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The Ricki Lake Show

2.0·1 season·260 episodes·60 min avg.·United States of America

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.

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Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages
Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All AgesUp next
Sep 10, 2012

Discussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.

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Hormones 101
Hormones 101
Sep 11, 2012
03
The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!
The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!
Sep 12, 2012
04
After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans
After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans
Sep 13, 2012
05
Virginity 2.0
Virginity 2.0
Sep 14, 2012
06
Pregnant and 40
Pregnant and 40
Sep 17, 2012
07
Let's Talk About Sex
Let's Talk About Sex
Sep 18, 2012
08
Mommy Confidential
Mommy Confidential
Sep 19, 2012
09
People Making a Difference
People Making a Difference
Sep 20, 2012
10
Things I Did for Love
Things I Did for Love
Sep 21, 2012
11
The Psychic Show
The Psychic Show
Sep 24, 2012
12
Surviving a Kidnapping
Surviving a Kidnapping
Sep 25, 2012
13
The Business of Being Born
The Business of Being Born
Sep 26, 2012
14
The Makeover Show
The Makeover Show
Sep 27, 2012
15
Pre-Partum Blues
Pre-Partum Blues
Sep 28, 2012
16
Vagina Dialogues
Vagina Dialogues
Oct 1, 2012
17
Coming Out Stories
Coming Out Stories
Oct 2, 2012
18
It's All About Hair
It's All About Hair
Oct 3, 2012
19
To Share or Not To Share on Social Media
To Share or Not To Share on Social Media
Oct 4, 2012
20
Life-Changing Adoptions
Life-Changing Adoptions
Oct 5, 2012
21
Ripped From the Headlines
Ripped From the Headlines
Oct 8, 2012
22
Fashion: What's Hot Now
Fashion: What's Hot Now
Oct 9, 2012
23
Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Oct 10, 2012
24
How to Stop Stress From Killing You
How to Stop Stress From Killing You
Oct 11, 2012
25
The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life
The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life
Oct 12, 2012
26
Teens in Danger
Teens in Danger
Oct 15, 2012
27
The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Oct 16, 2012
28
Never Say Never
Never Say Never
Oct 17, 2012
29
From Boys to Men
From Boys to Men
Oct 18, 2012
30
Dollars and Sense
Dollars and Sense
Oct 19, 2012
31
Career Confidential
Career Confidential
Oct 22, 2012
32
Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s
Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s
Oct 23, 2012
33
Conception Obsession
Conception Obsession
Oct 24, 2012
34
Inside Infidelity
Inside Infidelity
Oct 25, 2012
35
How to Stop the Pain
How to Stop the Pain
Oct 26, 2012
36
Love Scams
Love Scams
Oct 29, 2012
37
A New Attitude
A New Attitude
Oct 30, 2012
38
A Ricki Halloween
A Ricki Halloween
Oct 31, 2012
39
Ripped From the Headlines
Ripped From the Headlines
Nov 1, 2012
40
When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
Nov 2, 2012
41
Competitive Parents
Competitive Parents
Nov 5, 2012
42
Ricki's PJ Party
Ricki's PJ Party
Nov 6, 2012
43
Facing Your Fears
Facing Your Fears
Nov 7, 2012
44
How to Find Your Perfect Match
How to Find Your Perfect Match
Nov 8, 2012
45
Coming out of the Darkness
Coming out of the Darkness
Nov 9, 2012
46
Ambush Makeovers
Ambush Makeovers
Nov 10, 2012
47
Addicted Housewives
Addicted Housewives
Nov 13, 2012
48
Extreme Beauty
Extreme Beauty
Nov 14, 2012
49
I Do or I Don't
I Do or I Don't
Nov 15, 2012
50
Help Me Find a Date!
Help Me Find a Date!
Nov 16, 2012
51
Addicted Housewives
Addicted Housewives
Nov 19, 2012
52
The Secret Lives of Mistresses
The Secret Lives of Mistresses
Nov 20, 2012
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Disciplining Our Kids
Disciplining Our Kids
Nov 21, 2012
54
Foster Families
Foster Families
Nov 22, 2012
55
Pregnant and 40
Pregnant and 40
Nov 23, 2012

Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.

56
Quick Holiday Makeovers
Quick Holiday Makeovers
Nov 26, 2012

David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for seasonal visitors; simple substitutes to favorite holiday recipes create healthier, tastier alternatives; "Holiday Syndrome."

57
Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs
Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs
Nov 28, 2012
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Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money
Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money
Nov 29, 2012
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Teen Dads, The Real Story
Teen Dads, The Real Story
Nov 30, 2012
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Ricki's Pajama Party
Ricki's Pajama Party
Dec 3, 2012
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Disciplining Our Kids
Disciplining Our Kids
Dec 4, 2012
62
Rock Star Dads
Rock Star Dads
Dec 5, 2012
63
When It's Time For Forgiveness
When It's Time For Forgiveness
Dec 6, 2012
64
Extreme Lives
Extreme Lives
Dec 7, 2012
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Teen Dads, The Real Story
Teen Dads, The Real Story
Dec 10, 2012
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Trapped In The Wrong Body
Trapped In The Wrong Body
Dec 11, 2012
67
She's The Boss
She's The Boss
Dec 12, 2012
68
The Hottest Bachelor
The Hottest Bachelor
Dec 13, 2012
69
Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays
Dec 14, 2012
70
Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums
Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums
Dec 17, 2012
71
The Divorce Show
The Divorce Show
Dec 18, 2012
72
Reality Stars Revealed
Reality Stars Revealed
Dec 19, 2012
73
Bad Holiday Sweater Party
Bad Holiday Sweater Party
Dec 20, 2012
74
Blended Families
Blended Families
Dec 21, 2012
75
Psychics
Psychics
Dec 27, 2012
76
Frenemies
Frenemies
Jan 7, 2013
77
Nanny Confidential
Nanny Confidential
Jan 8, 2013
78
Psychics Go Beyond
Psychics Go Beyond
Jan 9, 2013
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Medical Controversies
Medical Controversies
Jan 10, 2013
80
YouTube STARS
YouTube STARS
Jan 11, 2013
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Hidden Heroes
Hidden Heroes
Jan 14, 2013
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A Cry For Help
A Cry For Help
Jan 15, 2013
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Good Hair
Good Hair
Jan 16, 2013
84
How To Survive A Kidnapping
How To Survive A Kidnapping
Jan 17, 2013
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Addicted Housewives
Addicted Housewives
Jan 18, 2013
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Frenemies
Frenemies
Jan 7, 2013

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 turned deadly; warning signs that indicate a friendship may be toxic.

87
Nanny Confidential
Nanny Confidential
Jan 8, 2013

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 nannies in five years; "nanny cam" technology can save a child's life.

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Psychics Go Beyond
Psychics Go Beyond
Jan 9, 2013

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 psychic abilities; psychic medium John Holland.

89
Medical Controversies
Medical Controversies
Jan 10, 2013

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; guests debate the pros and cons of cochlear implants.

90
YouTube Stars
YouTube Stars
Jan 11, 2013

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 Michael Buckley and makeup artist Jessica Harlow.

91
Hidden Heroes
Hidden Heroes
Jan 14, 2013

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 Wall Street job to volunteer at natural disasters around the world.

92
A Cry for Help
A Cry for Help
Jan 15, 2013

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 because the wife does not feel worthy of her husband's love.

93
Good Hair
Good Hair
Jan 16, 2013

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.

94
How to Survive a Kidnapping
How to Survive a Kidnapping
Jan 17, 2013

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 watch lets parents know where the wearer is at all times.

95
Addicted Housewives
Addicted Housewives
Jan 18, 2013

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 compulsive shopper.

96
I Survived
I Survived
Jan 21, 2013

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 of their father and friend; a woman was left for dead after a robbery.

97
Open Marriages
Open Marriages
Jan 22, 2013

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, sex and the destruction of his former relationship.

98
True Crimes
True Crimes
Jan 23, 2013

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.

99
When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
Jan 24, 2013

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 lifestyle.

100
Love Scams
Love Scams
Jan 25, 2013

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 specialist -- once a hacker -- tells how to protect from scams.

101
Advice That Will Change Your Life
Advice That Will Change Your Life
Jan 28, 2013

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 their romance.

102
Hollywood Confidential
Hollywood Confidential
Jan 29, 2013

Hollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.

103
Making Peace With Your Parents
Making Peace With Your Parents
Jan 30, 2013

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.

104
Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Jan 31, 2013

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 her life; the latest trends and procedures.

105
Misadventures of Parenthood
Misadventures of Parenthood
Feb 1, 2013

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 must-have baby products; the Colgate 13 perform.

106
I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
Feb 4, 2013

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, who lives with them.

107
Love Psychics
Love Psychics
Feb 5, 2013

Psychic medium Allison DuBois.

108
Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Feb 6, 2013

Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.

109
Should We Be Engaged?
Should We Be Engaged?
Feb 7, 2013

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.

110
The Rudeness Epidemic
The Rudeness Epidemic
Feb 8, 2013

In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.

111
I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
Feb 11, 2013

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.

112
Victims of Violence Speak Out
Victims of Violence Speak Out
Feb 12, 2013

Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.

113
My Life in the Mob
My Life in the Mob
Feb 13, 2013

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.

114
Wrongly Convicted
Wrongly Convicted
Feb 14, 2013

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.

115
When the Wedding Goes Awry
When the Wedding Goes Awry
Feb 15, 2013

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 to apologize for embarrassing her family on national television.

116
Women Fight Back
Women Fight Back
Feb 18, 2013

Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

117
Women Fight Back
Women Fight Back
Feb 19, 2013

Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

118
Psychic James Van Praagh
Psychic James Van Praagh
Feb 20, 2013

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.

119
Are Gay Parents Different?
Are Gay Parents Different?
Feb 21, 2013

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.

120
My Child Saved a Life
My Child Saved a Life
Feb 22, 2013

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.

121
Who Did I Marry?
Who Did I Marry?
Feb 25, 2013

Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.

122
Stalkers
Stalkers
Feb 26, 2013

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; a prosecutor brought justice to stalked celebrities; warning signs.

123
Bridal Boot Camp
Bridal Boot Camp
Feb 27, 2013

Three women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.

124
Mommy Confidential
Mommy Confidential
Feb 28, 2013

Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.

125
Hormones
Hormones
Mar 1, 2013

Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.

126
Updates
Updates
Mar 4, 2013

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 stability of the parents' marriage ; Dr. Mike Dow.

127
Let's Talk About Sex
Let's Talk About Sex
Mar 5, 2013

Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.

128
Extreme Beauty
Extreme Beauty
Mar 6, 2013

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.

129
Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders
Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders
Mar 7, 2013

A woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.

130
People Making a Difference
People Making a Difference
Mar 8, 2013

Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.

131
Things I Did for Love
Things I Did for Love
Mar 11, 2013

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 everything for the love of a child; a man proposes on Ricki's stage.

132
Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Mar 12, 2013

Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.

133
What You Should Know Before You Get Married
What You Should Know Before You Get Married
Mar 13, 2013

Relationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.

134
It's All About the Hair
It's All About the Hair
Mar 14, 2013

Hairstylists Chaz Dean, Roy Teeluck, Kim Kimble and Oscar Blandi give advice, cut hair for charity and share celebrities' secrets.

135
To Share or Not on Social Media
To Share or Not on Social Media
Mar 15, 2013

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 lesson; the do's and don'ts of sharing on social media.

136
I'm a Pageant Princess
I'm a Pageant Princess
Mar 18, 2013

Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.

137
Cheapest People in America
Cheapest People in America
Mar 19, 2013

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 frugality; money therapists; fashions for a fraction of the price.

138
Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Mar 20, 2013

Reality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.

139
How to Stop Stress From Killing You
How to Stop Stress From Killing You
Mar 21, 2013

Ways to de-stress and restore balance to one's life; practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by stress.

140
The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Mar 22, 2013

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.

141
Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party
Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party
Mar 25, 2013

Actor Dave Coulier; actress Tia Mowry; singer Lisa Loeb; the creators of the website "Awkward Family Photos"; Mar Yvette ("How Do I Look?").

142
Never Say Never
Never Say Never
Mar 26, 2013

Overcoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life"; composer Lance Horne; Chris Rene performs.

143
Is Your Sex Drive Normal?
Is Your Sex Drive Normal?
Mar 27, 2013

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.

144
I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!
I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!
Mar 28, 2013

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.

145
Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis
Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis
Mar 29, 2013

Rosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their own babies.

146
Competitive Parents
Competitive Parents
Apr 1, 2013

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 to get good grades; choreographer Debbie Allen; Judge Mablean Ephriam.

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Embarrassing Parents
Embarrassing Parents
Apr 2, 2013

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 father's hobby of impersonating Elvis Presley.

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Ricki's Pajama Party
Ricki's Pajama Party
Apr 3, 2013

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 sleepwalking mother went viral.

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Controlling Grooms
Controlling Grooms
Apr 4, 2013

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 Dolgin and author Chris Easter offer advice for overbearing grooms.

150
Facing Your Fears
Facing Your Fears
Apr 5, 2013

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; audience members are challenged to face their fears.

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The Perils of Identity Theft
The Perils of Identity Theft
Apr 8, 2013

Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.

152
Coming Out of the Darkness
Coming Out of the Darkness
Apr 9, 2013

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 angst and depression.

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Stolen Childhoods
Stolen Childhoods
Apr 10, 2013

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.

154
How to Find Your Perfect Match
How to Find Your Perfect Match
Apr 11, 2013

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 about dating; dating game.

155
I Survived a Cult
I Survived a Cult
Apr 12, 2013

Former cult members share their experiences.

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Prison Wives
Prison Wives
Apr 15, 2013

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 Rizzo; women attracted to men who lead criminal lives.

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Alternative Medical Miracles
Alternative Medical Miracles
Apr 16, 2013

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 mobility after a stroke.

158
The Green Show
The Green Show
Apr 17, 2013

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.

159
Size Doesn't Matter
Size Doesn't Matter
Apr 18, 2013

How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.

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The Killer Next Door
The Killer Next Door
Apr 19, 2013

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 Candice DeLong.

161
Let's Get Physical
Let's Get Physical
Apr 22, 2013

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 makeover.

162
Divorce Party
Divorce Party
Apr 23, 2013

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 counsel women whose relationships have ended.

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Psychic Twins
Psychic Twins
Apr 24, 2013

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 message to actress Ajay Rochester; pet psychic Patrice Ryan reads dogs.

164
My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption
My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption
Apr 25, 2013

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 illegally; the rights of biological parents.

165
College Dangers: A Real Education
College Dangers: A Real Education
Apr 26, 2013

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.

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He's a She, She's a He
He's a She, She's a He
Apr 29, 2013

A 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.

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The Business of Being Born, Part 2
The Business of Being Born, Part 2
Apr 30, 2013

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 Crawford; actresses Melissa Joan Hart and Kellie Martin.

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My Life Changed in an Instant
My Life Changed in an Instant
May 1, 2013

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 sister to find true love.

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The Breast Show Ever
The Breast Show Ever
May 2, 2013

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 Project"); radio personality Stryker; Dr. Anthony Griffin.

170
Psychics: James and Collette
Psychics: James and Collette
May 3, 2013

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.

171
Bad Boy Confidential
Bad Boy Confidential
May 6, 2013

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.

172
Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Pregnant and Suddenly Single
May 7, 2013

Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.

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Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
May 8, 2013

James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.

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Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
May 9, 2013

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 the world to co-parent with a woman he had never met.

175
Freeloading Families
Freeloading Families
May 10, 2013

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; a woman lives with her cousins but pays no bills; Judge Lynn Toler.

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The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
May 13, 2013

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 finds out why a rabbit has been acting strangely.

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Murder for Money
Murder for Money
May 14, 2013

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 member; a young man is killed for insurance money.

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Psychic: Maureen and Family
Psychic: Maureen and Family
May 15, 2013

Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.

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Mo Money, Mo Problems
Mo Money, Mo Problems
May 16, 2013

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 Young-Williams; lottery winners share the downfalls of instant wealth.

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World Record Holders
World Record Holders
May 17, 2013

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.

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Extreme Mothers
Extreme Mothers
May 20, 2013

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 took extremes to save her daughter from a life of drugs and crime.

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Bridal Boot Camp Results
Bridal Boot Camp Results
May 21, 2013

Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.

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Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
May 22, 2013

Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.

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Standing Up Against Your Family
Standing Up Against Your Family
May 23, 2013

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 marriage has caused family members to disown them.

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When It's Time for Forgiveness
When It's Time for Forgiveness
May 24, 2013

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 struggle to forgive their stepfather for murdering their mother.

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Quick Makeovers
Quick Makeovers
May 27, 2013

David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.

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Trapped in the Wrong Body
Trapped in the Wrong Body
May 28, 2013

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 Arnold ("Trans").

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Teen Dads: The Real Story
Teen Dads: The Real Story
May 29, 2013

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.

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Extreme Lives
Extreme Lives
May 30, 2013

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."

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She's the Boss
She's the Boss
May 31, 2013

Female 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.

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Ambush Makeover
Ambush Makeover
Jun 3, 2013

Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.

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The Hottest Bachelor in America
The Hottest Bachelor in America
Jun 4, 2013

Six bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA") and comic Laurie Kilmartin are celebrity judges.

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Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums
Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums
Jun 5, 2013

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 careening out of control; Dr. Wendy Walsh weighs in.

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Extreme Food Allergies
Extreme Food Allergies
Jun 6, 2013

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 kill a 2-week-old; food processing and additives; allergy-free recipes.

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Unconventional Marriages
Unconventional Marriages
Jun 7, 2013

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 relationship blossoms after a couple divorces; Judge Lynn Toler weighs in.

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Good Hair
Good Hair
Jun 10, 2013

Ricki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; harmful products and dangerous chemicals.

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Nanny Confidential
Nanny Confidential
Jun 11, 2013

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 nanny is harming their baby; nanny cams.

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A Cry for Help
A Cry for Help
Jun 12, 2013

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's love; Dr. Mike Dow offers advice.

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Medical Controversies
Medical Controversies
Jun 13, 2013

Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.

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I Survived
I Survived
Jun 14, 2013

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 father, friend and dog; a woman left for dead in a store robbery.

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Open Marriages
Open Marriages
Jun 17, 2013

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, sex and the destruction of his former relationship.

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Psychics Go Beyond
Psychics Go Beyond
Jun 18, 2013

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 psychic abilities; psychic medium John Holland.

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Who Do You Think I Am?
Who Do You Think I Am?
Jun 19, 2013

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.

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I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
Jun 20, 2013

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, who lives with them.

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Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Jun 21, 2013

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 her life; the latest trends and procedures.

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The Rudeness Epidemic
The Rudeness Epidemic
Jun 24, 2013

In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.

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Advice That Will Change Your Life
Advice That Will Change Your Life
Jun 25, 2013

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 their romance.

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Making Peace With Your Parents
Making Peace With Your Parents
Jun 26, 2013

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.

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Women Fight Back
Women Fight Back
Jun 27, 2013

Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

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Women Fight Back
Women Fight Back
Jun 28, 2013

Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

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Hidden Heroes
Hidden Heroes
Jul 1, 2013

Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.

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Love Psychics
Love Psychics
Jul 2, 2013

Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.

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Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Jul 3, 2013

Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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Should We Be Engaged?
Should We Be Engaged?
Jul 4, 2013

Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.

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The Perils of Identity Theft
The Perils of Identity Theft
Jul 5, 2013

Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.

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Victims of Violence Speak Out
Victims of Violence Speak Out
Jul 8, 2013

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 ones to gun violence discuss gun control.

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Wrongly Convicted
Wrongly Convicted
Jul 9, 2013

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.

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Are Gay Parents Different?
Are Gay Parents Different?
Jul 10, 2013

Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.

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I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
Jul 11, 2013

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").

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My Child Saved a Life
My Child Saved a Life
Jul 12, 2013

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.

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My Life in the Mob
My Life in the Mob
Jul 15, 2013

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."

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I'm a Pageant Princess
I'm a Pageant Princess
Jul 16, 2013

Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.

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Psychic James Van Praagh
Psychic James Van Praagh
Jul 17, 2013

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.

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Who Did I Marry?
Who Did I Marry?
Jul 18, 2013

Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.

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Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Jul 19, 2013

Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.

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Stolen Childhoods
Stolen Childhoods
Jul 22, 2013

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.

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I Survived a Cult
I Survived a Cult
Jul 23, 2013

Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.

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He's a She, She's a He
He's a She, She's a He
Jul 24, 2013

A 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.

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Size Doesn't Matter
Size Doesn't Matter
Jul 25, 2013

How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.

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Medical Controversies
Medical Controversies
Jul 26, 2013

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; guests debate the pros and cons of cochlear implants.

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The Cheapest People in America
The Cheapest People in America
Jul 29, 2013

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 frugality; money therapists; fashions for a fraction of the price.

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Embarrassing Parents
Embarrassing Parents
Jul 30, 2013

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 father's hobby of impersonating Elvis Presley.

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Psychic Twins
Psychic Twins
Jul 31, 2013

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 message to actress Ajay Rochester; pet psychic Patrice Ryan reads dogs.

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Frenemies
Frenemies
Aug 1, 2013

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 turned deadly; warning signs that indicate a friendship may be toxic.

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Alternative Medical Miracles
Alternative Medical Miracles
Aug 2, 2013

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 mobility after a stroke.

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My Life Changed in an Instant
My Life Changed in an Instant
Aug 5, 2013

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 sister to find true love.

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Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
Aug 6, 2013

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 the world to co-parent with a woman he had never met.

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Psychics: James and Colette
Psychics: James and Colette
Aug 7, 2013

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.

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Divorce Party
Divorce Party
Aug 8, 2013

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 counsel women whose relationships have ended.

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Bad Boy Confidential
Bad Boy Confidential
Aug 9, 2013

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.

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The Breast Show Ever
The Breast Show Ever
Aug 12, 2013

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 Project"); radio personality Stryker; Dr. Anthony Griffin.

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Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Aug 13, 2013

Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.

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Freeloading Families
Freeloading Families
Aug 14, 2013

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; a woman lives with her cousins but pays no bills; Judge Lynn Toler.

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Prison Wives
Prison Wives
Aug 15, 2013

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 Rizzo; women attracted to men who lead criminal lives.

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Psychics: Maureen and Family
Psychics: Maureen and Family
Aug 16, 2013

Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.

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Let's Get Physical
Let's Get Physical
Aug 19, 2013

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 makeover.

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Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
Aug 20, 2013

James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.

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Murder for Money
Murder for Money
Aug 21, 2013

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 member; a young man is killed for insurance money.

249
Mo Money, Mo Problems
Mo Money, Mo Problems
Aug 22, 2013

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 Young-Williams; lottery winners share the downfalls of instant wealth.

250
World Record Holders
World Record Holders
Aug 23, 2013

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.

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Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Aug 26, 2013

Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.

252
The Business of Being Born
The Business of Being Born
Aug 27, 2013

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.

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Extreme Food Allergies
Extreme Food Allergies
Aug 28, 2013

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 kill a 2-week-old; food processing and additives; allergy-free recipes.

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The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
Aug 29, 2013

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 finds out why a rabbit has been acting strangely.

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Extreme Mothers
Extreme Mothers
Aug 30, 2013

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 took extremes to save her daughter from a life of drugs and crime.

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True Crime
True Crime
Sep 2, 2013

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.

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The Green Show
The Green Show
Sep 3, 2013

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.

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Amazing Foster Families
Amazing Foster Families
Sep 4, 2013

The foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.

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College Dangers: A Real Education
College Dangers: A Real Education
Sep 5, 2013

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.

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The Business of Being Born, Part 2
The Business of Being Born, Part 2
Sep 6, 2013

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 Crawford; actresses Melissa Joan Hart and Kellie Martin.

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