TV series
It Takes a Thief
1968–1970, English, on ABC. Created by Roland Kibbee.
Convicted cat burglar Alexander Mundy gets an offer he can't refuse from the United States government: If he puts his formidable thieving skills to work for them, he'll be released from prison. Alexander's dad, Alister, sometimes comes out of retirement as a thief to help his son on special jobs.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 66
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1970
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Latest episode
S3 E24: Project X
Aired 23 March 1970
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Roland KibbeeCreator
- Robert WagnerAlexander Mundy · 66 ep
- Malachi ThroneNoah Bain · 66 ep
- Edward BinnsWally Powers · 24 ep
- Fred AstaireAlister Mundy · 24 ep
- Marco LópezSecurity Guard (uncredited) · 7 ep
- Al BainClub Patron (uncredited) · 5 ep
- Joseph CottenCol. Heinrich · 5 ep
- George MurdockFred Devon · 4 ep
- Susan Saint JamesCharlie Brown · 4 ep
- Sharon AckerEdwina Hopkins · 3 ep
- Michael ForestCourier · 3 ep
- Arthur ToveyWaiter (uncredited) · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 January 1968
- Last aired
- 23 March 1970
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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It Takes a Thief: quick answers
Is It Takes a Thief worth watching?
It Takes a Thief doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of It Takes a Thief are there?
It Takes a Thief has 3 seasons and 66 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is It Takes a Thief finished?
Yes. It Takes a Thief ended in 1970, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is It Takes a Thief on?
It Takes a Thief isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
It Takes a Thief parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It Takes a Thief is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like It Takes a Thief?
If you liked It Takes a Thief, try The Saint, Covert Affairs, The Sweeney.
Who created It Takes a Thief?
It Takes a Thief was created by Roland Kibbee and stars Robert Wagner, Malachi Throne, Edward Binns.