Catfish: The TV Show is an American reality-based documentary television series airing on MTV about the truths and lies of online dating. The series is based on the 2010 film Catfish and is co-hosted by Nev Schulman and Kamie Crawford, Max Joseph served as a co-host for the first seven seasons of the show before being replaced by a panoply of guest hosts, including musicians Elle King and Slick Woods, actress Kimiko Glenn, and basketball superstar Nick Young . It premiered on November 12, 2012.[1] The show has been renewed for season 8, which premiered on January 8, 2020.[2]