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Season 1 – Catfish: The TV Show

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From the producers of the critically acclaimed 2010 documentary film "Catfish" comes a TV version, which follows the journey of couples who have formed an online relationship but have never met in person. Filmmakers Yaniv "Nev" Schulman -- whose own online love drama was the subject of the "Catfish" film -- and Max Joseph travel around the country to tell the stories of these hopeful romantic partners, and each hourlong episode is filled with mystery, surprises, and sometimes even shocking revelations as one partner discovers the truth about his or her significant other. What will happen when they meet in real life for the first time?
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Catfish: The TV Show — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Catfish's psychological insights are undermined by its inability to decide what kind of reality show it wants to be.

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David Hinckley New York Daily News 05/16/2020
"Catfish" has value as a cautionary tale, and documentation of one way the Internet has affected lives. That makes it sociology, not entertainment. Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 05/16/2020
Despite the occasional artificial reality flourish, "Catfish: The TV Show" is a timely, engaging, and often poignant addition to MTV's lineup. Go to Full Review Troy Patterson Slate 05/16/2020
A document of cruel self-delusions, an index of unusual realities, virtually a postscript to the body of Western literature about romantic love, and an extraordinarily fine opportunity to exult in the suffering of your fellow human beings. Go to Full Review Michael Cuby them. 11/02/2022
Catfish is one of the most enduring TV franchises of our generation. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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05/07/2021 Another cheap show from MTV remember when MTV was actually Music Television. But this is just another cheap cash grab as the youth of today stray from Television See more Read all reviews
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Yaniv Schulman

Host

SuChin Park

Host

Max Joseph

Host

David Metzler

Executive Producer

Brad Bishop

Executive Producer

Yaniv Schulman

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 12, 2012 Sunny & Jamison Sunny, a nursing student, is in love with the man of her dreams; Jamison is a model, a TV writer, and also studying to be an anesthesiologist; Sunny and Jamison have never met. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 19, 2012 Trina & Scorpio Trina is an exotic dancer who always had trouble meeting guys she could trust, until she met Scorpio, a fellow dancer, online. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 26, 2012 Kim & Matt Kim must decide if she should marry her current boyfriend or hold out for a man she met on the Internet who may be her soul mate. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 3, 2012 Jasmine & Mike Jasmine has been texting with Mike for two years. Although they live only 15 minutes apart, Jasmine and Mike have yet to meet up in person. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 10, 2012 Jarrod & Abby Jarrod never thought he'd find love-until he fell for Abby on Facebook; Jarrod thinks Abby could be the one, but she's refusing to see him. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 17, 2012 Kya & Alyx After using a fake name and pictures Kya is ready to meet Alyx, her online love; Alyx turns out to have secrets of his own. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 7, 2013 Joe & Kari Ann Joe was skeptical when a former Miss Teen USA, Kari, sent him a friend request; after months of communication, Joe thinks it might be the real deal, and that he also has found love with her. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 14, 2013 Tyler & Amanda After a year and a half of chatting with her online, Tyler thinks he may have a future with Amanda; Amanda may not be a girl. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 21, 2013 Rod & Ebony Rod met Ebony on a dating website four years ago; it's time for the two to meet in person; each has secrets to hide. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 28, 2013 Rico & Ja'Mari Rico wants to move to England to care for his ailing mother, but his online relationship with Ja'mari, an international male model, is giving him second thoughts about leaving. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 18, 2013 Mike & Felicia Mike and Felicia met online and soon hit it off; after agreeing to meet, Felicia stood Mike up, offering only thin excuses. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 25, 2013 Reunion Participants from the show answer questions from fans; alumni face each other for the first time since appearing on the series. Details

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Catfish: The TV Show — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
David Metzler, Brad Bishop, Yaniv Schulman, Tom Forman, Andrew Jarecki, Marc Smerling, Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost
Network
MTV
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 12, 2012