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Season 1 – It Takes a Thief

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Ex-con Jon Douglas Rainey exposes security flaws by breaking into the properties of people interested in learning just how vulnerable their houses are. Another ex-con and host of the show, Matt Johnston, watches on video with homeowners while it happens, followed by a lesson in what steps to take to prevent a real burglary. Security experts then give the property a makeover that is tested when Matt and Jon pay an unannounced visit weeks later.
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It Takes a Thief — Season 1

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Episode 1 Aired Feb 2, 2005 Bachelor Break-In Three bachelors try to change habits of a lifetime in a bid to save their big boys' toys and most treasured childhood possessions. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 9, 2005 Heist in the Suburbs A couple watches their home get ransacked and a thief making off with thousands of dollars worth of goods as well as priceless mementos. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 16, 2005 Mom Knows Best A couple's long-running dispute over home security measures turns alarming. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 23, 2005 City Slickers Newlyweds discover that their new home is an easy target for a burglar. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 2, 2005 Pinching the Painter Despite being burglarized, a well-to-do couple takes home security lightly. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 9, 2005 The Great Harley Heist Single women protect their home in an unorthodox manner. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 16, 2005 Three Woman and a Burglar A woman and her twin daughters' home has been burglarized twice. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 23, 2005 Mark A bachelor leaves his waterfront dream-home open and unlocked. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 23, 2005 Grand Theft Autos A bachelor pad needs some home improvements in order to make it safe. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 30, 2005 Reading, Writing & Robberies A young couple try to make their house a safe environment for their children. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 13, 2005 Like Mother, Like Daughter A single mother tries to secure her home after two robberies. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 16, 2005 Pinching the Painter An artist is concerned after his family's house is burglarized. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 20, 2005 Desperate Housewife A recent string of burglaries makes a housewife uncomfortable staying home alone at night. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 27, 2005 Little Women A single mom with two precocious young daughters wants their home to be secure. Details Episode 15 Aired May 4, 2005 Something Old, Something New Securing a 1920s Tudor home. Details Episode 16 Aired May 11, 2005 Thief and the Single Lady A single mother moves into an unsecure dream house. Details Episode 17 Aired Jun 5, 2005 Cops and Robbers A New Jersey couple think they are safe at home until Jon gives them a reality check. Details Episode 18 Aired Sep 12, 2005 Big Burglar on Campus A fraternity receives a lesson in home security. Details Episode 19 Aired Sep 13, 2005 Diamond Dealer An auctioneer, who brings his expensive inventory home, needs to secure his residence. Details Episode 20 Aired Sep 14, 2005 Haven in the Hood Malaika lives alone in a high-crime neighborhood and wants to improve her security. Details Episode 21 Aired Sep 15, 2005 Shaking Up the Southern Comfort A trusting couple need to improve their home security. Details Episode 22 Aired Sep 16, 2005 Open House A real-estate agent learns a thing or two about home security. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 20, 2005 Special Assignment: Big Brother Matt and Jon help the show's security adviser teach his brother that a Doberman pinscher is not enough protection. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 21, 2005 Security He Said/She Said A wife wishes her husband would hook up their security system. Details Episode 25 Aired Sep 22, 2005 Daddy's Little Girl Newlyweds learn about home security. Details Episode 26 Aired Sep 23, 2005 Bed and Break-Ins A bed-and-breakfast owner learns to protect her business. Details Episode 27 Aired Sep 26, 2005 Wine, Dine and Dash A vineyard owner learns to be more careful about locking his doors. Details Episode 28 Aired Sep 27, 2005 Unlocking the Past After being mugged, a couple installs a home security system. Details Episode 29 Aired Oct 3, 2005 Collecting Bad Habits A husband wishes his wife was more diligent about locking the doors and windows to their home. Details Episode 30 Aired Oct 5, 2005 Inherited Fortune A suburban couple invests in a home security system after receiving a substantial inheritance. Details Episode 31 Aired Oct 11, 2005 And Burglar Makes Four A couple with young children make home security a priority. Details Episode 32 Aired Oct 17, 2005 Nighttime is the Right Time After the home is burglarized once, a couple moves to the country and installs a security system. Details Episode 33 Aired Oct 25, 2005 Party Crashers A New Jersey family learns a lesson in home security. Details Episode 34 Aired Oct 27, 2005 Good Cop, Bad Cop A police officer wants to make sure his home is secure from intruders. Details Episode 35 Aired Oct 31, 2005 Mi Casa Es Su Casa Immigrants from Nicaragua seek a safer home in the U.S. Details Episode 36 Aired Nov 2, 2005 Leave It to Grandma A couple continue to sacrifice security for the convenience of a home with unlocked doors. Details Episode 37 Aired Nov 7, 2005 Big Apple Break In A wealthy Manhattan man realizes his brownstone is not as safe as it should be. Details Episode 38 Aired Nov 8, 2005 A Silent Robbery A hearing-impaired mother wants to improve her family's home security. Details Episode 39 Aired Nov 16, 2005 Shape Up or Ship Out Two sons are concerned with their retired mother's safety. Details Episode 40 Aired Nov 21, 2005 Car Repair or Robbery? An owner of an auto-repair shop needs to secure his business. Details Episode 41 Aired Nov 29, 2005 Jonny's Angels A bachelor learns he needs to better secure his English manor. Details Episode 42 Aired Dec 5, 2005 Theft on the Water A widow learns how vulnerable her marina business is. Details

Season Info

Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 2, 2005