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 12.44 million household viewers and gained a 2.3/6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The new number is Petty officer second class Jack Salazar (Rey Valentin), a sailor who only joined the Navy to avoid jail time and along with his crew, is leaving for the Fleet Week.
R.J. has been kidnapped by the smugglers and Reese and Salazar locate his hideout, finding R.J. tied to a chair with explosives ready to blow.
Unknown to everyone, Scarface (David Valcin), Elias' right hand, enters the pawn shop, gets the diamonds and money and leaves.
Fusco manages to defuse the bomb and free R.J. After the events, Carter returns home, where it is revealed that she has her own investigation on HR and Cal Beecher's murder.
Root constantly lies to her therapist, Dr. Ronald Carmichael (Bruce Altman), and even steals his phone, which gives her solitary confinement.
In its original American broadcast, "Liberty" was seen by an estimated 12.44 million household viewers and gained a 2.3/6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Club gave the episode a "B+" grade and wrote, "Person of Interest needs time to work up a head of steam again, but the prognosis for season three looks pretty good from where I'm sitting.