Ep 11. Steven & Samm

In Catfish: The TV Show season 4 episode 11, titled Steven & Samm, viewers follow the journey of a young man in California named Steven who has been chatting with a girl named Samm from Illinois for over two years. Despite their long-term online relationship, they have never met in person due to the distance between them. However, Steven is convinced that Samm is the one for him and he is ready to take the next step in their relationship.

Nev and Max receive Steven's email, requesting their help to finally meet Samm in person. However, upon further investigation, Nev and Max discover that Samm has been hesitant to meet Steven in real life, and is often vague and evasive in their conversations. Steven admits that he has been sending thousands of dollars to Samm to help her with bills, and she has been making excuses for not being able to meet him in person. Nev and Max quickly realize that there may be more to the story and decide to investigate further.

Through their research, Nev and Max find out that Samm's photos are all fake and that her real name is actually Megan. Megan explains that she created the Samm persona because she was going through a hard time in her life and enjoyed the attention she was receiving from Steven. As for the money that Steven sent her, Megan claims that she used it to help pay for her tuition and other bills.

Steven is understandably devastated by this news and feels like his trust has been betrayed. However, despite the initial shock, he decides to meet Megan in person to try and salvage their relationship. In a candid conversation, Megan apologizes for leading him on and promises to be honest moving forward.

The episode ends with a heart-to-heart conversation between Steven and Megan, where they both open up to each other and discuss their feelings about the situation. While their relationship may never be the same, they both agree to try and move forward as friends and take things slow.

Overall, Catfish: The TV Show season 4 episode 11 is an emotional and insightful look into the dangers of online relationships and the importance of transparency and honesty. It serves as a cautionary tale for those who may be getting involved with someone online without knowing their true identity or intentions.