Synopsis
The Ricki Lake Show is an American first-run syndicated talk show hosted by Ricki Lake. The series also marked her return to talk television after leaving the genre in 2004. After several years of considering coming back to daytime with a new talk show, Lake signed on as both host and producer with 20th Television for this project, which debuted in United States and Canada on September 10, 2012, and began taping the episodes on July 25, 2012, at the Culver Studios. The show is co-produced by both Twentieth Television and Monet Lane Productions.
Episodes
Season 11E1Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All AgesDiscussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.60m2E2Hormones 10160m3E3The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!60m4E4After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans60m5E5Virginity 2.060m6E6Pregnant and 4060m7E7Let's Talk About Sex60m8E8Mommy Confidential60m9E9People Making a Difference60m10E10Things I Did for Love60m11E11The Psychic Show60m12E12Surviving a Kidnapping60m13E13The Business of Being Born60m14E14The Makeover Show60m15E15Pre-Partum Blues60m16E16Vagina Dialogues60m17E17Coming Out Stories60m18E18It's All About Hair60m19E19To Share or Not To Share on Social Media60m20E20Life-Changing Adoptions60m21E21Ripped From the Headlines60m22E22Fashion: What's Hot Now60m23E23Women in Male-Dominated Industries60m24E24How to Stop Stress From Killing You60m25E25The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life60m26E26Teens in Danger60m27E27The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity60m28E28Never Say Never60m29E29From Boys to Men60m30E30Dollars and Sense60m31E31Career Confidential60m32E32Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s60m33E33Conception Obsession60m34E34Inside Infidelity60m35E35How to Stop the Pain60m36E36Love Scams60m37E37A New Attitude60m38E38A Ricki Halloween60m39E39Ripped From the Headlines60m40E40When Gay People Lead Straight Lives60m41E41Competitive Parents60m42E42Ricki's PJ Party60m43E43Facing Your Fears60m44E44How to Find Your Perfect Match60m45E45Coming out of the Darkness60m46E46Ambush Makeovers60m47E47Addicted Housewives60m48E48Extreme Beauty60m49E49I Do or I Don't60m50E50Help Me Find a Date!60m51E51Addicted Housewives60m52E52The Secret Lives of Mistresses60m53E53Disciplining Our Kids60m54E54Foster Families60m55E55Pregnant and 40Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.60m56E56Quick Holiday MakeoversDavid & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for seasonal visitors; simple substitutes to favorite holiday recipes create healthier, tastier alternatives; "Holiday Syndrome."60m57E57Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs60m58E58Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money60m59E59Teen Dads, The Real Story60m60E60Ricki's Pajama Party60m61E61Disciplining Our Kids60m62E62Rock Star Dads60m63E63When It's Time For Forgiveness60m64E64Extreme Lives60m65E65Teen Dads, The Real Story60m66E66Trapped In The Wrong Body60m67E67She's The Boss60m68E68The Hottest Bachelor60m69E69Home for the Holidays60m70E70Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums60m71E71The Divorce Show60m72E72Reality Stars Revealed60m73E73Bad Holiday Sweater Party60m74E74Blended Families60m75E75Psychics60m76E76Frenemies60m77E77Nanny Confidential60m78E78Psychics Go Beyond60m79E79Medical Controversies60m80E80YouTube STARS60m81E81Hidden Heroes60m82E82A Cry For Help60m83E83Good Hair60m84E84How To Survive A Kidnapping60m85E85Addicted Housewives60m86E86FrenemiesA 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 turned deadly; warning signs that indicate a friendship may be toxic.60m87E87Nanny ConfidentialA 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 nannies in five years; "nanny cam" technology can save a child's life.60m88E88Psychics Go BeyondAudience 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 psychic abilities; psychic medium John Holland.60m89E89Medical ControversiesA 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; guests debate the pros and cons of cochlear implants.60m90E90YouTube StarsGuests 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 Michael Buckley and makeup artist Jessica Harlow.60m91E91Hidden HeroesA 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 Wall Street job to volunteer at natural disasters around the world.60m92E92A Cry for HelpMelissa 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 because the wife does not feel worthy of her husband's love.60m93E93Good HairRicki 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.60m94E94How to Survive a KidnappingA 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 watch lets parents know where the wearer is at all times.60m95E95Addicted HousewivesDr. 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 compulsive shopper.60m96E96I SurvivedA 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 of their father and friend; a woman was left for dead after a robbery.60m97E97Open MarriagesSelf-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, sex and the destruction of his former relationship.60m98E98True CrimesA 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.60m99E99When Gay People Lead Straight LivesAn 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 lifestyle.60m100E100Love ScamsA 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 specialist -- once a hacker -- tells how to protect from scams.60m101E101Advice That Will Change Your LifeA 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 their romance.60m102E102Hollywood ConfidentialHollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.60m103E103Making Peace With Your ParentsRadio 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.60m104E104Addicted to Plastic SurgeryA 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 her life; the latest trends and procedures.60m105E105Misadventures of ParenthoodComic 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 must-have baby products; the Colgate 13 perform.60m106E106I Need Help With My Mother-in-LawRicki 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, who lives with them.60m107E107Love PsychicsPsychic medium Allison DuBois.60m108E108Inside Childhood Mental IllnessParents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.60m109E109Should We Be Engaged?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.60m110E110The Rudeness EpidemicIn-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.60m111E111I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!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 boyfriend.60m112E112Victims of Violence Speak OutSurvivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.60m113E113My Life in the MobGuests 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.60m114E114Wrongly ConvictedGuests have served time in prison for crimes they did not commit and became free because of persistence, determination, a helping hand and/or science.60m115E115When the Wedding Goes AwryCynthia, 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 to apologize for embarrassing her family on national television.60m116E116Women Fight BackTwo courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.60m117E117Women Fight BackCourageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.60m118E118Psychic James Van PraaghSpiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.60m119E119Are Gay Parents Different?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.60m120E120My Child Saved a LifeA 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.60m121E121Who Did I Marry?Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.60m122E122StalkersAn 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; a prosecutor brought justice to stalked celebrities; warning signs.60m123E123Bridal Boot CampThree women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.60m124E124Mommy ConfidentialWomen reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.60m125E125HormonesSpecialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.60m126E126UpdatesA 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 stability of the parents' marriage ; Dr. Mike Dow.60m127E127Let's Talk About SexAlternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.60m128E128Extreme BeautyAmericans 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.60m129E129Sexomnia and Other Sleeping DisordersA woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.60m130E130People Making a DifferenceAdults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.60m131E131Things I Did for LoveSara 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 everything for the love of a child; a man proposes on Ricki's stage.60m132E132Psychic Readings With Lisa WilliamsCrime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.60m133E133What You Should Know Before You Get MarriedRelationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.60m134E134It's All About the HairHairstylists Chaz Dean, Roy Teeluck, Kim Kimble and Oscar Blandi give advice, cut hair for charity and share celebrities' secrets.60m135E135To Share or Not on Social MediaA 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 lesson; the do's and don'ts of sharing on social media.60m136E136I'm a Pageant PrincessFamily members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.60m137E137Cheapest People in AmericaThe 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 frugality; money therapists; fashions for a fraction of the price.60m138E138Women in Male-Dominated IndustriesReality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.60m139E139How to Stop Stress From Killing YouWays to de-stress and restore balance to one's life; practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by stress.60m140E140The Epidemic of Childhood ObesityA 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.60m141E141Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama PartyActor Dave Coulier; actress Tia Mowry; singer Lisa Loeb; the creators of the website "Awkward Family Photos"; Mar Yvette ("How Do I Look?").60m142E142Never Say NeverOvercoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life"; composer Lance Horne; Chris Rene performs.60m143E143Is Your Sex Drive Normal?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 class.60m144E144I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!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.60m145E145Making Babies: The Fertility CrisisRosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their own babies.60m146E146Competitive ParentsA 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 to get good grades; choreographer Debbie Allen; Judge Mablean Ephriam.60m147E147Embarrassing ParentsParents 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 father's hobby of impersonating Elvis Presley.60m148E148Ricki's Pajama PartyActress 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 sleepwalking mother went viral.60m149E149Controlling GroomsA 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 Dolgin and author Chris Easter offer advice for overbearing grooms.60m150E150Facing Your FearsPsychotherapist 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; audience members are challenged to face their fears.60m151E151The Perils of Identity TheftGuests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.60m152E152Coming Out of the DarknessProfessional 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 angst and depression.60m153E153Stolen ChildhoodsActress 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.60m154E154How to Find Your Perfect MatchMatchmaker Patti Stanger talks about dating issues; two audience members get dating makeovers; radio host Mike Catherwood and authors Maxwell Billieon and Steve Santagati talk about dating; dating game.60m155E155I Survived a CultFormer cult members share their experiences.60m156E156Prison WivesWomen 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 Rizzo; women attracted to men who lead criminal lives.60m157E157Alternative Medical MiraclesGuests 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 mobility after a stroke.60m158E158The Green ShowEnvironment 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.60m159E159Size Doesn't MatterHow body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.60m160E160The Killer Next DoorGuests 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 Candice DeLong.60m161E161Let's Get PhysicalTrends 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 makeover.60m162E162Divorce PartyWomen 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 counsel women whose relationships have ended.60m163E163Psychic TwinsTerry and Linda Jamison offer psychic readings to the studio audience and reveal their latest predictions; clairvoyant medium Maureen Hancock ("Psychic in Suburbia") gives a message to actress Ajay Rochester; pet psychic Patrice Ryan reads dogs.60m164E164My Ex Put My Kid Up for AdoptionUnwed 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 illegally; the rights of biological parents.60m165E165College Dangers: A Real EducationA 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.60m166E166He's a She, She's a HeA transgender couple expect their second child; a transgender woman attracted to men nevertheless dates another transgender woman; Kylan Wenzel, the first transgender Miss California U.S.A. contestant; marriage and family therapist Casey Weitzman.60m167E167The Business of Being Born, Part 2Ricki 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 Crawford; actresses Melissa Joan Hart and Kellie Martin.60m168E168My Life Changed in an InstantA 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 sister to find true love.60m169E169The Breast Show EverRicki 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 Project"); radio personality Stryker; Dr. Anthony Griffin.60m170E170Psychics: James and ColletteSpiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.60m171E171Bad Boy ConfidentialRicki and relationship specialists Steve Santagati and Laura Baron sit down with self-proclaimed "bad boys," who show the tricks of their Lothario-like behavior.60m172E172Pregnant and Suddenly SingleWomen have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.60m173E173Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen HancockJames Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.60m174E174Co-Parenting Without a RelationshipPlatonic 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 the world to co-parent with a woman he had never met.60m175E175Freeloading FamiliesRicki 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; a woman lives with her cousins but pays no bills; Judge Lynn Toler.60m176E176The Baby Psychic: Derek OgilviePsychic 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 finds out why a rabbit has been acting strangely.60m177E177Murder for MoneyA 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 member; a young man is killed for insurance money.60m178E178Psychic: Maureen and FamilyMediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.60m179E179Mo Money, Mo ProblemsWhen a wealthy European professional basketball player renounces his retirement, it throws his family into a financial tailspin; NBA star Antoine Walker; legal commentator Tanya Young-Williams; lottery winners share the downfalls of instant wealth.60m180E180World Record HoldersWorld-record holders: a sword-swallower; a strong 11-year-old girl; a dog who pops balloons; a dancer who performs repetitive pirouettes; a juggler.60m181E181Extreme MothersWendy 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 took extremes to save her daughter from a life of drugs and crime.60m182E182Bridal Boot Camp ResultsFitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.60m183E183Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.60m184E184Standing Up Against Your FamilyA 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 marriage has caused family members to disown them.60m185E185When It's Time for ForgivenessA 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 struggle to forgive their stepfather for murdering their mother.60m186E186Quick MakeoversDavid & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.60m187E187Trapped in the Wrong BodyParents 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 Arnold ("Trans").60m188E188Teen Dads: The Real StorySixteen-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.60m189E189Extreme LivesSteve-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."60m190E190She's the BossFemale breadwinners; Kyle Richards ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"); Dean McDermott ("Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood"); Nina Parker ("omg! Insider"); comic Steve White; Dr. Jennifer Musselman.60m191E191Ambush MakeoverRicki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.60m192E192The Hottest Bachelor in AmericaSix bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA") and comic Laurie Kilmartin are celebrity judges.60m193E193Wake-Up Calls and UltimatumsA 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 careening out of control; Dr. Wendy Walsh weighs in.60m194E194Extreme Food AllergiesParents 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 kill a 2-week-old; food processing and additives; allergy-free recipes.60m195E195Unconventional MarriagesA 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 relationship blossoms after a couple divorces; Judge Lynn Toler weighs in.60m196E196Good HairRicki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; harmful products and dangerous chemicals.60m197E197Nanny ConfidentialLeaving 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 nanny is harming their baby; nanny cams.60m198E198A Cry for HelpMelissa ("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's love; Dr. Mike Dow offers advice.60m199E199Medical ControversiesMedical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.60m200E200I SurvivedA 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 father, friend and dog; a woman left for dead in a store robbery.60m201E201Open MarriagesSelf-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, sex and the destruction of his former relationship.60m202E202Psychics Go BeyondAudience 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 psychic abilities; psychic medium John Holland.60m203E203Who Do You Think I Am?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 husband who has a second family; a serial killer's daughter.60m204E204I Need Help With My Mother-in-LawRicki 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, who lives with them.60m205E205Addicted to Plastic SurgeryA 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 her life; the latest trends and procedures.60m206E206The Rudeness EpidemicIn-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.60m207E207Advice That Will Change Your LifeA 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 their romance.60m208E208Making Peace With Your ParentsRadio 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.60m209E209Women Fight BackTwo courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.60m210E210Women Fight BackCourageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.60m211E211Hidden HeroesSelfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.60m212E212Love PsychicsPsychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.60m213E213Inside Childhood Mental IllnessParents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.60m214E214Should We Be Engaged?Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.60m215E215The Perils of Identity TheftGuests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.60m216E216Victims of Violence Speak OutSurvivors 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 ones to gun violence discuss gun control.60m217E217Wrongly ConvictedPeople who have served time in prison for crimes they did not commit are free today because of persistence, determination, science and a helping hand.60m218E218Are Gay Parents Different?Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.60m219E219I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!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").60m220E220My Child Saved a LifeA 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.60m221E221My Life in the MobToday'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."60m222E222I'm a Pageant PrincessFamily members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.60m223E223Psychic James Van PraaghSpiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.60m224E224Who Did I Marry?Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.60m225E225Psychic Readings With Lisa WilliamsCrime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.60m226E226Stolen ChildhoodsActress 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.60m227E227I Survived a CultFormer cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.60m228E228He's a She, She's a HeA transgender couple expect their second child; a transgender woman attracted to men nevertheless dates another transgender woman; Kylan Wenzel, the first transgender Miss California U.S.A. contestant; marriage and family therapist Casey Weitzman.60m229E229Size Doesn't MatterHow body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.60m230E230Medical ControversiesA 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; guests debate the pros and cons of cochlear implants.60m231E231The Cheapest People in AmericaThe 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 frugality; money therapists; fashions for a fraction of the price.60m232E232Embarrassing ParentsParents 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 father's hobby of impersonating Elvis Presley.60m233E233Psychic TwinsTerry and Linda Jamison offer psychic readings to the studio audience and reveal their latest predictions; clairvoyant medium Maureen Hancock ("Psychic in Suburbia") gives a message to actress Ajay Rochester; pet psychic Patrice Ryan reads dogs.60m234E234FrenemiesA 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 turned deadly; warning signs that indicate a friendship may be toxic.60m235E235Alternative Medical MiraclesGuests 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 mobility after a stroke.60m236E236My Life Changed in an InstantA 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 sister to find true love.60m237E237Co-Parenting Without a RelationshipPlatonic 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 the world to co-parent with a woman he had never met.60m238E238Psychics: James and ColetteSpiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.60m239E239Divorce PartyWomen 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 counsel women whose relationships have ended.60m240E240Bad Boy ConfidentialRicki and relationship specialists Steve Santagati and Laura Baron sit down with self-proclaimed "bad boys," who show the tricks of their Lothario-like behavior.60m241E241The Breast Show EverRicki 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 Project"); radio personality Stryker; Dr. Anthony Griffin.60m242E242Pregnant and Suddenly SingleWomen have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.60m243E243Freeloading FamiliesRicki 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; a woman lives with her cousins but pays no bills; Judge Lynn Toler.60m244E244Prison WivesWomen 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 Rizzo; women attracted to men who lead criminal lives.60m245E245Psychics: Maureen and FamilyMediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.60m246E246Let's Get PhysicalTrends 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 makeover.60m247E247Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen HancockJames Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.60m248E248Murder for MoneyA 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 member; a young man is killed for insurance money.60m249E249Mo Money, Mo ProblemsWhen a wealthy European professional basketball player renounces his retirement, it throws his family into a financial tailspin; NBA star Antoine Walker; legal commentator Tanya Young-Williams; lottery winners share the downfalls of instant wealth.60m250E250World Record HoldersWorld-record holders: a sword-swallower; a strong 11-year-old girl; a dog who pops balloons; a dancer who performs repetitive pirouettes; a juggler.60m251E251Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.60m252E252The Business of Being BornDocumentary 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.60m253E253Extreme Food AllergiesParents 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 kill a 2-week-old; food processing and additives; allergy-free recipes.60m254E254The Baby Psychic: Derek OgilviePsychic 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 finds out why a rabbit has been acting strangely.60m255E255Extreme MothersWendy 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 took extremes to save her daughter from a life of drugs and crime.60m256E256True CrimeA 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.60m257E257The Green ShowEnvironment 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.60m258E258Amazing Foster FamiliesThe foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.60m259E259College Dangers: A Real EducationA 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.60m260E260The Business of Being Born, Part 2Ricki 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 Crawford; actresses Melissa Joan Hart and Kellie Martin.60m
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