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It Takes a Thief Show Descriptions
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If you're curious about how your house would stand up to a burglar, you're not alone; these folks were, too. Until they called in the It Takes a Thief crew, that is.

More descriptions of episodes: 30 to 40 | 20 to 29 | 10 to 19 | 1 to 9 |


Episode 30: Unlocking the Past
In 2003, Clive and Michelle were violently mugged just two blocks from their home. Enter Matt and Jon. Will a security overhaul help them overcome their anxieties about safety and home security? Or just bring back bad memories?
premiere: Sept. 27, 2005

Episode 31: Collecting Bad Habits
Mark knows his wife Tracy is not going to change her sloppy security habits and has resigned himself to walking behind her to lock up the doors and windows. Will Jon be able to shock Tracy into altering her habits?
premiere: Oct. 3, 2005

Episode 32: Inherited Fortune
Safe in suburbia, Lori and Scott never thought twice about home security ... until Lori unexpectedly inherited a small fortune in valuables, including a pricey art collection. Will their sense of security catch up to their newfound wealth in time to stop Jon from taking it from them?
premiere: Oct. 5, 2005

Episode 33: And Burglar Makes Four
Justine and Angelo have a 2-year-old daughter, Isabella, and another baby on the way. They realize it's high time they get their security priorities straight for their growing family. Watch the guys help them out.
premiere: Oct. 11, 2005

Episode 34: Nighttime Is the Right Time
When Stephanie and Ray came back from vacation they found their house robbed and car stolen. Since then, the couple has moved out of the suburbs and into the country. See how safe they are when the guys come for a visit.
premiere: Oct. 17, 2005

Episode 35: Party Crashers
A New Jersey couple and their teenage daughters are known for throwing lavish parties in their large suburban home. When Jon crashes a bash, the unsuspecting family is in for a surprise that will make them think twice about their next soiree.
premiere: Oct. 25, 2005

Episode 36: Mi Casa es Su Casa
Julio and Yolanda fled Nicaragua and came to the United States seeking a better and safer life for their three adult children. Is the entire family guilty of a false sense of U.S. security?
premiere: Oct. 31, 2005

Episode 37: Big Apple Break-In
A wealthy Manhattan man fills his historic brownstone with hundreds of thousands of dollars in artwork and furniture; he relies only on his neighbors and street traffic to keep him safe from burglary. Matt and Jon attempt to show him the error of his ways.
premiere: Nov. 7, 2005

Episode 38: Car Repair ... or Robbery?
Steven is living his dream: He is running his own auto repair shop where he fixes and maintains very expensive cars. The problem is that he's not taking great security measures, and if his business gets wiped out, he'll have nothing for himself or his family.
premiere: Nov. 21, 2005

Episode 39: Jonny's Angels
Jon, Matt and two bikini-clad accomplices breach the security of an English manor home while Max, the homeowner, watches in shock and awe. Will Max be able to secure his estate and keep Jon from driving off with his hot wheels and priceless antiques?
premiere: Nov. 29, 2005

Episode 40: Theft on the Water
Trisha is a widow who continues to manage her late husband's marina business. However, she also continues to neglect security. With a house that is full of memories and emotional ties, how will Trisha cope when she sees how vulnerable her beloved possessions really are?
premiere: Dec. 5, 2005


TIPS

What lessons did these homeowners learn? Get the home-security tips from past episodes and meet some of the folks helping Matt and Jon implement them.


 
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