: While the team stops the Russians by hacking their equipment and locking them in the evidence room, Nate realizes Jimmy's real target isn't money—it's a betting ledger that serves as evidence against major crime families.
: The episode heavily uses the metaphor of the Three-Card Monte , a street scam where the mark must find a "queen" card that the dealer ensures is never where it seems to be. [S3E9] The Three-Card Monte Job
The episode is notable for its emotional depth and insights into Nate's psychology. : While the team stops the Russians by
In Season 3, Episode 9, " The Three-Card Monte Job ," the team faces a deeply personal challenge when they discover that Nathan Ford's father, Jimmy Ford (Tom Skerritt), is the mastermind behind a scheme blackmailing small business owners into committing crimes. The Story: A Game of Shadows In Season 3, Episode 9, " The Three-Card