Ep 4. Lawrence & Cierra

In Catfish: The TV Show season 7, episode 4, entitled "Lawrence & Cierra," Nev Schulman and his team work to uncover the truth behind another compelling online romance. The episode centers on a young man named Lawrence who has fallen for a woman named Cierra online. The two have been talking for some time and have developed a deep emotional connection, but Lawrence has never actually seen Cierra in person.

As the episode begins, we see Lawrence recounting his online relationship with Cierra to the Catfish team. Though they've never met face to face, Lawrence is convinced that Cierra is the real deal. He shows Nev and Max some of the messages and photos that Cierra has sent him and tells them that she works as a nurse in Ohio. Lawrence is smitten with her and wants to take their relationship to the next level, but he's nervous that she may not be who she says she is.

Nev and Max get to work trying to track down Cierra. They start by calling the hospital where she supposedly works, but no one there has ever heard of her. They then search for her on social media, but they can't find much information about her. Finally, they track down Cierra's phone number and give her a call.

When Cierra answers the phone, she sounds nervous and hesitant to talk. Nev and Max ask her about her relationship with Lawrence, and she tells them that she's been talking to him for a few months but that they've never actually met. Cierra says that she's been hurt in the past and is afraid to let her guard down with Lawrence.

Nev and Max encourage Cierra to meet Lawrence in person, and she agrees to do so. They set up a meeting between the two and prepare to accompany Lawrence to their first face-to-face meeting.

As Lawrence nervously waits for Cierra at the designated meeting spot, he's excited and anxious all at once. When Cierra finally arrives, Lawrence's heart sinks. Cierra looks nothing like the photos she sent him. In fact, she's a completely different person.

Cierra apologizes for lying to Lawrence and explains that she was afraid he wouldn't like her if she showed him what she really looked like. Nev and Max press her to explain why she chose to use someone else's photos and deceive Lawrence, but Cierra is evasive. Lawrence is crushed and angry, feeling like he's been lied to and manipulated.

Nev and Max work to try and help Lawrence process his emotions and move forward. They encourage him to be honest with his feelings and to take his time before jumping back into another online relationship. Lawrence takes their advice to heart and vows to take a break from online dating for a while.

As the episode comes to a close, Nev and Max reflect on Lawrence and Cierra's story. They talk about how easy it can be to deceive someone online and how important it is to be honest in our interactions with others. Ultimately, the episode serves as a cautionary tale for anyone who's been drawn in by the allure of an online romance.