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It Takes a Thief (2005) Episode Guide

1 :01x01 - Bachelor Break-In

First aired: Feb/02/2005

John, Angelo and Mark, three bachelors, get a shock as they watch their house being ransacked, then get timely advice about securing their home.



2 :01x02 - Heist in the Suburbs

First aired: Feb/09/2005

A couple watch as their home gets ransacked and a “burglar” makes off with thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, money and priceless mementos.



3 :01x03 - Mom Knows Best

First aired: Feb/16/2005

On this episode, a couple who have argued about home security since they got married 25 years ago are featured.



4 :01x04 - City Slickers

First aired: Feb/23/2005

On this episode, Newlyweds discover their home is easy pickings for burglars, and their dogs are no help.



5 :01x05 - Pinching the Painter

First aired: Mar/02/2005

On this episode, a couple whose house has been burglarized once have learned nothing from the experience.



6 :01x06 - The Great Harley Heist

First aired: Mar/09/2005

Two single females find their home-security methods are a complete failure.



7 :01x07 - Three Women and a Burglar

First aired: Mar/16/2005

A woman with twin daughters whose house has been burglarized twice seeks better security.



8 :01x08 - Grand Theft Autos

First aired: Mar/23/2005

A 42-year-old bachelor lives in a waterfront dream house equipped with video cameras, alarms, and unlocked doors.



9 :01x09 - Reading, Writing and Robberies

First aired: Mar/30/2005

On this epiosde, a couple with two small children reassess their home-security situation.



10 :01x10 - Like Mother, Like Daughter

First aired: Apr/13/2005

A single mom who experienced two robberies is aided in addressing unsecure habits, such as leaving windows and doors open and unlocked.



11 :01x11 - Desperate Housewife

First aired: Apr/20/2005

A couple who live a half an hour outside of Manhattan with their two young children become concerned after a rash of burglaries occurs in their neighborhood.



12 :01x12 - Little Women

First aired: Apr/27/2005

On this episode, a single mom with two daughters in suburban Connecticut gets an education in home security.



13 :01x13 - Something Old, Something New

First aired: May/04/2005

First-time homeowners of a 1920s Tudor-style house with original doors and windows realize the need for upgraded security measures.



14 :01x14 - Thief and the Single Lady

First aired: May/11/2005

On this episode, a divorced mother of two grown children buys her dream house, but needs home security tips.



15 :02x01 - Big Burglar On Campus

First aired: Sep/12/2005

On this episode, a frat house is easy pickings for burglars. This time the burglars have way to much on their hands for these college students.



16 :02x02 - Diamond Dealer

First aired: Sep/13/2005

On this episode, an auctioneer with a large inventory of expensive jewelry at home has very little security.



17 :02x03 - Haven In The Hood

First aired: Sep/14/2005

On this episode, a woman who lives alone in a high-crime neighborhood takes home security very seriously, but still needs safety tips.



17 :02x04 - Good Cop, Bad Cop

First aired: Oct/27/2005

On this episode, An open, rural, ranch-style home that might be attractive to burglars is featured.



18 :02x05 - Shaking Up The Southern Comfort

First aired: Sep/15/2005

On this epsiode, a couple who habitually leave their home unlocked learn a lesson from Jon.



19 :02x06 - Open House

First aired: Sep/16/2005

On this episode, a single mom and real-estate agent gets a lesson in home security.



20 :02x07 - Cops and Robbers

First aired: Sep/19/2005

A couple in central New Jersey whose house is full of valuables, classic autos and irreplaceable sports memorabilia gets a wake-up call from Jon.



21 :02x08 - Special Assignment: Big Brother

First aired: Sep/20/2005

On this episode, Matt and Jon teach the brother of the show's security consultant about home protection.



22 :02x09 - Security He Said/She Said

First aired: Sep/21/2005

On this episode, a man who designed the house he lives in, but has never hooked up its state-of-the-art alarm system is featured.



23 :02x10 - Daddy's Little Girl

First aired: Sep/22/2005

A couple who have moved into their first home get a lesson in window and door lock security.



24 :02x11 - Bed and Break-Ins

First aired: Sep/23/2005

On this episode, a bed-and-breakfast is shown to be vulnerable to thieves.



25 :02x12 - Big Burglar -On Campus

First aired: Sep/12/2005



29 :03x01 - Open House

First aired: Sep/16/2005



30 :03x02 - Unlocking The Past

First aired: Sep/27/2005



31 :03x03 - Collecting Bad Habits

First aired: Oct/03/2005



32 :03x04 - Inherited Fortune

First aired: Oct/05/2005



33 :03x05 - And Burglar Makes Four

First aired: Oct/11/2005



34 :03x06 - Nighttime is the Right Time

First aired: Oct/17/2005



35 :03x07 - Party Crashers

First aired: Oct/25/2005



36 :03x08 - Mi Casa es Su Casa

First aired: Oct/31/2005



37 :03x09 - Big Apple Break-In

First aired: Nov/07/2005



38 :03x10 - Car Repair ... or Robbery?

First aired: Nov/21/2005



39 :03x11 - Jonny's Angels

First aired: Nov/29/2005



40 :03x12 - Theft on the Water

First aired: Dec/05/2005



41 :04x01 - Thrashin and Trashin

First aired: Oct/16/2006

A family of musicians hits a sour note when Matt and Jon burglarize their house, and a security makeover restores harmony with a new alarm system.



42 :04x02 - Station Break

First aired: Oct/17/2006

Matt and Jon burglarize a small town's police station and firehouse to show the facilities' lack of security.



43 :04x03 - Mayhem for the Moms

First aired: Oct/18/2006

Two women who recently adopted a little boy, and their tenant who lives downstairs, get security tips for their home from Matt and Jon.



44 :04x04 - Skating Away With the Goods

First aired: Oct/19/2006

A skate-shop security system is sadly lacking, and Jon has no problem burglarizing the store.



45 :04x05 - See No Evil

First aired: Oct/20/2006

A man who has lost his vision gets advice from Jon and Matt about upgrading his existing security to meet the new needs he and his wife now have.



46 :04x06 - Security Wild

First aired: Oct/23/2006

A home with security cameras that appears to be totally safe is breached by Jon and Matt.



47 :04x07 - Par for the Course

First aired: Oct/24/2006

The owners of a home in an exclusive subdivision on a golf course have a false sense of security, which Matt and Jon soon destroy.



48 :04x08 - Girls Day Out

First aired: Oct/25/2006

A single mom in a suburban neighborhood suffers from naive security habits and doesn't even own house keys, so Matt and Jon try to educate her.



49 :04x09 - Commuter Chaos

First aired: Oct/26/2006

A home in the suburbs is targeted by Jon, but an alert neighbor puts a stop to it.



50 :04x10 - Hectic House

First aired: Oct/30/2006

Jon picks a home to burglarize where people are constantly going in and out.



51 :04x11 - Crime-Fighting Duo

First aired: Oct/31/2006

A police officer and a forensic artist think their house is secure, but Jon and Matt prove otherwise.



52 :04x12 - It Takes A Thief

First aired: Nov/01/2006

A New York City bar owner has tried to secure his business as best he can, but Jon easily slips in, stealing thousands in cash and goods.



53 :04x13 - It Takes A Thief

First aired: Nov/06/2006

Matt finds a perfect target: homeowners who can't agree how to keep themselves protected.



54 :04x14 - Generation Gap

First aired: Nov/13/2006

Jon, disguised as a local landscaper, breaks into a house in broad daylight.



55 :04x15 - Party Time

First aired: Nov/20/2006

Homeowners out for happy hour are victimized by Jon and his cohorts, who haul off very expensive jewelry and electronics.



56 :04x16 - Dream Come True

First aired: Nov/27/2006

Newlyweds who moved out of the city into their suburban dream home get a wake-up call from Jon.



57 :04x17 - I Love N.Y.

First aired: Dec/04/2006

Jon targets a Brooklyn home owned by a former police officer and his wife.



58 :04x18 - B&B Break-In

First aired: Dec/11/2006

Jon poses as a patron at a bed-and-breakfast and, after spending the night, cleans them out; Matt devises a plan to make the place both burglar-proof and welcoming.



59 :04x19 - Bar Crawl

First aired: Dec/12/2006

A New York City bar that doesn't open until dark is burglarized in broad daylight by Jon.



60 :04x20 - Crookin' in the Dark

First aired: Dec/14/2006

A couple with a newborn are targeted by Matt.



61 :04x21 - High Seas

First aired: Dec/18/2006

Matt and Jon burglarize a shore house.



62 :04x22 - McMansion

First aired: Dec/19/2006

Jon and Matt burglarize a $1 million mansion despite a top-of-the-line alarm system.



63 :04x23 - Diamond in the Rough

First aired: Jan/08/2007

A posh real-estate agent who collects rare antiques has his security system tested by Jon.



64 :04x24 - Security Sisters

First aired: Jan/16/2007

Jon burgles an off-campus college sorority house, stealing expensive jewels, clothes, bags and shoes.



65 :04x25 - Solid Gold

First aired: Jan/22/2007

Matt and Jon hit a one-level ranch home in a high-income neighborhood, in which they find a rare collection of valuables and entertainment memorabilia.



66 :04x26 - Vacation Time

First aired: Jan/29/2007

A prized $100,000 RV owned by a suburban couple is targeted by Jon.



67 :04x27 - Play Date

First aired: Feb/05/2007

Jon sneaks around a bunch of neighborhood kids and breaks into a house, cleaning it out without being caught.



68 :04x28 - Home Alone

First aired: Feb/12/2007

Careless teenage boys who leave their house unlocked make it easy for Jon to break in.



69 :04x29 - Beach Hamlet Heist

First aired: Feb/20/2007

Jon burglarizes a beachfront cottage owned by a couple who cannot agree on security matters.



70 :04x30 - Now You See It, Now You Don't

First aired: Feb/26/2007

A house owned by magicians that is filled with electronics, jewelry and magic props is targeted by Jon, despite the fact that it's booby-trapped.



71 :04x31 - Swamp Thing

First aired: Mar/05/2007

Swampland provides Jon the perfect cover for his next heist.



72 :04x32 - Monster Movies

First aired: Mar/12/2007

A couple who recently traded California city life for the New England suburbs discover their quaint country home has an unexpected weakness, which Jon exploits.



73 :04x33 - Speed Demons

First aired: Mar/19/2007

Jon and Matt find a fully stocked garage, so they set to work stealing cars.



74 :04x34 - Empty Nest

First aired: Mar/20/2007

A woman living in a big house alone now that her children have grown up and moved out has her home security tested by Jon.



75 :04x35 - It Takes a Thief

First aired: Mar/28/2007

A vintage '65 Ford Galaxy is the target of Jon and Matt, who find security at a suburban home no match for them.



76 :04x36 - Ambush Makeover

First aired: Apr/02/2007

A woman frustrated with her family's lax attitudes about locking up decides to educate her family about security issues by enlisting Jon to burglarize the house.



77 :04x37 - Safe Haven

First aired: Apr/03/2007

A recent area crime spree complicates Jon's plans when police step up the neighborhood patrols.



78 :04x38 - Reversal of Fortune

First aired: Apr/09/2007

A waterfront home lacks security, and Jon hopes to capitalize on it.



79 :04x39 - Gone in 60 Seconds

First aired: Apr/10/2007

A collection of rare '60s and '70s muscle cars is in jeopardy.



80 :04x40 - Peeping Jon

First aired: Apr/11/2007

A couple's dream house has a wooded area in the back that is ideal for a thief like Jon to approach undetected, were it not for a nosy neighbor.



81 :04x41 - Who Done It?

First aired: Apr/12/2007

Guests enjoy “Murder Mystery Theater” night in a 35-room Victorian hotel while Jon and his crew pick guests' pockets and raid their rooms.



82 :04x42 - Ladies of the Lake

First aired: Apr/13/2007

The downstairs apartment of a lakeside home is a prime target for thieves.