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6 Episodes 2007 - 2007
Episode 1
Wed, Apr 18, 200756 mins
The grifters set their sights on Anthony Westley, an American collector of Hollywood memorabilia. Posing as a vendor of such collectibles, with Arthur as his middle man, Danny tells Westley the famous "HOLLYWOOD" sign is available. Not having thought about it much before blurting out its availability, Danny, Arthur, Ash and Stacey soon find themselves in Los Angeles doing what they seem to do best - improvising and making it up as they go along. Westley is no fool however - he has a reputation for playing dirty and doesn't hesitate to break the law if it means he will get what he wants. He forces the hucksters to be nimble and overcome several barriers he puts in front of them but in the end, they show they've been one step ahead of him every step of the way.
Episode 2
Wed, Apr 25, 200755 mins
Albert has found the team a new mark: Richard Brennan, who runs an adult video production company and has a passion for race horses. He has three horses in training, but not a single won race so far. Danny's idea: to "sell" Brennan a horse that would win. Danny also thinks they need a new permanent fifth member an is interviewing applicants - who "by chance" happen to all be women, all 21 of them!
Episode 3
Wed, May 2, 200757 mins
The grifters' barman Eddie approaches them as his father is in a nursing home that is trying to take his home from him in a very underhand way. The nursing home has just been taken over by Veronica Powell and the grifters, having seen her in action, vow to take her down.
Episode 4
Wed, May 9, 200758 mins
The team finally allow Billy into their inner realms just as a figure from his past resurfaces and threatens to blow Billy's cover if he doesn't give him £20,000. The crew look to con Clarissa Bartwell an immoral "fashionista" using the "Emperor's New Clothes" as their inspiration.
Episode 5
Wed, May 16, 200757 mins
Danny and the crew successfully scam a greedy Japanese businessman, Mr. Yakubi, using a foreign currency scam. They then go against their own better judgment and decide to try the same ruse on a caviar importer. Their scam is interrupted however when Yakubi's son shows up at Eddie's bar and demands revenge, saying he has to retrieve his father's honor. The crew aren't impressed until he reveals that he is holding Eddie hostage.
Episode 6
Wed, May 23, 200756 mins
While on a holiday in Las Vegas, Albert is recognized by an old friend, the head of security at a major casino. Although satisfied that Albert isn't scamming the hotel the owner - Joey Maranzano, son of a famous mafia boss - decides to teach Albert a lesson anyway, taking a baseball bat to his hand. The team decide to get their revenge by stealing $5 million on display behind an aquarium in the hotel lobby. Even if they get away with the theft, Maranzano is ruthless and the real question is whether they can get away with their lives.