Intervention: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Intervention Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Linda
Nov 30, 2009 · 43 min
After graduating college, Linda found success working as an extra in Hollywood, achieving the glamorous life she always wanted. But her dreams died when she came down with Ehlers-D
Greg
Dec 7, 2009 · 43 min
Greg once owned a thriving business and was a devoted husband and father. But after a back injury left him disabled, he lost his business, started gambling, and became dependent on
Jennifer
Dec 14, 2009 · 43 min
Once an effervescent, beautiful young woman, Jennifer was considered a genius by her teachers and was the pride and joy of her parents. But at age 17, Jennifer was involved in a ca
Rob
Dec 21, 2009 · 43 min
Once a gifted singer/songwriter, Rob was part of a successful band. He loved the rock 'n' roll lifestyle, but he began a long descent into addiction when he turned to drugs and alc
Amy W.
Dec 28, 2009 · 43 min
Amy grew up feeling unloved and unable to meet her parents' high expectations. She was also molested by a neighbor when she was eight, but never told anyone in her family. She bega
Sarah
Jan 4, 2010 · 43 min
Raped when she was 14 and feeling abandoned by her family, Sarah turned to drugs, even becoming a stripper to support her drug habit. She's prohibited by the courts from seeing her
Jackie
Jan 11, 2010 · 43 min
Raped when she was 14 and feeling abandoned by her family, Sarah turned to drugs, even becoming a stripper to support her drug habit. She's prohibited by the courts from seeing her
Vinnie
Jan 18, 2010 · 43 min
When Vinnie was a boy, his father abused him physically and verbally, leaving his mother feeling helpless. He developed a love for fast-paced sports, including BMX, motocross, and
Robby
Jan 25, 2010 · 43 min
When Robby's mother discovered his talent for music, she became a classic stage mother and relentlessly pushed him. Robby formed a group which became an instant success, even earni
Intervention In-Depth: Huffing
Feb 1, 2010 · 43 min
They're cheap, easy to get and legal. They're also deadly. But that's not stopping teenagers and young adults from using chemical inhalants to get high. Hundreds of everyday produc
Marquel
Feb 8, 2010 · 43 min
Working as a fitness instructor at the most elite gyms and partying on the club circuit at night, Marquel seems to have the perfect life. But her family sees her exercise regime as
Kristine
Feb 15, 2010 · 43 min
Kristine has major health problems like a blood clot in her brain and recently news of leukemia, yet alcohol is a daily part of her life. With the heavy burden of medical problems,
Shane
Mar 1, 2010 · 43 min
Shane's musical aspirations are being ruined by his abuse of prescription medications (OxyContin). He even deals the drugs out of his family's home and puts them in danger. Shane's
Rocky
Apr 5, 2010 · 43 min
A former boxer fights homelessness and crack addiction for his life.
Ashley
Apr 12, 2010 · 43 min
Ashley started using heroin when her grandfather passed away; her family fears that she will overdose and die.
Amy P.
Apr 19, 2010 · 43 min
Amy and her family immigrated to Canada to escape the violence of South Africa; Amy has become anorexic and bulimic.
Tyler
May 3, 2010 · 43 min
A mechanic turns to drugs and alcohol following the drug-related deaths of his brother and sister.
Richard
May 10, 2010 · 43 min
A traumatic childhood event and later health problems trap a man in a cycle of substance abuse.