Ep 13. The Girls' Night Out Job

The Girls' Night Out Job is the 13th episode of the fourth season of Leverage, the popular American crime-based television series. The series chronicles the story of a group of professional con artists who team up with a hacker to take down corrupt corporate executives and wealthy criminals. The Girls' Night Out Job is a thrilling and action-packed episode that centers around the team's efforts to stop a corrupt and dangerous businesswoman from stealing cutting-edge technology from a young female inventor.

The episode begins with a scene where the Leverage team consisting of Nathan Ford (Timothy Hutton), Sophie Devereaux (Gina Bellman), Parker (Beth Riesgraf), Alec Hardison (Aldis Hodge), and Eliot Spencer (Christian Kane) are seen celebrating the birthday of Sophie. While they are enjoying a night out, they receive a call from a young inventor named Rachel (guest star, Krysten Ritter). Rachel informs them that her cutting-edge invention has been stolen by a powerful and ruthless businesswoman named Hayden Black (guest star, Kari Matchett).

Rachel's invention is a novel device that utilizes quantum physics to create a new form of clean energy, which can potentially revolutionize the world's energy industry. However, Hayden Black, who owns a multinational corporation involved in the fossil fuel industry, is determined to steal the invention and prevent it from disrupting her business interests. Rachel has already contacted the police, but she fears that they will not be able to do anything since Hayden is very well-connected and has corrupted many officials in her favor. That's why she seeks the help of the Leverage team to retrieve her invention and bring Hayden to justice.

The team accepts the job, and they start planning a heist to steal the invention back from Hayden's heavily guarded office building. However, they soon realize that it won't be easy since they need to bypass high-level security measures. Parker suggests that they take advantage of Hayden's love for gambling and organize a high-stakes poker game at her mansion.

The plan is to have Parker pose as a wealthy heiress and play against Hayden in a one-on-one game of poker. Parker's job is to distract Hayden while Sophie and Alec use their skills to hack into Hayden's computer and retrieve the blueprints for Rachel's invention. Eliot's job is to provide backup support and take care of any physical threats.

The team prepares for the job, and Parker goes undercover as an heiress named "Hannah". She attends the high-stakes poker game at Hayden's mansion, where she impresses Hayden with her skills and winnings. Meanwhile, Alec and Sophie manage to hack into Hayden's computer and retrieve the blueprints for Rachel's invention. However, they soon discover that Hayden has already started manufacturing a stolen prototype of the device.

The team realizes that Hayden's intentions are not just about stealing the invention but also making sure that it never sees the light of day. After the job is complete, the team follows Hayden and intercepts her at a facility where she is testing the prototype of the stolen invention. An epic showdown ensues between Eliot and Hayden's mercenaries while Alec tries to deactivate the prototype's power source.

The Girls' Night Out Job is a gripping and thrilling episode that highlights the ingenuity and skill of the Leverage team. The episode features exciting action scenes, clever cons, and plenty of humor, which make it an enjoyable watch for fans of the series. The episode also explores issues related to clean energy and the corrupt practices of multinational corporations, which give the story a relevant and thought-provoking twist. Overall, The Girls' Night Out Job is an excellent addition to the Leverage series and a must-watch for fans of the genre.