Ep 12. The Golf Job
- October 8, 2021
- 45 min
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8.7 (586)
The Golf Job is the twelfth episode of Leverage: Redemption season 1. The episode begins with the team discussing their next mission, which involves retrieving stolen artwork from a wealthy businessman's private golf club. The businessman in question, Ethan, is known for having an extensive art collection, but the team learns that some of his pieces were stolen from a museum years ago. The art collector refuses to return the pieces, so the team must come up with a plan to steal the artwork back.
The team follows Ethan to his private golf club and comes up with an elaborate plan to steal the artwork during a charity golf tournament. Parker and Harry pose as a married couple while Eliot and Breanna pose as maintenance workers. Meanwhile, Sophie infiltrates the country club as a wealthy art collector who is interested in purchasing some of Ethan's pieces. Throughout the episode, the team encounters several obstacles, including tight security and unexpected surprises.
As the tournament progresses, the team works together to distract Ethan and his security team. Parker and Harry use their roles as a married couple to gain access to Ethan's office, while Eliot and Breanna set up a fake emergency to lure away security guards. Sophie's plan to convince Ethan to sell her some of his artwork seems to be working, but the team soon discovers that Ethan has caught on to their plan. He confronts Sophie and threatens to expose their scheme unless she agrees to go out on a date with him.
Despite the setback, the team continues their mission. Parker and Harry successfully retrieve the stolen artwork from Ethan's office, but they encounter more trouble as they try to escape. Meanwhile, Eliot and Breanna attempt to fend off security guards who have caught onto their fake emergency. Sophie, determined to save the team's plan, agrees to go out with Ethan but manages to turn the tables on him and her persuasion ultimately comes to fruition.
The episode ends with the team successfully retrieving the stolen artwork and returning it to the museum. They reflect on their success and congratulate each other on a job well done.
Overall, The Golf Job delivers the classic Leverage experience fans know and love with its complex and clever plot, daring heist, and unconventional tactics. The episode also showcases the team's chemistry and highlights their individual strengths as they work together to achieve their mission.