Ep 10. The Runway Job

The Runway Job is the tenth episode of the second season of the American television series Leverage. The show is an action-thriller that follows a team of skilled criminals who use their expertise to enact revenge on corrupt entities and protect innocent individuals from harm. Each episode sees the team take on a new "job" in a different location, and The Runway Job takes them to the fashion world.

The episode begins with the team devising a plan to help a famous fashion designer, Anthony Worth, whose company is on the verge of financial ruin. They believe that Worth's chief rival, a powerful and ruthless fashion mogul named Deschamps, is responsible for Worth's predicament. Deschamps, it is revealed, has been using his influence to get his sister appointed as the new CEO of Worth's company, which would allow him to take control of the company and eliminate his competition.

To save Worth's company, the team decides to stage a fashion show featuring Worth's latest line of clothing, the centerpiece of which is a revolutionary fabric that is virtually indestructible, yet incredibly light and comfortable. Under the guise of working for a rival fashion house, the team carries out a series of high-tech heists to acquire the materials needed to create the fabric. They then enlist the help of various models, photographers, and designers to prepare for the fashion show.

As the big day approaches, tensions rise as Deschamps tries to sabotage the show by hiring a group of thugs to steal the designs and disrupt the event. However, the team is prepared for this and has a plan of their own. With the help of Worth's loyal assistant Lauren, they manage to catch the thieves and retrieve the stolen designs.

The fashion show is a huge success, and the team manages to expose Deschamps' plans to take over Worth's company. With the evidence they have gathered, they present a case to the authorities, resulting in Deschamps being arrested and the company being saved. Worth thanks the team for their help and offers to hire them as his permanent security team.

Overall, The Runway Job is a fast-paced and entertaining episode that showcases the team's skills in a new setting. The fashion world adds a fresh and colorful backdrop to the series, and the plot twists and turns will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The skillful use of technology, combined with the show's trademark wit and humor, make this episode a standout in an already excellent series.