1996 · series · 4 seasons
America's Dumbest Criminals
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No. America's Dumbest Criminals (1996) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Peacock.
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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".
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Is America's Dumbest Criminals on Netflix?
No. America's Dumbest Criminals (1996) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Peacock.
Where can I watch America's Dumbest Criminals?
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How many seasons of America's Dumbest Criminals are there?
America's Dumbest Criminals has 4 seasons.
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