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 12.35 million household viewers and gained a 2.1/6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
Reese (Jim Caviezel) returns to work just as a new number appears: Kelli Lin (Elaine Tan), a former silver medal-winning Olympic gymnast.
He, Finch (Michael Emerson) and Shaw (Sarah Shahi) attend one of Kelli's exhibition parties when the event is interrupted by a thief who robs an artifact.
Reese arrives at Kelli's daughter's location and manages to rescue her; an event which Cyril sees on his surveillance feed.
That night, the team decides to celebrates their victory with a toast, with Reese honoring Carter by pouring a glass for their "missing member."
In its original American broadcast, "Provenance" was seen by an estimated 12.35 million household viewers and gained a 2.1/6 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
It was a feel-good caper episode where Reese got to fumble with a bow tie, Shaw got to look hot in a dress, and Fusco actually got invited up into Finch's library.