White Collar: Season 1
  • Network: USA
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 23, 2009
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4
User Score
8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 121 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 114 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 121
  3. Negative: 2 out of 121

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  1. SammyP.
    Oct 23, 2009
    10
    Well done Rat-Pack-type young leading man, Carnival man and sexy 90210 alum...America will be watching you all next week...another hit for USA Network's Friday nite lineup.
  2. virginiad
    Oct 23, 2009
    10
    I adored both leads. Fun show.
  3. mikeKE
    Oct 24, 2009
    10
    Great show, cant wait for the next one.
  4. Arun
    Oct 25, 2009
    10
    Excellent show, great characters.
  5. CarolB.
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    Fabulous!
  6. JG
    Oct 26, 2009
    10
    White Collar felt more like a movie than a series. I loved the camera angles and great actors.
  7. JamesS
    Oct 28, 2009
    10
    Best new show of the season, by far. Loved the characters AND the clever writing.
  8. CarolA
    Dec 22, 2009
    10
    Love the show and the interactions with the characters are very entertaining.
  9. JenniferK.
    Jan 27, 2010
    10
    This show is amazing!! I love the cases and the mystery surrounding Kate!
  10. keljar
    Sep 21, 2010
    10
    I love this show. It is a great mix of Thomas Crown, James Bond, among other highly entertaining elements. The stylish lead is fantastic along with all the supporting crew. Love it!
  11. Film_Fanatic_15
    Nov 22, 2010
    10
    The shows premise as a criminal who helps find other criminals that do crime similar to him, is similar to the hit show "Dexter". But there is reason to turn into one of the best fall programs on cable is because of the characters. As the previous hit show on USA, "Monk", it gives an ongoing story that creates the base for the show. Intelligent as the show is, the first season gets better and better as each episode goes by.… Expand
  12. chelsea_rawrr
    Dec 14, 2010
    10
    absolutly stunning everything about this show is amazing specially the HOT MAIN ACTOR like WOW hahahaha this is a great movie with a interesting story line that is entertaning to watch.
  13. Euterpe
    Jan 9, 2011
    10
    Brilliant! This show is highly addictive. I've introduced 5 people to White Collar, including my mother and everyone is hooked! My one complaint, the season is way to short. More episodes, please!
  14. Rauu
    Jan 15, 2011
    10
    White Collar is a brilliant show. Its success rests largely on the great chemistry between the two main characters and the impressive script. Worth watching for sure, I would give it a nine and a half.
  15. DAVID1966
    Aug 15, 2011
    10
    One of the 5 best shows on TV. Sleek, smart, sexy, sophisticated. Love the plots, twists, writing. Love the characters, acting, and locations. Wouldn't change a thing about this show.
  16. shraavan1
    Jan 6, 2012
    10
    Must Watch... If you dont, you'll regret it :)
  17. kingshahid
    Feb 11, 2013
    10
    I never thought I`d be watching a drama and enjoying it, let alone a crime thriller type one. This one keeps you on edge for the next episode and the characters they`ve chosen for all angles are very fitting.
  18. DanC
    Oct 23, 2009
    9
    Loved the first episode, can't wait for more!
  19. ShaneO
    Nov 28, 2009
    9
    I'm generally not a big fan of American series but this one really slipped past my guard :) Looks good, with an engaging cast, and somebody in the crew knows how to hold a camera steady. Nice use of locations too. If the following episodes hold up as well as the first one, then I'll be watching. Nice one!
  20. [anonymous]
    Dec 5, 2009
    9
    Good show, fun dialogue. The only downside? The overly complicated "kate" plot. Without that, the show would be a 10!
  21. MetalMan95
    Oct 31, 2010
    9
    I love this show, very interesting. I love it when they are showing you how the thieves do some stuff. This show was a great idea and its extremely entertaining
  22. Penderworth
    Aug 30, 2012
    9
    I just started watching this show four days ago after receiving a recommendation from a good friend. After going through my usual routine of watching as much as I can in a few days, I've reached the middle of season three. I can say that it's one of the most intriguing shows that I've had the pleasure of watching. It's been quite a while since something like this came up on my radar

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Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Randee Dawn
    80
    This is a show packed with smart people who make things happen and, even when following a predictable forgery crime--one that shoots off into interesting side alleys--always are one step ahead of viewers' expectations.
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  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    80
    It's well-paced, it's fun to watch and none of the characters needs to be anywhere near as annoying as, say, Nick Castle.
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  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    83
    White Collar is not original. But White Collar is enjoyable.
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