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Bug Out

Bug Out
★ 7.0/10•2022•38m•Documentary•Crime
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This four-part investigative documentary series holds the magnifying glass to one of the most bizarre crimes in recent history: the theft of 7,000 living bugs from the Philadelphia Insectarium. Delve into this whodunnit through exclusive interviews with insect collectors, bug smugglers, and the law enforcement agencies charged with looking into this case.

StatusEnded
Runtime38m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 3, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - The BuglaryE138m

The Buglary

When 7,000 living insects worth over $50,000 are stolen from the Philadelphia Insectarium, the detectives assigned to the case get busy. They quickly realize they’re going to need some help penetrating this shadowy network of bug dealers and collectors. As they assemble a preliminary list of suspects, a new twist about the museum leaves them heading the investigation in a new direction.

Mar 3, 2022

Episode 2 - Going UndergroundE238m

Going Underground

While the detectives interview suspects to learn more about the museum and its odd history, federal agencies are brought on the scene to share case files from other bug busts. The hunt goes international as the investigators begin to peel back the layers of this global trade. An Insectarium insider with deep ties to the illicit bug trade emerges as a prime suspect.

Mar 3, 2022

Episode 3 - Colony CollapseE338m

Colony Collapse

A clearer picture of the Insectarium starts to develop as the detectives begin to hone in on a prime suspect. A startling allegation is made about some of the tarantulas that were stolen from the museum. As a result, the investigators turn their focus on Mexico and the illicit tarantula trade there. Did one of the bug-dealing Insectarium employees get in over his head?

Mar 3, 2022

Episode 4 - Under the Magnifying GlassE438m

Under the Magnifying Glass

A shocking revelation emerges about the bug heist. The investigators find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew about this case. Alliances at the Insectarium fracture as deep dark secrets begin to surface. New colonies are formed, pointing to a dizzying future for this museum and all its worker bees.

Mar 3, 2022

Actors

Dr. John Cambridge

Self - CEO of the Philadelphia Insectarium Butterfly Pavillion.

Micheal Zanetich

Self - Detective, Philadelphia Police Department

Trisha Nichols

Self - Director of Education, Insectarium

Chrissy Rzepnicki

Self - Director of Operations, Insectarium.

Amani Harris

Self - Education Department, Insectarium.

Kevin Etheridge

Self - Animal Care Department, Insectarium.

Dennis Rosenbaum

Self - Special Investigations

Jim Maxwell

Self - Private Investigator & Frmr. FBI Agent.

Brent Karner

Self - Bug Salesman

Kelvin Wiley

Self - Animal Care Department, Insectarium.

Steve Kanya

Self - Founder, Steve's Bug Off & Insectarium.

Laura Ritter

Self - Sales & Customer Relations, Insectarium.

Jessica Speart

Self - Wildlife Author.

Alison Mumper

Self - Animal Care Department, Insectarium

Wlodek Lapkiewicz

Self - Former Animal Care Director, Insectarium.

Wayne Wehling

Self - Senior Entomologist, US Department.

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