Ep 15. The Lonely Hearts Job

The Lonely Hearts Job is an episode from the fourth season of the American television show, Leverage. The episode follows the team of thieves as they take on their latest con involving a dating website. The team is approached by a woman who wants to find her missing husband, who disappeared after joining a dating website named "Lonely Hearts." The team takes on the case and quickly discovers that the website is a front for a prostitution ring run by a man named Steve Reynolds.

The team decides to take down Reynolds by creating a dating profile for one of their own, Sophie Devereaux. Sophie poses as a wealthy widow looking for love and quickly gains the attention of Reynolds. Meanwhile, the team investigates Reynolds' operation and discovers that he is using vulnerable women from the website to work for him as prostitutes. The team also learns that Reynolds is being blackmailed by a corrupt cop, who is using information about the prostitution ring for his own gain.

As Sophie gets closer to Reynolds, the team sets up a fake party at a hotel where the prostitutes are being held. The team convinces Reynolds to attend the party, where they confront him with evidence of his crimes. However, Reynolds is not easily defeated, and the team must use all of their skills to take him down and rescue the women.

Overall, The Lonely Hearts Job is a thrilling episode that showcases the team's ability to take on complex cons and their desire to help those in need. The episode also deals with serious issues such as prostitution and corruption, highlighting the show's commitment to addressing social justice issues. Fans of Leverage will no doubt enjoy this exciting and suspenseful installment in the series.