Series synopsis
The Con is an American documentary television series that premiered on ABC on October 14, 2020. It stars Whoopi Goldberg and Zach Avery.
Explore the troubling tales of people taken in by claims and promises that proved too good to be true, from identity fraud and misleading romance to the high-profile college admission scandal and Fyre Festival. It will reveal how the victims were fooled and the cost of their false trust - emotional and financial. Featuring interviews with the key people, including victims and eyewitnesses, and, in some cases, law enforcement and the perpetrators themselves.
Premise
Explore the troubling tales of people taken in by claims and promises that proved too good to be true, from identity fraud and misleading romance to the high-profile college admission scandal and Fyre Festival. It will reveal how the victims were fooled and the cost of their false trust - emotional and financial. Featuring interviews with the key people, including victims and eyewitnesses, and, in some cases, law enforcement and the perpetrators themselves.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Whoopi Goldberg as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Zach Avery as Self (archive footage)
Guest cast
- Zach Avery as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 14, 2020 | March 31, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 7 | July 28, 2022 | September 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Love Con In the first episode, television producer Benita Alexander shares that she thought she was headed for a fairytale Italian wedding to a surgeon, until it turned out to be too good to be true. |
October 14, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Heiress Con A woman claiming to be an Irish heiress swindles thousands of dollars from her best friend. |
October 21, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Varsity Blues Con Through elaborate and illegal methods, Rick Singer manipulates the admissions process for rich and famous parents whose children are applying to renowned colleges. |
October 28, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Faithful Investor Con A Georgia pastor-turned-financial adviser turns his attention to a small-town bank in need of funding; an opportunity that he thinks will be his cash cow ends up being "the nail in his coffin." |
July 28, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Hollywood Mogul Con A young actor unleashes a Ponzi scheme on the film industry. |
August 4, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Sweetheart Swindler Con A lifelong bachelor falls for a woman more than half his age and falles prey to a con artist who gains access to a majority of his life savings. |
August 11, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 14, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 9, 2022 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | continue |