The show premiered on 24 February 2004, and ran for eight series, with its final episode aired on 17 February 2012. The show's premise is on a group of con artists who specialise in "long cons" Each episode's plot focuses on a team of grifters who conduct the art of the "long con"
Each episode's plot focuses on a team of grifters who conduct the art of the "long con" The team often target a "mark" whose activities are immoral and/or illegal. Although con artists, the team display a moral, honourable code within their team.