[s1e10] The — 12-step Job

When the gangs finally track Hurley to the clinic, Nate is forced to stage a breakout. The climax involves a decoy car explosion orchestrated by Hardison and Eliot to convince the gangs that Hurley is dead.

In a comedic yet touching subplot, Parker becomes overly invested in the therapy and the anti-depressants she’s given, briefly losing her "Thief" edge to become a bubbly, hug-giving version of herself. The Grand Escape

The mission seems straightforward: recover money swindled from a food bank by investment broker . Hurley, an alcoholic and gambling addict, is on the run from multiple dangerous gangs, including Mexican and Korean syndicates. To isolate him and find the hidden cash, Nate cons Hurley into entering the Second Act Rehabilitation Center . The Infiltration [S1E10] The 12-Step Job

The team embeds themselves into the facility with varying degrees of commitment: pose as patients.

manage the exterior, dealing with the rival gangs closing in on Hurley’s location. A Twist of Character When the gangs finally track Hurley to the

While the con moves forward, the setting takes a toll on the team:

As the job progresses, the team discovers a rare Leverage twist: their mark isn't actually a villain. Hurley didn't just steal the money; he "borrowed" it with the misguided hope of quadrupling it for the charity through his investment tricks. His genuine desire to help people—even if fueled by his own addictive high—makes him one of the most endearing targets the team has encountered. Personal Breakthroughs and Breakdowns The Grand Escape The mission seems straightforward: recover

For Nate, rehab isn't just a cover. As a high-functioning alcoholic, he begins suffering from actual withdrawal symptoms. He even hallucinates his nemesis, Jim Sterling , who taunts him about his failures.