Neighborhood Watch (White Collar)

When Elizabeth Burke (Tiffani Thiessen) overhears a neighbor (Joe Manganiello) discussing a future crime, she, Mozzie (Willie Garson), and Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) work together to prove his guilt.

Peter finally agrees to investigate the Ryans, quickly being informed by Diana Berrigan (Marsha Thomason) that Ben has an armed robbery conviction.

It was first reported on June 30, 2011 that Joe Manganiello would appear in an episode of White Collar as an ex-con and the Burkes' new neighbor at some point during the second half of the season.

[2] On July 11, 2011, series creator Jeff Eastin announced via Twitter that Andrew McCarthy would direct the episode.

"Neighborhood Watch" was written by Jeff F. King,[4] his first writing credit after directing "Power Play" in the second season.

[11] The episode ranked eleventh overall in the 18–49 demographic for the night and finished fifth in its time slot, after Teen Mom 2, Tosh.0, The Game, and Justified.

[11] "Neighborhood Watch" received positive reviews, with many critics praising Tiffani Thiessen's larger role.

[8] C. Charles of TV Fanatic heavily praised the episode, calling it "a great hour" and "the Rear Window of the 21st century.

"[13] She stated that Manganiello "has the glower down pat" and complimented the additional scenes between Thiessen and Willie Garson; however, she said that she hoped that the episode would mark the end of Elizabeth's recovery after her kidnapping.