Michael broke into jail to help one of Sam’s longtime friends keep stay alive on "Hard Time."

So we all know that Sam would do just about anything for Michael. Tonight it was nice to see Michael was willing to use his one big favor from his FBI contacts to break into prison and return the favor. I don’t know about Michael, but I don’t know that I could volunteer myself to be put into jail if I am a wanted spy.

I think TVFanatic readers Coleen and Jeff may have hit the nail on the head last week with their comments that Michael is getting a little soft on his spy skills. What hardened spy would want to risk being checked into prison? What guarantee is there he will come out?

On the flip side, Fiona’s skills seem to only be getting sharper. Her quick assessment of the booby trap Simon had on his crate and her quick thinking of how to defuse it was brilliantly done. Moreover, her performance in the prison with the southern accent and smacking gum just made her shine all the more.

I do have to say we are about due for a really touching Michael and Fiona episode. Their rollercoaster romance is ready for another dose of them letting their walls down and really being together.

That leads us to my favorite character: Simon. No matter if you love him or hate him (or think he is totally f-cking crazy), you have to admit that he's very smart. First, the fake attack so he could share info with Michael away from microphones. Second, he found a way to turn Michael against Vaugh. And then, of course, that he didn’t tell Michael everything he knew about what the bible was for.

There was also the creative booby trap that he left on his stuff. If Michael is not careful, he could end up in the same situation.

I had said before I didn’t trust Vaughn and now that we know he was not only aware of Michael (when he said he just learned about him), but was most likely involved with Michael being burned, I really want him to go down. I really hope that Michael shared the information that Simon gave him with Vaughn to get the latter off his guard. Judging by the look he gave him at the end, I don’t think I am too far off the mark.

What did you think of this week’s episode? Would you have gone into the prison for Sam? Do you think Michael should give the bible over to Drake like Simon said to stop Vaughn? Browse through a few Burn Notice quotes from "Hard Time" now!

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