It Takes a Thief (2005)
Overview
It Takes a Thief presents an unprecedented look at home security through live burglaries. Guided by two reformed criminals, the show reveals vulnerabilities in residential safety by demonstrating actual break-ins. Each episode features these seasoned ex-burglars, who share their expertise and insights into the psyche of a thief, helping homeowners understand the importance of security measures. By highlighting the shortcomings in everyday home defenses, the series aims to educate viewers and encourage proactive steps toward safeguarding their properties.
Episodes
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1
Bachelor Break-In
John, Angelo, and Mark strive to break free from years of poor habits in order to safeguard their beloved "big-boy" toys and cherished childhood treas...
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2
Heist in the Suburbs
Henry and Susie have contrasting opinions about the security precautions needed to safeguard their home in the countryside. This includes the invaluab...
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3
Mom Knows Best
Ginger, who is always vigilant about safety, finds herself in heated discussions with both her daughter and her husband Bennett, with whom she has sha...
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4
City Slickers
Sunitha and Eric, fresh into their marriage, discover just how safe their 1929 suburban home is thanks to their dog and the watchful eyes of their nei...
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5
Pinching the Painter
Having been targeted by thieves in the past, Danny and Teresa have valuable possessions to safeguard, including jewelry, electronics, and Danny's artw...
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6
The Great Harley Heist
Jon and Matt explore a suburban area filled with homes lacking garages. They come across the residence of Marlene and Katrina, two roommates who share...
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7
Three Women and a Burglar
Suzanne and her adult twin daughters reach out for assistance in enhancing the security of their home, which has been broken into twice and is situate...
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8
Grand Theft Autos
Matt and Jon head to a lakeside getaway that the locals call Club Marko. It's owned by Mark, a bachelor who embraces life to the fullest. He believes ...
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9
Reading, Writing and Robberies
Matt and Jon head to New Jersey to visit Ryan and Camilla. While exploring the house, Matt discovers that their 3-year-old daughter is the only one wh...
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10
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Matt and Jon head to Long Island to check in on Stephanie, a single mother of two who has been a victim of robbery twice. They secure the house, but t...
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11
Desperate Housewife
Back in New Jersey, Matt and Jon stop by to see Roseann and Phil. With Bill's incomplete tasks hanging over them, Roseann feels anxious about being in...
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12
Little Women
Matt and John travel to Connecticut to meet a single mother and her two daughters. The mom's fear of spiders prevented her from inspecting the cellar ...
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13
Something Old, Something New
Matt and John explore a quaint neighborhood just outside of New York City, arriving at a vintage Tudor residence. The house boasts its original locks,...
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14
Thief and the Single Lady
Matt and John take a trip to a suburban area just outside New York City, where they meet a single mother whose kids have all left home. Having travele...
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15
Diamond Dealer
This episode is expected to premiere in the fall when the series makes its comeback.
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16
Cops and Robbers
This episode is expected to premiere in the fall when the series makes its comeback.
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17
Good Cop, Bad Cop
This episode is expected to premiere in the fall when the series makes its comeback.
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18
Leave It to Grandma
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19
Special Assignment: Big Brother
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20
Security He Said/She Said
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21
Shape Up or Ship Out
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22
Daddy's Little Girl
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23
Bed and Break-Ins
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24
Big Burglar on Campus
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25
A Silent Robbery
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26
Wine, Dine and Dash
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27
Haven in the Hood
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28
Shaking Up the Southern Comfort
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29
Open House
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30
Unlocking the Past
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31
Collecting Bad Habits
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32
Inherited Fortune
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33
And Burglar Makes Four
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34
Nighttime Is the Right Time
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35
Party Crashers
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36
Mi casa es su casa
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37
Big Apple Break-In
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38
Car Repair... or Robbery?
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39
Jonny's Angels
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40
Theft on the Water
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1
Thrashin' and Trashin'
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2
Station Break
Jon and his partners in crime take a daring leap by planning a heist on the local police station, fire station, and courthouse.
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3
Mayhem for the Moms
Two women believe their home, tenant, and adopted son are secure until a reformed thief reveals that their sense of safety is misplaced.
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4
Skating Away with Goods
At a skate shop in New Jersey, the owners believe that their sticker proclaiming "surveillance cameras in use" will keep thieves at bay. However, when...
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5
See No Evil
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6
Security Wild
A homeowner is confident that his DIY security measures will deter any burglar. After reaching out to Matt and Jon for assistance, he soon finds himse...
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7
Par for the Course
A family believes their residence in a secure gated community near a golf course is protected from burglars.
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8
Girls Day Out
A single mother raising her two young daughters learns an important lesson about keeping her home safe.
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9
Commuter Chaos
A couple living in the suburbs discovers important lessons about home security as they travel to the city for their jobs.
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10
Hectic House
Jon sets his sights on a home bustling with activity, where people frequently come and go.
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11
Crime Fighting Duo
Every day, a police officer and a forensic artist confront the reality of burglaries in their line of work. However, despite their professional experi...
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12
Bar Crawl
Jon and his crew demonstrate the ease with which criminals can target a New York City bar by breaking in during the middle of the day.
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13
Crookin' in the Dark
Jon takes advantage of a family's conflict over the best way to secure their house, ultimately leading him to ransack their home.
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14
Generation Gap
Jon and his partner disguise themselves as landscapers in an attempt to reveal to a family that the people they've hired aren't who they claim to be.
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15
Party Time
While enjoying happy hour, Jon catches wind of a couple boasting about the impressive collection of toys they have at home. Intrigued, he manages to l...
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16
Dream Come True
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17
I Love N.Y.
While children in the neighborhood play outside, Jon sneaks into the house of an FDNY firefighter and his wife.
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18
B&B Break-in
Jon, along with a partner in crime, stealthily breaks into a bed and breakfast after hours. Their mission? To show the unsuspecting owners the importa...
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19
High Seas
As a family enjoys a peaceful fishing getaway, Jon and his crew seize the opportunity to ransack a nearby beach house.
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20
McMansion
Upon the homeowners' return to their lavish multi-million dollar residence, Jon notes the absence of their beloved Jaguar, adding it to the growing li...
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21
Diamond in the Rough
Ban, a passionate antique collector, is jolted awake when he unexpectedly encounters Jon in his hallway.
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22
Security Sisters
As a meeting takes place on the upper level of the sorority house, pizza delivery guy Jon takes advantage of the situation and serves up pies to the s...
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23
Solid Gold
Matt and Jon set their sights on a house brimming with unique memorabilia and a closet packed with guitars.
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24
Vacation Time
As a couple prepares for an RV adventure with a friend, Jon seizes the opportunity to rob their upstairs. After failing to locate the RV keys, he deci...
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25
Play Date
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26
Home Alone
Jon makes an effort to instruct two energetic teenage boys on the importance of locking the door every time they head out of the house.
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27
Beach Hamlet Heist
As the residents of a beach house bicker about their security measures, it presents an ideal opportunity for Jon. Alongside Matt, Jon aims to educate ...
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28
Now You See It, Now You Don't
Jon's plan to rob a seemingly ordinary home takes an unexpected turn when he targets a family of magicians. Instead of an easy score, he soon finds hi...
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29
Swamp Thing
On one side of their house lies a murky swamp, while on the other, a massive gap in the fence leaves the family vulnerable. It becomes clear that thei...
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30
Monster Movies
Following a robbery in California, a family passionate about monster movies relocates to the Northeast, seeking safety. However, their hopes are dashe...
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31
Speed Demons
Jon sets his sights on a home that has an ATV trailer parked right across the street from their separate garage.
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32
Empty Nest
With her kids now out of the house, a mother finds herself grappling with feelings of insecurity that are put to the ultimate test. Meanwhile, Jon rec...
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33
Dog Town and Thief Boys
Jon is determined to snag a classic 1965 Ford Galaxy and will stop at nothing to drive it home. However, as he attempts to make a stylish escape, the ...
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34
Ambush Makeover
Upon discovering that a wife and mother repeatedly instructs her family to secure the doors and windows, Matt opts to make a few adjustments to the ho...
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35
Safe Haven
As police presence intensifies in the area, Jon finds it easy to slip into a home packed with safes and ransack the entire house, leaving the family w...
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36
Reversal of Fortune
Jon has his eye on a new waterfront property and demonstrates his impressive strength by hauling a hefty safe straight out the front door.
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37
Gone in 60 Seconds
When Jon sees two vintage muscle cars parked outside a house, he becomes determined to take them at all costs. This plan even involves having his part...
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38
Peeping Jon
As Jon packs a family's things into his truck, a curious neighbor drops by for a chat. He takes the opportunity to show Jon that leaving the keys in t...
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39
Who Done It?
As guests immerse themselves in the intrigue of "Murder Mystery Theater" at an upscale bed and breakfast, they remain completely unaware of the crimin...
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40
Ladies of the Lake
Jon nearly exposes himself when he approaches what he believes to be a single-family residence, only to encounter another family heading out. After a ...