Ep 8. Aaliyah & Paula

Aaliyah & Paula is the 8th episode of the 9th season of Catfish: The TV Show. In this episode, Nev and Kamie set out to help Aaliyah, a young woman from Georgia who has been dating a woman named "Pola" for eight months. Aaliyah and Pola met online and quickly fell in love, but Aaliyah has never seen Pola on video chat and Pola always has an excuse for why they can't meet in person.

Aaliyah is starting to get suspicious and worried that Pola might not be who she says she is. Aaliyah believes that Pola might be a man pretending to be a woman and is afraid she may be putting herself in danger. Nev and Kamie come to the rescue, ready to investigate and uncover the truth behind Pola’s identity.

As they begin their investigation, it becomes clear that something just doesn't add up. They research Pola's social media accounts and find very few posts, and none of them feature pictures of her face. They also try to track down any information about a "Pola" in the area, but they come up empty. As they dig deeper, they uncover a series of suspicious circumstances: fake profiles, multiple phone numbers, and very few details about Pola's life.

The team soon discovers that Aaliyah's suspicions were right, and that Pola is not who she claimed to be. The shocking truth is revealed and it becomes clear that Aaliyah's safety was at risk. The person behind the profile turns out to be someone from Aaliyah's past who has led a double life for years.

Ultimately, Aaliyah is left heartbroken and confused, but with the support of Nev and Kamie, she is able to move forward and focus on her own well-being. This episode showcases the dangers of online relationships and how easily people can be lured into a false sense of security when speaking to someone through a screen.

Overall, Catfish: The TV Show season 9 episode 8, Aaliyah & Paula, is a gripping episode full of twists and turns. The audience is left on the edge of their seat as Nev and Kamie uncover the truth behind Pola's identity, and their compassion and support towards Aaliyah make for emotional viewing. This episode serves as a warning about the pitfalls of online relationships and the importance of being cautious when meeting someone through the internet.