True Life

Season 12

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 12
24 Episodes
  • I'm Out
    E1
    Episode 1I'm OutComing out can be a gut-wrenching experience. But what happens after you’ve told your friends and family that you’re gay? Three young people are now facing the difficult challenges of living their new lives outside the closet.
  • I'm On Vacation
    E2
    Episode 2I'm On VacationOn this episode of True Life, you'll meet four young people planning to use their time away from home to put important relationships to the ultimate test.
  • I'm in an Interfaith Relationship
    E3
    Episode 3I'm in an Interfaith RelationshipTwo couples struggling to make it while holding on to their different faiths. Lutheran Travis wants his wife Jasmin, a Jehova's witness, to convert. Jewish Sasha and Christian Ira must decide what faith their child will be.
  • I'm a Sumo Wrestler
    E4
    Episode 4I'm a Sumo WrestlerIn this episode, we follow three young Sumo wrestlers as they compete against some of the world's biggest athletes.
  • I'm Stepping
    E5
    Episode 5I'm SteppingSee what the fuss is about as we follow three step teams, Z Phi Blueprint, the Houston Sigma All-Stars and the Soul Steppin' Divas as they compete for first place at one of the biggest step competitions in the nation.
  • I'm In Debt
    E6
    Episode 6I'm In DebtFollows the journey of three young people who are strapped with debt, and struggling to cope with the hardships that come along with this enormous financial burden.
  • I'm Dating Someone Older
    E7
    Episode 7I'm Dating Someone OlderHave you ever wondered what it’s like to date someone who’s old enough to be your parent? Meet two couples who are trying to make their relationships work despite their considerable age differences.
  • I'm A Genius
    E8
    Episode 8I'm A GeniusTo be a genius can be exhilarating for a young person, but the extreme expectations from such prodigies can also be overwhelming. Three youths try to make most of their brilliant minds without losing themselves in the process.
  • I Have Autism
    E9
    Episode 9I Have AutismThree young people do everything they can to battle their autism and live life to the fullest: a teen trying to communicate with peers, an autistic savant with extraordinary talent, and a comedian with asperger's syndrom.
  • I Self-Injure
    E10
    Episode 10I Self-InjureWhy do some people need to cut themselves until they bleed or obsessively pull out their own hair? Meet three young people who are fighting to overcome their desires to disfigure themselves in hopes of reclaiming their lives.
  • I'm Celibate
    E11
    Episode 11I'm CelibateCelibate young people face scorn from friends and pressure from partners when sex is off the table. Meet three young people struggling in the face of temptation and coercion to stay true to their convictions and remain celibate.
  • This is Me Now
    E12
    Episode 12This is Me NowMTV takes a look back at past True Lifers. Did 400lbs Cory have his surgery? Did Alyssa find relief from her convulsions? Find out what memorable characters from recent years are up to, and how True Life affected their lives.
  • I'm in a Long Distance Relationship
    E13
    Episode 13I'm in a Long Distance RelationshipRelationships take work, but what happens when distance separates two people in love? We'll follow two couples struggling to make long distance relationships work. Will they stay afloat or will distance tear them apart?
  • I'm Graduating High School
    E14
    Episode 14I'm Graduating High SchoolWe follow three young people living it up during their last semester of high school. Will they be able to smoothly navigate their way to the aisle on graduation day or will they succumb to senioritis and stumble along the way?
  • I Live on the Border
    E15
    Episode 15I Live on the BorderThe culture clash on the border between the United States and Mexico has become a political flash point in this country. Explore the journey of young people from both sides, caught up in a struggle where two worlds collide.
  • I'm Pregnant
    E16
    Episode 16I'm PregnantWhat causes nausea, weight gain, volatile mood swings, indescribable joy and is certain to change your life? Meet two young women experiencing all the excitement, pain, and upheaval that impending motherhood can bring.
  • I Stutter
    E17
    Episode 17I StutterHow difficult life would be if you had trouble introducing yourself, ordering a pizza, or simply asking for directions? Meet three young people trying to overcome their problems with speech -- just so they can live normal lives.
  • I'm the New Kid in Town
    E18
    Episode 18I'm the New Kid in TownFollows two teenagers being forced to join their families on life-changing moves. Will they be able to find new friends and adapt to entirely different cultures or will they spend the rest of their teen years pining for home?
  • I'm Supporting My Family
    E19
    Episode 19I'm Supporting My FamilyEach year many young people suddenly find themselves responsible for the welfare of their younger siblings. In this episode of True Life, we follow two young women who are struggling to support their families.
  • I'm Having a Summer Romance
    E20
    Episode 20I'm Having a Summer RomanceWhat’s it like to fall in love when you know it could all be over in a few months? In this episode we'll follow two couples involved in summer relationships who are trying to find ways to make the romance last beyond Labor day.
  • I'm Looking for My Father
    E21
    Episode 21I'm Looking for My FatherEveryone wants to know where they come from. But if you grow up not even knowing your biological father, your own past can feel like a mystery. Meet three young people desperate to connect with their long-lost fathers.
  • I Live in the Projects
    E22
    Episode 22I Live in the ProjectsThey have a reputation for crime, violence, and drug use -- but for hundreds of thousands of low-income Americans -- federally-subsidized housing, or the projects, is often the only place they can live.
  • I'm Going to Rehab
    E23
    Episode 23I'm Going to RehabOut of the estimated 23 million Americans who are considered drug addicts, only a fortunate few ever get to walk through a drug rehab's doors. Meet two young men with addictions so severe that rehab just may be their last hope.
  • I'm in an Arranged Marriage
    E24
    Episode 24I'm in an Arranged MarriageIn some cultures, parents decide who their children will marry - which may leave them only a few hours with their fiances before walking down the aisle. Meet three young people whose parents are arranging their love matches.
 
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