It Takes a Thief (2005)

Season 1

A unique series offering viewers something they've never seen before: an actual home burglary, live, as it happens. Hosted by two reformed ex-cons, It Takes a Thief exposes the security flaws of a home by unleashing two uniquely qualified experts - ex-burglars - who will provide vital insights into the workings of the criminal mind.

Released Feb. 3, 2005 Episode 45 min None+

Genres: Crime, Documentary, Drama, Mystery, Reality TV

Keywords: imdb.non-fiction, imdb.crime-reality-tv, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.burglary, imdb.prevent-burglary, imdb.burglars, imdb.home-security, imdb.break-and-enter

Watch Providers: Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel

Production Companies: Lion Television USA

Network: Discovery

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb

8.3

/536/

Trakt

/10/

TMDb

/1/

S1E1 - Bachelor Break-In

John, Angelo and Mark attempt to change a lifetime of bad habits in a bid to protect their ""big-boy"" toys and most treasured childhood possessions.

Feb. 2, 2005, midnight

S1E2 - Heist in the Suburbs

Henry and Susie differ on the security measures necessary to protect the contents of their rural home, including the priceless mementos left by their only son, who passed away at the age of 17.

Feb. 9, 2005, midnight

S1E3 - Mom Knows Best

Security-conscious Ginger has argued with her daughter and with Bennett, her husband of more than 25 years, about the issue. Will her fears be justified?

Feb. 16, 2005, midnight

S1E4 - City Slickers

Newlyweds Sunitha and Eric see just how invulnerable their dog and neighbors are making their 1929 suburban house to a burglary.

Feb. 23, 2005, midnight

S1E5 - Pinching the Painter

Previous victims of thieves, Danny and Teresa have much to protect: jewelry, electronics and Danny's art, worth tens of thousands of dollars. Yet only their son, Damon, has been diligent about home security ... until now.

March 2, 2005, midnight

S1E6 - The Great Harley Heist

Jon and Matt visit a suburban neighborhood where most houses have no garage. The house they stop at belongs to Marlene and Katrina, two roomates who are as close as sisters. They learn that the smallest mistake, in this case leaving the 2nd story Bathroom window open, provides easy access to a thief. Jon makes off with stuff like a laptop, passports, jewelry, and Marlene's motorcycle.

March 9, 2005, midnight

S1E7 - Three Women and a Burglar

Suzanne and her adult twin daughters ask for help in securing their house, already robbed twice and located in an unsafe neighborhood.

March 16, 2005, midnight

S1E8 - Grand Theft Autos

Matt and Jon visit a lakeside retreat known to the locals as Club Marko. Home to a batchelor who lives each day as if it were his last, it was well protected, or so the homeowner, Mark, thought. Security Cameras, Motion Detectors, and a top of the line Security System prove no match for Matt. The homeowner learned a big lesson as he watched his Plasma Screen TV, Safe, Motorcycles, and even his Cars get stolen.

March 23, 2005, midnight

S1E9 - Reading, Writing and Robberies

Matt and Jon take a trip to New Jersey, to the home of Ryan and Camilla. Matt finds out that the only one who locks the doors in the house is their 3 year old daughter. After going through the house, they lock up and Jon tries to get in. It seems that an enclosed porch is the perfect cover for a thief. Jon broke a window with a piece of firewood and made off with bank files, jewelry, china, and the family's van.

March 30, 2005, midnight

S1E10 - Like Mother, Like Daughter

Matt and Jon visit long island, to the home of Stephanie, a single mother of 2 who had been robbed twice already. They lock up the house, but, their efforts are wasted as six of the windows don't even lock. Jon gets in through the kitchen window and makes off with checks, pounds of jewelry, and even the family dog.

April 13, 2005, midnight

S1E11 - Desperate Housewife

Once again in New Jersey, Matt & Jon visit the home of Roseann and Phil. Bill's unfinished projects have left Roseann feeling uneasy about being home at night, especially after robberies occurred in their neighborhood. Jon makes off with thousands of dollars in jewelry, collectibles, and fur coats and Phil learned that a golf club won't secure a patio door.

April 20, 2005, midnight

S1E12 - Little Women

Matt & John go to Connecticut to visit the home of a single mom and her two daughters. Arachnophobia caused the homeowner to not check the cellar window. While it was locked, Jon used a cinderblock to smash out the glass and made out with thousands of dollards in Jewelry and Collectibles.

April 27, 2005, midnight

S1E13 - Something Old, Something New

Matt & John visit a neighborhood outside NYC, to an old Tudor home. All the locks are original to the house, including the mortise locks on the side and back doors. Jon kicked in the side door and made off with jewelry, silverware, and the flat screen monitor for the computer. Matt secured the house while preserving it's old world charm.

May 4, 2005, midnight

S1E14 - Thief and the Single Lady

Matt & John visit a suburban neighborhood outside of New York City. They find the home of a single mother whose children have moved out. She has lived all over the world and has expensive treasures from everywhere, including Sterling Silver and thousand dollar paintings. She learns a quick lesson when Jon makes off with all of it.

May 11, 2005, midnight

S1E15 - Diamond Dealer

This episode will likely air in the fall when the show returns

S1E16 - Cops and Robbers

This episode will likely air in the fall when the show returns

S1E17 - Good Cop, Bad Cop

This episode will likely air in the fall when the show returns

S1E18 - Leave It to Grandma

S1E19 - Special Assignment: Big Brother

S1E20 - Security He Said/She Said

S1E21 - Shape Up or Ship Out

S1E22 - Daddy's Little Girl

S1E23 - Bed and Break-Ins

Sept. 23, 2005, midnight

S1E24 - Big Burglar on Campus

S1E25 - A Silent Robbery

S1E26 - Wine, Dine and Dash

S1E27 - Haven in the Hood

S1E28 - Shaking Up the Southern Comfort

S1E29 - Open House

S1E30 - Unlocking the Past

S1E31 - Collecting Bad Habits

S1E32 - Inherited Fortune

S1E33 - And Burglar Makes Four

S1E34 - Nighttime Is the Right Time

S1E35 - Party Crashers

S1E36 - Mi casa es su casa

S1E37 - Big Apple Break-In

S1E38 - Car Repair... or Robbery?

S1E39 - Jonny's Angels

S1E40 - Theft on the Water

Network: Discovery

Episode Runtime: 45 min.

Season Runtime: 45 min.

Released: Feb. 3, 2005

Last Air Date: April 13, 2007, midnight

Status: Ended

Certification: NR

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