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Leverage - S01E01 - The Nigerian Job
 

Leverage season 1 episode 1

The Nigerian Job

 
A desperate aerospace CEO asks Nate Ford - an insurance investigator who once specialized in recovering stolen goods worth millions - to lead a team of expert thieves to recover airplane designs from the rival company that took them.
 
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Leverage / S01E01 : The Nigerian Job
Season 1, Episode 1 | Aired on December 7, 2008 | TV-14 | 45 min. | TNT (US)
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  • Leverage - Episode 1 - The Nigerian Job
    Episode 1
    The Nigerian Job
  • Leverage - Episode 2 - The Homecoming Job
    Episode 2
    The Homecoming Job
  • Leverage - Episode 3 - The Two-Horse Job
    Episode 3
    The Two-Horse Job
  • Leverage - Episode 4 - The Miracle Job
    Episode 4
    The Miracle Job
  • Leverage - Episode 5 - The Bank Shot Job
    Episode 5
    The Bank Shot Job
  • Leverage - Episode 6 - The Stork Job
    Episode 6
    The Stork Job
  • Leverage - Episode 7 - The Wedding Job
    Episode 7
    The Wedding Job
  • Leverage - Episode 8 - The Mile High Job
    Episode 8
    The Mile High Job
  • Leverage - Episode 9 - The Snow Job
    Episode 9
    The Snow Job
  • Leverage - Episode 10 - The 12-Step Job
    Episode 10
    The 12-Step Job
  • Leverage - Episode 11 - The Juror #6 Job
    Episode 11
    The Juror #6 Job
  • Leverage - Episode 12 - The First David Job (1)
    Episode 12
    The First David Job (1)
  • Leverage - Episode 13 - The Second David Job (2)
    Episode 13
    The Second David Job (2)

Leverage season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Nathan, a skilled operative, is hired by Mr. Ford to supervise a team of thieves, including Parker, to retrieve stolen airplane designs from Pirson. The team successfully executes

Full Episode S01E01 Recap

### Scene: Mr. Ford's Office - Mr. Ford confronts the protagonist, Nathan, about his past successes in saving his insurance company millions. - Nathan refuses Ford's job offer initially, but accepts to supervise a team of thieves Ford has hired. ### Scene: Planning the Heist - Nathan meets the team, including Parker, and learns their goal is to steal back airplane designs from Pirson, who allegedly stole them from Ford. - The team, skeptical about working together, eventually agree after learning the lucrative pay. ### Scene: Executing the Heist - Parker and the team skillfully infiltrate the building, overcoming various security measures. - Hardison hacks into the system, downloading the designs and planting viruses. - The team narrowly escapes after a security breach, utilizing clever tactics to evade capture. ### Scene: Post-Heist Fallout - The team discovers that the airplane designs they stole were never actually sent to Ford. - Ford freezes their payments, accusing Nathan of betrayal. ### Scene: Confrontation and Revelation - Nathan and the team confront each other, suspecting betrayal within. - It's revealed that they were actually hired to steal the designs for Ford, not retrieve them. ### Scene: Hospital Escape - The team finds themselves in a hospital, with their fingerprints sent to the police. - Nathan orchestrates a plan to escape without raising suspicion, using their skills and cunning. ### Scene: Planning Revenge Against Ford - Nathan proposes a plan to retaliate against Ford for his deception. - The team, initially hesitant, agrees for various personal reasons. ### Scene: Setting the Trap for Ford - The team enacts a sophisticated scam, pretending to be part of an African trade initiative to lure Ford. - They successfully manipulate Ford into a fake deal, incriminating him in the process. ### Scene: Ford's Downfall - Ford is arrested for bribery, based on the evidence fabricated by Nathan's team. - The team profits from the fallout, having shorted Bering Aerospace's stock. ### Scene: Aftermath and Future Plans - Despite the success, the team contemplates their future, with some considering retirement. - Nathan is approached by a woman seeking help against a corporation, leading him to ponder continuing the fight against injustice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Mr. Ford?

Mr. Ford is a character who confronts the protagonist, Nathan, about his past achievements and offers him a job.

What is the job Ford offers Nathan?

Ford offers Nathan a job to supervise a team of thieves to steal back airplane designs allegedly stolen from him by Pirson.

Who is on the team that Nathan supervises?

The team includes various skilled thieves, including a character named Parker.

What is the goal of the heist?

The goal is to steal back airplane designs from Pirson, who is believed to have stolen them from Ford.

How does the team execute the heist?

The team infiltrates a building, bypasses security, and hacks into the system to download the designs and plant viruses.

What happens after the heist?

The team discovers the designs were never sent to Ford, and he freezes their payments, accusing Nathan of betrayal.

How does the team react to the frozen payments?

The team confronts each other, suspecting internal betrayal, but realizes they were hired to steal the designs for Ford.

What is the team's plan against Ford?

The team plans to retaliate against Ford by setting up a sophisticated scam involving an African trade initiative.

How is Ford incriminated?

Ford is tricked into a fake deal and is arrested for bribery based on evidence fabricated by the team.

What is the outcome for the team after Ford's downfall?

The team profits from shorting Bering Aerospace's stock and contemplates their future, with some considering retirement.

Does Nathan continue his fight against injustice?

Nathan is approached by a woman seeking help against a corporation, indicating he may continue fighting against injustice.

Who is Parker?

Parker is a member of Nathan's team, known for her skills in infiltration and theft.

What role does Hardison play in the heist?

Hardison is the hacker of the team, responsible for downloading the airplane designs and planting viruses.

What happens at the hospital?

The team, in a hospital with their fingerprints sent to the police, executes a plan to escape without raising suspicion.

Is the team successful in their revenge against Ford?

Yes, the team successfully executes their plan, leading to Ford's arrest and their financial gain from the stock market.

 
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