In the entertainment industry, the props department frequently reuses items because the vast majority of viewers are oblivious to that kind of 'recyling.' However, some of us due South fans noticed that a particular license plate, RCW 139, got a lot of air time in the show.

I've kept a running list of the plate's 'cameo' appearance, in chronological list. Just be warned, there may be some "spoiler" information listed below if you haven't seen all of the episodes.

Season 1

Free Willie

Seen on the car used by Caroline Morgan and her cohorts to chase after Willie.

Pizza & Promises

Seen on Lenny Milano's car before it was stolen.

Gift of the Wheelman

Seen on the red station wagon used as a getaway car by the Donnelley brothers during their Christmas Eve bank robbery.

You Must Remember This

Seen on the car driven and abandoned by Frank Bodine.

The Wild Bunch

Seen on the clunker Chevrolet Ray got from the motor pool after his Buick was blown up.

The Blue Line

Seen on a silver Lexus driven by Paul Henderson, Mark Smithbauer's assistant.

An Invitation to Romance

Seen on one of two cars that nearly flattened Katherine Burns when she stepped into the street.

Victoria's Secret

Seen on the big American car driven by Jolly.

Season 2

Bird in the Hand

Used by FBI Agent Borland. Ray either let the air out of the tires on this vehicle, or slashed the tire.

Bird in the Hand

Was then used in same episode in car that McFadden and his crooked cronies used to try to get away.

Some Like It Red

Seen on the blue GMC van driven by Johnstone.

Flashback

Seen on the kidnappers van - the same one from which Fraser fell.

Season 3

I Coulda Been a Defendant

Seen on the silver Dodge Intrepid that Stan drives.

Bounty Hunter

Seen on the silver Dodge Intrepid that Stan drives.

Season 4

Mojo Rising

Seen on the stripped and abandoned car that Stan thinks might be his missing GTO.

Dead Men Don't Throw Rice

Seen on the bronze 1984 Crown Victoria that the bad guys use to take the bodies away.