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Season 2 – 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 2

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Jon Douglas Rainey

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Matt Johnston

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 17, 2006 Station Break Matt and Jon burglarize a small town's police station, city clerk's office and fire station. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 18, 2006 Thrashin and Thrashin A family of musicians realize their suburban home is not as safe as they thought. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 2006 Mayhem for the Moms New mothers are in desperate need of a security makeover. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2006 Security Wild A man believes his house is burglar-proof. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 24, 2006 Skating Away With the Goods Owners of a skate-shop need to improve their alarm system. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 24, 2006 Par for the Course A couple lives with a false sense of security in a gated community. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 25, 2006 See No Evil A man with vision loss learns he needs a better security system. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 25, 2006 Girls Day Out A suburban mother, who does not own house keys, gets a lesson in security. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 26, 2006 Commuter Chaos Suburban commuters keep watchful eyes on one another's houses. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 30, 2006 Hectic House A busy household makes an easy target for thieves. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 31, 2006 Crime Fighting Duo A police officer and a forensic artist realize their house is not as safe as they thought. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 1, 2006 Bar Crawl A New York City bar owner learns a lesson in security. Details Episode 13 Aired Nov 6, 2006 Crookin' in the Dark A family with a newborn baby needs to secure the home. Details Episode 14 Aired Nov 13, 2006 Generation Gap After a burglary, homeowners continue to ignore their need for security. Details Episode 15 Aired Nov 20, 2006 Party Time A couple who take pride in their partying are a target for thieves. Details Episode 16 Aired Nov 27, 2006 Dream Come True Newlyweds have a false sense of security living in the suburbs. Details Episode 17 Aired Dec 4, 2006 I Love N.Y. A couple secures their dream house in Brooklyn, N.Y. Details Episode 18 Aired Dec 11, 2006 B&B Break-In Burglars target a cozy bed-and-breakfast. Details Episode 19 Aired Dec 18, 2006 High Seas Matt and Jon target a charming beach house. Details Episode 20 Aired Dec 19, 2006 McMansion Homeowners with a top-of-the-line alarm system do not feel the need to use it. Details Episode 21 Aired Jan 8, 2007 Diamond in the Rough An antique collector learns about home security. Details Episode 22 Aired Jan 16, 2007 Security Sisters Matt and Jon help students in a sorority house learn about home security. Details Episode 23 Aired Jan 22, 2007 Solid Gold Matt and Jon target a ranch home in a wealthy neighborhood. Details Episode 24 Aired Jan 29, 2007 Vacation Time A family's RV becomes a thief's prime target. Details Episode 25 Aired Feb 5, 2007 Play Date Jon decides to rob a house during a play date. Details Episode 26 Aired Feb 12, 2007 Home Alone Teenage boys learn a lesson in home security. Details Episode 27 Aired Feb 20, 2007 Beach Hamlet Heist A beachfront cottage is Jon's next target. Details Episode 28 Aired Feb 21, 2007 Solid Gold 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. Details Episode 29 Aired Feb 26, 2007 Now You See It, Now You Don't The house of a couple of magicians is overflowing with electronics, jewelry and magic props. Details Episode 30 Aired Mar 5, 2007 Swamp Thing Swampland behind a house provides a perfect hiding place for thieves. Details Episode 31 Aired Mar 12, 2007 Monster Movies A couple discovers their new house has some security flaws. Details Episode 32 Aired Mar 19, 2007 Speed Demons Jon and Matt try to steal a car. Details Episode 33 Aired Mar 20, 2007 Empty Nest Offspring show concern for their mother's safety after they move out. Details Episode 34 Aired Apr 2, 2007 Ambush Makeover A woman decides it is time for her family to take home security seriously. Details Episode 35 Aired Apr 3, 2007 Safe Haven Neighborhood patrols throw a wrench into Jon and Matt's plans to burglarize a home. Details Episode 36 Aired Apr 9, 2007 Reversal of Fortune Security is not in the budget when a couple renovate their waterfront home. Details Episode 37 Aired Apr 10, 2007 Gone in 60 Seconds A couple are too careless with their expensive jewelry and cars. Details Episode 38 Aired Apr 11, 2007 Peeping Jon A wooded area behind a couple's house provides a good hiding spot for thieves. Details Episode 39 Aired Apr 12, 2007 Who Done It? Guests at a murder-mystery show become victims of theft. Details Episode 40 Aired Apr 13, 2007 Ladies of the Lake The downstairs apartment of a lakeside home is a prime target for thieves. Details
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It Takes a Thief — Season 2

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Season Info

Network
Discovery Channel
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 17, 2006