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The college launches a course aimed at con artists, and Jeff enrols in it under false pretences, using the class for his own purposes. While attending, he also works to prevent his friends from signing up for the same programme, hoping they stay away.

Grifting is an episode that centres on an unusual educational venture. A college decides to open a course specifically aimed at conmen, presenting a rare academic setting where illicit skills are examined in a formal classroom. The premise itself is enough to set a distinctive tone for the story, as the institution’s willingness to teach deception marks a departure from conventional curricula. Within this framework, Jeff discovers the new offering and chooses to make use of it. He enrols in the class, effectively re‑purposing the college’s initiative for his own ends. By attending the sessions, Jeff positions himself inside a learning environment that is deliberately designed for fraudsters, allowing him to observe and perhaps benefit from the material being taught. His presence underscores a personal agenda that aligns with the episode’s focus on manipulation and opportunism. At the same time, Jeff takes steps to prevent his acquaintances from becoming part of the programme. He actively works to keep his friends from signing up, attempting to steer them away from the course despite its open invitation. This effort adds a layer of interpersonal tension, as Jeff’s protective—or possibly self‑serving—motives clash with the college’s inclusive approach to teaching conmen. The episode thus follows Jeff’s dual role as a participant in the class and as a guardian trying to keep his circle from joining the very scheme the college now legitimises.