[s1e13] The Second David Job | Complete – 2027 |

" The Second David Job " is the season one finale of (aired February 24, 2009), serving as the high-stakes conclusion to a two-part story that began with "The First David Job". The episode is highly rated by fans, holding a 9.2 score on IMDb , and is celebrated for its intricate "double-con" and the introduction of Nate's ex-wife into the team's dynamic. Plot Overview

: In a classic Leverage rug-pull, the team reveals that the David statues were just a distraction. Their true goal was to steal $150 million worth of other paintings in the gallery, all insured by IYS.

: This episode is the only instance where both Nate and Maggie are shown reacting to the flashback of their son's death. [S1E13] The Second David Job

: By destroying the paintings (or making them "disappear"), they bankrupt Blackpoole’s insurance company, achieving Nate's long-awaited revenge. Key Cast & Characters Role in Episode Nathan Ford Timothy Hutton The Mastermind leading his personal vendetta. Sophie Devereaux Gina Bellman The Grifter who must manage Nate's ex-wife. Jim Sterling Mark Sheppard Nate's rival investigator at IYS, often called "Evil Nate". Maggie Collins Kari Matchett

After the team splinters in the previous episode, they reunite to take down Nate’s ultimate nemesis: , the CEO of IYS Insurance who denied Nate's son the life-saving treatment he needed. " The Second David Job " is the

: The team convinces Blackpoole they are selling him a "Second David" (a lost Michelangelo masterpiece) while secretly planning to steal the original David statue he already owns.

: Guest star Erick Avari (Dr. Lloyd) refers to moving a sarcophagus to a lecture hall, a nod to his famous role in the 1999 film The Mummy . Their true goal was to steal $150 million

: Parker is seen wearing the same flight attendant outfit she "acquired" earlier in the season during "The Mile High Job".