Ep 22. Adam & Mercy

Adam & Mercy is the twenty-second and final episode of the ninth season of Catfish: The TV Show. The show brings together people who have been in online relationships and introduces them to each other in person. The hosts, Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford, work with the participants to uncover the truth about their online partner and help them decide if they can trust and continue the relationship.

In this episode, Adam contacts the show because he is desperate for help. He has been in an online relationship with Mercy for a year and a half, and they have never met in person. Adam is a military veteran with PTSD who lives in Colorado Springs, and Mercy is a nurse from San Francisco. From the beginning, they have had a deep connection and shared their hopes, fears, and dreams. Adam believes that he has found his soulmate in Mercy, and he is ready to do whatever it takes to be with her.

However, there are some red flags in their relationship that Adam has ignored. Mercy always makes excuses for not being able to video chat or meet in person. She tells him that she has a busy work schedule and family obligations that keep her from traveling. Adam has never seen a picture of Mercy that was not filtered or cropped. He has only seen her from the neck up, and he suspects that she may be hiding something from him.

Nev and Kamie agree to help Adam uncover the truth about Mercy. They start by doing some research on her online presence and contact her on social media. Mercy states that she is excited to meet Adam and is open to video chatting. However, when the hosts attempt to connect with her, she always has an excuse. They even try to set up a meeting between Adam and Mercy, but she cancels at the last minute.

The hosts also discover that Mercy has used multiple aliases and has a history of catfishing others online. They believe that Mercy does not exist and that Adam has been talking to someone else entirely. They continue their investigation and use their resources to track down the person behind the profile.

When they finally make contact with the person, they reveal their true identity to Adam. The truth is shocking and heartbreaking, and they help Adam navigate his emotions and feelings of betrayal. They also attempt to track down the real Mercy and bring the person to justice for their deceitful behavior.

In the end, Adam is faced with a difficult decision. He must decide if he wants to continue his online relationship with the person behind the Mercy profile or move on from the experience. Nev and Kamie provide him with the support and guidance he needs to make the best decision for himself.

Overall, Adam & Mercy is a powerful and emotional episode that highlights the dangers of online relationships and the importance of honesty and communication. The hosts' dedication to helping people find the truth behind their online partners is inspiring and necessary in today's digital age.