Leverage: Season 1

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Universal acclaim based on 101 Ratings

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Season Details & Credits

TNT | Season Premiere Date: December 7, 2008

Starring: Christian Kane, Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman

Summary: Hutton is an ex-insurance investigator leading a group of specialists to right wrongs caused by a variety of corrupt people and companies.

Creator: John Rogers and Chris Downey and Chris Downey

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. The Second David Job
Air Date: February 24, 2009
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S1:E12. The First David Job
Air Date: February 17, 2009
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S1:E11. The Juror No. 6 Job
Air Date: February 10, 2009

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Hal Boedeker

John Rogers and Chris Downey have created a show that's equally smart and diverting. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Don't think Leverage is preachy--it's shrewdly conceived, and it moves along like a son of a gun. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Even when Leverage flirts with serious issues, including the mistreatment of an Army reservist who is shot in Iraq by a private contractor, the dramatic tone is whimsical and tongue in cheek. This motley crew is a kind of guerilla comedy troupe that can pick pockets and empty bank accounts, too. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

The show fails only when it wants to make you feel something warm about their mission, rather than just letting you enjoy the icy suspense and snappy dialogue. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Aside from an easygoing quality and mild comic flair, there's not much here to steal the hearts of viewers; instead, it's another modest, lightweight addition to TNT's diner-style menu of comfort food for a weary nation. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

The new TNT drama Leverage isn't a great show, but it may just be the exact right show at the exact right time. Read full review

Rob Owen

Viewers who value character development, logic and plot consistency will be disappointed by this series that's sloppy when it comes to all three. It's often more concerned with looking cool and fun than making sense. Read full review

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PeterD

Sep 5, 2009

There's is nothing on television that is more fun to watch then "Leverage".

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JulieB

Feb 25, 2009

Leverage is a show that is smart and funny. In a day and age where the reality show is King, it's nice to be offered dramas that have a bit of wit and class about them.. This one is a bit of Oceans 11 on a diet- and its a diet I can live with on a weekly basis.

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KyleW.

Dec 20, 2008

This show is awesome. A show about rich thieves that help people with less than legal, yet utterly hilarious and original ways is a winner on my list. Hopefully it won't be canceled like other original shows.

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VaskoL

Jan 22, 2012

One of the best shows on TV lately. A masterly-created plot, suspense through the whole episode, perfect acting and many more add to the overall likeness of the show.

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RobertB.

Jul 8, 2009

Quirky, intelligent, twisted (a bit) leaves you guessing without too much strain. Fun show.

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JudgeMental

Aug 27, 2010

A good series with one of the best pilot episodes I have ever seen. The pilot itself could have made for a stand alone special as is, and I would have loved it. The rest of the series was creative and could keep my attention, but was not as good as say, Burn Notice.

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OliviaN.B.

Jul 4, 2009

I utterly loathe this show. Everything about it but mostly the writing and the atrocious acting attributed to the bad writing. It tries to be funny, cute, and classically "cool" what with the needless explosions and with the 'little guy' prevailing it blatantly intended to give I utterly loathe this show. Everything about it but mostly the writing and the atrocious acting attributed to the bad writing. It tries to be funny, cute, and classically "cool" what with the needless explosions and with the 'little guy' prevailing it blatantly intended to give the audience a "Hell yeah!" kind of feeling. I find it wholly transparent and I won't be dragged into it's inspirational, 'Viva La Revolution' intention.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2012
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 26, 2011
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 20, 2010
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2009
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 7, 2008
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  S1:E13. The Second David Job
  Air Date: February 24, 2009
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  S1:E12. The First David Job
  Air Date: February 17, 2009
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  S1:E11. The Juror No. 6 Job
  Air Date: February 10, 2009
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  S1:E10. The 12-Step Job
  Air Date: February 3, 2009
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  S1:E9. The Snow Job
  Air Date: January 27, 2009
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  S1:E8. The Mile High Job
  Air Date: January 20, 2009
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  S1:E7. The Wedding Job
  Air Date: January 13, 2009
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  S1:E6. The Stork Job
  Air Date: January 6, 2009
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  S1:E5. The Bank Shot Job
  Air Date: December 30, 2008
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  S1:E4. The Miracle Job
  Air Date: December 23, 2008
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  S1:E3. The Two-Horse Job
  Air Date: December 16, 2008
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  S1:E2. The Homecoming Job
  Air Date: December 9, 2008
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  S1:E1. The Nigerian Job
  Air Date: December 7, 2008