Blunt (Person of Interest)

"Blunt" is the 16th episode of the fourth season of the American television drama series Person of Interest. It is the 84th overall episode of the series and is written by co-executive producer Amanda Segel and executive producer Greg Plageman and directed by Frederick E. O. Toye. It aired on CBS in the United States and on CTV in Canada on February 24, 2015.

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 follows "irrelevant" crimes: lesser level of priority for the government. However, their security and safety is put in danger following the activation of a new program named Samaritan. In the episode, the team must save a grifter who stole money from Dominic's crew and may face retaliation for her actions. Meanwhile, Root tries to sell an application she developed at The Machine's request, which she hopes will aid in trying to defeat Samaritan. The title refers to "blunt", a cigar that has been hollowed out and filled with cannabis.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 9.63 million household viewers and gained a 1.7/5 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews, although critics expressed frustration at the case and pace of the episode.