It Takes a Thief 1968
What is It Takes a Thief?
It Takes a Thief is an American television series that premiered in 1968. The show revolves around a convicted cat burglar who is offered a unique opportunity by the United States government.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 66
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 1968
- Last aired
- Mar 23, 1970
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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It Takes a Thief is an American television series that premiered in 1968. The show revolves around a convicted cat burglar who is offered a unique opportunity by the United States government. This individual is presented with a chance to utilize their thieving skills for a specific purpose. The series also features the character's father, who occasionally emerges from retirement to assist his son on special occasions. The show is classified as an action-adventure and drama series, combining elements of these genres.
Should you watch it?
“A convicted cat burglar agrees to work for the United States government for his freedom.”
- Features a high-stakes premise involving a cat burglar working for the government.
- Includes appearances by the protagonist's thief father on special jobs.
- Plot details beyond the basic premise are limited in the provided text.
Watch it if you enjoy classic television series about cat burglars engaged in government missions.
The series involves action, adventure, and criminal themes suitable for standard television audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A Thief is a Thief Jan 9, 1968
- E2 It Takes One to Know One Jan 16, 1968
- E3 When Boy Meets Girl Jan 30, 1968
- E4 A Very Warm Reception Feb 6, 1968
- E5 One Illegal Angel Feb 13, 1968
- E6 Totally by Design Feb 20, 1968
- E7 When Thieves Fall In Feb 27, 1968
- E8 A Spot of Trouble Mar 5, 1968
- E9 When Good Friends Get Together Mar 12, 1968
- E10 Birds of a Feather Mar 19, 1968
- E11 To Steal a Battleship Mar 26, 1968
- E12 Turnabout Apr 2, 1968
- E13 The Radomir Miniature Apr 9, 1968
- E14 Locked in the Cradle of the Keep Apr 16, 1968
- E15 A Matter of Royal Larceny Apr 23, 1968
- E16 The Lay of the Land Apr 30, 1968
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 One Night on Soledade Sep 24, 1968
- E2 A Sour Note Oct 1, 1968
- E3 The Bill is in Committee Oct 8, 1968
- E4 The Thingamabob Heist Oct 15, 1968
- E5 Get Me to the Revolution on Time Oct 22, 1968
- E6 The Packager Oct 29, 1968
- E7 Hans Across the Border (1) Nov 12, 1968
- E8 Hans Across the Border (2) Nov 19, 1968
- E9 A Case of Red Turnips Nov 26, 1968
- E10 The Galloping Skin Game Dec 3, 1968
- E11 Glass Riddle Dec 17, 1968
- E12 To Catch a Roaring Lion Dec 31, 1968
- E13 Guess Who's Coming to Rio? Jan 7, 1969
- E14 The Artist is for Framing Jan 21, 1969
- E15 The Naked Billionaire Jan 28, 1969
- E16 A Matter of Grey Matter (1) Feb 4, 1969
- E17 A Matter of Grey Matter (2) Feb 11, 1969
- E18 Catspaw Feb 18, 1969
- E19 Boom at the Top Feb 25, 1969
- E20 The Funeral is on Mundy Mar 11, 1969
- E21 The Baranoff Timetable Mar 18, 1969
- E22 Rock-Bye, Bye, Baby Mar 25, 1969
- E23 The Family Apr 1, 1969
- E24 38-23-36 Apr 8, 1969
- E25 The Great Chess Gambit Apr 15, 1969
- E26 Mad in Japan Apr 22, 1969
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Saturday Night in Venice Sep 25, 1969
- E2 Who'll Bid Two Million Dollars? Oct 2, 1969
- E3 The Beautiful People Oct 9, 1969
- E4 The Great Casino Caper Oct 16, 1969
- E5 Flowers from Alexander Oct 23, 1969
- E6 The Blue, Blue Danube Oct 30, 1969
- E7 The Three Virgins of Rome Nov 6, 1969
- E8 Payoff in the Piazza Nov 13, 1969
- E9 The King of Thieves Nov 20, 1969
- E10 A Friend in Deed Nov 27, 1969
- E11 The Second Time Around Dec 4, 1969
- E12 The Old Who Came in from the Spy Dec 11, 1969
- E13 To Lure a Man Dec 18, 1969
- E14 The Scorpio Drop Dec 25, 1969
- E15 Nice Girls Marry Stockbrokers Jan 12, 1970
- E16 The Steal-Driving Man Jan 19, 1970
- E17 Touch of Magic Jan 26, 1970
- E18 Fortune City Feb 2, 1970
- E19 Situation Red Feb 9, 1970
- E20 To Sing a Song of Murder Feb 23, 1970
- E21 The Suzie Simone Caper Mar 2, 1970
- E22 An Evening with Alister Mundy Mar 9, 1970
- E23 Beyond a Treasonable Doubt Mar 16, 1970
- E24 Project X Mar 23, 1970
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
A convicted cat burglar is released from prison by the United States government in exchange for using his thieving skills for them.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Alexander Mundy, a convicted cat burglar.
Does Alexander work alone?
No, his dad Alister sometimes comes out of retirement to help him on special jobs.
Who is the star of the show?
The series stars Robert Wagner.
Which network broadcast the series and when?
The series aired on ABC for three seasons between 1968 and 1970.