True Life

Season 18

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 18

28 Episodes

  • Greatest Moments Ever
    E1
    Greatest Moments EverA compilation of the most obsessive, absurd, brave, shocking & uplifting moments from True Life history. Plus we catch up with some of our most unforgettable subjects and find out what they’re up to now.
  • I'm Having Unusual Plastic Surgery
    E2
    I'm Having Unusual Plastic SurgeryTwo young people brave new frontiers in the O.R. to overhaul their appearances. Louie is looking for a surgeon who can remove silicone horns from his head without disfiguring his face, while Salomé gets a Brazilian butt lift.
  • I'm a Bridesmaid
    E3
    I'm a BridesmaidTwo women face the challenges of being bridesmaids. Ryann is helping her cousin plan her wedding with only $2500 to spend. Carissa is so stressed meeting her bride’s demands that it’s causing tension with her own boyfriend.
  • I'm a Surrogate
    E4
    I'm a SurrogateTwo women want to have babies for childless couples. Amanda is battling intense nausea while pregnant with another couple’s twins. Rhonda has agreed to use her own egg and inseminate at home for a couple she met on the internet.
  • I Can't Control My Pet
    E5
    I Can't Control My PetTwo young men try to tame their unruly pets. Brett B's piglet has ballooned into a 200 lb porker who humps everyone in sight. Brett P is going mad because his mother's coddled poodle barks at him incessantly.
  • I Hate the Government
    E6
    I Hate the GovernmentThree people are obsessed with changing the American political system. Amelia wants to strengthen the militia movement. Andrew is fighting to outlaw abortion. Caleb organizes the nation’s first high school Tea Party club.
  • I Have a High Maintenance Girlfriend
    E7
    I Have a High Maintenance GirlfriendTwo guys struggle to stand up to their ultra-demanding girlfriends while still trying to keep their relationships intact.
  • I'm Addicted to Tanning
    E8
    I'm Addicted to TanningTwo sun seekers put their lives on the line in search of the perfect tan. A man is concerned that his son's tanning obsession puts his health at risk; a young woman's tanning salon habit is straining her family finances.
  • I'm Questioning My Gender Again
    E9
    I'm Questioning My Gender AgainTwo young people, who have already changed their gender once, may have to convert it back again as they search to find their true identities once and for all.
  • I'm Living In My Sibling's Shadow
    E10
    I'm Living In My Sibling's ShadowTwo young people would do anything to be considered as accomplished as their older siblings.
  • I'm Dating a Mama's Boy
    E11
    I'm Dating a Mama's BoyTwo young people feel like they are the third wheel in their own relationship because their boyfriends that are exaggeratedly attached to their mothers.
  • I Need to Leave My Mom
    E12
    I Need to Leave My MomStarting a career is hard enough, but what if you can't pursue your dreams because of the very woman who gave birth to you? Two young people are desperate to break free from demanding mothers who are deeply dependent on them.
  • I Have Social Anxiety
    E13
    I Have Social AnxietyWhat if the simple act of exchanging a few words with a stranger left you trembling with fear? Two young people struggle with severe social anxiety that hinders their ability to lead normal lives.
  • I'm Too Beautiful
    E14
    I'm Too BeautifulTwo young knockouts are trying to overcome the resentments and jealousies that are making them miserable every day.
  • I'm Addicted to the Internet
    E15
    I'm Addicted to the InternetThree young people's Internet and social media obsession is threatening to ruin their lives.
  • Secrets, Lies and Sex
    E16
    Secrets, Lies and SexTwo young men are reaching an explosive crossroads where their secrets and lies - the fact that they are attracted to men while they're in heterosexual relationships - can’t be contained any longer.
  • I'm Starting a Business with My Friends
    E17
    I'm Starting a Business with My FriendsTwo young budding entrepreneurs are finding that mixing business with pleasure is a lot trickier than they expected.
  • I Hate His Bromance
    E18
    I Hate His BromanceKrisse finds the bromance between her boyfriend, Chris, and his new best friend, Zach, disturbing. Tish believes that her boyfriend, Duncan, should spend more time with her than with his best friend, Ramon.
  • I Have an Embarrassing Boyfriend
    E19
    I Have an Embarrassing BoyfriendTwo young women are struggling to handle their boyfriend’s Jekyll and Hyde behavior before it destroys their relationships.
  • I'm Desperate to Have a Baby
    E20
    I'm Desperate to Have a BabyJenna decided to undergo In Vitro Fertilization, a painful, time-consuming, and invasive medical process that could be the answer to their dreams. After failing 5 IVF cycles, Candice has one last chance to get pregnant.
  • I Have a Family Who Hates My Boyfriend
    E21
    I Have a Family Who Hates My BoyfriendAshley’s and Brayden’s families both heavily dislike their long-term boyfriends. Ashley deals with a family who ignores her boyfriend, while Brayden deals with a mother who sees her boyfriend as a loser.
  • I'm Saving Detroit
    E22
    I'm Saving DetroitAlyssia, Angela, and Jaelyne all are trying to make a difference in their beloved city of Detroit. However, each one of them will deal with personal or financial issues they must overcome to accomplish their goals.
  • Bachata Nights
    E23
    Bachata NightsBy day, these elite bachata scene dancers live normal lives, but when the sun goes down they transform into kings and queens on the dance floor. Watch as a group of friends and enemies compete for respect, love, and revenge.
  • My Dad is a Bro
    E24
    My Dad is a BroWhat is it like to have a louder-than-life bro dad? Follow Desirae, who's always out-partied by her dad, Dave, & Tori, whose outgoing dad, Barry, constantly competes for her attention.
  • Updates from the Road
    E25
    Updates from the RoadOn this special edition of True Life, we’ll crisscross the country checking in with some of our favorite former subjects to see how their lives have changed since they first shared their stories on MTV.
  • I'm Famous Online
    E26
    I'm Famous OnlineExplores the lives of two young people, an ambitious YouTube celebrity and an Instagram celebrity, whose lives are complicated by their massive internet popularity.
  • I'm Addicted to Pills
    E27
    I'm Addicted to PillsYou’ll meet two young people whose addiction to prescription meds is tearing their lives apart - one pill, line, and needle at a a time. Their drug use is out of control. Will they ever get the help that’s so desperately needed?
  • I'm Doing a Tough Mudder
    E28
    I'm Doing a Tough MudderTough Mudder: a grueling 12 mile obstacle course that prides itself on pushing its participants to the limits. You’ll meet three young people determined to fight their way to the finish line even if they have to crawl to get there.

 

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