The Homecoming Job is the first job where a victim contacts the #Leverage team (via the internet, no less) asking for help. This episode includes a lot of "firsts": the first introduction to Leverage Headquarters; the first (and second) use of the word "distinctive" by #EliotSpencer to describe his uncanny ability to identify people, objects, and scenarios by sound or pattern; the first time #AlecHardison is pushed off a roof; the first time #Parker's absolute love of money is revealed; the first time #NateFord shows his drunk side; and a second example of #SophieDevereaux's bad acting. All this would become boring and predictable if the actors were all "one trick ponies" and the writers ensured that each of those "firsts" is repeated in every subsequent episode. Fortunately, the actors and the writers are more interested in telling unique stories and in character growth. Yes, although each of the things I mentioned are repeated throughout the 77 episodes (and some into the #LeverageRedemption resurrection series), they are not repeated in every episode. They are interspersed throughout the 5 years, are always relevant to the story, AND always bring me a smile. I love revisiting these great stories, often finding new nuggets I missed the first dozen times. For example, this time I heard #EliotSpencer tell #NateFord, "Next time, I wear the suit" instead of playing the waiter.