Ep 5. Bright Lewis, Big City

In "Flipping Out" season 4 episode 5, titled "Bright Lewis, Big City," Jeff heads to New York to attend an event for his book "Flipping Out: The Art of Real Estate Investing," leaving everyone at home to deal with the fallout from the previous episode’s confrontation between Zoila and Gage. Meanwhile, Jenni assists Jeff with his book tour and meets up with her old roommate, Shea, while in New York.

Back in Los Angeles, Gage and Zoila finally meet to address their issues but things don't go as planned. Later on, Jeff returns from New York to find that his team has accomplished nothing in his absence. He then attempts to motivate his team but realizes that he has a bigger problem on his hands when his business partner calls to warn him about a formidable new competitor in the business.

To add to the chaos, Jeff’s client, Bryan, decides that he wants to change every detail of his home renovation project after the design plans have already been approved, throwing the project off course and causing Jeff to lose his cool.

In "Bright Lewis, Big City," there is plenty of drama and tension as the team deals with the aftermath of the previous episode's events while attempting to keep up with the usual demands of the business. Jeff’s trip to New York also provides a glimpse into his own personal life and relationships as he reconnects with old friends.

The episode showcases the challenges of not only running a successful real estate business but also maintaining personal relationships and effectively managing a team. It highlights the importance of communication and trust in business partnerships and the consequences of allowing personal issues to affect professional relationships.

Overall, "Flipping Out" season 4 episode 5 is an intense and emotional installment that demonstrates the highs and lows of the house flipping industry and the personal lives of those involved in it.