Numb3rs season 3 episode 18 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Rachel, a statistician fearing for her life due to a conspiracy involving her
Full Episode S03E18 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rachel and what does she fear?
Rachel fears for her life due to a conspiracy involving the deaths of her colleagues, whom she believes were killed for knowing sensitive information.
What is Charlie's initial reaction to Rachel's claims?
Charlie is startled and surprised by Rachel's sudden appearance and her conspiracy theory.
What is Rachel's professional background?
Rachel is a statistician specializing in demography.
How did Rachel die initially?
Rachel's death was initially ruled as a non-accidental overdose of prescription medication.
What changes the perspective on Rachel's death?
A second autopsy reveals that Rachel died of asphyxiation, suggesting murder rather than suicide.
Who is J. Everett Tuttle?
J. Everett Tuttle is a billionaire with connections to the deceased individuals, suspected of being involved in a conspiracy.
What is the nature of the conspiracy?
The conspiracy involves electoral fraud, with statistical anomalies suggesting rigged voting machines in the Brasher election.
How does the FBI get involved?
The FBI gets involved after Charlie agrees to help Rachel and her connection to the conspiracy becomes evident.
Who is Jane Aliano and what is her role?
Jane Aliano is a key witness who was involved in designing software that could alter voting machine results. She agrees to testify against Tuttle.
What is Oswald's role in the episode?
Oswald helps Charlie with statistical analysis and realizes the significance of their work in exposing the conspiracy.
How does the conspiracy get exposed to the public?
Charlie publishes an academic article detailing the conspiracy, which gets leaked to the media, leading to widespread public awareness.
What is the outcome for J. Everett Tuttle?
Despite the exposure of the conspiracy, Tuttle remains untouchable due to a lack of direct evidence linking him to the crimes.
What does the episode imply about the nature of conspiracies?
The episode suggests that some conspiracies can be real and involve high-level manipulation, but proving them can be challenging.
How does the episode end?
The episode ends with Oswald realizing the impact of their work and feeling a sense of pride and purpose.