It Takes a Thief
See an actual home burglary, live, as it happens. Hosted by two reformed ex-cons, "It Takes a Thief" exposes the security flaws of a home by unleashing two uniquely qualified experts, ex-burglars who will provide vital insights into the workings of the criminal mind.
- 2005-2007
- 2 seasons
- Discovery Channel
- Suspense, Reality
See an actual home burglary, live, as it happens. Hosted by two reformed ex-cons, "It Takes a Thief" exposes the security flaws of a home by unleashing two uniquely qualified experts, ex-burglars who will provide vital insights into the workings of the criminal mind.
Season 2 Episode Guide
40 Episodes 2006 - 2007
Episode 1
Thrashin' and Trashin'
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 43 mins
A former Styx band member gets a lesson in home security.
Episode 2
Station Break
Tue, Oct 17, 2006 43 mins
Jon and his accomplices do the unthinkable when they decide to rob a town's police station, fire station, and courthouse.
Episode 3
Mayhem for the Moms
Wed, Oct 18, 2006 43 mins
Two women think their house, tenant, and adopted son are safe until a reformed burglar proves otherwise.
Episode 4
Skating Away with Goods
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 43 mins
A Skate Shop in New Jersey thinks their "surviellance cameras in use" sticker will deter burglars. But when Jon sees no cameras, it's a welcome sign to rob them.
Episode 5
See No Evil
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 43 mins
Larry was determined not to let his vision loss compromise his lifestyle. He remained self-sufficient and his wife and daughter never thought to upgrade their existing security to meet their new needs. They are about to learn a valuable lesson.
Episode 6
Security Wild
Mon, Oct 23, 2006 43 mins
A homeowner thinks his handiwork will prevent a burglar from breaking in. After writing in to Matt and Jon, he is put to the test and fails miserably.
Episode 7
Par for the Course
Tue, Oct 24, 2006 43 mins
A family thinks their home in a gated community just off a golf course is safe from crooks.
Episode 8
Girls Day Out
Wed, Oct 25, 2006 43 mins
A single mom with two young daughters gets a lesson in home security.
Episode 9
Commuter Chaos
Thu, Oct 26, 2006 43 mins
A suburban couple learns a lesson on how to keep their home safe while they commute to the big city for work.
Episode 10
Hectic House
Mon, Oct 30, 2006 43 mins
Jon's next target is a house that has people always running in and out of.
Episode 11
Crime Fighting Duo
Tue, Oct 31, 2006 43 mins
A police officer and a forensic artist deal with burglaries everyday at work, but do nothing around their house to prevent it from happening to them.
Episode 12
Bar Crawl
Wed, Nov 1, 2006 43 mins
Jon and his accomplices prove just how vulnerable a New York City bar is to crooks after breaking in during broad daylight.
Episode 13
Crookin' in the Dark
Mon, Nov 6, 2006 43 mins
Jon uses a family's disagreement on how to protect their home to his advantage and cleans their house out.
Episode 14
Generation Gap
Thu, Sep 10, 2026 43 mins
When Jon and his accomplice pose as landscapers, they try to show a family that their hired help isn't who they turn out to be.
Episode 15
Party Time
Mon, Nov 20, 2006 43 mins
During happy hour, Jon overhears a couple brag about the toys in their house, tracks the house down, and robs the couple of their fun.
Episode 16
Dream Come True
Mon, Nov 27, 2006 43 mins
Newlyweds Gordon and Grace moved out of the city and into their dream home. Conscious of unsafe city life, their suburbs have given them a false sense of security. Jon sets his sights on the place, relishing in the potential for big loot.
Episode 17
I Love N.Y.
Mon, Dec 4, 2006 43 mins
Jon breaks in to the home of an FDNY firefighter and his wife while neighborhood children play out front.
Episode 18
B&B Break-in
Mon, Dec 11, 2006 43 mins
With the help of an accomplice, Jon sneaks into a bed and breakfast late at night and teaches the owners they need to check ID for everyone who stays there.
Episode 19
High Seas
Mon, Dec 18, 2006 43 mins
While a family takes a relaxing fishing trip, Jon and his accomplices clean out a vacation beach house.
Episode 20
McMansion
Tue, Dec 19, 2006 43 mins
After the homeowners arrive back to their multi-million dollar house, Jon adds their precious Jaguar to his list of stolen items.
Episode 21
Diamond in the Rough
Mon, Jan 8, 2007 43 mins
Ban, an antique collector, gets a rude awakening from Jon when they come face to face to his hallway.
Episode 22
Security Sisters
Tue, Jan 16, 2007 43 mins
While a meeting is being held on the top floor of a sorority house, pizza man Jon cleans the sisters out downstairs.
Episode 23
Solid Gold
Mon, Jan 22, 2007 43 mins
Matt and Jon target a home that is filled with rare memorabilia and a closet full of guitars.
Episode 24
Vacation Time
Mon, Jan 29, 2007 43 mins
While a husband and wife plan an RV trip with a friend, Jon robs their upstairs. After being disappointed by not finding the RV keys, he takes a peek at Matt's closed-circuit TVs and goes in for round 2.
Episode 25
Play Date
Mon, Feb 5, 2007 43 mins
Greg, Fern and their kids are stunned after Jon decides to clean them out right in the middle of a play date. Matt watches in disbelief as Jon sneaks around an army of neighborhood kids and breaks in without being caught.
Episode 26
Home Alone
Mon, Feb 12, 2007 43 mins
Jon tries to teach two active teenage boys to lock up every time they leave the house.
Episode 27
Beach Hamlet Heist
Tue, Feb 20, 2007 43 mins
When the homeowners of a beach front house argue over their security, it makes the perfect target for Jon. Matt and Jon hope that after their intervention, the homeowners would know as much about security as the homeowners' youngest daughter.
Episode 28
Now You See It, Now You Don't
Mon, Feb 26, 2007 43 mins
Jon gets more than he bargained for when he robs the home of a family of magicians and the house fights back.
Episode 29
Swamp Thing
Mon, Mar 5, 2007 43 mins
With a swamp on one side and a giant hole in their fence, a family's home proves no match for Jon.
Episode 30
Monster Movies
Mon, Mar 12, 2007 43 mins
After being robbed in California, a monster-movie loving family moves to the Northeast in hopes of being safe. After Jon breaks in and steals all of their precious Godzilla toys, the family realizes crime is everywhere.
Episode 31
Speed Demons
Mon, Mar 19, 2007 43 mins
Jon targets a house with an ATV trailer across the street near their detached garage.
Episode 32
Empty Nest
Tue, Mar 20, 2007 43 mins
Now that her children have moved out of the house, a mother's security is on their minds and put to the test. Jon gets an unexpected visit from the police officer who lives right next door.
Episode 33
Dog Town and Thief Boys
Wed, Mar 28, 2007 43 mins
Jon has his eyes set on a vintage 1965 Ford Galaxy and will do anything to come home with it. As he tries to make his stylish getaway, the car proves to be troublesome, even with the homeowner inside the house.
Episode 34
Ambush Makeover
Mon, Apr 2, 2007 43 mins
After learning that a wife and mother is constantly telling her family to lock the doors and windows, Matt decides to change the layout just a bit. The mother gets a first hand look at her family's security flaws as she sits in the van with Matt and watches Jon break in.
Episode 35
Safe Haven
Tue, Apr 3, 2007 43 mins
With an increase in police patrol, Jon has no problem breaking into a house full of safes and cleans the family out.
Episode 36
Reversal of Fortune
Mon, Apr 9, 2007 43 mins
Jon sets his sights on another water front home and shows his strength as he carries a heavy safe right out the front door.
Episode 37
Gone in 60 Seconds
Tue, Apr 10, 2007 43 mins
After Jon spots two classic muscle cars in front of a house, he knows he must steal them by any means necessary; even if his accomplice has to lock the homeowner in an upstairs office.
Episode 38
Peeping Jon
Wed, Apr 11, 2007 43 mins
While loading up a family's belongings into his truck, a nosy neighbor decides to pay Jon a visit and teach him that leaving your keys in the truck doesn't always provide the fastest getaway.
Episode 39
Who Done It?
Thu, Apr 12, 2007 43 mins
While guests enjoy "Murder Mystery Theater" in a fancy bed and breakfast, they are oblivious to the crime spree happening right up stairs.
Episode 40
Ladies of the Lake
Fri, Apr 13, 2007 43 mins
Jon almost blows his cover when he walks up to what he thought was a single family home and runs into another family leaving. After a little confusion and a few seconds, Jon comes back with his accomplice and finishes the job. The family is soon thrown for a loop when they find out the person they saw as they left was the one who robbed them.