Ep 3. The Italian Banker

A wealthy and powerful family, the Darlings, are at the center of the drama in Dirty Sexy Money. In Season 1 Episode 3, titled "The Italian Banker," tensions rise as the patriarch of the family, Tripp Darling, takes drastic measures to save his family's reputation and financial standing.

The episode begins with Tripp receiving a visit from an Italian banker named Carmine who is threatening to expose the Darling family's financial secrets to the media. Carmine has evidence that the family has been laundering money through offshore accounts and demands that the Darlings pay him $20 million dollars to keep his mouth shut.

As Tripp struggles to come up with a solution to this problem, his lawyer, Nick George, is dealing with his own troubles. Nick is trying to adopt a young boy named Kai but is having a difficult time getting through the complicated legal process. Meanwhile, Nick's relationship with Karen Darling, Tripp's daughter, is becoming more complicated as the two continue to develop feelings for each other.

With time running out, Tripp decides to solve the Carmine problem by using a dangerous tactic: he hires a hitman to kill Carmine and make it look like a suicide. As the hitman begins to carry out his plan, Tripp gets a call from Nick warning him of the legal consequences of his actions.

As the episode progresses, viewers are also introduced to the Darling's other children. There's Patrick, the troubled eldest son who is struggling with addiction and trying to make amends with his estranged wife. There's also the precocious and rebellious teenager, Karen's sister, who is causing trouble at school.

As the tension builds and Tripp's actions begin to have consequences, the episode takes a turn when Tripp receives a visit from a mysterious woman who seems to know all of the family's secrets. The woman is revealed to be a journalist who has been investigating the Darling family for weeks. With the journalist now holding all of the cards, Tripp is forced to make a deal that could ultimately bring down the entire family.

"The Italian Banker" is a tense and dramatic episode that showcases the cutthroat world of the ultra-wealthy. As the show progresses, it becomes clear that the Darlings will stop at nothing to protect their wealth and reputation, regardless of the cost. With a strong ensemble cast and fast-paced plot, Dirty Sexy Money is an addictive and entertaining drama that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.