Ep 0. Top Ten Holy S*@#! Catfish Moments
- TV-14
- February 25, 2017
- 41 min
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6.3 (9)
Catfish: The TV Show is an American reality series where hosts Nev Schulman and Max Joseph help people who are in online relationships but have never met in person. The show is known for its compelling and often dramatic moments, and the season 6 premiere episode, titled "Top Ten Holy S*@#! Catfish Moments," is a countdown of the most shocking and unforgettable moments of the past seasons.
As the title suggests, the episode features the top ten moments where the hosts and their guests were left stunned and speechless by the sheer audacity and deception of some of the "catfish" they encountered. From imposters posing as famous singers to a man pretending to be a woman for years, the episode is a testament to the creativity and deviousness of people online.
The countdown begins with an episode from season 3, where a woman named Kim was convinced she was in a relationship with a man named Matty. But when Nev and Max uncovered the truth, they found that "Matty" was actually a woman named Chelsea. More shocking still, when they confronted Kim with the truth, she revealed that she had also been pretending to be someone else online. The twist left both the hosts and the audience reeling.
Another memorable moment comes from season 5, where the hosts traveled to rural Tennessee to meet a man named Artis who had been talking to a woman named Jess for years. But when they arrived, they found that "Jess" was actually a man named Justin who had been using his cousin's pictures to deceive Artis. The confrontation between the two men is intense and emotional, and the aftermath of the episode is still felt today.
Other moments include a woman who believes she's in a relationship with rapper Bow Wow, a man who uses his father's illness to deceive women online, and a woman who catfishes her own cousin. The episode also features interviews with past guests who share their thoughts on their experiences on the show and how it changed their lives.
Throughout the episode, viewers are reminded of the emotional toll that catfishing can take on people. From the disappointment of realizing that the person you've been talking to is not who they said they were, to the fear of being humiliated on national television, the guests on Catfish have faced some of the most difficult moments of their lives. But the show also offers hope, as many of the guests have been able to move on and find real love after appearing on the show.
Overall, "Top Ten Holy S*@#! Catfish Moments" is a thrilling and emotional episode that highlights some of the most shocking and unforgettable moments of the series. Fans of the show will love revisiting these moments and seeing how far the show has come since its debut in 2012.