The Ricki Lake Show

Season 1

Show will present topical conversation reflecting Ricki's own personal journey and recent life experiences. As her fans have grown up with Ricki, a combination of relevant themes personal to the host and her audience including family, marriage, parenting, divorce, weight loss and overall well-being are being explored for the program.

Where to Watch Season 1

260 Episodes

  • Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages
    E1
    Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All AgesDiscussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.
  • Hormones 101
    E2
    Hormones 101
  • The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!
    E3
    The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!
  • After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans
    E4
    After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans
  • Virginity 2.0
    E5
    Virginity 2.0
  • Pregnant and 40
    E6
    Pregnant and 40
  • Let's Talk About Sex
    E7
    Let's Talk About Sex
  • Mommy Confidential
    E8
    Mommy Confidential
  • People Making a Difference
    E9
    People Making a Difference
  • Things I Did for Love
    E10
    Things I Did for Love
  • The Psychic Show
    E11
    The Psychic Show
  • Surviving a Kidnapping
    E12
    Surviving a Kidnapping
  • The Business of Being Born
    E13
    The Business of Being Born
  • The Makeover Show
    E14
    The Makeover Show
  • Pre-Partum Blues
    E15
    Pre-Partum Blues
  • Vagina Dialogues
    E16
    Vagina Dialogues
  • Coming Out Stories
    E17
    Coming Out Stories
  • It's All About Hair
    E18
    It's All About Hair
  • To Share or Not To Share on Social Media
    E19
    To Share or Not To Share on Social Media
  • Life-Changing Adoptions
    E20
    Life-Changing Adoptions
  • Ripped From the Headlines
    E21
    Ripped From the Headlines
  • Fashion: What's Hot Now
    E22
    Fashion: What's Hot Now
  • Women in Male-Dominated Industries
    E23
    Women in Male-Dominated Industries
  • How to Stop Stress From Killing You
    E24
    How to Stop Stress From Killing You
  • The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life
    E25
    The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life
  • Teens in Danger
    E26
    Teens in Danger
  • The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
    E27
    The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
  • Never Say Never
    E28
    Never Say Never
  • From Boys to Men
    E29
    From Boys to Men
  • Dollars and Sense
    E30
    Dollars and Sense
  • Career Confidential
    E31
    Career Confidential
  • Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s
    E32
    Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s
  • Conception Obsession
    E33
    Conception Obsession
  • Inside Infidelity
    E34
    Inside Infidelity
  • How to Stop the Pain
    E35
    How to Stop the Pain
  • Love Scams
    E36
    Love Scams
  • A New Attitude
    E37
    A New Attitude
  • A Ricki Halloween
    E38
    A Ricki Halloween
  • Ripped From the Headlines
    E39
    Ripped From the Headlines
  • When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
    E40
    When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
  • Competitive Parents
    E41
    Competitive Parents
  • Ricki's PJ Party
    E42
    Ricki's PJ Party
  • Facing Your Fears
    E43
    Facing Your Fears
  • How to Find Your Perfect Match
    E44
    How to Find Your Perfect Match
  • Coming out of the Darkness
    E45
    Coming out of the Darkness
  • Ambush Makeovers
    E46
    Ambush Makeovers
  • Addicted Housewives
    E47
    Addicted Housewives
  • Extreme Beauty
    E48
    Extreme Beauty
  • I Do or I Don't
    E49
    I Do or I Don't
  • Help Me Find a Date!
    E50
    Help Me Find a Date!
  • Addicted Housewives
    E51
    Addicted Housewives
  • The Secret Lives of Mistresses
    E52
    The Secret Lives of Mistresses
  • Disciplining Our Kids
    E53
    Disciplining Our Kids
  • Foster Families
    E54
    Foster Families
  • Pregnant and 40
    E55
    Pregnant and 40Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.
  • Quick Holiday Makeovers
    E56
    Quick Holiday MakeoversDavid & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for seasonal visitors; simple substitutes to favorite holiday recipes create healthier, tastier alternatives; "Holiday Syndrome."
  • Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs
    E57
    Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs
  • Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money
    E58
    Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money
  • Teen Dads, The Real Story
    E59
    Teen Dads, The Real Story
  • Ricki's Pajama Party
    E60
    Ricki's Pajama Party
  • Disciplining Our Kids
    E61
    Disciplining Our Kids
  • Rock Star Dads
    E62
    Rock Star Dads
  • When It's Time For Forgiveness
    E63
    When It's Time For Forgiveness
  • Extreme Lives
    E64
    Extreme Lives
  • Teen Dads, The Real Story
    E65
    Teen Dads, The Real Story
  • Trapped In The Wrong Body
    E66
    Trapped In The Wrong Body
  • She's The Boss
    E67
    She's The Boss
  • The Hottest Bachelor
    E68
    The Hottest Bachelor
  • Home for the Holidays
    E69
    Home for the Holidays
  • Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums
    E70
    Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums
  • The Divorce Show
    E71
    The Divorce Show
  • Reality Stars Revealed
    E72
    Reality Stars Revealed
  • Bad Holiday Sweater Party
    E73
    Bad Holiday Sweater Party
  • Blended Families
    E74
    Blended Families
  • Psychics
    E75
    Psychics
  • Frenemies
    E76
    Frenemies
  • Nanny Confidential
    E77
    Nanny Confidential
  • Psychics Go Beyond
    E78
    Psychics Go Beyond
  • Medical Controversies
    E79
    Medical Controversies
  • YouTube STARS
    E80
    YouTube STARS
  • Hidden Heroes
    E81
    Hidden Heroes
  • A Cry For Help
    E82
    A Cry For Help
  • Good Hair
    E83
    Good Hair
  • How To Survive A Kidnapping
    E84
    How To Survive A Kidnapping
  • Addicted Housewives
    E85
    Addicted Housewives
  • Frenemies
    E86
    FrenemiesA 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.
  • Nanny Confidential
    E87
    Nanny ConfidentialA 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.
  • Psychics Go Beyond
    E88
    Psychics Go BeyondAudience 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.
  • Medical Controversies
    E89
    Medical ControversiesA 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.
  • YouTube Stars
    E90
    YouTube StarsGuests 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.
  • Hidden Heroes
    E91
    Hidden HeroesA 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.
  • A Cry for Help
    E92
    A Cry for HelpMelissa 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.
  • Good Hair
    E93
    Good HairRicki 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.
  • How to Survive a Kidnapping
    E94
    How to Survive a KidnappingA 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.
  • Addicted Housewives
    E95
    Addicted HousewivesDr. 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.
  • I Survived
    E96
    I SurvivedA 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.
  • Open Marriages
    E97
    Open MarriagesSelf-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.
  • True Crimes
    E98
    True CrimesA 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.
  • When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
    E99
    When Gay People Lead Straight LivesAn 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.
  • Love Scams
    E100
    Love ScamsA 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.
  • Advice That Will Change Your Life
    E101
    Advice That Will Change Your LifeA 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.
  • Hollywood Confidential
    E102
    Hollywood ConfidentialHollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.
  • Making Peace With Your Parents
    E103
    Making Peace With Your ParentsRadio 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.
  • Addicted to Plastic Surgery
    E104
    Addicted to Plastic SurgeryA 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.
  • Misadventures of Parenthood
    E105
    Misadventures of ParenthoodComic 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.
  • I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
    E106
    I Need Help With My Mother-in-LawRicki 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.
  • Love Psychics
    E107
    Love PsychicsPsychic medium Allison DuBois.
  • Inside Childhood Mental Illness
    E108
    Inside Childhood Mental IllnessParents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.
  • Should We Be Engaged?
    E109
    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.
  • The Rudeness Epidemic
    E110
    The Rudeness EpidemicIn-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
  • I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
    E111
    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.
  • Victims of Violence Speak Out
    E112
    Victims of Violence Speak OutSurvivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.
  • My Life in the Mob
    E113
    My Life in the MobGuests 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.
  • Wrongly Convicted
    E114
    Wrongly ConvictedGuests have served time in prison for crimes they did not commit and became free because of persistence, determination, a helping hand and/or science.
  • When the Wedding Goes Awry
    E115
    When the Wedding Goes AwryCynthia, 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.
  • Women Fight Back
    E116
    Women Fight BackTwo courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
  • Women Fight Back
    E117
    Women Fight BackCourageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
  • Psychic James Van Praagh
    E118
    Psychic James Van PraaghSpiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
  • Are Gay Parents Different?
    E119
    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.
  • My Child Saved a Life
    E120
    My Child Saved a LifeA 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.
  • Who Did I Marry?
    E121
    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.
  • Stalkers
    E122
    StalkersAn 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.
  • Bridal Boot Camp
    E123
    Bridal Boot CampThree women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.
  • Mommy Confidential
    E124
    Mommy ConfidentialWomen reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.
  • Hormones
    E125
    HormonesSpecialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.
  • Updates
    E126
    UpdatesA 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.
  • Let's Talk About Sex
    E127
    Let's Talk About SexAlternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.
  • Extreme Beauty
    E128
    Extreme BeautyAmericans 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.
  • Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders
    E129
    Sexomnia and Other Sleeping DisordersA woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.
  • People Making a Difference
    E130
    People Making a DifferenceAdults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.
  • Things I Did for Love
    E131
    Things I Did for LoveSara 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.
  • Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
    E132
    Psychic Readings With Lisa WilliamsCrime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
  • What You Should Know Before You Get Married
    E133
    What You Should Know Before You Get MarriedRelationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.
  • It's All About the Hair
    E134
    It's All About the HairHairstylists Chaz Dean, Roy Teeluck, Kim Kimble and Oscar Blandi give advice, cut hair for charity and share celebrities' secrets.
  • To Share or Not on Social Media
    E135
    To Share or Not on Social MediaA 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.
  • I'm a Pageant Princess
    E136
    I'm a Pageant PrincessFamily members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
  • Cheapest People in America
    E137
    Cheapest People in AmericaThe 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.
  • Women in Male-Dominated Industries
    E138
    Women in Male-Dominated IndustriesReality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.
  • How to Stop Stress From Killing You
    E139
    How to Stop Stress From Killing YouWays to de-stress and restore balance to one's life; practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by stress.
  • The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
    E140
    The Epidemic of Childhood ObesityA 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.
  • Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party
    E141
    Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama PartyActor Dave Coulier; actress Tia Mowry; singer Lisa Loeb; the creators of the website "Awkward Family Photos"; Mar Yvette ("How Do I Look?").
  • Never Say Never
    E142
    Never Say NeverOvercoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life"; composer Lance Horne; Chris Rene performs.
  • Is Your Sex Drive Normal?
    E143
    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.
  • I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!
    E144
    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.
  • Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis
    E145
    Making Babies: The Fertility CrisisRosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their own babies.
  • Competitive Parents
    E146
    Competitive ParentsA 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.
  • Embarrassing Parents
    E147
    Embarrassing ParentsParents 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.
  • Ricki's Pajama Party
    E148
    Ricki's Pajama PartyActress 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.
  • Controlling Grooms
    E149
    Controlling GroomsA 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.
  • Facing Your Fears
    E150
    Facing Your FearsPsychotherapist 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.
  • The Perils of Identity Theft
    E151
    The Perils of Identity TheftGuests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.
  • Coming Out of the Darkness
    E152
    Coming Out of the DarknessProfessional 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.
  • Stolen Childhoods
    E153
    Stolen ChildhoodsActress 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.
  • How to Find Your Perfect Match
    E154
    How to Find Your Perfect MatchMatchmaker 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.
  • I Survived a Cult
    E155
    I Survived a CultFormer cult members share their experiences.
  • Prison Wives
    E156
    Prison WivesWomen 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.
  • Alternative Medical Miracles
    E157
    Alternative Medical MiraclesGuests 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.
  • The Green Show
    E158
    The Green ShowEnvironment 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.
  • Size Doesn't Matter
    E159
    Size Doesn't MatterHow body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
  • The Killer Next Door
    E160
    The Killer Next DoorGuests 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.
  • Let's Get Physical
    E161
    Let's Get PhysicalTrends 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.
  • Divorce Party
    E162
    Divorce PartyWomen 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.
  • Psychic Twins
    E163
    Psychic TwinsTerry 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.
  • My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption
    E164
    My Ex Put My Kid Up for AdoptionUnwed 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.
  • College Dangers: A Real Education
    E165
    College Dangers: A Real EducationA 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.
  • He's a She, She's a He
    E166
    He's a She, She's a HeA 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.
  • The Business of Being Born, Part 2
    E167
    The Business of Being Born, Part 2Ricki 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.
  • My Life Changed in an Instant
    E168
    My Life Changed in an InstantA 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.
  • The Breast Show Ever
    E169
    The Breast Show EverRicki 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.
  • Psychics: James and Collette
    E170
    Psychics: James and ColletteSpiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
  • Bad Boy Confidential
    E171
    Bad Boy ConfidentialRicki and relationship specialists Steve Santagati and Laura Baron sit down with self-proclaimed "bad boys," who show the tricks of their Lothario-like behavior.
  • Pregnant and Suddenly Single
    E172
    Pregnant and Suddenly SingleWomen have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.
  • Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
    E173
    Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen HancockJames Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
  • Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
    E174
    Co-Parenting Without a RelationshipPlatonic 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.
  • Freeloading Families
    E175
    Freeloading FamiliesRicki 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.
  • The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
    E176
    The Baby Psychic: Derek OgilviePsychic 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.
  • Murder for Money
    E177
    Murder for MoneyA 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.
  • Psychic: Maureen and Family
    E178
    Psychic: Maureen and FamilyMediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
  • Mo Money, Mo Problems
    E179
    Mo Money, Mo ProblemsWhen 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.
  • World Record Holders
    E180
    World Record HoldersWorld-record holders: a sword-swallower; a strong 11-year-old girl; a dog who pops balloons; a dancer who performs repetitive pirouettes; a juggler.
  • Extreme Mothers
    E181
    Extreme MothersWendy 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.
  • Bridal Boot Camp Results
    E182
    Bridal Boot Camp ResultsFitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.
  • Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
    E183
    Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
  • Standing Up Against Your Family
    E184
    Standing Up Against Your FamilyA 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.
  • When It's Time for Forgiveness
    E185
    When It's Time for ForgivenessA 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.
  • Quick Makeovers
    E186
    Quick MakeoversDavid & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.
  • Trapped in the Wrong Body
    E187
    Trapped in the Wrong BodyParents 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").
  • Teen Dads: The Real Story
    E188
    Teen Dads: The Real StorySixteen-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.
  • Extreme Lives
    E189
    Extreme LivesSteve-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."
  • She's the Boss
    E190
    She's the BossFemale 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.
  • Ambush Makeover
    E191
    Ambush MakeoverRicki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.
  • The Hottest Bachelor in America
    E192
    The Hottest Bachelor in AmericaSix bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA") and comic Laurie Kilmartin are celebrity judges.
  • Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums
    E193
    Wake-Up Calls and UltimatumsA 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.
  • Extreme Food Allergies
    E194
    Extreme Food AllergiesParents 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.
  • Unconventional Marriages
    E195
    Unconventional MarriagesA 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.
  • Good Hair
    E196
    Good HairRicki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; harmful products and dangerous chemicals.
  • Nanny Confidential
    E197
    Nanny ConfidentialLeaving 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.
  • A Cry for Help
    E198
    A Cry for HelpMelissa ("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.
  • Medical Controversies
    E199
    Medical ControversiesMedical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.
  • I Survived
    E200
    I SurvivedA 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.
  • Open Marriages
    E201
    Open MarriagesSelf-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.
  • Psychics Go Beyond
    E202
    Psychics Go BeyondAudience 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.
  • Who Do You Think I Am?
    E203
    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.
  • I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
    E204
    I Need Help With My Mother-in-LawRicki 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.
  • Addicted to Plastic Surgery
    E205
    Addicted to Plastic SurgeryA 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.
  • The Rudeness Epidemic
    E206
    The Rudeness EpidemicIn-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
  • Advice That Will Change Your Life
    E207
    Advice That Will Change Your LifeA 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.
  • Making Peace With Your Parents
    E208
    Making Peace With Your ParentsRadio 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.
  • Women Fight Back
    E209
    Women Fight BackTwo courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
  • Women Fight Back
    E210
    Women Fight BackCourageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
  • Hidden Heroes
    E211
    Hidden HeroesSelfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.
  • Love Psychics
    E212
    Love PsychicsPsychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.
  • Inside Childhood Mental Illness
    E213
    Inside Childhood Mental IllnessParents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
  • Should We Be Engaged?
    E214
    Should We Be Engaged?Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.
  • The Perils of Identity Theft
    E215
    The Perils of Identity TheftGuests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.
  • Victims of Violence Speak Out
    E216
    Victims of Violence Speak OutSurvivors 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.
  • Wrongly Convicted
    E217
    Wrongly ConvictedPeople who have served time in prison for crimes they did not commit are free today because of persistence, determination, science and a helping hand.
  • Are Gay Parents Different?
    E218
    Are Gay Parents Different?Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.
  • I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
    E219
    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").
  • My Child Saved a Life
    E220
    My Child Saved a LifeA 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.
  • My Life in the Mob
    E221
    My Life in the MobToday'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."
  • I'm a Pageant Princess
    E222
    I'm a Pageant PrincessFamily members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
  • Psychic James Van Praagh
    E223
    Psychic James Van PraaghSpiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
  • Who Did I Marry?
    E224
    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.
  • Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
    E225
    Psychic Readings With Lisa WilliamsCrime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
  • Stolen Childhoods
    E226
    Stolen ChildhoodsActress 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.
  • I Survived a Cult
    E227
    I Survived a CultFormer cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.
  • He's a She, She's a He
    E228
    He's a She, She's a HeA 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.
  • Size Doesn't Matter
    E229
    Size Doesn't MatterHow body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
  • Medical Controversies
    E230
    Medical ControversiesA 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.
  • The Cheapest People in America
    E231
    The Cheapest People in AmericaThe 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.
  • Embarrassing Parents
    E232
    Embarrassing ParentsParents 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.
  • Psychic Twins
    E233
    Psychic TwinsTerry 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.
  • Frenemies
    E234
    FrenemiesA 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.
  • Alternative Medical Miracles
    E235
    Alternative Medical MiraclesGuests 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.
  • My Life Changed in an Instant
    E236
    My Life Changed in an InstantA 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.
  • Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
    E237
    Co-Parenting Without a RelationshipPlatonic 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.
  • Psychics: James and Colette
    E238
    Psychics: James and ColetteSpiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
  • Divorce Party
    E239
    Divorce PartyWomen 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.
  • Bad Boy Confidential
    E240
    Bad Boy ConfidentialRicki and relationship specialists Steve Santagati and Laura Baron sit down with self-proclaimed "bad boys," who show the tricks of their Lothario-like behavior.
  • The Breast Show Ever
    E241
    The Breast Show EverRicki 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.
  • Pregnant and Suddenly Single
    E242
    Pregnant and Suddenly SingleWomen have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.
  • Freeloading Families
    E243
    Freeloading FamiliesRicki 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.
  • Prison Wives
    E244
    Prison WivesWomen 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.
  • Psychics: Maureen and Family
    E245
    Psychics: Maureen and FamilyMediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
  • Let's Get Physical
    E246
    Let's Get PhysicalTrends 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.
  • Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
    E247
    Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen HancockJames Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
  • Murder for Money
    E248
    Murder for MoneyA 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.
  • Mo Money, Mo Problems
    E249
    Mo Money, Mo ProblemsWhen 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.
  • World Record Holders
    E250
    World Record HoldersWorld-record holders: a sword-swallower; a strong 11-year-old girl; a dog who pops balloons; a dancer who performs repetitive pirouettes; a juggler.
  • Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
    E251
    Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
  • The Business of Being Born
    E252
    The Business of Being BornDocumentary 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.
  • Extreme Food Allergies
    E253
    Extreme Food AllergiesParents 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.
  • The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
    E254
    The Baby Psychic: Derek OgilviePsychic 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.
  • Extreme Mothers
    E255
    Extreme MothersWendy 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.
  • True Crime
    E256
    True CrimeA 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.
  • The Green Show
    E257
    The Green ShowEnvironment 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.
  • Amazing Foster Families
    E258
    Amazing Foster FamiliesThe foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.
  • College Dangers: A Real Education
    E259
    College Dangers: A Real EducationA 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.
  • The Business of Being Born, Part 2
    E260
    The Business of Being Born, Part 2Ricki 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Ricki LakeProducer

 

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