Ep 8. The Mile High Job

In Leverage season 1 episode 8, titled "The Mile High Job," the team of thieves and con artists take to the skies to take down a ruthless CEO who has been taking advantage of his employees for far too long. The episode begins with the team receiving a call from a former flight attendant named Diane who is desperate for their help. She explains that she used to work for a company called Moreau Aerospace Industries, where she witnessed firsthand the awful mistreatment of the employees by the CEO, Jack Hurley.

After a tragic accident causes Diane to lose her job, she decides to take matters into her own hands and steal some incriminating evidence from Hurley's private jet. However, she soon finds out that Hurley is one step ahead of her and has rigged the jet with explosives. With no other options, she turns to the Leverage team for help.

The team quickly realizes that the only way to take down Hurley is to get on board his private jet and steal the evidence before it's too late. However, this plan proves to be much more complicated than they originally thought. In order to get on board the jet, they must first convince Hurley's personal pilot to let them on, which requires the team to assume the identities of Hurley's wealthy clients.

Once on board, the team must navigate through the jet's high-tech security system and outsmart Hurley's team of well-trained guards. Meanwhile, Parker takes on the role of co-pilot and must land the jet safely while keeping her cool under pressure.

As the mission unfolds, tensions rise between the team members, and they must work together to ensure the safety of everyone on board. There are some unexpected twists and turns along the way, but ultimately, the Leverage team is able to steal the evidence and take down Hurley once and for all.

Overall, "The Mile High Job" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases the team's skills and resourcefulness in a high-stakes situation. It's also a testament to the power of teamwork, as the Leverage crew must work together to achieve their goal and overcome their individual challenges. With its compelling storyline and memorable characters, this episode is a standout in the first season of Leverage.