Money Trap (Justified)

"Money Trap"
Justified episode
Episode no.Season 4
Episode 7
Directed byDon Kurt
Story byElmore Leonard & Chris Provenzano
Teleplay byChris Provenzano
Featured musicSteve Porcaro
Cinematography byFrancis Kenny
Editing byKeith Henderson
Original air dateFebruary 19, 2013 (2013-02-19)
Running time40 minutes
Guest appearances

"Money Trap" is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the American Neo-Western television series Justified. It is the 46th overall episode of the series and was written by producer Chris Provenzano from a story by Provenzano and executive producer Elmore Leonard and directed by co-executive producer Don Kurt. It originally aired on FX on February 19, 2013.

The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the Hole", which serves as the basis for the episode. The series follows Raylan Givens, a tough deputy U.S. Marshal enforcing his own brand of justice. The series revolves around the inhabitants and culture in the Appalachian Mountains area of eastern Kentucky, specifically Harlan County where many of the main characters grew up. In the episode, Raylan must find Jody Adair again after he kills his former acquaintance and her partner. Meanwhile, Boyd and Ava attend a swinger party to find Drew Thompson.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.15 million household viewers and gained a 0.8 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the character development although the pace and lack of plot advancement was criticized.