History Series / Cheaters

* NeverMyFault: A good number of cases have the suspect shift blame off of them, even blaming the client for their actions. Anything to avoid taking responsibility.

** One of the clients, "Toby Dalrymple," had this reaction upon the realization that ''he'' was the other man in the relationship between the suspect and her companion and thus has ruined their marriage.

* LongRunner: This series has been airing since 2000, running for over 21 seasons. Likewise, Joey Greco has been the longest-running host.

''Cheaters'' is a weekly syndicated reality television series featuring couples with one partner who is committing adultery on the other partner. Investigations are headed by the "Cheaters Detective Agency" It has been hosted by Tommy Habeeb, Joey Greco, Clark James Gable, and currently, it is being hosted by Peter Gunz.

--->"I'm looking for a bad guy. And I'm the bad guy."

* SurprisinglyHappyEnding: There are occasions where the client and suspect are able to save their relationship despite the latter infidelity, as seen in updates.

* MoralMyopia: It doesn't matter if the suspect has been lying and has been cheating. As far as they're concerned, the client is in the wrong as [[ItsAllAboutMe they're the ones who are embarrassing them in public]]!

** The suspect will justify their cheating by saying that the client doesn't spend any time with them and/or give them attention, while recorded conversations show that not only did the client try to spend time with them only for the suspect to constantly turn them down, but implying that it was a common occurence.

* BlatantLies: Recorded conversations between the client and suspect has the latter tell the former that they're at a location while the footage shows that is not the case, even at times showing the suspect on the phone having the conversation.

* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Among the suspects who are less hostile than others, they tend to have this reaction after realizing just how bad they messed up. Whether if it's actual remorse or it's the fact they got caught is up for debate.

* KnowWhenToFoldEm: At times, the host would advise the [[RevengeBeforeReason emotionally incensed client]] that fighting the suspect and/or companion is not worth it and would only lead him into further problems.

* WhatTheHellHero: This is a give between the client and suspect on both sides as well as between the client and companion. Occasionally the companion calls out the suspect, who is just as LockedOutOfTheLoop in regards to the client as vise-versa.

* HiddenDisdainReveal: The suspect upon being confronted at time reveals that they never loved the client and was [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness just using them for their own benefit]].

''Cheaters'' is a weekly syndicated reality television series featuring couples with [[YourCheatingHeart one partner who is committing adultery on the other partner]]. Investigations are headed by the "Cheaters Detective Agency" It has been hosted by Tommy Habeeb, Joey Greco, Clark James Gable, and currently, it is being hosted by Peter Gunz.

** Each episode ends with an update of the client, suspect, and companion of each case.

* FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse: The subject would try to justify their actions by citing a previous or current wrong done by the client (Neglect, Abuse, etc.). The host states that they should've just end it instead of invoking PayEvilUntoEvil.

Each episode begins with a brief interview of the complainant, detailing how the complainant met their partner and what has led them to believe that the partner is cheating, [[OutOfCharacterAlert citing suspicious activities or behavior]]. Next, the narrator describes the progress of the investigation of the partner (referred to as "the suspect"). Private investigators follow the suspect over the course of several days or weeks at their home, workplace, and/or in public with their alleged paramour (dubbed "the companion"). If the complainant and suspect live together, hidden cameras are occasionally installed in their home. A recorded telephone conversation between the complainant and suspect, in which the suspect lies about his or her whereabouts, is also played.

When the investigation turns up enough evidence of the suspect's infidelity, the show enters its second segment, "the confrontation." The host meets with the complainant to reveal the findings of the investigation and shows them the evidence collected. The host sometimes [[ThisIsGonnaSuck warns the complainant that the footage is disturbing or upsetting]] but the complainant nonetheless requests to see it.

The briefing takes place when the suspect and their companion are concurrently being observed together nearby; the intent is to allow the complainant to catch the suspect in the act of infidelity. After contacting the detective to find out their whereabouts, the host and the complainant, along with a full crew of production and security personnel travel in a van and seek out and confront the alleged cheater. The confrontation often takes place in public places, such as bars, restaurants and parks, with the complainant and host both demanding an explanation from the suspect for their behavior. Confrontations are often violent in nature, forcing security guards to restrain the complainant, suspect and/or companion.

The final segment, "the conclusion," presents parting thoughts from the complainant, the suspect and their companion as they depart the scene of the confrontation.

* BedroomAdulteryScene: Many of the confrontations between the complainant, suspect, and companion occurs in the bedroom, right in the middle of the latter's intimacy.
* BreakUpBonfire: A few episodes have the complainant gathering the suspect's belongings and either setting it on fire or placing them in the fireplace.
* DownerEnding: Sadly the majority of episodes ends with the relationship between the complainant and suspect ending without any chance of reconciliation. The only hope being that the complainant is able to overcome this and move on.
* FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse: The subject would try to justify their actions by citing a previous or current wrong inflicted by the complainant (Neglect, Abuse, etc.). The host states that they should've just end it instead of invoking PayEvilUntoEvil.

* MoralMyopia: It doesn't matter if the suspect has been lying and has been cheating. As far as they're concerned, the complainant is in the wrong as [[ItsAllAboutMe they're the ones who are embarrassing them in public]]!
* NeverMyFault: A good number of cases have the suspect shift blame off of them, even blaming the complainant for their actions. Anything to avoid taking responsibility.

* WhatTheHellHero: This is a give between the complainant and suspect on both sides as well as between the complainant and companion. Occasionally the companion calls out the suspect, who is just as LockedOutOfTheLoop in regards to the complainant as vise-versa.

** Updates from previous cases in the form of interviews from either the complainant, suspect, or companion to share how the experience has affected them and where they are now in their lives.
** Each episode ends with an update of the complainant, suspect, and companion of each case.

* WhatTheHellHero: This is a give between the complainant and subject on both sides as well as between the complainant and companion. Occasionally the companion calls out the subject, who is just as LockedOutOfTheLoop in regards to the complainant as vise-versa.

** Each episode ends with an update of the complainant, suspect, and companion of each case

''Cheaters'' is a weekly syndicated reality television series featuring couples with [[YourCheatingHeart one partner who is committing adultery on the other partner]]. Investigations are headed by the "Cheaters Detective Agency" It has been hosted by Tommy Habeeb, Joey Greco, Clark James Gable, and currently, it is being hosted by [[Series/LoveAndHipHop Peter Gunz]].

* LongRunner: This series has been airing since 2000, running for over 21 seasons.

* SignatureScene: An arrested Joey Greco being placed in the backseat of a cop car while muttering "This is price of Justice."