall". The last episode aired on May 17, 2012.
Where to watch Person of Interest
In the United States, you can stream Person of Interest on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 127 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1PilotAired September 22, 2011
When the social security number of a young prosecutor comes up, Reese and Finch work together to figure out if their person of interest is the victim or perpetrator.
Guest stars
- Natalie Zea Diane Hanson
- James Hanlon James Stills
- Chris Chalk Lawrence Pope
- William Sadler Anton's Father
- Brian d'Arcy James Wheeler
- Michael Drayer Anton O'Mara
- Jermaine Crawford Michael Pope
- Leon Addison Brown Charles Robinson
Episode 2GhostsAired September 29, 2011
Reese and Finch question the machine's reliability when they are asked to investigate a teenager who was killed years earlier; Finch remembers the origin of the machine.
Guest stars
- Al Sapienza Raymond Terney
- Brett Cullen Nathan Ingram
- Valentina de Angelis Theresa Whitaker
- Ritchie Coster Assassin
- Molly Price Elizabeth Whitaker
- Fred Arsenault Winston
- Danny Mastrogiorgio Derek Whitaker
- Remy Auberjonois Jimmy Calhoun
Episode 3Mission CreepAired October 6, 2011
Reese goes undercover to find the threat surrounding the next person on Finch's list: a young army veteran named Joey Durban.
Guest stars
- James Carpinello Joey Durban
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson Sam Latimer
- Lili Mirojnick Pia Moresco
- Keith Nobbs Straub
- Susan Misner Jessica Arndt
- Vincent Laresca Detective Molina
- Charles Borland Businessman
- Rey Lucas Willis
Episode 4Cura Te IpsumAired October 13, 2011
Reese and Finch get some help from Detective Fusco as they surveil their latest POI, Dr. Megan Tillman, while she’s on call and after hours to unravel the threat surrounding the promising young physician.
Guest stars
- Linda Cardellini Megan Tillman
- Anthony Mangano Detective Kane
- John Fiore Captain Womack
- Adam Rothenberg Andrew Benton
- Manny Perez Diaz
- Kristen Bush Vicky
- Philip Hernandez Cartel Heavy
- Kim Sykes Therapist
Episode 5JudgementAired October 20, 2011
Reese and Finch have the added challenge of investigating a Person of Interest who wants nothing to do with their brand of vigilante justice.
Guest stars
- David Costabile Samuel Gates
- Meredith Patterson Angela Markham
- Sebastian Arcelus Matthews
- Michael Cerveris Jarek Koska
- Zabryna Guevara Monica Ramirez
- Bill Tangradi Turski
- Pawel Szajda Drost
- Adriana Gaviria Christina Rojas
Episode 6The FixAired October 27, 2011
Reese becomes romantically involved with the newest Person of Interest: an attractive woman who isn't all that she seems.
Guest stars
- Paige Turco Zoe Morgan
- Al Sapienza Raymond Terney
- Tim Guinee Mark Lawson
- Matt Servitto Samuel Douglas
- Brian Murray Robert Keller
- Adam LeFevre Anthony Talbott
- Jeff Wincott Allan Gilmore
- Dan Hedaya Bernie Sullivan
Episode 7WitnessAired November 3, 2011
The Machine identifies a school teacher who witnessed a mob hit as their next POI and Reese and Finch rush to save his life.
Guest stars
- Enrico Colantoni Carl Elias
- Enver Gjokaj Lazlo Yogorov
- Morgan Spector Peter Yogorov
- David Valcin Scarface
- Gene Gillette Joseph
- Michael McGlone Bill Szymanski
- Olek Krupa Ivan Yogorov
- Saundra Santiago Patti D'Agostino
Episode 8FoeAired November 17, 2011
When Reese and Finch discover that their latest POI has connections to Cold War Soviet espionage circles, they quickly learn how covert ops were handled in a world before The Machine.
Guest stars
- Alan Dale Ulrich Kohl
- Lee Aaron Rosen Heinlein
- Annie Parisse Kara Stanton
- Laila Robins Anja Kohl
- Larry Pine Wernick
- Austin Pendleton Pilcher
- Aubrey Dollar Marie Klein
- Sherman Howard Steiller
Episode 9Get CarterAired December 8, 2011
Reese and Finch’s game of cat and mouse with Detective Carter becomes infinitely more complicated when The Machine declares that she is their newest POI.
Guest stars
- Enrico Colantoni Carl Elias
- Mark Margolis Gianni Moretti
- Michael Mulheren Captain Lynch
- Jason Manuel Olazabal Hector
- Francois Battiste BC
- Anthony Azizi Yusuf
- Brian Avers Daniels
- Jennifer Laura Thompson Mrs. Kovach
Episode 10Number CrunchAired December 15, 2011
As Detective Carter deals with the fallout from her recent encounter with Reese and Finch, The Machine ups the ante for the duo by giving them four Social Security numbers instead of one.
Guest stars
- Bridget Regan Wendy McNally
- Michael Murphy Jim Hallen
- Jack Gwaltney Davis Bannerman
- Melonie Díaz Paula Vasquez
- Helen Coxe Claire Ryan
- Michael Kelly Mark Snow
- Darien Sills-Evans Tyrell Evans
- J. Bernard Calloway Dawyne
Episode 11SuperAired January 12, 2012
Reese is confined to a wheelchair recovering from his gunshot wound, but Finch sets him up in an apartment where he’s to keep an eye on the Super, who is their latest POI. Also, Finch approaches Carter and gives her a POI to show her what they do.
Guest stars
- Elizabeth Marvel Alicia Corwin
- Brett Cullen Nathan Ingram
- Cotter Smith Denton Weeks
- Michael Kelly Mark Snow
- Darien Sills-Evans Tyrell Evans
- David Zayas Ernie Trask
- Bill Heck Rick Morris
- Kelli Barrett Lily Thornton
Episode 12LegacyAired January 19, 2012
When Carter finally comes face-to-face with Reese, he urges her to join forces to help with their latest POI, a scrappy young woman from the wrong side of the tracks who turned her life around and became a lawyer.
Guest stars
- Michael Stahl-David Will Ingram
- April Hernandez Castillo Andrea Gutierrez
- Vito D'Ambrosio Dominic Galuska
- Curtiss Cook Terrence King
- Alex Cranmer Chris Scollard
- Eric Ruffin Jacob King
- Tuck Milligan Paul Kinsey
- Barbara Pitts Mary Kinsey
Episode 13Root CauseAired February 2, 2012
The Machine gives Reese and Finch the number of a down-and-out man who has been pushed too far, and they're forced to turn to former Person of Interest, Zoe Morgan, for help.
Guest stars
- Paige Turco Zoe Morgan
- Brennan Brown Nicholas Donnelly
- Myk Watford Scott Powell
- Damian Young Pete Matheson
- Amy Hargreaves Leslie Powell
- Victor Slezak Michael Delancey
- Dan Ziskie Gene Atkins
- Bill Cohen Pawn Broker
Episode 14Wolf and CubAired February 9, 2012
The Machine identifies Darren, a teenager whose brother was just murdered, as the next POI. Meanwhile, Finch is growing concerned that the son of his former business partner is dangerously close to finding out about the Machine.
Guest stars
- Elizabeth Marvel Alicia Corwin
- Malik Yoba Andre Wilcox
- Stro Darren McGrady
- Jon Michael Hill Curtis
- Michael Mulheren Captain Lynch
- Brian Reddy Detective Hill
- Aja Naomi King Lisa
- John Fiore Captain Womack
Episode 15Blue CodeAired February 16, 2012
Reese discovers there’s more to the story after he infiltrates a smuggling ring to get close to his latest POI.
Guest stars
- Robert John Burke Patrick Simmons
- Robin Lord Taylor Ajax
- Annie Parisse Kara Stanton
- Susan Misner Jessica Arndt
- Michael Aronov Michael Cahill
- Michael Kelly Mark Snow
- Jill Paice Melinda Cahill
- Skylar Gaertner Danny Cahill
Episode 16RiskAired February 23, 2012
The Machine leads Reese and Finch to Wall Street when a sharp young trader at a major investment bank becomes embroiled in a multi-million dollar financial scam.
Guest stars
- Enrico Colantoni Carl Elias
- David Valcin Scarface
- Matt Lauria Adam Saunders
- Charles Socarides Broker
- Mike Houston Officer Fordes
- John Scurti Bob Sowoski
- Noelle Beck Sydney Baylor
- Deirdre O'Connell Joan
Episode 17Baby BlueAired March 8, 2012
When The Machine spits out the number of a 6-month-old baby, Reese and Finch turn into overly protective parents – with an arsenal at their disposal. Meanwhile, when Elias resurfaces, Detective Carter begins to question her new allegiance with Reese and Finch.
Guest stars
- Enrico Colantoni Carl Elias
- Robert John Burke Patrick Simmons
- David Valcin Scarface
- Mark Margolis Gianni Moretti
- Karl Kenzler Marcus Adalian
- Anthony Mangano Detective Kane
- Greg Huge Oshin
- Michael McGlone Bill Szymanski
Episode 18Identity CrisisAired March 29, 2012
The Machine's latest number presents a unique challenge for Reese and Finch since the person has virtually no digital footprint - and appears to be leading a double life.
Guest stars
- Al Sapienza Raymond Terney
- Brennan Brown Nicholas Donnelly
- Sarah Wynter Jordan Hester
- Rhys Coiro Jordan Hester
- Seth Gilliam Des Franklin
- Christopher Denham Kyle Morrison
- Rafael Sardina Jekyll
- Johnny Hopkins Hyde
Episode 19Flesh and BloodAired April 5, 2012
When The Machine spits out five numbers, naming the Don of each of New York’s crime families, Reese and Finch suspect Elias is planning to eliminate his competition.
Guest stars
- Enrico Colantoni Carl Elias
- Robert John Burke Patrick Simmons
- David Valcin Scarface
- Mark Margolis Gianni Moretti
- Kwoade Cross Taylor Carter
- Vincent Curatola Zambrano
- Paul Schulze Gianni Moretti Jr.
- Tony Darrow Caparelli
Episode 20Matsya NyayaAired April 26, 2012
Reese goes undercover as an armored car company employee, and faces memories from his past with the CIA.
Guest stars
- Elizabeth Marvel Alicia Corwin
- Annie Parisse Kara Stanton
- Susan Misner Jessica Arndt
- Michael Kelly Mark Snow
- Darien Sills-Evans Tyrell Evans
- Michael Mulheren Captain Lynch
- Sean McCarthy Lee Fusco
- Pablo Schreiber Tommy Clay
Episode 21Many Happy ReturnsAired May 3, 2012
Finch gives Reese his birthday off so that his partner doesn't have to face a Number that is tied to Reese's past.
Guest stars
- Brennan Brown Nicholas Donnelly
- Annie Parisse Kara Stanton
- Susan Misner Jessica Arndt
- Jonno Roberts Peter Arndt
- Dagmara Dominczyk Sarah Jennings
- Jeremy Davidson Brad Jennings
- Judith Ivey Sharon
- Fred Applegate Medical Examiner
Episode 22No Good DeedAired May 10, 2012
The newest POI’s curiosity could spell his doom when he finds himself embroiled in a dark government conspiracy – one that Finch is all too familiar with. Meanwhile, Reese uncovers something revealing about Finch’s past.
Guest stars
- Elizabeth Marvel Alicia Corwin
- Al Sapienza Raymond Terney
- Brett Cullen Nathan Ingram
- Carrie Preston Grace Hendricks
- Jay O. Sanders Special Counsel
- Jacob Pitts Henry L. Peck
- Marc Menchaca Fox
- Andrew Weems Ed Johnson
Episode 23FirewallAired May 17, 2012
As the clock ticks down, Reese winds up trapped with his POI in the most heavily surveilled part of the city, forced to rely on the help of Finch, Carter and Fusco to fend off the FBI, corrupt cops and a slew of old foes.
Guest stars
- Paige Turco Zoe Morgan
- Elizabeth Marvel Alicia Corwin
- Robert John Burke Patrick Simmons
- Brennan Brown Nicholas Donnelly
- Amy Acker Caroline Turing
- Anthony DeSando Hans Friedrickson
- Aaron Lazar Terrance Baxter
- Wayne Duvall Seth Larsson
Season cast
Jim CaviezelJohn Reese
Michael EmersonHarold Finch
Kevin ChapmanLionel Fusco
Taraji P. HensonJoss Carter