Burn Notice Timeline ( Real )

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June 28, 2007

Premiere of Burn Notice

Burn Notice premiered on the USA Network, introducing viewers to the story of Michael Westen, a spy who has been burned and is trying to find out why.

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June 7, 2008

Release of Burn Notice Season 2

The second season of Burn Notice aired, continuing the adventures of Michael Westen as he tackles new cases and uncovers deeper conspiracies.

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June 4, 2009

Release of Burn Notice Season 3

Third season of Burn Notice was released, expanding the storyline and character development.

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June 3, 2010

Release of Burn Notice Season 4

Fourth season aired, introducing new characters and challenges for Michael Westen.

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June 2, 2011

Release of Burn Notice Season 5

The fifth season debuted, showing significant developments in Michael Westen's quest to clear his name.

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June 14, 2012

Release of Burn Notice Season 6

Sixth season of Burn Notice aired, revealing critical plot twists and character arcs.

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September 12, 2013

Burn Notice Series Finale

The final episode of Burn Notice aired, concluding the story of Michael Westen and the main characters.

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April 17, 2011

Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe TV Movie

A television movie focusing on the character Sam Axe, providing backstory and expanding the universe of Burn Notice.

Burn Notice Timeline ( Fictional )

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Early 2007

Michael Westen's Burn Notice

Michael Westen is burned by the CIA, officially disavowed and cut off from all resources and contacts within the agency.

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Mid 2007

Michael Returns to Miami

After being burned, Michael returns to Miami and begins working as a private investigator and freelance operative while trying to discover who burned him and why.

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Late 2007

Forming the Team

Michael recruits Fiona Glenanne, a former IRA operative, and Sam Axe, a former Navy SEAL, to assist him with his investigations and missions.

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Season 4

Helping Jesse Porter

Michael reluctantly helps Jesse Porter, a counterintelligence expert who was also burned, by protecting him and integrating him into his team.

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Season 5

Taking Down the Organization Behind Michael's Burn Notice

Michael uncovers and dismantles the shadowy organization that was responsible for burning him and attempting to control his life.

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Season 6 Finale

Michael Gets Reinstated

Michael is officially reinstated by the CIA after completing critical missions and exposing corruption within the agency.

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Series Finale

Michael's Final Mission and Leaving the Spy Life

Michael completes his final mission, defeats his enemies, and chooses to leave the spy life behind to live a normal life.