Catfish: The TV Show 2012
“It's the season you've been baiting for.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- November 12, 2012
- Last Aired
- July 16, 2024
- Format
- 9 seasons · 245 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~171.5 hours (42 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E4 "Lauren & Derek" (★ 9/10)
- Created By
- Max Joseph, Nēv Schulman, Ariel Schulman
- Network
- MTV
- Where to Stream
- Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV
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What is Catfish: The TV Show?
Catfish: The TV Show is an American reality-based documentary television series that premiered on MTV in 2012. The program explores the truths and lies of online relationships.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 245
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 12, 2012
- Last aired
- Jul 16, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- MTV
- Genres
- Reality, Drama
- Updated
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 145 votes
- Format
- 9 seasons · 245 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~42 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- MTV
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Catfish: The TV Show is an American reality-based documentary television series that premiered on MTV in 2012. The program explores the truths and lies of online relationships. Nev Schulman serves as a primary host, working alongside various co-hosts including Max Joseph and Kamie Crawford, as well as occasional celebrity guests. The series follows a team of investigators who assist individuals who have fallen in love online. These participants seek to test the authenticity of their partners' identities and track down their romantic interests in real life. By facilitating these meetings, the show helps people sort out what is fact and what is fiction regarding their online connections. The series is classified under the genres of reality and drama. As a documentary-style production, it focuses on the experiences of those involved in dubious digital relationships as they attempt to uncover the reality behind the people they have met online. The show continues to examine the complexities of modern communication and digital identity.
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Should you watch it?
“Nev Schulman and co-hosts help people uncover the truth behind their online romances.”
Reasons to watch
- Compelling real-life stories of online deception
- Strong chemistry between hosts
- Insightful look at digital relationships
Keep in mind
- Some cases feel repetitive
- Limited screen time for investigations
You're curious about the realities of online dating and digital identity.
Suitable for mature teens and adults due to themes of deception and emotional manipulation.
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Cast
Nēv Schulman
Self - Host
Kamie Crawford
Self - Co-Host
Max Joseph
Self - Host
Tallulah Willis
Self - Guest Co-Host
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Laura Perlongo
Self - Guest Co-Host
Elle King
Self - Guest Co-Host
Slick Woods
Self - Guest Co-Host ☻
Justin Combs
Self - Guest Co-Host ☻
Jane Carrey
Self - Guest Co-Host ☻
Rich Dollaz
Self ☻
Nick Young
Self ☻
Rashad Jennings
Self - Guest Co-Host
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Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sunny & Jamison Mytharc Nov 12, 2012
- E2 Trina & Scorpio Core Nov 19, 2012
- E3 Kim & Matt Core Nov 26, 2012
- E4 Jasmine & Mike Core Dec 3, 2012
- E5 Jarrod & Abby Core Dec 10, 2012
- E6 Kya & Alyx Core Dec 17, 2012
- E7 Joe & Kari Ann Core Jan 7, 2013
- E8 Tyler & Amanda Core Jan 14, 2013
- E9 Rod & Ebony Core Jan 21, 2013
- E10 Rico & Ja'Mari Mytharc Jan 28, 2013
- E11 Mike & Felicia Mytharc Feb 18, 2013
Season 2 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Cassie & Steve Mytharc Jun 25, 2013
- E2 Anthony & Marq Core Jul 2, 2013
- E3 Ramon & Paola Core Jul 9, 2013
- E4 Lauren & Derek Core Jul 16, 2013
- E5 Dorion & Jeszica Core Jul 23, 2013
- E6 Jen & Skylar Core Jul 30, 2013
- E7 Mike & Kristen Core Aug 6, 2013
- E8 Jesse & Brian Core Aug 20, 2013
- E9 Artis & Jess Core Aug 27, 2013
- E10 Ashley & Mike Core Sep 3, 2013
- E11 Aaliyah & Alicia Core Sep 10, 2013
- E12 Nick & Melissa Core Sep 24, 2013
- E13 Derek & Kristen Core Oct 1, 2013
- E14 Keyonnah & Bow Wow Mytharc Oct 8, 2013
- E15 Mike & Caroline Mytharc Oct 15, 2013
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Craig & Zoe Mytharc May 7, 2014
- E2 Antwane & Tony Core May 14, 2014
- E3 Antoinette & Albert Core May 21, 2014
- E4 Lucille & Kidd Cole Core May 28, 2014
- E5 Tracie & Sammie Core Jun 4, 2014
- E6 John & Kelsey Core Jun 11, 2014
- E7 Solana & Elijah Core Jun 18, 2014
- E8 Miranda & Cameryn Core Jun 25, 2014
- E9 Jeff & Megan Mytharc Jul 2, 2014
- E10 Bianca & Brogan Mytharc Jul 9, 2014
Season 4 · 19 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Miracle & Javonni Mytharc Feb 25, 2015
- E2 Courtney & Catfish Core Mar 4, 2015
- E3 Harold & Armani Core Mar 11, 2015
- E4 Daisy & Marcus Core Mar 18, 2015
- E5 Chitara & Priscilla Core Mar 25, 2015
- E6 Felipe & Jasmine Core Apr 1, 2015
- E7 Whitney & Bre Core Apr 12, 2015
- E8 Jamey & Ari Core Apr 22, 2015
- E9 Blaire & Markie Core Apr 29, 2015
- E10 Steven & Samm Core May 6, 2015
- E11 Tiana & James Core Jul 8, 2015
- E12 Falesha & Jacqueline Core Jul 15, 2015
- E13 Prophet & Trinity Core Jul 22, 2015
- E14 Thad & Sara Core Jul 29, 2015
- E15 Andria & David Core Aug 5, 2015
- E16 Ayissha & Sydney Core Aug 12, 2015
- E17 Hundra & Emily Core Aug 19, 2015
- E18 Devan & Rylan Mytharc Aug 26, 2015
- E19 Brittany & Bryon Mytharc Aug 30, 2015
Season 5 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dejay, Malik & Josiah Mytharc Feb 24, 2016
- E2 Jeanette & Derick Core Mar 2, 2016
- E3 Leuh & Justin Core Mar 9, 2016
- E4 Brandon & McKenna Core Mar 17, 2016
- E5 Jaylin & Ja’la Core Mar 23, 2016
- E6 Michael & Chanelle Core Mar 30, 2016
- E7 Ray & Lexi Core Apr 6, 2016
- E8 Joanna & Bo Core Apr 13, 2016
- E9 Tyreme & Tomorrow Core Apr 20, 2016
- E10 Kayla & Courtney Core Apr 27, 2016
- E11 Paris & Tara Core May 4, 2016
- E12 Vince & Alyssa Core May 11, 2016
- E13 Lucas & Many Core Aug 10, 2016
- E14 Larissa & Anthony Core Aug 10, 2016
- E15 Spencer & Katy Mytharc Aug 17, 2016
- E16 Candic & Titus Core Aug 24, 2016
- E17 Andrea, Alex & Andrea Core Aug 31, 2016
- E18 Catherine & Graham Core Sep 7, 2016
- E19 Luis & Sydney Mytharc Sep 14, 2016
- E20 Andrew & Zac Mytharc Sep 21, 2016
Season 6 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Shawny & Jack Mytharc Mar 1, 2017
- E2 Alante & Nevaeh Core Mar 8, 2017
- E3 Danny & Rosa Core Mar 15, 2017
- E4 Telizza & Shai Core Mar 22, 2017
- E5 Marvin & Austin Core Mar 29, 2017
- E6 Mecca & Tanner Core Apr 5, 2017
- E7 Yasmine & Lewis Core Apr 12, 2017
- E8 Kailani & Sam Core Apr 19, 2017
- E9 Ari & Lanum Core Apr 26, 2017
- E10 Dylan & Ally Core May 3, 2017
- E11 Colleen & Tony Core May 10, 2017
- E12 Open Investigation Core May 17, 2017
- E13 Johnny & Connor Core Jun 28, 2017
- E14 Kelsie & Brandon Core Jul 5, 2017
- E15 April & Dean Core Jul 12, 2017
- E16 Robert & Ashleigh Core Jul 19, 2017
- E17 Robin & Wayne Core Jul 26, 2017
- E18 Nicole & Nicole Core Aug 16, 2017
- E19 Jose & Jay Mytharc Aug 23, 2017
- E20 Caitlyn & Kenton Mytharc Aug 30, 2017
Season 7 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sheklia & Talli Mytharc Jan 3, 2018
- E2 Alyssa & Tyler Core Jan 10, 2018
- E3 Kim & Matt Core Jan 17, 2018
- E4 Lawrence & Cierra Core Jan 24, 2018
- E5 Mary & Adam Core Jan 31, 2018
- E6 Zak & Garrett Core Feb 7, 2018
- E7 Traves & Candy Core Feb 14, 2018
- E8 Mandy & Jose Core Feb 21, 2018
- E9 Infiniti & Dave Core Feb 28, 2018
- E10 Dylan & Savenia Core Mar 7, 2018
- E11 Kiaira & Cortney Core Jul 11, 2018
- E12 Nina & Jon Core Jul 11, 2018
- E13 Angel & Jordan Core Jul 18, 2018
- E14 Breana & Josh Core Jul 25, 2018
- E15 Chelsea & Charles Core Aug 1, 2018
- E16 Nae & Brandon Mytharc Aug 8, 2018
- E17 Derek & Annabelle Mytharc Aug 15, 2018
- E18 Nick & Jasmine Core Aug 29, 2018
- E19 Mike & Joey Core Nov 28, 2018
- E20 Rachael & Vance Core Dec 5, 2018
- E21 Sheila & Rich Dollaz Core Dec 12, 2018
- E22 Chelsea & Lennie Mytharc Dec 19, 2018
- E23 Truth & Ray'Quan Core Dec 26, 2018
- E24 Shakinah & Chris Core Jan 2, 2019
- E25 Dallas & Safari Core Jan 2, 2019
- E26 Aubri & Brian Core Jan 9, 2019
- E27 Nique & Alice Core Jan 16, 2019
- E28 Deven & James Core Jan 23, 2019
- E29 Mathan & Leah Core Jun 12, 2019
- E30 Kristina & Faith Core Jun 19, 2019
- E31 Oceanna & Nelly Core Jun 26, 2019
- E32 Angel & Remy Core Jul 3, 2019
- E33 Kaden & Adriana Core Jul 10, 2019
- E34 Taylor & Christian Core Jul 17, 2019
- E35 Matthew & Chance Core Jul 24, 2019
- E36 Shirlene & James Core Jul 31, 2019
- E37 CJ & Shana Core Aug 7, 2019
- E38 Tristyn & Lara Core Aug 7, 2019
- E39 Cherie & Avion Mytharc Aug 14, 2019
- E40 Angel & Antonio Mytharc Aug 21, 2019
Season 8 · 95 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Red & Jalissa Mytharc Jan 8, 2020
- E2 Alfred & Adonis Core Jan 15, 2020
- E3 Sparkayla & Maritha Core Jan 22, 2020
- E4 Jesus & Alexis Mytharc Jan 29, 2020
- E5 Joseph & Sabrina Core Feb 5, 2020
- E6 William & Jamie Core Feb 12, 2020
- E7 Danielle & Bj Core Feb 19, 2020
- E8 Dejohn & Cashay Core Feb 26, 2020
- E9 Aaliyah & Jaquan Core Mar 4, 2020
- E10 Gemini & Myranda Core Mar 11, 2020
- E11 Jason & Keith Core Aug 5, 2020
- E12 Kristen & Sarah Core Aug 12, 2020
- E13 Dre & Casey Core Aug 19, 2020
- E14 Dustin & Keegan Core Aug 26, 2020
- E15 Kirsten & Alex Core Sep 2, 2020
- E16 Stephanie & Danny Core Sep 9, 2020
- E17 Zay & Jayda Core Sep 16, 2020
- E18 Ryan & Micah Core Sep 23, 2020
- E19 Dianela & Jose Core Oct 7, 2020
- E20 Brooklyn & Jason Core Oct 14, 2020
- E21 Jay & Anna Core Oct 28, 2020
- E22 Jeanette, Kiara & Patrick Mytharc Nov 4, 2020
- E23 Jake & Taylor Core Nov 11, 2020
- E24 Tony & Tiana Core Nov 18, 2020
- E25 Eric & Lianna Core Dec 1, 2020
- E26 Scooba & Renae Core Dec 8, 2020
- E27 DeJuan & Tynea Core Dec 15, 2020
- E28 Michael & Julia Core Dec 22, 2020
- E29 Jason & Mar Core Dec 29, 2020
- E30 Will & Cherry Core Jan 5, 2021
- E31 Tam & Jamena Core Jan 12, 2021
- E32 Paul & Caitea Mytharc Jan 19, 2021
- E33 Tyler & Stefany Core May 4, 2021
- E34 Courtney & Chris Core May 11, 2021
- E35 Imari & ? Core May 18, 2021
- E36 Bryn & Stephanie Core May 25, 2021
- E37 Apryl & Daryl Core Jun 1, 2021
- E38 Michael & Dustin Core Jun 8, 2021
- E39 Jeremiah & Linda Core Jun 15, 2021
- E40 Aaliyah & Paula Core Jun 22, 2021
- E41 Nyhjee & Cianna Core Jun 29, 2021
- E42 Aaron & Treyvon Core Jul 6, 2021
- E43 Alexis & Jaymes Core Jul 13, 2021
- E44 Deonn & Lanise Core Jul 20, 2021
- E45 Zark & Roger Core Jul 27, 2021
- E46 Brittany & Mark Core Aug 3, 2021
- E47 Dey & Cody Core Aug 10, 2021
- E48 Kailan & Jordan Core Aug 17, 2021
- E49 Diamond & Steve Core Aug 24, 2021
- E50 Vonni & Andrew Core Aug 31, 2021
- E51 Myldred, India & KJ Core Jan 5, 2022
- E52 Tracii & Ace Core Jan 12, 2022
- E53 Romeo & Michael Core Jan 19, 2022
- E54 Adam & Mercy Core Jan 26, 2022
- E55 Emma & EJ Core Feb 9, 2022
- E56 Gabby & Kendrick Core Feb 16, 2022
- E57 William & Breezy Core Feb 23, 2022
- E58 Hayley & Britani Core Mar 2, 2022
- E59 Pamela & Fernando Core Mar 9, 2022
- E60 Onyx & Lola Core Mar 16, 2022
- E61 Victoria & Anthony Core May 31, 2022
- E62 Nick & England Core Jun 7, 2022
- E63 Ivy & Dante Core Jun 14, 2022
- E64 Keontae & Tyler Core Jun 21, 2022
- E65 Kaycee & Mike Core Jun 28, 2022
- E66 Reese & Jesica Core Jul 5, 2022
- E67 Kimberly & Flavour Core Jul 12, 2022
- E68 Charles & Nikki Core Jul 19, 2022
- E69 Rudy & Tyrell Core Jul 26, 2022
- E70 John and Megan Core Aug 2, 2022
- E71 Mark & Taylor Core Aug 9, 2022
- E72 Angel & Sharon Core Aug 16, 2022
- E73 Malcolm & Missy Core Feb 28, 2023
- E74 Motherwolff & David Core Mar 7, 2023
- E75 Shay & Ceejay Core Mar 14, 2023
- E76 Angela & Justin Core Mar 21, 2023
- E77 Sham & Phillip Core Mar 28, 2023
- E78 Jaquan & Shantel Core Apr 4, 2023
- E79 Erika & Jermaine Core Apr 11, 2023
- E80 Jacob & Stephanie Core Apr 18, 2023
- E81 William & Carmella Core Apr 25, 2023
- E82 Shi & Mira Core Oct 3, 2023
- E83 Cody & Brittany Core Oct 10, 2023
- E84 Jasmine & Ryan Core Oct 17, 2023
- E85 Tee & Ibraheem Core Oct 24, 2023
- E86 Matt & Elise Core Oct 31, 2023
- E87 Moses & Krystal Core Nov 7, 2023
- E88 Zach & Lexie Core Nov 14, 2023
- E89 Jass & Kayla Core Nov 21, 2023
- E90 Eli & Boulevard Core Nov 28, 2023
- E91 LaDaris & Julie Core Dec 5, 2023
- E92 Genesis & Jerison Core Dec 12, 2023
- E93 Ciatta & Juan Core Dec 19, 2023
- E94 Sasha & Essence Mytharc Dec 26, 2023
- E95 Leanna & Jordan Mytharc Jan 2, 2024
Season 9 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Jeni & Elijah Mytharc Apr 30, 2024
- E2 Kay & Tyreek Core Apr 30, 2024
- E3 Mohammed & Ashley Core May 7, 2024
- E4 Joey & Marrissa Core May 7, 2024
- E5 Alaysia & Qua Core May 14, 2024
- E6 LeeAndre & Russia Core May 14, 2024
- E7 Arturo & Laura Core May 21, 2024
- E8 Zahra & T Core May 28, 2024
- E9 Cristian & Chantel Core Jun 4, 2024
- E10 Kash & Kenya Core Jun 11, 2024
- E11 Jeremy & Alex Core Jun 18, 2024
- E12 Ayla & Gabby Core Jun 25, 2024
- E13 Omar & Iris Core Jul 2, 2024
- E14 Sebastian & Allison Mytharc Jul 9, 2024
- E15 Reign & Piers Mytharc Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Is this show based on a movie?
Yes, it's based on the 2010 documentary film 'Catfish'.
Who are the main hosts?
Nev Schulman has been the consistent host, with Max Joseph and others joining over time.
What network airs this show?
It originally aired on MTV.
Are the stories real?
Yes, the show features actual people investigating their online relationships.
When did the show premiere?
The series premiered in 2012.
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