Ep 3. Danny & Rosa

Danny and Rosa have been in a long-distance relationship for over two years. Danny lives in California, while Rosa lives in Texas. Even though they've never met in person, they've fallen in love and talk on the phone every day. However, Danny's sister has suspicions about Rosa and decides to reach out to the Catfish team to help her brother.

Nev and Max contact Danny and start to investigate Rosa's past. However, they quickly hit a dead end when they discover that Rosa has no social media presence. They reach out to Rosa's supposed best friend, who confirms that Rosa is real, but they still don't have any concrete evidence.

The Catfish team decides to take a road trip to Texas to meet with Rosa in person. They drive for over 20 hours and finally arrive at Rosa's house. However, when they knock on the door, they're shocked to meet Rosa's mother instead of Rosa. Rosa's mother explains that she's been talking to Danny this whole time and pretending to be her daughter. She did it because she felt bad for Danny, who was going through a tough time. Her daughter did exist, but she wasn't interested in Danny romantically.

Nev and Max are surprised by this revelation and try to get in touch with the real Rosa. After some digging, they finally manage to speak with her. She's hesitant to speak with them at first, but eventually agrees to meet with Danny. The Catfish team brings Danny to Texas, and he finally meets the real Rosa. They hit it off immediately, and Danny is over the moon to finally meet his girlfriend in person.

Throughout the episode, the Catfish team also deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. They visit a relief center and talk to some of the victims who lost their homes and belongings due to the natural disaster. Nev and Max are touched by their stories, and it gives them some perspective on the importance of their job.

Overall, Danny and Rosa's episode is filled with twists and turns, but it ultimately has a happy ending. The Catfish team is able to help Danny find his true love, and they also bring attention to the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. The episode is a reminder that love can be found in unlikely places and that sometimes, it's worth taking a chance on someone.