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The Ricki Lake Show

Season 1

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Episode 160 min2012-09-10

Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages

Discussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.

Episode 260 min2012-09-11

Hormones 101

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Episode 360 min2012-09-12

The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!

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Episode 460 min2012-09-13

After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans

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Episode 560 min2012-09-14

Virginity 2.0

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Episode 660 min2012-09-17

Pregnant and 40

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Episode 760 min2012-09-18

Let's Talk About Sex

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Episode 860 min2012-09-19

Mommy Confidential

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Episode 960 min2012-09-20

People Making a Difference

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Episode 1060 min2012-09-21

Things I Did for Love

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Episode 1160 min2012-09-24

The Psychic Show

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Episode 1260 min2012-09-25

Surviving a Kidnapping

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Episode 1360 min2012-09-26

The Business of Being Born

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Episode 1460 min2012-09-27

The Makeover Show

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Episode 1560 min2012-09-28

Pre-Partum Blues

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Episode 1660 min2012-10-01

Vagina Dialogues

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Episode 1760 min2012-10-02

Coming Out Stories

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Episode 1860 min2012-10-03

It's All About Hair

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Episode 1960 min2012-10-04

To Share or Not To Share on Social Media

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Episode 2060 min2012-10-05

Life-Changing Adoptions

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Episode 2160 min2012-10-08

Ripped From the Headlines

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Episode 2260 min2012-10-09

Fashion: What's Hot Now

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Episode 2360 min2012-10-10

Women in Male-Dominated Industries

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Episode 2460 min2012-10-11

How to Stop Stress From Killing You

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Episode 2560 min2012-10-12

The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life

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Episode 2660 min2012-10-15

Teens in Danger

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Episode 2760 min2012-10-16

The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity

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Episode 2860 min2012-10-17

Never Say Never

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Episode 2960 min2012-10-18

From Boys to Men

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Episode 3060 min2012-10-19

Dollars and Sense

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Episode 3160 min2012-10-22

Career Confidential

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Episode 3260 min2012-10-23

Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s

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Episode 3360 min2012-10-24

Conception Obsession

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Episode 3460 min2012-10-25

Inside Infidelity

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Episode 3560 min2012-10-26

How to Stop the Pain

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Episode 3660 min2012-10-29

Love Scams

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Episode 3760 min2012-10-30

A New Attitude

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Episode 3860 min2012-10-31

A Ricki Halloween

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Episode 3960 min2012-11-01

Ripped From the Headlines

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Episode 4060 min2012-11-02

When Gay People Lead Straight Lives

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Episode 4160 min2012-11-05

Competitive Parents

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Episode 4260 min2012-11-06

Ricki's PJ Party

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Episode 4360 min2012-11-07

Facing Your Fears

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Episode 4460 min2012-11-08

How to Find Your Perfect Match

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Episode 4560 min2012-11-09

Coming out of the Darkness

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Episode 4660 min2012-11-10

Ambush Makeovers

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Episode 4760 min2012-11-13

Addicted Housewives

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Episode 4860 min2012-11-14

Extreme Beauty

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Episode 4960 min2012-11-15

I Do or I Don't

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Episode 5060 min2012-11-16

Help Me Find a Date!

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Episode 5160 min2012-11-19

Addicted Housewives

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Episode 5260 min2012-11-20

The Secret Lives of Mistresses

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Episode 5360 min2012-11-21

Disciplining Our Kids

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Episode 5460 min2012-11-22

Foster Families

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Episode 5560 min2012-11-23

Pregnant and 40

Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.

Episode 5660 min2012-11-26

Quick Holiday Makeovers

David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for seasonal visitors; simple substitutes to favorite holiday recipes create healthier, tastier alternatives; "Holiday Syndrome."

Episode 5760 min2012-11-28

Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs

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Episode 5860 min2012-11-29

Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money

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Episode 5960 min2012-11-30

Teen Dads, The Real Story

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Episode 6060 min2012-12-03

Ricki's Pajama Party

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Episode 6160 min2012-12-04

Disciplining Our Kids

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Episode 6260 min2012-12-05

Rock Star Dads

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Episode 6360 min2012-12-06

When It's Time For Forgiveness

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Episode 6460 min2012-12-07

Extreme Lives

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Episode 6560 min2012-12-10

Teen Dads, The Real Story

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Episode 6660 min2012-12-11

Trapped In The Wrong Body

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Episode 6760 min2012-12-12

She's The Boss

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Episode 6860 min2012-12-13

The Hottest Bachelor

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Episode 6960 min2012-12-14

Home for the Holidays

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Episode 7060 min2012-12-17

Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums

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Episode 7160 min2012-12-18

The Divorce Show

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Episode 7260 min2012-12-19

Reality Stars Revealed

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Episode 7360 min2012-12-20

Bad Holiday Sweater Party

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Episode 7460 min2012-12-21

Blended Families

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Episode 7560 min2012-12-27

Psychics

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Episode 7660 min2013-01-07

Frenemies

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Episode 7760 min2013-01-08

Nanny Confidential

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Episode 7860 min2013-01-09

Psychics Go Beyond

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Episode 7960 min2013-01-10

Medical Controversies

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Episode 8060 min2013-01-11

YouTube STARS

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Episode 8160 min2013-01-14

Hidden Heroes

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Episode 8260 min2013-01-15

A Cry For Help

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Episode 8360 min2013-01-16

Good Hair

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Episode 8460 min2013-01-17

How To Survive A Kidnapping

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Episode 8560 min2013-01-18

Addicted Housewives

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Episode 8660 min2013-01-07

Frenemies

A friend manipulates a woman into unwittingly participating in a series of dangerous illegal activities; a murder victim's friends and family recount a childhood friendship that turned deadly; warning signs that indicate a friendship may be toxic.

Episode 8760 min2013-01-08

Nanny Confidential

A father speaks of his son suffering brain damage by being violently shaken at a day care facility; parents suspect a nanny of harming their baby; a mother hired, and fired, six nannies in five years; "nanny cam" technology can save a child's life.

Episode 8860 min2013-01-09

Psychics Go Beyond

Audience members receive spontaneous psychic encounters with author Maureen Hancock, who says she has the ability to communicate with the dead; a teenage boy with extraordinary psychic abilities; psychic medium John Holland.

Episode 8960 min2013-01-10

Medical Controversies

A couple give medical marijuana to their 7-year-old daughter who has an aggressive form of cancer; a 7-year-old girl who has NF-1 and her doctor discuss the genetic condition; guests debate the pros and cons of cochlear implants.

Episode 9060 min2013-01-11

YouTube Stars

Guests who have gained fame on YouTube include comic Ryan Higa, "Awkward Black Girl" star Issa Rae, news interviewee Antoine Dodson, singer Rebecca Black, celebrity video-blogger Michael Buckley and makeup artist Jessica Harlow.

Episode 9160 min2013-01-14

Hidden Heroes

A woman donated part of her liver to save a stranger's infant daughter; a quadriplegic uses his situation as a cautionary tale to help others make wiser choices; a woman leaves her Wall Street job to volunteer at natural disasters around the world.

Episode 9260 min2013-01-15

A Cry for Help

Melissa of "My 600-Lb. Life" struggles with her weight and her husband's infidelity; a couple cannot get past the loss of their infant son; a couple are on the verge of divorce because the wife does not feel worthy of her husband's love.

Episode 9360 min2013-01-16

Good Hair

Ricki explores women's love for their hair; reality TV star Tamar Braxton; hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; which products and chemicals are safe and which to avoid.

Episode 9460 min2013-01-17

How to Survive a Kidnapping

A mother on a desperate search for her missing daughter; Elizabeth Shoaf tells of being held hostage underground for 10 days and how she escaped; how to keep children safe; a GPS watch lets parents know where the wearer is at all times.

Episode 9560 min2013-01-18

Addicted Housewives

Dr. Drew Pinsky discusses seemingly successful stay-at-home moms who have severe addictions or compulsions; a mother is addicted to prescription pills; a woman is a highly compulsive shopper.

Episode 9660 min2013-01-21

I Survived

A couple survived the Aurora, Colo., movie-theater shooting; a couple survived the sinking of the Costa Concordia; sisters endured a harrowing camping trip that claimed the lives of their father and friend; a woman was left for dead after a robbery.

Episode 9760 min2013-01-22

Open Marriages

Self-proclaimed experts on open relationships; a couple spice things up by exploring an open marriage; a man says his former "swinger" lifestyle led to a downward spiral of drugs, sex and the destruction of his former relationship.

Episode 9860 min2013-01-23

True Crimes

A young man wrongfully accused of murdering one of serial killer Israel Keyes' victims; footage of killers' taped confessions; a woman tells of being robbed at gunpoint.

Episode 9960 min2013-01-24

When Gay People Lead Straight Lives

An openly gay Mormon and his wife and children; a daughter is angry with her father for coming out of the closet; a mother-of-two left her heterosexual marriage for a lesbian lifestyle.

Episode 10060 min2013-01-25

Love Scams

A guest thought she had met the love of her life until she discovered that he was responsible for a double homicide; a guest's husband scammed her out of $250,000; a security specialist -- once a hacker -- tells how to protect from scams.

Episode 10160 min2013-01-28

Advice That Will Change Your Life

A man's failed relationships jeopardize his health; a woman fears sending her child to school; a single woman admits she is spoiled and demanding; a married couple look to rekindle their romance.

Episode 10260 min2013-01-29

Hollywood Confidential

Hollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.

Episode 10360 min2013-01-30

Making Peace With Your Parents

Radio talk-show host Larry Elder counsels a woman who grew up homeless and a woman whose mother abandoned her as a teen, and he gives advice on how to repair damaged family bonds.

Episode 10460 min2013-01-31

Addicted to Plastic Surgery

A man recently underwent his 54th cosmetic procedure; a woman has endured more than 2,000 cosmetic injections; a woman on a hunt for inexpensive plastic surgery nearly paid with her life; the latest trends and procedures.

Episode 10560 min2013-02-01

Misadventures of Parenthood

Comic Margaret Cho; a couple with three babies are on the verge of a relationship meltdown; a mother tries to accommodate a toddler and a newborn sharing one bedroom; the latest must-have baby products; the Colgate 13 perform.

Episode 10660 min2013-02-04

I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law

Ricki and Judge Lynn Toler try to solve family feuds; a woman considers keeping her children away from their grandmother; a woman despises her teen daughter's disrespectful husband, who lives with them.

Episode 10760 min2013-02-05

Love Psychics

Psychic medium Allison DuBois.

Episode 10860 min2013-02-06

Inside Childhood Mental Illness

Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.

Episode 10960 min2013-02-07

Should We Be Engaged?

A woman gives up her lesbian lifestyle to be with a man; an engaged couple do not see eye-to-eye on the length of their engagement.

Episode 11060 min2013-02-08

The Rudeness Epidemic

In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.

Episode 11160 min2013-02-11

I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!

Relatives disapprove of older women flirting with and dating young men; 54-year-old Jude and 21-year-old Kevin ("Extreme Cougar Wives"); Miss Cougar Las Vegas 2012 and her boyfriend.

Episode 11260 min2013-02-12

Victims of Violence Speak Out

Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.

Episode 11360 min2013-02-13

My Life in the Mob

Guests born into the mob talk of growing up around violence and share a unique take on what it means to be plagued by the sins of their fathers.

Episode 11460 min2013-02-14

Wrongly Convicted

Guests have served time in prison for crimes they did not commit and became free because of persistence, determination, a helping hand and/or science.

Episode 11560 min2013-02-15

When the Wedding Goes Awry

Cynthia, Peter, Barbara and Malorie ("Real Housewives of Atlanta") sit down to discuss the events that damaged their family relationships; a former bride from "Bridezillas" tries to apologize for embarrassing her family on national television.

Episode 11660 min2013-02-18

Women Fight Back

Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Episode 11760 min2013-02-19

Women Fight Back

Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Episode 11860 min2013-02-20

Psychic James Van Praagh

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.

Episode 11960 min2013-02-21

Are Gay Parents Different?

Actress Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock; a lesbian couple who are foster parents; spoken-word performer Noah St. John discusses his two mothers.

Episode 12060 min2013-02-22

My Child Saved a Life

A 3-year-old saves his father from bleeding to death; a boy saves his drowning baby sister; an 11-year-old goes for help when her family is trapped in their SUV in a river.

Episode 12160 min2013-02-25

Who Did I Marry?

Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.

Episode 12260 min2013-02-26

Stalkers

An aspiring model tells how the Internet brought her fame, fortune and a stalker; a woman moved away and changed her name to keep herself and her children safe from her deranged ex; a prosecutor brought justice to stalked celebrities; warning signs.

Episode 12360 min2013-02-27

Bridal Boot Camp

Three women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.

Episode 12460 min2013-02-28

Mommy Confidential

Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.

Episode 12560 min2013-03-01

Hormones

Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.

Episode 12660 min2013-03-04

Updates

A 9-year-old born male lives as a girl; friends and family of former guest Ronnie "Scooby" Chambers discuss the recent shooting in Chicago; a newborn's death threatens the stability of the parents' marriage ; Dr. Mike Dow.

Episode 12760 min2013-03-05

Let's Talk About Sex

Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.

Episode 12860 min2013-03-06

Extreme Beauty

Americans spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery; new, innovative procedures; a life-changing surgery for a military veteran; a woman's procedure becomes her worst nightmare.

Episode 12960 min2013-03-07

Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders

A woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.

Episode 13060 min2013-03-08

People Making a Difference

Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.

Episode 13160 min2013-03-11

Things I Did for Love

Sara donated a kidney to her husband; Matt posted an elaborate marriage proposal online; a surprise wedding; a single man went viral to find a girlfriend; a woman gave up everything for the love of a child; a man proposes on Ricki's stage.

Episode 13260 min2013-03-12

Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams

Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.

Episode 13360 min2013-03-13

What You Should Know Before You Get Married

Relationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.

Episode 13460 min2013-03-14

It's All About the Hair

Hairstylists Chaz Dean, Roy Teeluck, Kim Kimble and Oscar Blandi give advice, cut hair for charity and share celebrities' secrets.

Episode 13560 min2013-03-15

To Share or Not on Social Media

A man's son nearly fell into a trap set by an online child-predator; a shocked mother, horrified by what her daughter was posting on Facebook, uses social media to teach her a lesson; the do's and don'ts of sharing on social media.

Episode 13660 min2013-03-18

I'm a Pageant Princess

Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.

Episode 13760 min2013-03-19

Cheapest People in America

The self-proclaimed "cheapest man in America" barters for leftovers and sifts through large trash bins for hidden treasures; a man's family is at its wits' end over his extreme frugality; money therapists; fashions for a fraction of the price.

Episode 13860 min2013-03-20

Women in Male-Dominated Industries

Reality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.

Episode 13960 min2013-03-21

How to Stop Stress From Killing You

Ways to de-stress and restore balance to one's life; practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by stress.

Episode 14060 min2013-03-22

The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity

A 10-year-old girl struggling with a weight problem; a 12-year-old boy who wrote a book about being bullied because of his weight; what one can do with a child who is overweight.

Episode 14160 min2013-03-25

Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party

Actor Dave Coulier; actress Tia Mowry; singer Lisa Loeb; the creators of the website "Awkward Family Photos"; Mar Yvette ("How Do I Look?").

Episode 14260 min2013-03-26

Never Say Never

Overcoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life"; composer Lance Horne; Chris Rene performs.

Episode 14360 min2013-03-27

Is Your Sex Drive Normal?

Sex lives change as people age; reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson and husband Hank Baskett; a couple's marriage is about to crumble due to a nonexistent sex-life; a booty dance class.

Episode 14460 min2013-03-28

I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!

Matchmaker Amy Laurent sends singer Aubrey O'Day on a group date; dancer Val Chmerkovskiy participates in "Dating With the Stars"; an anti-aging light-therapy device.

Episode 14560 min2013-03-29

Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis

Rosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their own babies.

Episode 14660 min2013-04-01

Competitive Parents

A self-confessed overbearing mother; TV personality Gloria Govan discusses being caught in a cash-for-grades scandal in college; a college student confesses to taking a stimulant to get good grades; choreographer Debbie Allen; Judge Mablean Ephriam.

Episode 14760 min2013-04-02

Embarrassing Parents

Parents who act like clowns embarrass their daughters; a mother embarrasses her daughter by always making herself the center of attention; a man wants to come to terms with his father's hobby of impersonating Elvis Presley.

Episode 14860 min2013-04-03

Ricki's Pajama Party

Actress Ali Landry, actor Jai Rodriguez and TV host RuPaul discuss sleep-related topics; analyzing dreams with hypnotherapist Kelly Sullivan Walden; a man whose video of his sleepwalking mother went viral.

Episode 14960 min2013-04-04

Controlling Grooms

A man wants to make the preparations for his upcoming wedding, including having final approval on the bridesmaid dresses; a man wants an MMA-themed wedding; journalist Rebecca Dolgin and author Chris Easter offer advice for overbearing grooms.

Episode 15060 min2013-04-05

Facing Your Fears

Psychotherapist Barton Goldsmith helps guests overcome their fears, including a man with a fear of flying and a woman who cannot take an elevator because of her fear of heights; audience members are challenged to face their fears.

Episode 15160 min2013-04-08

The Perils of Identity Theft

Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.

Episode 15260 min2013-04-09

Coming Out of the Darkness

Professional dancer Mark Ballas and his mother talk about their suicide prevention foundation; author Jill Bialosky; a man who survived a suicide attempt; the difference between angst and depression.

Episode 15360 min2013-04-10

Stolen Childhoods

Actress Angela Shelton talks about sexual abuse; a woman who ran away from an abusive home at 12-years-old and the man who helped turn her life around.

Episode 15460 min2013-04-11

How to Find Your Perfect Match

Matchmaker Patti Stanger talks about dating issues; two audience members get dating makeovers; radio host Mike Catherwood and authors Maxwell Billieon and Steve Santagati talk about dating; dating game.

Episode 15560 min2013-04-12

I Survived a Cult

Former cult members share their experiences.

Episode 15660 min2013-04-15

Prison Wives

Women whose significant others are currently in prison; women attached to members of a drug ring; a woman who began an online relationship with an inmate; reality-TV star Ramona Rizzo; women attracted to men who lead criminal lives.

Episode 15760 min2013-04-16

Alternative Medical Miracles

Guests who used alternative treatments for ailments; actor Kevin Sorbo; a man who treated colon cancer with a vegan diet; a woman who used advanced technology to regain lost mobility after a stroke.

Episode 15860 min2013-04-17

The Green Show

Environment friendly; actor Ed Begley Jr. and wife Rachelle; "green" home on wheels; helping a family learn how to recycle; everyday products made of natural ingredients.

Episode 15960 min2013-04-18

Size Doesn't Matter

How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.

Episode 16060 min2013-04-19

The Killer Next Door

Guests whose lives have been affected by sociopaths living in their communities; shooting survivor Mary Jo Buttafuoco; a woman who was attacked by her personal trainer; TV host Candice DeLong.

Episode 16160 min2013-04-22

Let's Get Physical

Trends in health and fitness; Jennifer Koppelman Hutt ("Just Jenny"); actor Stephen Kramer Glickman; soul cycling; an infrared sweat bed; recipes to cleanse the system; mind-body makeover.

Episode 16260 min2013-04-23

Divorce Party

Women struggle to pick up the pieces after broken relationships; Brandi Glanville ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"); Judge Lynn Toler ("Divorce Court") and a love coach counsel women whose relationships have ended.

Episode 16360 min2013-04-24

Psychic Twins

Terry and Linda Jamison offer psychic readings to the studio audience and reveal their latest predictions; clairvoyant medium Maureen Hancock ("Psychic in Suburbia") gives a message to actress Ajay Rochester; pet psychic Patrice Ryan reads dogs.

Episode 16460 min2013-04-25

My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption

Unwed mothers travel to Utah to put their babies up for adoption without the fathers' knowledge or consent; a woman tells of learning as an adult that she had been adopted illegally; the rights of biological parents.

Episode 16560 min2013-04-26

College Dangers: A Real Education

A night of college partying turns deadly; a fraternity hazing ritual costs a young man his life; a young woman is attacked; a freshman quickly becomes a drug addict.

Episode 16660 min2013-04-29

He's a She, She's a He

A transgender couple expect their second child; a transgender woman attracted to men nevertheless dates another transgender woman; Kylan Wenzel, the first transgender Miss California U.S.A. contestant; marriage and family therapist Casey Weitzman.

Episode 16760 min2013-04-30

The Business of Being Born, Part 2

Ricki and co-producer Abby Epstein revisit their documentary "The Business of Being Born" and how it has changed the lives of women around the world; models Amber Rose and Cindy Crawford; actresses Melissa Joan Hart and Kellie Martin.

Episode 16860 min2013-05-01

My Life Changed in an Instant

A freak accident changes a couple's lives; a woman tells of being attacked by a mountain lion; a car crash leaves a twin fighting for her life; a brother's untimely death helps his sister to find true love.

Episode 16960 min2013-05-02

The Breast Show Ever

Ricki and her guests discuss breasts; actress Jackée Harry; reality star Tamra Barney; a woman who lost weight; determining bra size; comic Finesse Mitchell; J-Roc ("The Pauly D Project"); radio personality Stryker; Dr. Anthony Griffin.

Episode 17060 min2013-05-03

Psychics: James and Collette

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.

Episode 17160 min2013-05-06

Bad Boy Confidential

Ricki and relationship specialists Steve Santagati and Laura Baron sit down with self-proclaimed "bad boys," who show the tricks of their Lothario-like behavior.

Episode 17260 min2013-05-07

Pregnant and Suddenly Single

Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.

Episode 17360 min2013-05-08

Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock

James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.

Episode 17460 min2013-05-09

Co-Parenting Without a Relationship

Platonic friends parent a son; a woman seeks a co-parent for her third child; a lesbian couple's sperm donor fights to be an equal part in their child's life; a man moves around the world to co-parent with a woman he had never met.

Episode 17560 min2013-05-10

Freeloading Families

Ricki says nearly half of Americans under 30 continue to live with their parents; an unemployed couple care for their young adult daughter who parties all night and sleeps all day; a woman lives with her cousins but pays no bills; Judge Lynn Toler.

Episode 17660 min2013-05-13

The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie

Psychic Derek Ogilvie helps families with children who are displaying unusual behavior; pet psychic Patrice Ryan asks a dog what happened when he went missing for six months and finds out why a rabbit has been acting strangely.

Episode 17760 min2013-05-14

Murder for Money

A woman spends 10 years tracking down the international fugitive who murdered her son; a woman's determination to avenge her sister's death leads to the conviction of a new family member; a young man is killed for insurance money.

Episode 17860 min2013-05-15

Psychic: Maureen and Family

Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.

Episode 17960 min2013-05-16

Mo Money, Mo Problems

When a wealthy European professional basketball player renounces his retirement, it throws his family into a financial tailspin; NBA star Antoine Walker; legal commentator Tanya Young-Williams; lottery winners share the downfalls of instant wealth.

Episode 18060 min2013-05-17

World Record Holders

World-record holders: a sword-swallower; a strong 11-year-old girl; a dog who pops balloons; a dancer who performs repetitive pirouettes; a juggler.

Episode 18160 min2013-05-20

Extreme Mothers

Wendy survived having a mother who was neglectful and unstable and hated children; Gregg's mother sexually abused him and began prostituting him to strangers when he was 8; Claire took extremes to save her daughter from a life of drugs and crime.

Episode 18260 min2013-05-21

Bridal Boot Camp Results

Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.

Episode 18360 min2013-05-22

Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.

Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.

Episode 18460 min2013-05-23

Standing Up Against Your Family

A woman confesses to authorities that her mother had murdered her stepfather 30 years ago; Nate Phelps, son of Fred Phelps, Westboro Baptist Church; a couple say their interracial marriage has caused family members to disown them.

Episode 18560 min2013-05-24

When It's Time for Forgiveness

A guest who left home without telling anyone or maintaining any contact asks for her family's forgiveness; a couple try to forgive each other for past indiscretions; three sisters struggle to forgive their stepfather for murdering their mother.

Episode 18660 min2013-05-27

Quick Makeovers

David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.

Episode 18760 min2013-05-28

Trapped in the Wrong Body

Parents recount their struggle to come to terms with their child's gender identity crisis; a physician and a family therapist discuss gender non-conforming youth; director Chris Arnold ("Trans").

Episode 18860 min2013-05-29

Teen Dads: The Real Story

Sixteen-year-olds expecting their first child meet struggling teen parents, and the confident father-to-be must care for a realistic infant simulator; Judge Lynn Toler weighs in.

Episode 18960 min2013-05-30

Extreme Lives

Steve-O ("Jackass"); Rudy and Chase ("Extreme Couponing"); a small woman who wins food-eating contests; an extreme sports junkie; an Oregon mother redefines the term "going green."

Episode 19060 min2013-05-31

She's the Boss

Female breadwinners; Kyle Richards ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"); Dean McDermott ("Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood"); Nina Parker ("omg! Insider"); comic Steve White; Dr. Jennifer Musselman.

Episode 19160 min2013-06-03

Ambush Makeover

Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.

Episode 19260 min2013-06-04

The Hottest Bachelor in America

Six bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA") and comic Laurie Kilmartin are celebrity judges.

Episode 19360 min2013-06-05

Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums

A rapper asks a community leader's help in reaching out to a gang member; a man fears that his fiancee is spending them into bankruptcy; a friend confronts a woman who may be careening out of control; Dr. Wendy Walsh weighs in.

Episode 19460 min2013-06-06

Extreme Food Allergies

Parents must monitor everything their children put in their mouths due to their extreme food allergies; a woman participates in a new desensitization treatment; allergies nearly kill a 2-week-old; food processing and additives; allergy-free recipes.

Episode 19560 min2013-06-07

Unconventional Marriages

A woman accepts her husband's cross-dressing ways; members of a traditional, orthodox Jewish marriage tell how it works for them; a husband and wife live in separate houses; a relationship blossoms after a couple divorces; Judge Lynn Toler weighs in.

Episode 19660 min2013-06-10

Good Hair

Ricki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; harmful products and dangerous chemicals.

Episode 19760 min2013-06-11

Nanny Confidential

Leaving one's child in the hands of someone else; a father discovered that his son got permanent brain damage from being violently shaken by a day-care worker; parents suspect a nanny is harming their baby; nanny cams.

Episode 19860 min2013-06-12

A Cry for Help

Melissa ("My 600-Lb. Life") struggles with her weight and her husband's past infidelity; a couple cannot get past the loss of their son; a woman does not feel worthy of her husband's love; Dr. Mike Dow offers advice.

Episode 19960 min2013-06-13

Medical Controversies

Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.

Episode 20060 min2013-06-14

I Survived

A couple survived the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo.; a couple survived the Costa Concordia disaster; sisters survived a camping trip that claimed the lives of their father, friend and dog; a woman left for dead in a store robbery.

Episode 20160 min2013-06-17

Open Marriages

Self-proclaimed experts on open relationships; a couple spice things up by exploring an open marriage; a man says his former "swinger" lifestyle led to a downward spiral of drugs, sex and the destruction of his former relationship.

Episode 20260 min2013-06-18

Psychics Go Beyond

Audience members receive spontaneous psychic encounters with author Maureen Hancock, who says she has the ability to communicate with the dead; a teenage boy with extraordinary psychic abilities; psychic medium John Holland.

Episode 20360 min2013-06-19

Who Do You Think I Am?

Individuals who have kept significant secrets from family and loved ones discuss the consequences and rewards for finally telling the truth; a husband who was born female; a husband who has a second family; a serial killer's daughter.

Episode 20460 min2013-06-20

I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law

Ricki and Judge Lynn Toler try to solve family feuds; a woman considers keeping her children away from their grandmother; a woman despises her teen daughter's disrespectful husband, who lives with them.

Episode 20560 min2013-06-21

Addicted to Plastic Surgery

A man recently underwent his 54th cosmetic procedure; a woman has endured more than 2,000 cosmetic injections; a woman on a hunt for inexpensive plastic surgery nearly paid with her life; the latest trends and procedures.

Episode 20660 min2013-06-24

The Rudeness Epidemic

In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.

Episode 20760 min2013-06-25

Advice That Will Change Your Life

A man's failed relationships jeopardize his health; a woman fears sending her child to school; a single woman admits she is spoiled and demanding; a married couple look to rekindle their romance.

Episode 20860 min2013-06-26

Making Peace With Your Parents

Radio talk-show host Larry Elder counsels a woman who grew up homeless and a woman whose mother abandoned her as a teen, and he gives advice on how to repair damaged family bonds.

Episode 20960 min2013-06-27

Women Fight Back

Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Episode 21060 min2013-06-28

Women Fight Back

Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Episode 21160 min2013-07-01

Hidden Heroes

Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.

Episode 21260 min2013-07-02

Love Psychics

Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.

Episode 21360 min2013-07-03

Inside Childhood Mental Illness

Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Episode 21460 min2013-07-04

Should We Be Engaged?

Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.

Episode 21560 min2013-07-05

The Perils of Identity Theft

Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.

Episode 21660 min2013-07-08

Victims of Violence Speak Out

Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the last man to speak with the Columbine shooters; people who have lost loved ones to gun violence discuss gun control.

Episode 21760 min2013-07-09

Wrongly Convicted

People who have served time in prison for crimes they did not commit are free today because of persistence, determination, science and a helping hand.

Episode 21860 min2013-07-10

Are Gay Parents Different?

Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.

Episode 21960 min2013-07-11

I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!

Guests are part of a fast-growing trend of older women dating younger men, but some family members disapprove; Jude and Kevin ("Extreme Cougar Wives").

Episode 22060 min2013-07-12

My Child Saved a Life

A 3-year-old saves his father from bleeding to death; a boy rescues his drowning baby sister; an 11-year-old gets help for her family, trapped in a vehicle in a river.

Episode 22160 min2013-07-15

My Life in the Mob

Today's guests who were born into the mob talk of growing up around violence and share a unique take on what it means to be plagued by the "sin of the fathers."

Episode 22260 min2013-07-16

I'm a Pageant Princess

Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.

Episode 22360 min2013-07-17

Psychic James Van Praagh

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.

Episode 22460 min2013-07-18

Who Did I Marry?

Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.

Episode 22560 min2013-07-19

Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams

Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.

Episode 22660 min2013-07-22

Stolen Childhoods

Actress Angela Shelton talks about sexual abuse; a woman who ran away from an abusive home at 12 years old and the man who helped turn her life around.

Episode 22760 min2013-07-23

I Survived a Cult

Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.

Episode 22860 min2013-07-24

He's a She, She's a He

A transgender couple expect their second child; a transgender woman attracted to men nevertheless dates another transgender woman; Kylan Wenzel, the first transgender Miss California U.S.A. contestant; marriage and family therapist Casey Weitzman.

Episode 22960 min2013-07-25

Size Doesn't Matter

How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.

Episode 23060 min2013-07-26

Medical Controversies

A couple give medical marijuana to their 7-year-old daughter who has an aggressive form of cancer; a 7-year-old girl who has NF-1 and her doctor discuss the genetic condition; guests debate the pros and cons of cochlear implants.

Episode 23160 min2013-07-29

The Cheapest People in America

The self-proclaimed "cheapest man in America" barters for leftovers and sifts through large trash bins for hidden treasures; a man's family is at its wits' end over his extreme frugality; money therapists; fashions for a fraction of the price.

Episode 23260 min2013-07-30

Embarrassing Parents

Parents who act like clowns embarrass their daughters; a mother embarrasses her daughter by always making herself the center of attention; a man wants to come to terms with his father's hobby of impersonating Elvis Presley.

Episode 23360 min2013-07-31

Psychic Twins

Terry and Linda Jamison offer psychic readings to the studio audience and reveal their latest predictions; clairvoyant medium Maureen Hancock ("Psychic in Suburbia") gives a message to actress Ajay Rochester; pet psychic Patrice Ryan reads dogs.

Episode 23460 min2013-08-01

Frenemies

A friend manipulates a woman into unwittingly participating in a series of dangerous illegal activities; a murder victim's friends and family recount a childhood friendship that turned deadly; warning signs that indicate a friendship may be toxic.

Episode 23560 min2013-08-02

Alternative Medical Miracles

Guests who used alternative treatments for ailments; actor Kevin Sorbo; a man who treated colon cancer with a vegan diet; a woman who used advanced technology to regain lost mobility after a stroke.

Episode 23660 min2013-08-05

My Life Changed in an Instant

A freak accident changes a couple's lives; a woman tells of being attacked by a mountain lion; a car crash leaves a twin fighting for her life; a brother's untimely death helps his sister to find true love.

Episode 23760 min2013-08-06

Co-Parenting Without a Relationship

Platonic friends parent a son; a woman seeks a co-parent for her third child; a lesbian couple's sperm donor fights to be an equal part in their child's life; a man moves around the world to co-parent with a woman he had never met.

Episode 23860 min2013-08-07

Psychics: James and Colette

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.

Episode 23960 min2013-08-08

Divorce Party

Women struggle to pick up the pieces after broken relationships; Brandi Glanville ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"); Judge Lynn Toler ("Divorce Court") and a love coach counsel women whose relationships have ended.

Episode 24060 min2013-08-09

Bad Boy Confidential

Ricki and relationship specialists Steve Santagati and Laura Baron sit down with self-proclaimed "bad boys," who show the tricks of their Lothario-like behavior.

Episode 24160 min2013-08-12

The Breast Show Ever

Ricki and her guests discuss breasts; actress Jackée Harry; reality star Tamra Barney; a woman who lost weight; determining bra size; comic Finesse Mitchell; J-Roc ("The Pauly D Project"); radio personality Stryker; Dr. Anthony Griffin.

Episode 24260 min2013-08-13

Pregnant and Suddenly Single

Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.

Episode 24360 min2013-08-14

Freeloading Families

Ricki says nearly half of Americans under 30 continue to live with their parents; an unemployed couple care for their young adult daughter who parties all night and sleeps all day; a woman lives with her cousins but pays no bills; Judge Lynn Toler.

Episode 24460 min2013-08-15

Prison Wives

Women whose significant others are currently in prison; women attached to members of a drug ring; a woman who began an online relationship with an inmate; reality-TV star Ramona Rizzo; women attracted to men who lead criminal lives.

Episode 24560 min2013-08-16

Psychics: Maureen and Family

Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.

Episode 24660 min2013-08-19

Let's Get Physical

Trends in health and fitness; Jennifer Koppelman Hutt ("Just Jenny"); actor Stephen Kramer Glickman; soul cycling; an infrared sweat bed; recipes to cleanse the system; mind-body makeover.

Episode 24760 min2013-08-20

Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock

James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.

Episode 24860 min2013-08-21

Murder for Money

A woman spends 10 years tracking down the international fugitive who murdered her son; a woman's determination to avenge her sister's death leads to the conviction of a new family member; a young man is killed for insurance money.

Episode 24960 min2013-08-22

Mo Money, Mo Problems

When a wealthy European professional basketball player renounces his retirement, it throws his family into a financial tailspin; NBA star Antoine Walker; legal commentator Tanya Young-Williams; lottery winners share the downfalls of instant wealth.

Episode 25060 min2013-08-23

World Record Holders

World-record holders: a sword-swallower; a strong 11-year-old girl; a dog who pops balloons; a dancer who performs repetitive pirouettes; a juggler.

Episode 25160 min2013-08-26

Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.

Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.

Episode 25260 min2013-08-27

The Business of Being Born

Documentary director Abby Epstein discusses birth options available in the U.S.; the unexpected backlash as a result of the 2007 documentary; a woman's childbirth journey.

Episode 25360 min2013-08-28

Extreme Food Allergies

Parents must monitor everything their children put in their mouths due to their extreme food allergies; a woman participates in a new desensitization treatment; allergies nearly kill a 2-week-old; food processing and additives; allergy-free recipes.

Episode 25460 min2013-08-29

The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie

Psychic Derek Ogilvie helps families with children who are displaying unusual behavior; pet psychic Patrice Ryan asks a dog what happened when he went missing for six months and finds out why a rabbit has been acting strangely.

Episode 25560 min2013-08-30

Extreme Mothers

Wendy survived having a mother who was neglectful and unstable and hated children; Gregg's mother sexually abused him and began prostituting him to strangers when he was 8; Claire took extremes to save her daughter from a life of drugs and crime.

Episode 25660 min2013-09-02

True Crime

A young man wrongfully accused of murdering one of serial killer Israel Keyes' victims; footage of killers' taped confessions; a woman tells of being robbed at gunpoint.

Episode 25760 min2013-09-03

The Green Show

Environment friendly; actor Ed Begley Jr. and wife Rachelle; "green" home on wheels; helping a family learn how to recycle; everyday products made of natural ingredients.

Episode 25860 min2013-09-04

Amazing Foster Families

The foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.

Episode 25960 min2013-09-05

College Dangers: A Real Education

A night of college partying turns deadly; a fraternity hazing ritual costs a young man his life; a young woman is attacked; a freshman quickly becomes a drug addict.

Episode 26060 min2013-09-06

The Business of Being Born, Part 2

Ricki and co-producer Abby Epstein revisit their documentary "The Business of Being Born" and how it has changed the lives of women around the world; models Amber Rose and Cindy Crawford; actresses Melissa Joan Hart and Kellie Martin.

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