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Recipe for Disaster

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Feb 10, 2000

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness an inmate who isn’t getting out on good behavior, a joker who isn't quite Julia Child and some pot-smoking workmen who helped set up the camera that caught them.

Full Episodes

Season 4, 26 episodes

Blunted Burglary,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a man wearing a useless disguise, a criminal who forgot to bring a gun to a shootout and a not-so-sharp thief who put an antique knife in his pocket.

20m Aug 5, 1999

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness the reason for all those missing office supplies, a man who thinks he’s the target of a 21-gun salute and a joker whose trash is a breadcrumb trail.

20m Aug 12, 1999

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a fella whose sense of judgment goes up in smoke, a guy on the run who called 911 to check if he has any warrants and an officer with a trick up his sleeve.

20m Aug 19, 1999

Carry-Out Bandits,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a cabbie whose meter is running but not his mind, the reason teachers taught you not to play with fire extinguishers and what happens when bandits order to-go.

20m Aug 26, 1999

Back-Breaking Burden,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a crook that enters a car dealership unannounced, the back-breaking burden of stealing $3,000 in coins and what happens when you mess with 50,000 volts of electricity.

20m Sep 2, 1999

Waking Nightmare,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a police search that gets hotter as the criminal gets colder and a drunk driver who wakes to a real nightmare.

20m Sep 9, 1999

Artificial Dummy,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness misbehaving crack customers, a bunch of guys that want electronics for nothing and some dummies with a dummy — but who’s dumber?

20m Sep 16, 1999

Run-Away Cyclist,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness what it takes to steal a car from a police lock-up, a runaway cyclist who hits the spin cycle and a bail bondsman who dresses up to catch his man.

20m Sep 23, 1999

Brain Freeze Bandit,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a man doing something crazy in an even crazier place, a "Nutty Buddy" behind the wheel of an ice cream truck and a stoner who’s credibility goes up in smoke.

20m Sep 30, 1999

Half-Ton of Trouble,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness the mark of a fender bender, a ton of trouble when a tailgate hits the road and a strange pickup on a surveillance video.

20m Oct 7, 1999

Courting Disaster,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness the difference between a leap of faith and taking a dive, a disastrous character witness and some funny business happening right underneath someone’s nose.

20m Oct 14, 1999

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a man who brings dynamite instead of flowers, a suspect conducting his own strip-search and drunk drivers keeping physically fit.

20m Oct 21, 1999

Mannequin Mystery,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness whether it’s possible to do the right thing by making the wrong turn, a lifelike store mannequin and a sign of trouble for a sneaky criminal.

20m Oct 28, 1999

Clowning Around,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness some runaway teenagers who don’t know when to quit, a whacked-out clown who belongs in the circus and a shifty defendant who dismisses himself from court.

20m Nov 4, 1999

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness an inmate in a hurry, some sticky-fingered donut thieves and more.

20m Nov 11, 1999

Buckle Under Pressure,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness thieves who got a car only to discover that the car has got them, a man under pressure about some blood and a fulfilled wish about the bank.

20m Nov 18, 1999

Collared Criminal,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness the consumption of alcohol making a person more sophisticated, how far a canine officer will go to catch a criminal running wild and your tax dollars at work.

20m Nov 25, 1999

Crack Pipe Crackpot,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a convenience store counter spontaneously become a fireworks stand, the true pride of ownership from a crackpot with a crack pipe and some real idiots in a car.

20m Jan 13, 1999

Invasion of Privacy,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a suspect having his privacy invaded, the theft of a patrol car and a man making his way out of the frying pan and into the swamp.

20m Jan 20, 2000

Confetti Money,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a bright mind throwing money like confetti, a robber new to the world of handgun safety and a thief who escaped without a trace — except for an irrefutable video.

20m Jan 27, 2000

Courageous Crime-Fighting,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a woman who definitely doesn’t like her chain yanked, some suspects who find themselves tailed by dogs and a stuffed Dalmatian doll sure to inspire some courage.

20m Feb 3, 2000

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a cleaning lady who picks up too much, a stop sign that can rob you of a social life and the gal with whom you don’t want to share a ride.

20m Feb 10, 2000

Recipe for Disaster,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness an inmate who isn’t getting out on good behavior, a joker who isn't quite Julia Child and some pot-smoking workmen who helped set up the camera that caught them.

20m Feb 10, 2000

Pinata Surprise,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness some sailors out for a good time who quickly begin to sink, a surprise for a car thief and much more.

20m Feb 17, 2000

Not-So-Clean Getaway,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness how a dog’s “evidence” helped take down a bike thief, how waiving the right to remain silent can be like waving farewell and a man very lost in his getaway.

20m Feb 24, 2000

Check Your Bags,

In this episode of “America’s Dumbest Criminals,” we’ll witness a criminal who regrets tackling a safe, a macho man with some explaining to do and much more.

20m Mar 2, 2000