Ep 8. Tyler & Amanda

In season 1 episode 8 of Catfish: The TV Show, we follow Tyler and Amanda's story. Tyler is a young man from Kentucky who has been in a long-distance relationship with a woman named Amanda who lives in California. They've been talking for six years and Tyler is convinced that Amanda is the woman of his dreams. However, they've never met in person, and Tyler is starting to feel uneasy about the situation.

Tyler reaches out to Nev and Max for help. He wants to know if Amanda is truly who she says she is, and if their relationship is worth pursuing. Nev and Max take on the case and start investigating Amanda's online presence.

During their investigation, they discover a few red flags. Amanda has never video chatted with Tyler, and she has only sent him a few pictures that could easily be fake. They also find out that Amanda's Facebook account was created only a few years ago, despite her claiming to be around Tyler's age.

Nev and Max fly out to California to meet Amanda and get to the bottom of the situation. When they arrive, they discover that Amanda isn't exactly who she claimed to be. Her real name is Sarah, and she's been using someone else's pictures and information to create a false identity.

Sarah explains that she created the persona of Amanda because she was going through a hard time in her life and wanted to escape reality. She never intended for things to go as far as they did with Tyler, but she found herself enjoying the attention and affection he gave her.

Despite the deception, Tyler decides to forgive Sarah and give their relationship a chance. He says that he understands why she did what she did and wants to move forward with honesty and transparency. Nev and Max support Tyler's decision and remind him to be cautious moving forward.

The episode ends with Tyler and Sarah video chatting for the first time, revealing their true selves to each other and starting a new chapter in their relationship.

Overall, this episode of Catfish: The TV Show showcases the dangers and complexities of online relationships. It reminds viewers to be careful when forming relationships with strangers on the internet and to always prioritize honesty and communication.