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Catfish: The TV Show

Catfish: The TV Show
GenreReality
Based onCatfish
by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman
Developed by
Presented by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons8
No. of episodes232 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Andrew Jarecki
  • Ariel Schulman
  • Eddie Schmidt
  • Brad Bishop
  • David Metzler
  • Henry Joost
  • Jonathan Karshis
  • Julie Link Steffens
  • Marc Smerling
  • Marshall Eisen
  • Nev Schulman
  • Guillermo Bonilla
  • Nomi Ernst Leidner
  • Tom Forman
  • John Maroney
Cinematography
  • John DeTarsio
  • Max Joseph
Camera setupMultiple
Webcam (episodes 148–)
Running time41 to 42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkMTV
ReleaseNovember 12, 2012 (2012-11-12) –
present (present)
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Catfish: The TV Show (often shortened to Catfish) is an American reality-based documentary television series airing on MTV about the truths and lies of online dating. The series, which premiered on November 12, 2012, is based on the 2010 film Catfish.[1] In its first 7 seasons, the show was hosted by Nev Schulman and Max Joseph. Seeking to pursue a directing career, Joseph said his goodbye in the episode that aired on August 22, 2018.[2][3] After Joseph's departure, several guest co-hosts were tried out, and eventually Kamie Crawford was selected to officially become part of the hosting duo in the show's 8th season alongside Schulman.[4]

In May 2018, filming of season 7 was suspended due to sexual misconduct allegations against Schulman. The suspension was lifted after the allegations were found to be "not credible".[5][6]

In 2020 MTV and Wondery began releasing episodes as podcasts under the title Catfish: The Podcast, with the first episode released on November 26, 2020.[7]

In early January 2024, the show was renewed for its 9th season by MTV,[8] which is set to begin on April 30, 2024.[9]

  1. ^ Porter, Rick (August 3, 2012). "'Catfish: The TV Show': MTV delves into online relationships". Zap2it. Archived from the original on 14 May 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Max Joseph on Twitter". Twitter.
  3. ^ Johnson, Zach (August 30, 2018). "Max Joseph Gets Emotional in His Final Catfish Episode". E! News. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  4. ^ Heyn, Elizabeth (January 8, 2020). "Kamie Crawford Co-Hosts MTV's 'Catfish' with Nev Schulman". Heavy. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  5. ^ "MTV Is Halting Production on 'Catfish' Amid Sexual Assault Allegations". Time. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
  6. ^ Guglielmi, Jodi (June 25, 2018). "MTV Resumes Production on Catfish, Calls Nev Schulman Sexual Misconduct Claim 'Not Credible'". People. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
  7. ^ "Catfish: The Podcast". Wondery - Feel The Story. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  8. ^ "'Catfish: The TV Show' & 'Help! I'm In A Secret Relationship!' Renewed Amid Ratings Win For MTV". Deadline. 2024-01-04.
  9. ^ "Former Catfish Co-Host Max Joseph Makes Surprise Return in Season 9 Trailer (Exclusive)". TVLine. 2024-04-09.