True Life

Season 1

TV-14

True Life is a documentary series running on MTV since March 24, 1998. Each episode follows a particular topic, such as heroin addiction as in the first episode, "Fatal Dose." The show is created by following a series of subjects by a camera crew through a certain part of their lives.

Where to Watch Season 1

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8 Episodes

Fatal Dose
E1
Fatal DoseThe first installment of the show includes an investigative report about heroin abuse among young people.
No Money, Mo' Problems
E2
No Money, Mo' ProblemsA struggling rock band in New York City who could barely pay their rent, made it big in the music world. Other stories include a Vegas dancer, a young married couple, a recent college graduate, and an Internet entrepreneur, all trying to fulfilled their American Dream. This episode has a special host James Van Der Beek.
POV: Road Trip
E3
POV: Road TripDocumenting a road trip.
Who Is Jesse Camp?
E4
Who Is Jesse Camp?
Freaknik
E5
FreaknikYoung adults attend Atlanta's Freaknik event.
Take it Like a Man
E6
Take it Like a ManOne year later, MTV News returns to the Citadel and Virginia Military Institute to see how the women cadets are faring after a grueling first year.
She's a Player
E7
She's a PlayerFemale athletes; Mia Hamm; Venus and Serena Williams; Rebecca Lobo; Sheryl Swoopes; Barrett Christy.
On the Rocks
E8
On the RocksUniversity of Colorado's drinking ban.