America's Dumbest Criminals
America's Dumbest Criminals is an American reality series that aired in syndication from January 1996 to January 2000 for a total of 96 episodes, hosted by Daniel Butler and Debbie Alan. The series features surveillance footage, news reports and dramatic reenactments of particularly foolish criminal behavior. Also highlighted are "dumb laws", featuring various trivialities passed into law. Francopolitan Mercury Anastassacos was voted the "World's Dumbest Criminal" for the world tour phase. The show's disclaimer partially parodies the radio and TV series Dragnet by stating that each segment was a real-life occurrence, but that "only the names have been changed...to protect the ignorant".
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26 episodes
- 1. Return to CinderIn the premiere episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a guy who graduated from the school of hard knocks, a chef with a recipe for arrest and a drug bust with a twist. Featuring segments "Return to Cinder," "Cooking with Crack" and "Yabba Dabba Dude."CC30minJan 26, 1996
- 2. Funky FootworkIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness some pretty funky footwork, a drive-by surprise and a mighty fall from grace. Featuring segments "Funky Footwork," "Drive Buy" and "Police Help Me, I'm Falling."CC30minFeb 2, 1996
- 3. Two BitsIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a girlfriend who bails out her beau, frightening footage with a happy ending and the dumbest DUI excuse ever made. Featuring segments "Two Bits," "Citizen's Arrest" and "Dumbest DUI."CC30minFeb 9, 1996
- 4. Pull Over and Wake UpIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a criminal who falls asleep just behind the wheel, actual footage of dumb criminals on ice and a case we call, "All Spruced Up." Featuring segments "Pull Over and Wake Up," "Dumb Criminals on Ice" and "All Spruced Up."CC30minFeb 16, 1996
- 5. Kickstand BluesIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness the crook caught by the cop without a kickstand, surveillance cam footage we call, "Stuff Yourself" and a blackjack player who really takes a hit. Featuring segments "Kickstand Blues," "Stuff Yourself" and "Blackjack Mama."CC30minFeb 23, 1996
- 6. The BagmanIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals," we'll witness a bank robber who didn't have a car or a brain, a criminal who gets a special delivery and a dumb criminal who learns about gravity. Featuring segments "The Bagman," "Special Delivery" and "This Guy is Falling."CC30minMar 1, 1996
- 7. Fooled YouIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a fool and his jewels, a crime that was not well-done and three lightweights with a heavy load. Featuring "Fooled You," "Hold the Onion" and "Box of Rocks."CC30minMar 8, 1996
- 8. Social ClimberIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a social climber who's falling fast, a cat's stolen whiskers and a major incident with a miniature reenactment. Featuring segments "Social Climber," "The Cat's Meow" and "Tie Tack Terror."CC30minMar 8, 1996
- 9. Don't Call the PoliceIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a break in at the wrong house, a panty plucker who has to pay the piper and a dumb criminal who almost got away. Featuring segments "Don't Call the Police," "Panty Plucker" and "Blinking and Drinking."CC30minMar 15, 1996
- 10. 10-Year Cab RideIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a 10-year cab ride, a dumb criminal who uses his head and a criminal who has a very bad payday. Featuring segments "10-Year Cab Ride," "Head Start" and "Crime Doesn't Pay."CC30minMar 22, 1996
- 11. Skunk DriverIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a D.U.I. with a W.I.F.E., a comically disabled criminal and a traffic temper that goes wrong. Featuring segments "Skunk Driver," "Oh, My Aching Back" and "Watch the Lights."CC30minMar 29, 1996
- 12. Buck NakedIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a flasher who falls asleep on the job, a shoplifting film fest and a drug deal that goes wrong, -- then right. Featuring segments "Buck Naked," "Attention Shoplifters" and "Photo Finish."CC30minApr 5, 1996
- 13. Name GameIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness our first twin dumb criminals, actual surveillance cam footage you won't believe and Rin Tin Tin meets a dummy. Featuring segments "Name Game," "Hi Mom, I'm on TV" and "Bow-Ow-Www."CC30minApr 12, 1996
- 14. Who Is It?In this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness some dopers who are a little too hospitable, a jewelry store full of dumb criminals and a dumb criminal who is disarmed and dangerous. Featuring segments "Who is It?" "No Cops Here" and "In Arms Way."CC30minApr 19, 1996
- 15. A Real Drunk DriverIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a drunk driver takes more than he bargained for, surveillance store footage from the convenience store from hell and a glad bag that turned into a sad sack. Featuring segments "A Real Drunk Driver," "Store From Hell" and "Sad Sack."CC30minApr 26, 1996
- 16. He Can't RunIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a dumb criminal who can hide but he can't run, a criminal who becomes the Houdini of dumb crime and a guy who gets put on the beat cycle at the laundromat. Featuring segments "He Can't Run," Houdini of Dumb Crime" and "It Beats Me."CC30minMay 3, 1996
- 17. Beer Box BanditIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a bandit with a beer box for a brain, surveillance camera footage of the shortest work day in history and a criminal who cashed and burned. Featuring segments "Beer Box Bandit," "Comp Time" and "Cash and Burn."CC30minMay 10, 1996
- 18. An Affair to ForgetIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness two criminals who absolutely never met, surveillance camera footage of a new dance step and a dramatic dumb criminal drumroll. Featuring segments "An Affair to Forget," "Bust a Move" and "Dumb Drumroll."CC30minMay 17, 1996
- 19. Something More ComfortableIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll get a little old lady from Pasadena who tells her secret, go inside a dumb criminal with X-ray footag, and witness purse snatchers who don t get the picture. Featuring segments "Something More Comfortable," "Diamond in the Roughage" and "Picture This."CC30minMay 24, 1996
- 20. Tooling Around TownIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness two dumb criminals with an extremely short-term memory, actual surveillance footage of two women dressed for arrest and a crime that's all in a small family. Featuring segments "Tooling Around Town," "Dressed for Arrest" and "It s All Relative. "CC30minMay 31, 1996
- 21. Crime Time LiveIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a drunk driver with a lame excuse, surveillance camera footage of a real breaking and entering and say "aloha" to a crapshooter. Featuring segments "DUI 2," "Crime Time Live" and "Aloha Sucker."CC30minJun 7, 1996
- 22. One Way Ticket to JailIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness the dumb criminal who just couldn't blend in, surveillance camera footage of a bro in a bra and some dumb criminals who deconstruct. Featuring segments "One Way Ticket to Jail," "The Bro in the Bra" and "Mental Blocks."CC30minJun 14, 1996
- 23. DebriefingIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a dumb criminal who thinks he's lucky, actual footage of a sting you won't believe and a rat who gets caught in his own trap. Featuring segments "Debriefing," "We're Gonna Get You" and "Taxing Driver."CC30minJun 21, 1996
- 24. Search MeIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness an unbelievably cooperative criminal, surveillance cam footage of a casino full of dumb criminals and some dumb criminals who have serious car trouble. Featuring segments "Search Me," "Joker s Wild" and "Car Trouble."CC30minJun 28, 1996
- 25. DUI ElvisIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals" we'll witness a man who was driving under the influence of Elvis, a high speed chase in a camouflaged car and a petty thief who meets the caped crusader. "Search Me," "Joker s Wild" and "Car Trouble."CC30minJul 5, 1996
- 26. Bad Luck BrownIn this episode of "America's Dumbest Criminals", we'll witness a dumb criminal with real bad luck, surveillance cam footage of a man pilfering pork chops and a dumb criminal who was just faking it. Featuring segments "Bad Luck Brown," "Pilfering Pork Chops" and "Faking It."CC30minJul 12, 1996
America's Dumbest Criminals
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America's Dumbest Criminals is an American reality series that aired in syndication from January 1996 to January 2000 for a total of 96 episodes, hosted by Daniel Butler and Debbie Alan. The series features surveillance footage, news reports and dramatic reenactments of particularly foolish criminal behavior. Also highlighted are "dumb laws", featuring various trivialities passed into law. Francopolitan Mercury Anastassacos was voted the "World's Dumbest Criminal" for the world tour phase. The show's disclaimer partially parodies the radio and TV series Dragnet by stating that each segment was a real-life occurrence, but that "only the names have been changed...to protect the ignorant".
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Lacey Entertainment
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
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