Ep 8. A Spot of Trouble

It Takes A Thief is an American television series that originally aired on Discovery Channel. The show first premiered on February 2, 2005, and ran for three seasons. It Takes A Thief is a reality show where two ex-convicts, who are also professional thieves, teach homeowners how to protect their homes from burglars.

Season 1, Episode 8 is called A Spot of Trouble. It is directed by Jay Karas and written by Ben Goodwin. The episode follows Matt and Jon, the two reformed thieves as they help a couple named Brian and Angie secure their home. Brian and Angie are from New York and recently moved to a luxurious mansion in Florida. They have a wide range of expensive valuables, but their current security measures are not very effective, putting their possessions in danger.

Matt and Jon sneak into the mansion in the middle of the night, without being detected by the motion sensors. They then initiate the usual routine of stealing everything that they can find, simulating what a real burglar would do if they were to break into the house. During their mock burglary, they discover that there are several flaws in the home's security system.

After the mock robbery, Matt and Jon inform Brian and Angie about the weaknesses in their security system. They point out that the motion detectors installed are not very effective and can be easily bypassed. They also notice that the security cameras installed are not positioned at the right angles, leaving certain areas of the property vulnerable. The couple realizes that their security is not as good as they assumed, and it needs a complete upgrade.

Matt and Jon get to work and install a high tech security system for the house. They wire every entrance and window that requires protection and adjust the angle of the cameras. They train Brian and Angie to respond correctly in a security breach situation. During the training, Brian and Angie learn how to use a panic room in their home.

In the end, Brian and Angie are thrilled and satisfied with the work that Matt and Jon have done. They feel safer and more secure in their house. The episode ends on a positive note, with the couple appreciating the effectiveness of their new security system. Matt and Jon, the ex-convicts turned good Samaritans successfully carry out their mission of helping homeowners protect their valuable possessions.

In conclusion, A Spot of Trouble is an episode of It Takes A Thief that emphasizes the importance of having good and reliable security measures. Matt and Jon show the dangers of having a poor security system and how to improve it, resulting in overall protection of property and peacof mind for homeowners. The episode sends a powerful message to the viewers about the importance of taking precautions and investing in a good security system.