The Ricki Lake Show: Season 1
Episodes
Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages
Sep 10, 2012 · 60 min
Discussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.
Quick Holiday Makeovers
Nov 26, 2012 · 60 min
David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for seasonal visitors; simple substitutes to favorite holiday recipes create healthier, tastier alternatives; "Hol
Frenemies
Jan 7, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 tu
Nanny Confidential
Jan 8, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 na
Psychics Go Beyond
Jan 9, 2013 · 60 min
Audience 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 psy
Medical Controversies
Jan 10, 2013 · 60 min
A 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; gues
YouTube Stars
Jan 11, 2013 · 60 min
Guests 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 M
Hidden Heroes
Jan 14, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
A Cry for Help
Jan 15, 2013 · 60 min
Melissa 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 bec
Good Hair
Jan 16, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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
Jan 17, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 w
Addicted Housewives
Jan 18, 2013 · 60 min
Dr. 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 compulsi
I Survived
Jan 21, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 o
Open Marriages
Jan 22, 2013 · 60 min
Self-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,
True Crimes
Jan 23, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Jan 24, 2013 · 60 min
An 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 lifes
Love Scams
Jan 25, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 speci
Advice That Will Change Your Life
Jan 28, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Hollywood Confidential
Jan 29, 2013 · 60 min
Hollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.
Making Peace With Your Parents
Jan 30, 2013 · 60 min
Radio 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
Jan 31, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 he
Misadventures of Parenthood
Feb 1, 2013 · 60 min
Comic 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 mu
I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
Feb 4, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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
Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Feb 6, 2013 · 60 min
Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.
Should We Be Engaged?
Feb 7, 2013 · 60 min
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
Feb 8, 2013 · 60 min
In-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!
Feb 11, 2013 · 60 min
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 boyfrien
Victims of Violence Speak Out
Feb 12, 2013 · 60 min
Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.
My Life in the Mob
Feb 13, 2013 · 60 min
Guests 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
Feb 14, 2013 · 60 min
Guests 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
Feb 15, 2013 · 60 min
Cynthia, 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 t
Women Fight Back
Feb 18, 2013 · 60 min
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Women Fight Back
Feb 19, 2013 · 60 min
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Psychic James Van Praagh
Feb 20, 2013 · 60 min
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
Are Gay Parents Different?
Feb 21, 2013 · 60 min
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
Feb 22, 2013 · 60 min
A 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?
Feb 25, 2013 · 60 min
Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.
Stalkers
Feb 26, 2013 · 60 min
An 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
Bridal Boot Camp
Feb 27, 2013 · 60 min
Three women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.
Mommy Confidential
Feb 28, 2013 · 60 min
Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.
Hormones
Mar 1, 2013 · 60 min
Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.
Updates
Mar 4, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 stabilit
Let's Talk About Sex
Mar 5, 2013 · 60 min
Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.
Extreme Beauty
Mar 6, 2013 · 60 min
Americans 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
Mar 7, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Mar 8, 2013 · 60 min
Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.
Things I Did for Love
Mar 11, 2013 · 60 min
Sara 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 everythin
Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Mar 12, 2013 · 60 min
Crime-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
Mar 13, 2013 · 60 min
Relationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.
It's All About the Hair
Mar 14, 2013 · 60 min
Hairstylists 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
Mar 15, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 less
I'm a Pageant Princess
Mar 18, 2013 · 60 min
Family 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
Mar 19, 2013 · 60 min
The 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 fru
Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Mar 20, 2013 · 60 min
Reality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.
How to Stop Stress From Killing You
Mar 21, 2013 · 60 min
Ways to de-stress and restore balance to one's life; practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by stress.
The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Mar 22, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Mar 25, 2013 · 60 min
Actor 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
Mar 26, 2013 · 60 min
Overcoming 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?
Mar 27, 2013 · 60 min
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 clas
I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!
Mar 28, 2013 · 60 min
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
Mar 29, 2013 · 60 min
Rosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their own babies.
Competitive Parents
Apr 1, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 t
Embarrassing Parents
Apr 2, 2013 · 60 min
Parents 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 fat
Ricki's Pajama Party
Apr 3, 2013 · 60 min
Actress 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 sleepw
Controlling Grooms
Apr 4, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 Dolg
Facing Your Fears
Apr 5, 2013 · 60 min
Psychotherapist 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; au
The Perils of Identity Theft
Apr 8, 2013 · 60 min
Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.
Coming Out of the Darkness
Apr 9, 2013 · 60 min
Professional 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 an
Stolen Childhoods
Apr 10, 2013 · 60 min
Actress 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
Apr 11, 2013 · 60 min
Matchmaker Patti Stanger talks about dating issues; two audience members get dating makeovers; radio host Mike Catherwood and authors Maxwell Billieon and Steve Santagati talk abou
Prison Wives
Apr 15, 2013 · 60 min
Women 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 Ri
Alternative Medical Miracles
Apr 16, 2013 · 60 min
Guests 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 mobili
The Green Show
Apr 17, 2013 · 60 min
Environment 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
Apr 18, 2013 · 60 min
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
The Killer Next Door
Apr 19, 2013 · 60 min
Guests 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 Can
Let's Get Physical
Apr 22, 2013 · 60 min
Trends 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 m
Divorce Party
Apr 23, 2013 · 60 min
Women 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 coun
Psychic Twins
Apr 24, 2013 · 60 min
Terry and Linda Jamison offer psychic readings to the studio audience and reveal their latest predictions; clairvoyant medium Maureen Hancock ("Psychic in Suburbia") gives a messag
My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption
Apr 25, 2013 · 60 min
Unwed 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 illegall
College Dangers: A Real Education
Apr 26, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Apr 29, 2013 · 60 min
A transgender couple expect their second child; a transgender woman attracted to men nevertheless dates another transgender woman; Kylan Wenzel, the first transgender Miss Californ
The Business of Being Born, Part 2
Apr 30, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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 Cr
My Life Changed in an Instant
May 1, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
The Breast Show Ever
May 2, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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 Pr
Psychics: James and Collette
May 3, 2013 · 60 min
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
Bad Boy Confidential
May 6, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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
May 7, 2013 · 60 min
Women 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
May 8, 2013 · 60 min
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
May 9, 2013 · 60 min
Platonic 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 th
Freeloading Families
May 10, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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;
The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
May 13, 2013 · 60 min
Psychic 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 fi
Murder for Money
May 14, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Psychic: Maureen and Family
May 15, 2013 · 60 min
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
Mo Money, Mo Problems
May 16, 2013 · 60 min
When a wealthy European professional basketball player renounces his retirement, it throws his family into a financial tailspin; NBA star Antoine Walker; legal commentator Tanya Yo
World Record Holders
May 17, 2013 · 60 min
World-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
May 20, 2013 · 60 min
Wendy 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
Bridal Boot Camp Results
May 21, 2013 · 60 min
Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.
Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
May 22, 2013 · 60 min
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
Standing Up Against Your Family
May 23, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
When It's Time for Forgiveness
May 24, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Quick Makeovers
May 27, 2013 · 60 min
David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.
Trapped in the Wrong Body
May 28, 2013 · 60 min
Parents 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 Ar
Teen Dads: The Real Story
May 29, 2013 · 60 min
Sixteen-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
May 30, 2013 · 60 min
Steve-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
May 31, 2013 · 60 min
Female breadwinners; Kyle Richards ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"); Dean McDermott ("Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood"); Nina Parker ("omg! Insider"); comic Steve White;
Ambush Makeover
Jun 3, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.
The Hottest Bachelor in America
Jun 4, 2013 · 60 min
Six 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
Jun 5, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 caree
Extreme Food Allergies
Jun 6, 2013 · 60 min
Parents 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 ki
Unconventional Marriages
Jun 7, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 rela
Good Hair
Jun 10, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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
Jun 11, 2013 · 60 min
Leaving 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 na
A Cry for Help
Jun 12, 2013 · 60 min
Melissa ("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
Medical Controversies
Jun 13, 2013 · 60 min
Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.
I Survived
Jun 14, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 fathe
Open Marriages
Jun 17, 2013 · 60 min
Self-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,
Psychics Go Beyond
Jun 18, 2013 · 60 min
Audience 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 psy
Who Do You Think I Am?
Jun 19, 2013 · 60 min
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 husban
I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
Jun 20, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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
Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Jun 21, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 he
The Rudeness Epidemic
Jun 24, 2013 · 60 min
In-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
Jun 25, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Making Peace With Your Parents
Jun 26, 2013 · 60 min
Radio 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
Jun 27, 2013 · 60 min
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Women Fight Back
Jun 28, 2013 · 60 min
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Hidden Heroes
Jul 1, 2013 · 60 min
Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.
Love Psychics
Jul 2, 2013 · 60 min
Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.
Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Jul 3, 2013 · 60 min
Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Should We Be Engaged?
Jul 4, 2013 · 60 min
Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.
The Perils of Identity Theft
Jul 5, 2013 · 60 min
Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.
Victims of Violence Speak Out
Jul 8, 2013 · 60 min
Survivors 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
Wrongly Convicted
Jul 9, 2013 · 60 min
People 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?
Jul 10, 2013 · 60 min
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!
Jul 11, 2013 · 60 min
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
Jul 12, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Jul 15, 2013 · 60 min
Today'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
Jul 16, 2013 · 60 min
Family 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
Jul 17, 2013 · 60 min
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
Who Did I Marry?
Jul 18, 2013 · 60 min
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
Jul 19, 2013 · 60 min
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
Stolen Childhoods
Jul 22, 2013 · 60 min
Actress 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
Jul 23, 2013 · 60 min
Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.
He's a She, She's a He
Jul 24, 2013 · 60 min
A transgender couple expect their second child; a transgender woman attracted to men nevertheless dates another transgender woman; Kylan Wenzel, the first transgender Miss Californ
Size Doesn't Matter
Jul 25, 2013 · 60 min
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
Medical Controversies
Jul 26, 2013 · 60 min
A 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; gues
The Cheapest People in America
Jul 29, 2013 · 60 min
The 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 fru
Embarrassing Parents
Jul 30, 2013 · 60 min
Parents 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 fat
Psychic Twins
Jul 31, 2013 · 60 min
Terry and Linda Jamison offer psychic readings to the studio audience and reveal their latest predictions; clairvoyant medium Maureen Hancock ("Psychic in Suburbia") gives a messag
Frenemies
Aug 1, 2013 · 60 min
A 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 tu
Alternative Medical Miracles
Aug 2, 2013 · 60 min
Guests 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 mobili
My Life Changed in an Instant
Aug 5, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
Aug 6, 2013 · 60 min
Platonic 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 th
Psychics: James and Colette
Aug 7, 2013 · 60 min
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
Divorce Party
Aug 8, 2013 · 60 min
Women 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 coun
Bad Boy Confidential
Aug 9, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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
Aug 12, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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 Pr
Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Aug 13, 2013 · 60 min
Women 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
Aug 14, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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;
Prison Wives
Aug 15, 2013 · 60 min
Women 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 Ri
Psychics: Maureen and Family
Aug 16, 2013 · 60 min
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
Let's Get Physical
Aug 19, 2013 · 60 min
Trends 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 m
Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
Aug 20, 2013 · 60 min
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
Murder for Money
Aug 21, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Mo Money, Mo Problems
Aug 22, 2013 · 60 min
When a wealthy European professional basketball player renounces his retirement, it throws his family into a financial tailspin; NBA star Antoine Walker; legal commentator Tanya Yo
World Record Holders
Aug 23, 2013 · 60 min
World-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.
Aug 26, 2013 · 60 min
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
The Business of Being Born
Aug 27, 2013 · 60 min
Documentary 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
Aug 28, 2013 · 60 min
Parents 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 ki
The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
Aug 29, 2013 · 60 min
Psychic 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 fi
Extreme Mothers
Aug 30, 2013 · 60 min
Wendy 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
True Crime
Sep 2, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Sep 3, 2013 · 60 min
Environment 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
Sep 4, 2013 · 60 min
The 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
Sep 5, 2013 · 60 min
A 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
Sep 6, 2013 · 60 min
Ricki 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 Cr