Ep 4. Telizza & Shai

In season 6 episode 4 of Catfish: The TV Show, entitled "Telizza & Shai," hosts Nev Schulman and Max Joseph help a young woman named Telizza, who believes she has been in a two-year online relationship with the man of her dreams, a marine named Shai.

Telizza and Shai met on a dating app two years prior and have been communicating through texts, phone calls, and video chats ever since. Despite their long-distance relationship and Shai being deployed overseas, Telizza has fallen deeply in love with him and is convinced that they will have a future together.

However, Telizza has become increasingly concerned about their relationship and has started to question whether Shai is who he says he is. She has noticed a lot of inconsistencies in his stories and has even caught him in a few lies. After reaching out to Nev and Max for help, they agree to investigate Shai and help Telizza uncover the truth.

As they begin their investigation, Nev and Max quickly discover that Shai's photos and social media profiles are all fake. They also uncover a web of lies and deceit that Shai has been spinning for years. Even though they reveal the truth to Telizza, she struggles to accept it and is heartbroken by the fact that the man she thought she loved was nothing more than a catfish.

Throughout the episode, Nev and Max provide emotional support and guidance to Telizza as she comes to terms with the reality of the situation. They explore the reasons why people catfish and the impact it has on their victims. Additionally, they work with Telizza to help her move on and find closure.

In the end, Telizza is able to move forward and close the chapter on her relationship with Shai. She remains hopeful that she will eventually find love with someone genuine who is willing to offer her the same love and respect that she deserves.