Season one

Main article: Burn Notice (season 1)

The first season, consisting of 12 episodes, follows Michael's investigation into the identity of the man who burned him.

Season two

Main article: Burn Notice (season 2)

The second season, consisting of 16 episodes, depicts Michael's struggle to discover more about his new "handler" and use her to get to the people that burned him. 

Season three

Main article: Burn Notice (season 3)

The third season, consisting of 16 episodes, shows Michael in his quest to have his burn notice lifted. 

[edit] Season four

Main article: Burn Notice (season 4)

The fourth season, consisting of 18 episodes, follows Michael as he begins working for the people who burned him once again. ."

Season five

Main article: Burn Notice (season 5)

The fifth season, consisting of 18 episodes, begins six months after Michael successfully rejoins the CIA as a consultant. 
[edit] Season six

Main article: Burn Notice (season 6)

The sixth season, consisting of 18 episodes,[21] begins with Fiona's arrest. An old nemesis, Agent Bly (Alex Carter), interrogates Fiona after she is arrested. Anson is now on the run after a failed attempt at capturing him nearly resulted in Sam and Agent Pearce being killed.