How to Catch a Dirtbag is a reality documentary series that premiered on the Discovery Channel on August 5, 2026. The one-hour program expands on the online investigations of Michael McWhorter, better known as TizzyEnt, who built a large social media following by helping to identify people accused of bad behavior in public. Discovery ordered eight episodes for the first season.
The series begins with viral footage showing an apparent act of misconduct. McWhorter then examines the available digital clues and uses crowdsourcing to help identify the person involved. Once a subject has been identified, he investigates the circumstances surrounding the incident rather than relying solely on the original video.
Each episode of How to Catch a Dirtbag follows several separate cases and incorporates interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers. In some investigations, Michael McWhorter also speaks with the person accused of the behavior. The stories can ultimately lead to further investigation, public accountability, or legal consequences.
The first episode, “The Tesla Terrorizer,” follows a pipe-wielding road-rager who allegedly attacks cars and threatens drivers in Los Angeles. Later installments have investigated subjects including a serial tip-jar thief, a man filmed pulling a gun on skateboarders, and a woman accused of harassing her neighbors.
McWhorter serves as the central host and investigator, appearing as TizzyEnt. The series is produced by Jupiter Entertainment for Discovery Channel and airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. As of August 30, 2026, the first season is ongoing, with eight episodes scheduled through September 23.
