It Takes a Thief (2005)

DocumentaryMysteryDrama

A unique series offering viewers something they've never seen before: 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.

First Air Date: February 2, 2005
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 80
Rating: 7.5/10 (2 votes)

Network: Discovery

Production: Lion Television USA

IMDb Official Site

Seasons

Season 1

40 episodes

2005

Season 2

40 episodes

2005

Recommended Shows

The First 48

2004 - 7.9/10

Imperfect Women

2026 - 6.2/10

Steal

2026 - 7.4/10

Files of the Unexplained

2024 - 6.7/10

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

1962 - 7.9/10

Vigil

2021 - 7.2/10

Interrogation

2020 - 6.8/10

A Haunting

2005 - 7.4/10

No backdrop available

It Takes a Thief

It Takes a Thief

It Takes a Thief

46 min

2 seasons

A unique series offering viewers something they've never seen before: 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.

46 min

A unique series offering viewers something they've never seen before: 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.

Share:

Sign in to track your show progress and continue where you left off

Networks & Studios

Networks

Production Companies

Lion Television USA

Show Information

StatusEnded

TypeReality

First Aired2/2/2005

Last Aired4/13/2007

Seasons2

Episodes80

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

Creators & Crew

2

Seasons

80

Episodes

46m

Per Episode

2005

First Aired

Languages

External Links

More Info:

IMDb Official Site 🍿JustWatch

Rate & Review

Sign in to rate and review

Seasons

2 seasons

Watch Now

Season 2

2005

40 episodes

Watch Now

Season 1

2005

40 episodes

More Like This

The First 48

Watch Now

The First 48

7.9

Imperfect Women

Watch Now

Imperfect Women

6.2

Steal

Watch Now

Steal

7.4

Files of the Unexplained

Watch Now

Files of the Unexplained

6.7

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Watch Now

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

7.9

Vigil

Watch Now

Vigil

7.2

Interrogation

Watch Now

Interrogation

6.8

A Haunting

Watch Now

A Haunting

7.4

Kaleidoscope

Watch Now

Kaleidoscope

6.8

Five Days

Watch Now

Five Days

5.8

Dexter: Resurrection

Watch Now

Dexter: Resurrection

8.5

77 Sunset Strip

Watch Now

77 Sunset Strip

7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is It Takes a Thief about?▾

A unique series offering viewers something they've never seen before: an actual home burglary, live, as it happens. Hosted by two reformed ex-cons, It Takes a Thief exposes the security flaws of a hom…

How many seasons does It Takes a Thief have?▾

2

How many episodes does It Takes a Thief have?▾

80

Is It Takes a Thief still running?▾

No, it ended in 2007.

When did It Takes a Thief first air?▾

February 2, 2005

What genre is It Takes a Thief?▾

Documentary, Mystery, Drama

Where can I watch It Takes a Thief?▾

Discovery+ Amazon Channel and Discovery +