Ep 2. The Reunion Job

In Leverage season 3 episode 2, titled "The Reunion Job," the Leverage team is hired to help a high school reunion committee take down their ruthless former classmate, Jared Goran. Goran has become a billionaire by manipulating the stock market and driving small companies out of business, including the committee's beloved hangout spot in high school. The team goes undercover as members of the reunion committee to gather information on Goran and his business practices, while trying to keep their cover from being blown.

Nate, the team's leader, assumes the identity of the class clown, while Sophie, the grifter, poses as the popular girl who still holds a grudge against Goran. Eliot, the muscle, comes back to his hometown under the guise of a football coach, and Parker, the thief, takes on the role of a reclusive hacker. To gain access to Goran's inner circle, the team must first infiltrate his private yacht party, where they discover his plans to manipulate the stock market once again.

As the team races against time to gather evidence and bring Goran to justice, they begin to confront their own pasts. Eliot reunites with his estranged father, who is attending the same reunion. Parker struggles with the idea of facing her high school bullies, whom she believes haven't changed. Sophie must confront her own feelings of inadequacy and jealousy towards successful businesswomen like Goran. Meanwhile, Nate is haunted by the memory of his deceased son and must deal with his grief while completing the job.

In typical Leverage fashion, the team stages an elaborate con to take down Goran, involving fake stocks, a hacked security system, and a rigged yacht race. In the end, justice is served and the reunion committee is able to reclaim their beloved hangout spot.

"The Reunion Job" is a thrilling and emotional episode that explores the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the price of success. The tension and stakes are high, as the team navigates through their own personal struggles while trying to take down a formidable opponent. The episode showcases the talents of the cast, who bring depth and nuance to their characters. Overall, "The Reunion Job" is a standout and memorable episode in the Leverage series.