[s1e10] The 12-step Job 〈2027〉

"The 12-Step Job": When the Con Hits Home In the high-stakes world of Leverage , the team is used to playing characters to take down the greedy. But in the Season 1 episode the masks slip as the job forces the crew—particularly Nate Ford—to face personal demons in a place meant for healing. The Mark: Jack Hurley

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

manage the exterior, dealing with the rival gangs closing in on Hurley’s location. A Twist of Character [S1E10] The 12-Step Job

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.

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 12-Step Job": When the Con Hits Home

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 the end, the team recovers the money—hidden inside the of Hurley's car—and provides him with a new identity to start over. Though the charity is made whole, the episode ends on a bittersweet note as Nate, rattled by his forced sobriety, immediately seeks out a drink. Leverage Season 1 Episode 10 Recap: The 12-Step Job A Twist of Character For Nate, rehab isn't just a cover

takes the lead as the group's new therapist, Dr. Tanner.