Ep 11. The Experimental Job

The show Leverage follows a group of talented thieves, hackers, and grifters as they seek to take down corrupt corporations and individuals who have wronged innocent victims. Season 4 episode 11, titled "The Experimental Job," is no different in terms of the team's mission, but it does introduce some unique challenges and twists.

The episode begins with the team receiving a tip that a pharmaceutical company is conducting illegal drug trials on human subjects, using homeless people as test subjects. Needless to say, this deeply concerns the team, and they decide to investigate further. As they dig deeper, they discover that the pharmaceutical company is owned by a wealthy philanthropist named Roland (played by guest star Lee Majors), who presents himself as a champion of human rights and charitable causes. However, the team soon realizes that Roland is actually funding these illegal drug trials in secret, and that he and his organization are profiting greatly from the sale of these untested drugs.

To stop Roland and bring him to justice, the team decides to use their usual combination of cons, heists, and hacking skills. However, things quickly become more complicated when they discover that the drug being tested is actually highly addictive, and they begin to worry about the safety of the homeless subjects who have become dependent on it. The team must now balance their desire to bring Roland to justice with their desire to protect these vulnerable people, all while staying one step ahead of Roland's well-funded security team.

As the team puts their plan into action, they encounter several unexpected obstacles. One of their team members is captured by Roland's security team, and they must find a way to rescue him before he is harmed. Additionally, they realize that Roland has a much more personal connection to the drug trial than they initially thought, which adds a new layer of complexity to their plan.

Despite these challenges, the team is able to pull off a daring heist that exposes Roland's illegal activities and saves the lives of the homeless test subjects. As usual, they use their unique mix of brains and brawn to outwit Roland and his team, and justice is served.

Overall, "The Experimental Job" is a thrilling episode that showcases the strengths of the Leverage team. It tackles serious issues such as drug addiction and the exploitation of vulnerable people, but does so in a way that is entertaining and engaging. The episode also features standout performances from guest star Lee Majors and the show's regular cast, who once again prove that they are a force to be reckoned with.