The series revolves around a computer program for the federal government known as "The Machine" that is capable of collating all sources of information to predict terrorist acts and to identify people planning them.
A team, consisting of John Reese, Harold Finch and Sameen Shaw follow "irrelevant" crimes: lesser level of priority for the government.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 9.11 million household viewers and gained a 1.3/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received positive reviews, with critics mostly praising Sarah Shahi's performance and Shaw's character development.
After Shaw (Sarah Shahi) breaks contact with her heist team, she joins Reese (Jim Caviezel) in following their new number: Tomas Koroa (Adrian Bellani), an international wine dealer.
Meanwhile, Root (Amy Acker) is working on another alias and her new target is Jared Wilkins (Johnny Sparks), a man directly related to newly elected Governor Dawson and founder of new nonprofit OTPS.
Root then steals the identity of a woman to gain access and shut down the cameras, which allows Finch to infiltrate as a janitor and plant a worm on the system.
To complicate matters, Shaw also recognizes two government agents, one of which includes Devon Grice (Nick E. Tarabay), her former apprentice.
In its original American broadcast, "Honor Among Thieves" was seen by an estimated 9.11 million household viewers and gained a 1.3/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Club gave the episode a "B" grade and wrote, "Even when it falters, Person of Interest remains relevant because of its ability to focus in on the specific while keeping an eye on the big picture.