[s1e10] The 12-step Job May 2026

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.

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

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

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

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. When the gangs finally track Hurley to the

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

"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 Tanner

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