It Takes a Thief
Two ex-cons expose home security flaws using ex-burglars as testers. After the shock of witnessing their houses being robbed, homeowners get a home security makeover and the ex-burglars return to test the new measures.
Episodes
S2 | E1
Thrashin' and Trashin'
Matt and Jon strike a chord with a family of musicians when they burglarize a typical suburban home. A security makeover is in store for the harmonious house with a brand new alarm system and some special measures to keep the studio safe.
S2 | E2
Station Break
Former thieves, Matt and Jon, take on their biggest heist when they burglarize a small town's police station, city clerk, and fire station to prove the facilities' lack of safeguards. Later, they give this police department a security makeover...
S2 | E3
Mayhem for the Moms
Beth and Joanna have recently adopted a little boy and they all live in their house along with a tenant downstairs. Former thieves, Matt and Jon, prove that the new moms are in desperate need of a security makeover.
S2 | E4
Skating Away With Goods
Skate buddies Kevin and Rich opened a skate shop together. Unfortunately, they only had enough money left for a pathetic alarm system. With their chill attitude, they never thought they would be the victims of a heist. Jon is on his way to break in.
S2 | E5
See No Evil
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.
S2 | E6
Security Wild
Julie says her husband Todd is obsessive about keeping their house secure. He has even installed cameras in his home. He is convinced the place is crook-proof, but he is about to meet his match. Jon and Matt are coming to break in.
S2 | E7
Par for the Course
Dan and Kim are homeowners in an exclusive subdivision with a house right on a golf course. Unfortunately, the utopian atmosphere of their upscale, gated community has created a false sense of security. Matt and Jon step in to help.
S2 | E8
Girls Day Out
Nancy is a single mom in a flowery suburban neighborhood. Her daughter always scolds her for her naive security habits and she doesn't even own house keys. Matt and Jon try to teach this clueless mom to abandon her open-door policy.
S2 | E9
Commuter Chaos
Bennie and Sherina live in a commuter neighborhood in the suburbs and are gone at work all day long. While casing the neighborhood, Jon discovers their gem of a house and goes in for the score. But it only takes one nosey neighbor to break up the party.
S2 | E10
Hectic House
Norman and Sherry’s house is more like Grand Central Station than a home. With someone coming or going every fifteen minutes, no one is on the lookout for crooks. When Jon picks his moment to strike, not a soul suspects a thing!
S2 | E11
Crime Fighting Duo
Crime fighters Gina and Shawn are about to meet the enemy. Shawn is a police officer and Gina has a job as a forensic artist, but their house isn’t as safe as you’d think. It’s an easy target for former thieves Jon and Matt.
S2 | E12
Bar Crawl
Tony is a New York City bar owner whose business doesn't open until dark. He tries to secure the bar as best he can, but it isn't enough. Jon, a former thief, easily slips in stealing thousands in cash and goods in the middle of broad daylight.
S2 | E13
Crookin' in the Dark
Former thief, Matt, mixes it up when he goes on a solo scout and stumbles upon a perfect target. The homeowners know they need to secure their house for the safety of their newborn, but can't seem to agree on a game plan to help keep themselves protected.
S2 | E14
Generation Gap
These homeowners don't worry about security, which is shocking considering they were once victims of a home invasion. They are in for a rude awakening as Jon breaks into their house in broad daylight, disguised as a local landscaper.
S2 | E15
Party Time
Homeowners Tiffany and Marty pride themselves on being the ultimate partiers. While the homeowners are out for their usual happy hour stint, Jon and his cohorts haul off tens of thousands in games, and even more in baubles and electronics.
S2 | E16
Dream Come True
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.
S2 | E17
I Love New York
James and Jeanine built their dream house in Brooklyn. The neighborhood is changing and James, a former police officer, worries about leaving Jeanine alone at night. Will Jon be able to break in or will James have his police friends pay him a visit?
S2 | E18
Bed and Breakfast Break-in
Jon and Matt attempt their riskiest break-in yet when they raid a cozy Bed & Breakfast. Jon goes incognito as he poses as a patron spending the night and then steals from the owners. Afterwards, Matt must make the inn both crook-proof and guest friendly.
S2 | E19
High Seas
Matt and Jon take to the high seas when they find themselves a charming shore house to rob. Will Jon make off with expensive scuba gear and a turbo speedboat or will he have to jump ship?
S2 | E20
McMansion
Jon and Matt set their sights on a million dollar mansion. Homeowners Matthew and Tabitha have a top of the line alarm system but Tabitha doesn't see the need to use it. Will Jon be able to make off with thousands of dollars worth of goodies?
S2 | E21
Diamond in the Rough
Ban is a posh real estate agent, who dabbles in collecting rare antiques. He has come face to face with an intruder before but even that wasn't enough to scare some security sense into him. Will Jon be able to collect Ban's antiques?
S2 | E22
Security Sisters
It's back to school for Matt and Jon when they find themselves at an off-campus college Sorority house. Jon sets out to steal their expensive jewels, clothes, bags and shoes lying around unprotected! Time for Matt to teach the ladies Security 101.
S2 | E23
Solid Gold
Matt and Jon strike gold with an easy access house, a one level ranch home in a high income neighborhood. Ralph, the home owner has a rare collection of valuables and entertainment memorabilia from his days as a top radio disc jockey.
S2 | E24
Vacation Time
Charles, Christine and their two kids live in a modest suburb along with their prized $100,000 RV which Jon can't wait to get his hands on. When the keys turn up amongst the jewelry and electronics, he hits the jackpot!
S2 | E25
Play Date
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.
S2 | E26
Home Alone
Kathy has her hands full with two teenage sons who would rather go biking than pay attention to little things like locking the door behind them. Their carelessness makes it easy for Jon to strike and then the boys definitely learn their lesson.
S2 | E27
Beach Hamlet Heist
Jon has his eyes on a beachfront cottage that is owned by Jeffrey and Susan. The two can not agree on security matters in their home, but they do agree their daughters need to be safe. Will Jon's break in scare them enough to make changes?
S2 | E28
Now You See It, Now You Don't
Wayne and Marianne are magicians and their house is overflowing with electronics, jewelry and magic props. It's a perfect place for Jon to work his own magic. Can he make himself and the loot vanish before the booby-trapped house makes him disappear?
S2 | E29
Swamp Thing
Liz and her not so nuclear family thought they had bought their dream home until they discovered the spooky swampland that loomed behind their new yard. Unfortunately, Jon discovers this hiding place and it provides the perfect cover for his next heist.
S2 | E30
Monster Movies
Movie fanatics, Rick and Stephanie recently traded in California city life for the safety of the New England suburbs. Jon and Matt happen upon their quaint country home, which has an unexpected weakness.
S2 | E31
Speed Demons
Jon and Matt love motorized toys including ATV's, SUV's and motorcycles. When these former thieves happen upon a fully stocked garage, it's game on! Stealing cars isn't as easy at it used to be and Jon has to dodge nosy neighbors.
S2 | E32
Empty Nest
Donna is experiencing "empty nest' syndrome now that her kids have flown the coop. With a big empty house, her kids are concerned for her safety. Will Jon be busted by an undercover cop when he tries to break in?
S2 | E33
Dog Town and Thief Boys
Jon and Matt have their eyes on a vintage 1965 Ford Galaxy which belongs to Louis and Nadine. The couple thinks that they have done enough to secure their suburban home, but Jon and Matt want to prove them wrong while scoring a car in the process.
S2 | E34
Ambush Makeover
After nagging her husband and teenaged sons for years about not locking up, Christina decides a little robbery is just what the gang needs. Matt takes it an unusual approach by ambushing Christina on break-in day to watch Jon ransack the place live!
S2 | E35
Safe Haven
Suzi and Terry are in for a rude awakening when Matt and Jon set out to prove they are not as safe as they think. But a recent area crime-spree throws a wrench into Jon's plans when the cops step up the neighborhood patrols.
S2 | E36
Reversal of Fortune
Elliot and Stacy spared no expense when it came to renovating their waterfront home, but security wasn't exactly in the budget. The birth of their daughter has forced them to take a hard look at safety. Will Jon scare them into shape?
S2 | E37
Gone in 60 Seconds
The only thing that Andy and Beth love more than their kids and dogs are her fabulous jewels and his trove of rare 60's and 70's muscle cars. Like most proud collectors, Andy shows off his "babies" in front of the house, and the crooks take notice.
S2 | E38
Peeping Jon
Janice and Mark just moved into their dream house. But with the perfect cover of a wooded area out back, it's a no-brainer target for our peeping-tom crooks...and they like what they see inside. However, a nosy neighbor may get in the way of Jon's plan.
S2 | E39
Who Done It?
Jon takes on a thirty five room Victorian hotel while guests enjoy "Murder Mystery Theater" night. With 60 plus patrons mulling about and a ltheatrical performance underway, Jon and his crew get busy pick-pocketing guests and raiding their rooms.
S2 | E40
Ladies of the Lake
Susan invites her friend Tiffany to move into the downstairs apartment of her lakeside home. With two sassy moms and three teens, nobody gives a thought to the security problems until they get a heavy dose of crookin' courtesy of Jon Douglas Rainey.