Series synopsis
Masterminds is a Canadian documentary television series that premiered on History on July 16, 2003. It ended on May 5, 2007.
Masterminds was a true crime documentary television series produced in Canada with truTV.
As of February 2011, the program is broadcast on History Television and Global TV in Canada and truTV in the United States.
Each 30 minute episode features one true crime story. The profiled crimes generally involve large sums of cash or merchandise and, more important, extremely unique and/or elaborate methods of criminal operation which were never before seen by law enforcement agencies. With a few nota ...
Premise
Masterminds was a true crime documentary television series produced in Canada with truTV.
As of February 2011, the program is broadcast on History Television and Global TV in Canada and truTV in the United States.
Each 30 minute episode features one true crime story. The profiled crimes generally involve large sums of cash or merchandise and, more important, extremely unique and/or elaborate methods of criminal operation which were never before seen by law enforcement agencies. With a few notable exceptions, most criminals profiled in this series were caught within a couple of years of committing their crime.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Dave Lapsley as Ryan Hodare
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 70 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 21 | July 16, 2003 | May 22, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 23 | August 4, 2004 | April 26, 2005 |
| Season 3 | 16 | July 12, 2005 | May 18, 2006 |
| Season 4 | 10 | July 6, 2006 | May 5, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Anthon Forgeries The story of master forger Mark Hoffmann, who created numerous falsified documents relating to the founding of the Mormon church, and fooled experts all over the world |
July 16, 2003 |
| 2 |
The Dunbar Heist Mark Hoffman fabricates more than 600 American historical documents. |
July 16, 2003 |
| 3 |
The Knightsbridge Heist Britain's largest heist in history netted the culprit $90 million in jewels, cash and drugs. |
September 29, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
James Bond Gang An insight into the James Bond gang, a group of criminals from New York who used customised getaway vehicles in their heists during the 1980s |
August 4, 2004 |
| 2 |
The Dublin Job Investigating the 1986 theft of £30million of paintings from Russborough House, near Dublin, which was carried out by crime boss Martin Cahill |
August 18, 2004 |
| 3 |
Confessions of a Master Jewel Thief A prolific cat-burglar reveals how he scaled high-rises and made off with diamonds and jewelry. |
September 7, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Air Cargo Millions An air-freight delivery driver runs a multimillion-dollar air-cargo theft operation with connections around the globe. |
July 12, 2005 |
| 2 |
Halloween Heist Criminals manage to steal cash and lock guests inside a vault at a bank's Halloween party; an assortment of odd tools assist with bank robberies. |
August 30, 2005 |
| 3 |
The Social Register Gang Uncover the crimes of Raymond Flynn, a sophisticated thief who selected his targets from the social register, a directory of America's wealthiest people |
September 20, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Museum Heist Insight into James P Quinn's theft of $1.6million worth of jewellery in the Headley-Whitney Museum, Kentucky, revealing whether the police were able to catch him |
July 6, 2006 |
| 2 |
It Takes a Thief Revealing how Paul Mathieson came to lead a band of burglars that travelled America, stealing over $10million worth of loot |
July 7, 2006 |
| 3 |
Foul Ball The capture of fraudster Wayne Bray, who was responsible for the largest sporting memorabilia scam in American history |
July 8, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 16, 2003 |
| Last aired | May 5, 2007 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |