True Life 1998
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What is True Life?
The television series "True Life" premiered on MTV in 1998. The show is a documentary series that follows a particular topic in each episode.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 323
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 31, 1998
- Last aired
- Jun 1, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- MTV
- Genres
- Documentary, Reality
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 8 votes
- Format
- 13 seasons · 323 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- MTV
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The television series "True Life" premiered on MTV in 1998. The show is a documentary series that follows a particular topic in each episode. A camera crew documents the lives of a series of subjects as they navigate a specific aspect of their lives. The series explores various subjects, including addiction, as seen in the first episode, "Fatal Dose." The show's format involves following the subjects through a certain period of their lives, providing a candid and intimate look at their experiences. The series is created with the intention of showcasing real-life stories and situations, offering a unique perspective on the world. "True Life" has been a part of MTV's programming since its premiere in 1998.
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“This documentary series explores the personal experiences of individuals navigating specific life challenges and topics.”
Reasons to watch
- provides intimate access to subjects
- explores diverse social issues
Keep in mind
- subject matter can be intense
Watch it if you are interested in documentary storytelling that focuses on real-life experiences.
The series features candid depictions of various social and personal challenges.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fatal Dose Mytharc Mar 31, 1998
- E2 No Money, Mo' Problems Core Apr 7, 1998
- E3 Freaknik Core Apr 14, 1998
- E4 POV: Road Trip Core Apr 28, 1998
- E5 Who Is Jesse Camp? Core May 5, 1998
- E6 Take it Like a Man Core May 19, 1998
- E7 She's a Player Core May 19, 1998
- E8 On the Rocks Core May 26, 1998
- E9 I'm a Porn Star Mytharc Oct 7, 1998
- E10 Matthew's Murder Mytharc Nov 11, 1998
Season 2 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'm a Pro Wrestler Mytharc Aug 16, 1999
- E2 I'm a Hacker Core Oct 13, 1999
- E3 I Need Sex Rx Core Oct 20, 1999
- E4 I Am Driving While Black Core Oct 27, 1999
- E5 I'm a Model Core Nov 24, 1999
- E6 I'm a Football Hero Core Jan 19, 2000
- E7 I'm on Crystal Meth Core Feb 9, 2000
- E8 I'm a Star At Sundance Core Feb 16, 2000
- E9 I'm The Youngest Tycoon In The World Core Feb 23, 2000
- E10 I'm A Comic Core Mar 1, 2000
- E11 I'm On The Runway Core Mar 8, 2000
- E12 I'm Horny In Miami Core Mar 15, 2000
- E13 I'm Going To Mardi Gras Core Mar 29, 2000
- E14 I Live In A Brothel Mytharc Apr 5, 2000
- E15 The Travelers Mytharc Apr 19, 2000
Season 3 · 19 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'm on Ecstasy Mytharc Nov 30, 2000
- E2 I'm a Backyard Wrestler Core Dec 7, 2000
- E3 I'm an NFL Rookie Core Jan 17, 2001
- E4 I Drive Race Cars Core Apr 3, 2001
- E5 I'm a Cheerleader Core Apr 10, 2001
- E6 I'm a Beauty Queen Core Apr 17, 2001
- E7 I Can't Breathe Core Nov 14, 2001
- E8 The Aftermath of Terror Core Jan 2, 2002
- E9 I'm a Private Wrestler Core Jan 6, 2002
- E10 I'm a True Life VIP Core Jan 8, 2002
- E11 I'm Getting Plastic Surgery Core Feb 7, 2002
- E12 I'm Coming Out Core Jun 27, 2002
- E13 I Have Embarrassing Parents Core Jul 11, 2002
- E14 I'm in Therapy Core Jul 18, 2002
- E15 I'm Getting Married Core Sep 21, 2002
- E16 I'm Going to Fat Camp Core Dec 7, 2002
- E17 I'm a Heisman Trophy Candidate Core Dec 22, 2002
- E18 I'm Getting Breast Implants Mytharc Dec 29, 2002
- E19 Sex2k Mytharc Jan 5, 2003
Season 4 · 37 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 I Was Famous for 15 Minutes Mytharc Feb 1, 2003
- E2 I Have a Phobia Core Feb 6, 2003
- E3 I'm Adopted Core Feb 13, 2003
- E4 I've Got Baby Mama Drama Core Feb 20, 2003
- E5 I Live in the Terror Zone Core Feb 27, 2003
- E6 I'm a Binge Drinker Core Mar 6, 2003
- E7 I'm a Gamer Core Mar 13, 2003
- E8 I'm a College Baller Core Mar 20, 2003
- E9 I'm Breaking Up Core Mar 27, 2003
- E10 I Have an Eating Disorder Core Apr 3, 2003
- E11 I'm Shipping Out Core Apr 10, 2003
- E12 School's Out: The Life of a Gay High School in Texas Core Apr 17, 2003
- E13 I'm Wasted Core Apr 24, 2003
- E14 I'm Going to the Prom Core May 1, 2003
- E15 First Year Core Jun 12, 2003
- E16 I'm a Fanatic Core Jul 10, 2003
- E17 I'm a High School Senior Core Jul 10, 2003
- E18 I'm a Neglected Girlfriend Core Jul 24, 2003
- E19 I'm Getting Divorced Core Jul 31, 2003
- E20 I Want the Perfect Body Core Aug 7, 2003
- E21 I'm Getting Married Core Sep 21, 2002
- E22 I'm Obsessed with My Dog Core Aug 14, 2003
- E23 I'm a Street Racer Core Sep 4, 2003
- E24 I'm Hooked on OxyContin Core Oct 16, 2003
- E25 I'm a Little Person Core Oct 23, 2003
- E26 I Live with My Parents Core Sep 18, 2003
- E27 I'm a Girlfriend (Boyfriend) Core Sep 25, 2003
- E28 I'm an Urban Cheerleader Core Oct 2, 2003
- E29 I Have a Friend with Benefits Core Nov 6, 2003
- E30 I'm a Clubber Core Nov 13, 2003
- E31 I'm in the System Core Jan 15, 2004
- E32 I'm an Identical Twin Core Jan 22, 2004
- E33 I'm a Big Wave Surfer Core Jan 29, 2004
- E34 I Live in Iraq Core Feb 5, 2004
- E35 I Live in Iraq Core Feb 5, 2004
- E36 I'm on Adderall Mytharc Feb 19, 2004
- E37 I'm Getting Married~~ Mytharc Sep 21, 2002
Season 5 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'm Gay and I'm Getting Married Mytharc Jun 24, 2004
- E2 I'm Obese Core Jul 1, 2004
- E3 I'm Surviving High School Core Jul 8, 2004
- E4 I Live a Double Life Core Jul 15, 2004
- E5 I'm a Muay Thai Fighter Core Jul 22, 2004
- E6 I'm in an Interracial Relationship Core Jul 29, 2004
- E7 I'll Do Anything For Money Core Aug 12, 2004
- E8 I Live to Ride Core Aug 5, 2004
- E10 I'm on Adderall DELETE ME Mytharc Aug 5, 2004
Season 6 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'm Backpacking Through Europe Mytharc Oct 7, 2004
- E2 I'm a Jersey Shore Girl Core Oct 14, 2004
- E3 I'm Rallying to L.A. Mytharc Oct 21, 2004
Season 7 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'm On a Diet Mytharc May 19, 2005
- E2 I'm Dead Broke Core Jun 2, 2005
- E3 I'm Moving Back in with My Parents Core Jun 16, 2005
- E4 I'm Coming Home From Iraq Core Jun 30, 2005
- E5 I Want the Perfect Body II Core Jul 7, 2005
- E6 I'm A Battle Rapper Mytharc Jul 14, 2005
- E7 I'm a Professional Gamer Mytharc Nov 20, 2005
Season 8 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'm Jealous Mytharc Dec 15, 2005
- E2 I Have Obsessive Complusive Disorder Core Dec 22, 2005
- E3 I'm a Gun Owner Core Dec 29, 2005
- E4 I'm Moving to NY Core Jan 5, 2006
- E5 I'm on Steroids Core Jan 12, 2006
- E6 I Live on the Edge Core Jan 19, 2006
- E7 I Have Gay Parents Core Jan 26, 2006
- E8 I'm a Competitive Eater Core Mar 15, 2006
- E9 I'm on Trial by Fire Core Mar 22, 2006
- E10 I'm a Reality TV Star Core Mar 29, 2006
- E11 I'm Getting My Big Break Core May 4, 2006
- E12 I Don't Fit In Core May 11, 2006
- E13 I'm Returning to the Gulf Coast Core Aug 29, 2006
- E14 I'm Addicted to Crystal Meth Core Oct 3, 2006
- E15 I Have Tourette's Syndrome Core Oct 10, 2006
- E16 I'm a Staten Island Girl Core Oct 17, 2006
- E17 I'm a Civilian Again Core Oct 24, 2006
- E18 I'm Jealous of My Sibling Core Nov 7, 2006
- E19 I'm Jealous of My Sibling Mytharc Nov 7, 2006
- E20 I'm Moving to Vegas Mytharc Nov 14, 2006
Season 9 · 127 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'm Out Mytharc Nov 21, 2006
- E2 I'm On Vacation Core Nov 28, 2006
- E3 I'm in an Interfaith Relationship Core Jan 14, 2007
- E4 I'm a Sumo Wrestler Core Jan 26, 2007
- E5 I'm Stepping Core Feb 18, 2007
- E6 I'm In Debt Core Feb 25, 2007
- E7 I'm Dating Someone Older Core Mar 4, 2007
- E8 I Have Autism Core Mar 15, 2007
- E9 I'm Autistic Core Mar 15, 2007
- E10 I'm Celibate Core Jul 25, 2007
- E11 I Live on the Border Core Sep 29, 2007
- E12 I'm in a Long Distance Relationship Core Sep 27, 2007
- E13 This is Me Now Core Sep 29, 2007
- E14 I'm the New Kid in Town Core Nov 4, 2007
- E15 I'm Supporting My Family Core Nov 4, 2007
- E16 I Stutter Core Nov 4, 2007
- E17 I'm Pregnant Core Nov 12, 2007
- E18 I'm Having a Summer Romance Core Nov 19, 2007
- E19 I Live in the Projects Core Dec 1, 2007
- E20 I'm Going to Rehab Core Dec 1, 2007
- E21 I'm Looking for My Father Core Dec 1, 2007
- E22 I'm in an Arranged Marriage Core Dec 7, 2007
- E23 I'm an Alcoholic Core Jan 5, 2008
- E24 I'm the Black Sheep Core Jan 5, 2008
- E25 I Panic Core Jan 5, 2008
- E26 I'm Getting Out of Prison Core Jan 14, 2008
- E27 I'm Happy to be Fat Core Jan 21, 2008
- E28 I'm Coming to America Core Feb 2, 2008
- E29 I Need Anger Management Core Feb 2, 2008
- E30 I Have a Husband in Iraq Core Feb 2, 2008
- E31 I Work in the Sex Industry Core Feb 27, 2008
- E32 A Map for Saturday Core Mar 1, 2008
- E33 I'm Going to Fashion Week Core Apr 5, 2008
- E34 I'm Under Peer Pressure Core Apr 5, 2008
- E35 I'm a Southern Belle Core Apr 5, 2008
- E36 I Have Embarrassing Parents 2 Core May 15, 2008
- E37 I Have Schizophrenia Core May 22, 2008
- E38 I Live Another Life On the Web Core May 29, 2008
- E39 I'm a Complusive Shopper Core Jul 20, 2008
- E40 I'm Deaf Core Jul 20, 2008
- E41 I Don't Trust My Partner Core Aug 3, 2008
- E42 I Can't Stay Thin Core Aug 3, 2008
- E43 I'm Graduating High School Core Aug 20, 2008
- E44 I'm Looking for My Mother Core Sep 13, 2008
- E45 I Have Acne Core Sep 13, 2008
- E46 I'm a Single Parent Core Oct 5, 2008
- E47 I'm a Mixed Martial Artist Core Oct 5, 2008
- E48 I'm Living Off the Grid Core Oct 5, 2008
- E49 I'm Getting Married 2 Core Oct 30, 2008
- E50 I Have a Summer Share 2 Core Nov 1, 2008
- E51 I'm Competitive With My Best Friend Core Dec 6, 2008
- E52 I'm in a Love Triangle Core Nov 26, 2008
- E53 Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Rock Camp Core Jan 3, 2009
- E54 I Have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Core Jan 7, 2009
- E55 I'm Addicted to Meds Core Jan 14, 2009
- E56 I'm Nuyorican Core Jan 25, 2009
- E57 I'm a College Freshman Core Jan 31, 2009
- E58 I Can't Sleep Core Feb 1, 2009
- E59 I'm a High School Freshman Core Mar 14, 2009
- E60 I'm Placing My Baby for Adoption Core Mar 21, 2009
- E61 I'm Eloping Core Mar 21, 2009
- E62 I'm Addicted to Porn Core Mar 28, 2009
- E63 Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Performing Arts Camp Core Apr 25, 2009
- E64 I'm Uncomfortable With My New Body Core May 2, 2009
- E65 I Don't Like My Small Breasts Core May 2, 2009
- E66 I'm Losing My Hair Core May 2, 2009
- E67 I'm Stuck At Home Core May 16, 2009
- E68 I'm Looking for My Sibling Core May 21, 2009
- E69 I'm Bisexual Core Jun 6, 2009
- E70 I Don't Like My Large Breasts Core Jun 6, 2009
- E71 I'm Having Twins Core Jun 25, 2009
- E72 Best and Worst Moments Core Jul 25, 2009
- E73 I'm Ending My Marriage Core Aug 31, 2009
- E74 I Hate My Tattoos Core Sep 7, 2009
- E75 I'm Polyamorous Core Sep 14, 2009
- E76 I'm Changing My Sex Core Sep 19, 2009
- E77 I'm a Fanboy Core Sep 19, 2009
- E78 I'm a Sports Fanatic Core Sep 19, 2009
- E79 I'm Rehabbing My Injury Core Sep 19, 2009
- E80 The True Adventures of True Life: 200th Episode Core Sep 23, 2009
- E81 I Can No Longer Afford My Lifestyle Core Oct 19, 2009
- E82 I'm Clashing With My Parents Core Nov 15, 2009
- E83 I Have Broke Parents Core Nov 15, 2009
- E84 I'm Homeless Core Nov 15, 2009
- E85 I Can't Leave My Boyfriend Core Nov 16, 2009
- E86 I'm Homeschooled Core Jan 9, 2010
- E87 I'm Addicted to Video Games Core Jan 25, 2010
- E88 I'm at a Crossroads in My Relationship Core Feb 1, 2010
- E89 I'm Ex Amish Core Mar 8, 2010
- E90 I Need a Transplant Core Mar 15, 2010
- E91 I Have Digital Drama Core Mar 22, 2010
- E92 I Have a Parent in Prison Core Mar 29, 2010
- E93 I'm Relocating for Love Core Apr 5, 2010
- E94 I Have Neurofibromatosis Core Apr 12, 2010
- E95 I Hate My Face Core Apr 19, 2010
- E96 I'm Hustling in the Hamptons Core Apr 26, 2010
- E97 I Have a Traumatic Brain Injury Core May 3, 2010
- E98 I Hate My Plastic Surgery Core May 10, 2010
- E99 I'm a Newlywed Core May 17, 2010
- E100 Resist the Power! Saudi Arabia Core May 24, 2010
- E101 I Can't Have Sex Core Dec 6, 2010
- E102 I Have a Paranormal Ability Core Dec 13, 2010
- E103 I'm an Albino Core Dec 20, 2010
- E104 I'm Addicted to Food Core Dec 27, 2010
- E105 I Have a Fetish Core Jan 3, 2011
- E106 True Life Goes On: Where Are Your Favorites Now? Core Jan 10, 2011
- E107 The Theriot Family: The Riot in the Bayou Core Feb 24, 2011
- E108 I'm Too Young For My Boyfriend Core Apr 11, 2011
- E109 I Have Too Many Siblings Core Apr 19, 2011
- E110 I'm Passing As Someone I'm Not Core Apr 27, 2011
- E111 I Have an Embarrassing Medical Condition Core May 3, 2011
- E112 I'm Going to Skatopia Core May 9, 2011
- E113 I Hate My Roommate Core Jun 23, 2011
- E114 I'm Allergic to Everything Core Jun 23, 2011
- E115 I Can't Get Over My First Love Core Jun 30, 2011
- E116 I'm the Big Girl Core Jun 30, 2011
- E117 I'm Being Sent Away By My Parents Core Jul 7, 2011
- E118 I'm a Sugar Baby Core Jul 14, 2011
- E119 I Want To Be Straight Core Jul 14, 2011
- E120 I'm in the Marijuana Business Core Jul 21, 2011
- E122 I Have Narcolepsy Core Oct 18, 2011
- E123 I'm a Textaholic Core Oct 18, 2011
- E124 I Have a Hot Mom Core Oct 25, 2011
- E125 I'm Addicted To Exercise Core Nov 1, 2011
- E126 I'm Losing My Sight Core Nov 5, 2011
- E127 I'm Being Cutoff By My Parents Mytharc Nov 5, 2011
- E128 I'm Occupying Wall Street Mytharc Nov 5, 2011
Season 10 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 I Am Celibate Mytharc Jul 25, 2007
- E2 This Is Me Now Core Sep 29, 2007
- E3 I'm in a Long Distance Relationship Core Sep 29, 2007
- E4 I'm Graduating High School Core Sep 29, 2007
- E5 I Live on the Border Core Sep 29, 2007
- E6 I'm the New Kid in Town Core Nov 4, 2007
- E7 I'm Supporting My Family Core Nov 4, 2007
- E8 I Stutter Core Nov 4, 2007
- E9 I'm Pregnant Core Nov 12, 2007
- E10 I'm Having a Summer Romance Core Nov 19, 2007
- E11 I Live In The Projects Core Dec 1, 2007
- E12 I'm Going to Rehab Core Dec 1, 2007
- E13 I'm Looking for My Father Core Dec 1, 2007
- E14 I'm in an Arranged Marriage Core Dec 7, 2007
- E15 I'm an Alcoholic Core Jan 5, 2008
- E16 I'm the Black Sheep Core Jan 5, 2008
- E17 I Panic Core Jan 5, 2008
- E18 I'm Getting Out of Prison Core Jan 14, 2008
- E19 I'm Happy to be Fat Core Jan 21, 2008
- E20 I'm Coming To America Core Feb 2, 2008
- E21 I Need Anger Management Core Feb 2, 2008
- E22 I Have a Husband In Iraq Core Feb 2, 2008
- E23 I'm in the Sex Industry Mytharc Feb 27, 2008
- E24 A Map for Saturday Mytharc Mar 1, 2008
Season 11 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 I'm Going to Fashion Week Mytharc Apr 5, 2008
- E2 I'm under Peer Pressure Core Apr 5, 2008
- E3 I'm a Southern Belle Core Apr 5, 2008
- E4 I Have Embarrassing Parents 2 Core May 15, 2008
- E5 I Have Schizophrenia Core May 22, 2008
- E6 I Live Another Life On The Web Core May 29, 2008
- E7 I'm Bisexual Core
- E8 I Hate My Tattoos Core
- E9 I Have Too Many Siblings Core
- E10 Im in the Marijuana Business Core
- E11 I'm a Textaholic Core Oct 19, 2011
- E12 I'm Living Off the Grid Core Oct 5, 2008
- E13 I'm A Single Parent Core Oct 9, 2008
- E14 I'm a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Core Oct 23, 2008
- E15 I'm Getting Married 2 Core Oct 30, 2008
- E16 I Have a Summer Share 2 Core Nov 1, 2008
- E17 I'm In a Love Triangle Core Nov 26, 2008
- E18 I'm Competitive With Friends Core Dec 6, 2008
- E19 I Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Core Dec 6, 2008
- E20 Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Cheer Camp Core Jan 3, 2009
- E21 Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Rock Camp Core Jan 3, 2009
- E22 Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Snowboarding Camp Core Jan 3, 2009
- E23 I'm Addicted to Sex Core Apr 10, 2012
- E24 I Live With My Ex Core Apr 15, 2012
- E25 I'm Getting A Second Chance Core Apr 15, 2012
- E26 I'm Breaking Up With My Best Friend Core
- E27 I"m Addicted to Marijuana Core Jun 14, 2012
- E28 I'm Working My Way Out Of Poverty Core Jun 16, 2012
- E29 I'm Addicted to Caffeine Core Jun 16, 2012
- E30 I Have A New Step Parent Core Jun 16, 2012
- E31 I'm Working For My Parents Core Aug 23, 2012
- E32 I Work With My Ex Core Aug 29, 2012
- E33 I'm Giving My Boyfriend an Ultimatum Core
- E34 I'm a Boxer in Detroit Core Oct 6, 2012
- E35 I Have A Strange Habit Core Oct 6, 2012
- E36 I Hate My Hair Core Oct 6, 2012
- E37 I'm Addicted To Heroin Core Oct 6, 2012
- E38 I'm Coming Out 2 Core Oct 10, 2012
- E42 I Can't Stay Thin Core Aug 3, 2008
- E45 I Have Acne Mytharc Sep 13, 2008
Season 12 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 I Don't Like My Small Breasts Mytharc May 2, 2009
- E2 I'm Stuck at Home Core May 16, 2009
- E3 I'm Bi-Sexual Core Jun 6, 2009
- E4 I'm Having Twins Core Jun 25, 2009
- E6 I Can't Have Sex Core Dec 6, 2010
- E7 I Have A Paranormal Ability Core Dec 13, 2010
- E8 I'm An Albino Core Dec 20, 2010
- E9 I Have A Fetish Core Dec 27, 2010
- E10 I'm Addicted To Food Mytharc Jan 3, 2011
- E11 True Life Goes On: Where Are Your Favorites Now? Mytharc Jan 10, 2011
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When did True Life premiere?
The series premiered on March 24, 1998.
What is the format of the show?
Each episode follows specific subjects through a portion of their lives with a camera crew.
What topics does the show cover?
The series covers a wide variety of topics, such as addiction.
What was the first episode titled?
The first episode was titled Fatal Dose.
Where does the series air?
The series airs on MTV.
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