Ep 6. Law And Corruption
- April 13, 2006
- 52 min
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6.6 (32)
In season 3 of Hustle, the team of con artists returns with more scamming, scheming, and hustling. Episode 6, "Law and Corruption," follows the crew as they target a corrupt lawyer who is involved in illegal trickery and bribery.
The episode opens with the team, consisting of Mickey, Albert, Ash, Stacie, and new member Danny, discussing their next target – a lawyer named Conrad Stonebanks. The man has a reputation for dirty tactics and has made a fortune by defending criminals and corrupt officials. However, it's not just his clients that are illegal – Stonebanks himself is involved in shady business, and the team wants to make him pay.
The gang begins their con by setting up a fake charity event that Stonebanks is attending. Mickey and Danny pose as the organizers, while Stacie and Ash put on costumes and act as news reporters covering the event. The plan is to steal Stonebanks' briefcase, which they believe contains incriminating documents.
Their first attempt fails, as Stonebanks catches Danny trying to steal his briefcase. However, they don't give up and come up with a new plan. This time, the team stages a fake hit-and-run accident, and Stonebanks stops to help the victim – who is actually one of their team members. While he's distracted, Stacie replaces his briefcase with an identical one.
With the briefcase in their possession, Mickey and the others discover evidence that Stonebanks has been involved in bribery, insider trading, and even murder. They decide to use this information to dupe him into paying them a large sum of money, which they will then donate to a real charity.
The next step of their plan is to set up a fake pharmaceutical company, which they claim has discovered a cure for cancer. Stonebanks falls for the scam and invests millions of dollars, hoping to make a profit. However, the company is a front, and the team uses the funds to make it appear as if they are the ones who have been investing.
Meanwhile, Mickey convinces Stonebanks to use his legal expertise to help clear the name of an innocent man who has been wrongly accused of murder. This is just another ploy, as the man is actually a member of their team. Stonebanks agrees to help, hoping to gain some positive publicity.
As the episode comes to a close, the team is shown celebrating their successful con. Stonebanks has been exposed, and they have managed to make a considerable sum of money, which they donate to a children's charity. However, things are not over yet – the final shot shows Stonebanks receiving a mysterious package containing an incriminating videotape.
Overall, "Law and Corruption" is a thrilling episode that is packed with twists and turns. The team's elaborate con is sure to keep the audience on the edge of their seats, and the cast delivers excellent performances. With its intricate plot, engaging characters, and slick production, Hustle continues to be a standout series in the world of crime dramas.