One Last Job (Poker Face)

"One Last Job" is the seventh episode of the second season of the American murder mystery comedy-drama television series Poker Face. It is the seventeenth overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Taofik Kolade, and directed by executive producer Adam Arkin. It was released on Peacock on June 5, 2025.

The series follows Charlie Cale, a woman with the ability to detect if people are lying, who is now embarking on a fresh start after criminal boss Beatrix Hasp cancels a hit on her. In the episode, Charlie begins a relationship with the manager of a big box store. After a robbery places him as the main suspect, Charlie sets out to prove his innocence.

The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising Arkin's directing, tone contrast, character development, and performances.

In Washington, D.C., Kendall Hines (Sam Richardson) is an aspiring screenwriter who works as an electronics employee at SuperSave, a big-box store. His childhood friend, Bill Jackson (Corey Hawkins), is the store manager and they often discuss the film scripts that Kendall writes in his free time. Bill surprises Kendall by firing him, as he wants to invest money in security rather than employees due to recent robberies, encouraging him to move to Los Angeles and pursue his dream.

On his way out, Kendall finds a man stealing TVs and helps him leave without being detected. The man, Juice (James Ransone), buys him a drink at a bar, where Kendall reveals that his latest script One Last Job is based on SuperSave. Juice persuades him to help rob the store. Using store equipment, they start the robbery 30 minutes before the first employees arrive. When Juice leaves to inspect a noise nearby, Kendall stashes some of the money in his locker for himself. When Bill appears, Juice shoots him, unwilling to return to prison. He disposes of the body and they clean the scene before escaping.

A few days prior, Charlie (Natasha Lyonne) is working as a delivery girl for a local Indian restaurant. One night, she delivers food to Bill at SuperSave, and they form a connection. He continues making orders to the restaurant to see her. One day, he invites her to dinner for his birthday. Charlie comes to the store seeking advice on a gift, and befriends Kendall. That night, Bill shows Charlie his method of looping the camera feed, with a remote to call the police for emergencies, and explains that he is temporarily living in the store after a breakup. They end up kissing and having sex, with Charlie considering starting a new life in town with Bill.

After a weekend passes without Bill calling, Charlie is called to deliver to SuperSave. There, she finds police cruisers and a news reporter naming Bill as their prime suspect. Juice brings Kendall his share of the money and reveals that he "took care" of Bill's body by dressing him as the Santa Claus at the store's Christmas display. Kendall returns to the store, but is blocked from his locker by police presence. Noticing a naked mannequin nearby, Charlie discovers Bill's corpse in the Santa costume. When talking to the police, Charlie is confused by the use of a Polaroid to block the cameras.

Returning home, Kendall is confronted by Juice over his deception. Kendall accidentally stabs Juice with his katana. In the break room, Charlie finds the extra money in Kendall's locker, but Kendall stops her at gunpoint. Charlie reveals she has called the police using Bill's remote. A still-impaled Juice arrives, demanding the money. He pulls out the katana to attack her but collapses from his injuries; Kendall is apprehended by police. Charlie looks on as the final scene of Heat plays on the TVs.