It Takes a Thief - Season 1

John, Angelo and Mark attempt to change a lifetime of bad habits in a bid to protect their "big-boy" toys and most treasured childhood possessions.

Henry and Susie differ on the security measures necessary to protect the contents of their rural home, including the priceless mementos left by their only son, who passed away at the age of 17.

Security-conscious Ginger has argued with her daughter and with Bennett, her husband of more than 25 years, about the issue. Will her fears be justified?

Newlyweds Sunitha and Eric see just how invulnerable their dog and neighbors are making their 1929 suburban house to a burglary.

Previous victims of thieves, Danny and Teresa have much to protect: jewelry, electronics and Danny's art, worth tens of thousands of dollars. Yet only their son, Damon, has been diligent about home security ... until now.

Jon and Matt visit a suburban neighborhood where most houses have no garage. The house they stop at belongs to Marlene and Katrina, two roomates who are as close as sisters. They learn that the smallest mistake, in this case leaving the 2nd story Bathroom window open, provides easy access to a thief. Jon makes off with stuff like a laptop, passports, jewelry, and Marlene's motorcycle.

Suzanne and her adult twin daughters ask for help in securing their house, already robbed twice and located in an unsafe neighborhood.

Matt and Jon visit a lakeside retreat known to the locals as Club Marko. Home to a batchelor who lives each day as if it were his last, it was well protected, or so the homeowner, Mark, thought. Security Cameras, Motion Detectors, and a top of the line Security System prove no match for Matt. The homeowner learned a big lesson as he watched his Plasma Screen TV, Safe, Motorcycles, and even his Cars get stolen.

Matt and Jon take a trip to New Jersey, to the home of Ryan and Camilla. Matt finds out that the only one who locks the doors in the house is their 3 year old daughter. After going through the house, they lock up and Jon tries to get in. It seems that an enclosed porch is the perfect cover for a thief. Jon broke a window with a piece of firewood and made off with bank files, jewelry, china, and the family's van.

Matt and Jon visit long island, to the home of Stephanie, a single mother of 2 who had been robbed twice already. They lock up the house, but, their efforts are wasted as six of the windows don't even lock. Jon gets in through the kitchen window and makes off with checks, pounds of jewelry, and even the family dog.

Once again in New Jersey, Matt & Jon visit the home of Roseann and Phil. Bill's unfinished projects have left Roseann feeling uneasy about being home at night, especially after robberies occurred in their neighborhood. Jon makes off with thousands of dollars in jewelry, collectibles, and fur coats and Phil learned that a golf club won't secure a patio door.

Matt & John go to Connecticut to visit the home of a single mom and her two daughters. Arachnophobia caused the homeowner to not check the cellar window. While it was locked, Jon used a cinderblock to smash out the glass and made out with thousands of dollars in Jewelry and Collectibles.

Matt & John visit a neighborhood outside NYC, to an old Tudor home. All the locks are original to the house, including the mortise locks on the side and back doors. Jon kicked in the side door and made off with jewelry, silverware, and the flat screen monitor for the computer. Matt secured the house while preserving it's old world charm.

Matt & John visit a suburban neighborhood outside of New York City. They find the home of a single mother whose children have moved out. She has lived all over the world and has expensive treasures from everywhere, including Sterling Silver and thousand dollar paintings. She learns a quick lesson when Jon makes off with all of it.

30 frat boys living under one roof with not a care in the world besides how to pay for beer-it's a burglar's dream. It's time these boys get a lecture in home security. See whether they pass their final security exam.

Bruce, an auctioneer, buys and sells expensive jewelry and often brings his large inventory home at night. His bustling, five-bedroom city home has very little security, a point that concern's Bruce's fiancee.

Malaika lives alone in a high-crime neighborhood. She's been mugged in the past and takes home security very seriously but with a pricey art collection and a $50,000 Mercedes in the driveway, sometimes "seriously" isn't good enough.

Accused of being too trusting, Teresa & Don sometimes don't even feel the need to carry house keys during the day. That is until Jon turns up in disguise - and receives an open invite from Teresa to case the house from the inside!

One would think that single mom and real-estate agent Andie would know a thing or two about home security. After all, she shows houses to people for a living. Jon has to find a way in, and out, without getting noticed to teach Andie her lesson.

Donna and Vinnie live in Central Jersey with their young daughter. Their home is full of valuables, classic autos and irreplaceable sports memorabilia, but Vinnie doesn't think they'll ever get robbed. Enter, Jon! Time for a little reality check.

Matt and Jon are on special assignment when Frank, the show's security consultant, asks them to teach his brother a lesson. Frank's brother thinks all he needs is his Doberman Pincher for protection. Matt and Jon are out to prove him wrong.

Arthur designed the house he lives in with his wife. He wired up the whole house with a state of the art alarm system, but the trouble is he never hooked it up! His wife forces him to finish the job he started, so the family can be safe and secure.

Andrea and her husband Dylan, have just moved into their first home as husband and wife. Her father paid for the Porsche in the drive way, the new windows in back, and the only decent locks on the doors. Andrea is about to get a lesson in security.

Jennifer gets a lesson in trust when a potential guest at her Bed and Breakfast teams up with Jon to target her home and business, to show her just how vulnerable her business is, and what she can do to prevent future theft.

Ron, Joanne and their four kids live on the grounds of their family owned vineyard. Ron's in and out of his house frequently and never bothers to lock doors or any of his barns. How will he react when he sees a stranger walking off with his things?

In 2003 Clive and Michelle were violently mugged close to their home. They were affected so much that to this day, they won't walk around the neighborhood at night. Now with six-month-old, Ava in the picture, a security system is an even bigger priority.

Mark knows his wife, Tracy, has sloppy security habits and has resigned himself to walking behind her to lock up the doors and windows. Tracy doesn't think they're at risk and even leaves her purse, keys and garage opener in her unlocked car!

Lori and Scott have lived in the tranquility of suburbia for over ten years. Their need for security took an unexpected turn when Lori inherited hundreds of thousands of dollars in valuables from her mother.

Justine and Angelo have a two-year-old daughter, Isabella, and their new baby is due any minute. Before the big day, Mom and Dad realize they need to get their security priorities straight.

When Stephanie and Ray returned from vacation they found their house robbed and car stolen. Since then, they've moved into the country and their new home is outfitted with an alarm, motion sensors and a barking dog. Will these upgrades be enough?

A New Jersey couple and their teenage daughters are known for throwing parties in their large suburban home complete with a pool, gyroscope, rock wall and pool table. When Jon crashes a bash, this unsuspecting family is in for a security reality check.

AJ and Angie live with their two young girls in an open, rural, ranch-style home. AJ is a cop who deals with home invasions every week and can't accept that his home would be an attractive target for a thief.

Julio and Yolanda fled Nicaragua to the US seeking a better and safer life for their children. Security played a major role in their move since the family was robbed five times. Despite their best efforts, home security is still no protection for them.

Dorianne and Sean were never concerned about home security until Sean's car was broken into in their driveway. Still, Dorianne and Sean continue to sacrifice security for the convenience of a home with unlocked doors.

A wealthy Manhattan man fills his historic brownstone with expensive artwork and furniture and relies on his neighbors and street traffic to keep him safe from burglary. Jon devises a break-in plan that takes a bite out of this New Yorker.

Anthony and Cathy work hard to provide a wonderful home for their three children. But Cathy is hearing-impaired and the thought of a break-in terrifies her, especially when Anthony is away on business. This family needs to get real about home security.

Edna has lived in her home for 44 years and plans to live out her retirement years there. Her grown sons, Gary and George, live nearby and worry about her safety. Matt and Jon try to turn around her security system so that Edna can stay in her home.

Steven is living his dream of running his own auto repair shop for expensive cars. He's invested everything in this shop, but its lack of security could endanger Steven's future. Will thieves drive off with a lot of loot before Steven secures the shop?

With the assistance of his two bikini-clad accomplices, Jon breaches the security of an English manor home while Max, the homeowner, watches in shock and awe. Will Max, an entrepreneur and bachelor, be able to secure his estate?

Trisha has continued to manage her late husband's marina business. Having always felt safe within her floating community, Trisha continues to neglect security. With a house full of memories, Trisha faces how vulnerable her possessions are.