Ep 0. Catfish: The Untold Stories Part 1

Season 3 of Catfish: The TV Show kicks off with a special episode entitled "Catfish: The Untold Stories Part 1." In this episode, host Nev Schulman and his trusty sidekick Max Joseph revisit some of the most intense and unforgettable moments from the show's first two seasons.

Throughout the hour-long episode, Nev and Max sit down with several of the show's past participants to hear the untold stories behind their catfishing experiences. They delve into the deeper emotional and psychological issues at play, unpacking the layers of deception and heartache that often accompany online relationships.

The first segment of the show focuses on the story of Ray and Lexi, two college students who met online and quickly fell in love. Ray was a football player and Lexi a cheerleader, and they bonded over their shared interest in sports and their respective experiences with bullying in high school. But when Nev and Max arrived to help them meet in person, they discovered that Lexi had been hiding something from Ray all along - namely, her true identity.

The next segment of the show features the story of Tracie and Samm, two friends who had been communicating online for years before Samm revealed his true feelings for Tracie. She was thrilled - until she discovered that Samm had been hiding something big from her, and their relationship came crashing down in a fiery confrontation.

Later in the episode, we meet Kya and Alyx, whose online relationship was complicated by a slew of factors, including distance, personal issues, and a landmine of hidden identities. The revelations that come to light during their episode are shocking and heartbreaking, leaving Nev and Max with more questions than answers about the true nature of their connection.

Another couple featured in this episode is Anthony and Marq, whose relationship was complicated by Anthony's own insecurities and doubts about his sexuality. When Marq comes to visit Anthony in person, the truth about his feelings finally comes to light, but not before some tough conversations and painful realizations.

Finally, the episode ends with a story about Kari Ann and her online confidant, Adam. Their connection was intense and immediate, but there were plenty of red flags along the way - including Adam's reluctance to meet in person and Kari Ann's own struggles with addiction and self-harm. When they finally come face to face, the tension between them is palpable.

Throughout "Catfish: The Untold Stories Part 1," Nev and Max dig deeper into the emotional fallout of each story, exploring the ways in which online relationships can be simultaneously rewarding and dangerous. They provide a safe space for the participants to open up about their experiences and provide insight into the true nature of these relationships. While the stories are sometimes shocking and even disturbing, they ultimately serve as cautionary tales for anyone who has ever found themselves caught up in the whirlwind of an online romance.