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The Ricki Lake Show
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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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Episodes
260 Episodes011. Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages
Discussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.
022. Hormones 101
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033. The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!
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044. After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans
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055. Virginity 2.0
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066. Pregnant and 40
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077. Let's Talk About Sex
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088. Mommy Confidential
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099. People Making a Difference
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1010. Things I Did for Love
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1111. The Psychic Show
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1212. Surviving a Kidnapping
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1313. The Business of Being Born
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1414. The Makeover Show
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1515. Pre-Partum Blues
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1616. Vagina Dialogues
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1717. Coming Out Stories
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1818. It's All About Hair
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1919. To Share or Not To Share on Social Media
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2020. Life-Changing Adoptions
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2121. Ripped From the Headlines
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2222. Fashion: What's Hot Now
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2323. Women in Male-Dominated Industries
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2424. How to Stop Stress From Killing You
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2525. The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life
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2626. Teens in Danger
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2727. The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
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2828. Never Say Never
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2929. From Boys to Men
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3030. Dollars and Sense
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3131. Career Confidential
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3232. Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s
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3333. Conception Obsession
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3434. Inside Infidelity
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3535. How to Stop the Pain
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3636. Love Scams
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3737. A New Attitude
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3838. A Ricki Halloween
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3939. Ripped From the Headlines
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4040. When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
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4141. Competitive Parents
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4242. Ricki's PJ Party
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4343. Facing Your Fears
No episode synopsis is available.
4444. How to Find Your Perfect Match
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4545. Coming out of the Darkness
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4646. Ambush Makeovers
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4747. Addicted Housewives
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4848. Extreme Beauty
No episode synopsis is available.
4949. I Do or I Don't
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5050. Help Me Find a Date!
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5151. Addicted Housewives
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5252. The Secret Lives of Mistresses
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5353. Disciplining Our Kids
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5454. Foster Families
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5555. Pregnant and 40
Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.
5656. Quick Holiday Makeovers
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."
5757. Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs
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5858. Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money
No episode synopsis is available.
5959. Teen Dads, The Real Story
No episode synopsis is available.
6060. Ricki's Pajama Party
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6161. Disciplining Our Kids
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6262. Rock Star Dads
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6363. When It's Time For Forgiveness
No episode synopsis is available.
6464. Extreme Lives
No episode synopsis is available.
6565. Teen Dads, The Real Story
No episode synopsis is available.
6666. Trapped In The Wrong Body
No episode synopsis is available.
6767. She's The Boss
No episode synopsis is available.
6868. The Hottest Bachelor
No episode synopsis is available.
6969. Home for the Holidays
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7070. Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums
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7171. The Divorce Show
No episode synopsis is available.
7272. Reality Stars Revealed
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7373. Bad Holiday Sweater Party
No episode synopsis is available.
7474. Blended Families
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7575. Psychics
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7676. Frenemies
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7777. Nanny Confidential
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7878. Psychics Go Beyond
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7979. Medical Controversies
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8080. YouTube STARS
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8181. Hidden Heroes
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8282. A Cry For Help
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8383. Good Hair
No episode synopsis is available.
8484. How To Survive A Kidnapping
No episode synopsis is available.
8585. Addicted Housewives
No episode synopsis is available.
8686. Frenemies
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.
8787. Nanny Confidential
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.
8888. Psychics Go Beyond
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.
8989. Medical Controversies
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.
9090. YouTube Stars
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.
9191. Hidden Heroes
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.
9292. A Cry for Help
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.
9393. Good Hair
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.
9494. How to Survive a Kidnapping
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.
9595. Addicted Housewives
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.
9696. I Survived
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.
9797. Open Marriages
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.
9898. True Crimes
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.
9999. When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
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.
100100. Love Scams
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.
101101. Advice That Will Change Your Life
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.
102102. Hollywood Confidential
Hollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.
103103. Making Peace With Your Parents
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.
104104. Addicted to Plastic Surgery
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.
105105. Misadventures of Parenthood
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.
106106. I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
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.
107107. Love Psychics
Psychic medium Allison DuBois.
108108. Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.
109109. Should 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.
110110. The Rudeness Epidemic
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
111111. I'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.
112112. Victims of Violence Speak Out
Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.
113113. My Life in the Mob
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.
114114. Wrongly Convicted
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.
115115. When the Wedding Goes Awry
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.
116116. Women Fight Back
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
117117. Women Fight Back
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
118118. Psychic James Van Praagh
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
119119. Are 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.
120120. My Child Saved a Life
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.
121121. Who 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.
122122. Stalkers
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.
123123. Bridal Boot Camp
Three women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.
124124. Mommy Confidential
Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.
125125. Hormones
Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.
126126. Updates
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.
127127. Let's Talk About Sex
Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.
128128. Extreme Beauty
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.
129129. Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders
A woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.
130130. People Making a Difference
Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.
131131. Things I Did for Love
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.
132132. Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
133133. What You Should Know Before You Get Married
Relationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.
134134. It's All About the Hair
Hairstylists Chaz Dean, Roy Teeluck, Kim Kimble and Oscar Blandi give advice, cut hair for charity and share celebrities' secrets.
135135. To Share or Not on Social Media
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.
136136. I'm a Pageant Princess
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
137137. Cheapest People in America
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.
138138. Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Reality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.
139139. How to Stop Stress From Killing You
Ways to de-stress and restore balance to one's life; practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by stress.
140140. The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
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.
141141. Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party
Actor Dave Coulier; actress Tia Mowry; singer Lisa Loeb; the creators of the website "Awkward Family Photos"; Mar Yvette ("How Do I Look?").
142142. Never Say Never
Overcoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life"; composer Lance Horne; Chris Rene performs.
143143. Is 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.
144144. I'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.
145145. Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis
Rosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their own babies.
146146. Competitive Parents
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.
147147. Embarrassing Parents
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.
148148. Ricki's Pajama Party
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.
149149. Controlling Grooms
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.
150150. Facing Your Fears
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.
151151. The Perils of Identity Theft
Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.
152152. Coming Out of the Darkness
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.
153153. Stolen Childhoods
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.
154154. How to Find Your Perfect Match
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.
155155. I Survived a Cult
Former cult members share their experiences.
156156. Prison Wives
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.
157157. Alternative Medical Miracles
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.
158158. The Green Show
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.
159159. Size Doesn't Matter
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
160160. The Killer Next Door
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.
161161. Let's Get Physical
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.
162162. Divorce Party
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.
163163. Psychic Twins
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.
164164. My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption
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.
165165. College Dangers: A Real Education
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.
166166. He's a She, She's a He
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.
167167. The Business of Being Born, Part 2
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.
168168. My Life Changed in an Instant
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.
169169. The Breast Show Ever
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.
170170. Psychics: James and Collette
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
171171. Bad Boy Confidential
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.
172172. Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.
173173. Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
174174. Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
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.
175175. Freeloading Families
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.
176176. The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
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.
177177. Murder for Money
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.
178178. Psychic: Maureen and Family
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
179179. Mo Money, Mo Problems
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.
180180. World Record Holders
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.
181181. Extreme Mothers
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.
182182. Bridal Boot Camp Results
Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.
183183. Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
184184. Standing Up Against Your Family
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.
185185. When It's Time for Forgiveness
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.
186186. Quick Makeovers
David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.
187187. Trapped in the Wrong Body
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").
188188. Teen Dads: The Real Story
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.
189189. Extreme Lives
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."
190190. She's the Boss
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.
191191. Ambush Makeover
Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.
192192. The Hottest Bachelor in America
Six bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA") and comic Laurie Kilmartin are celebrity judges.
193193. Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums
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.
194194. Extreme Food Allergies
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.
195195. Unconventional Marriages
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.
196196. Good Hair
Ricki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; harmful products and dangerous chemicals.
197197. Nanny Confidential
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.
198198. A Cry for Help
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.
199199. Medical Controversies
Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.
200200. I Survived
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.
201201. Open Marriages
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.
202202. Psychics Go Beyond
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.
203203. Who 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.
204204. I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
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.
205205. Addicted to Plastic Surgery
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.
206206. The Rudeness Epidemic
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
207207. Advice That Will Change Your Life
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.
208208. Making Peace With Your Parents
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.
209209. Women Fight Back
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
210210. Women Fight Back
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
211211. Hidden Heroes
Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.
212212. Love Psychics
Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.
213213. Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
214214. Should We Be Engaged?
Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.
215215. The Perils of Identity Theft
Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.
216216. Victims of Violence Speak Out
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.
217217. Wrongly Convicted
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.
218218. Are Gay Parents Different?
Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.
219219. I'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").
220220. My Child Saved a Life
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.
221221. My Life in the Mob
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."
222222. I'm a Pageant Princess
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
223223. Psychic James Van Praagh
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
224224. Who 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.
225225. Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
226226. Stolen Childhoods
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.
227227. I Survived a Cult
Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.
228228. He's a She, She's a He
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.
229229. Size Doesn't Matter
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
230230. Medical Controversies
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.
231231. The Cheapest People in America
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.
232232. Embarrassing Parents
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.
233233. Psychic Twins
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.
234234. Frenemies
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.
235235. Alternative Medical Miracles
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.
236236. My Life Changed in an Instant
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.
237237. Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
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.
238238. Psychics: James and Colette
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
239239. Divorce Party
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.
240240. Bad Boy Confidential
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.
241241. The Breast Show Ever
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.
242242. Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.
243243. Freeloading Families
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.
244244. Prison Wives
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.
245245. Psychics: Maureen and Family
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
246246. Let's Get Physical
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.
247247. Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
248248. Murder for Money
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.
249249. Mo Money, Mo Problems
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.
250250. World Record Holders
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.
251251. Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
252252. The Business of Being Born
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.
253253. Extreme Food Allergies
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.
254254. The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
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.
255255. Extreme Mothers
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.
256256. True Crime
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.
257257. The Green Show
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.
258258. Amazing Foster Families
The foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.
259259. College Dangers: A Real Education
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.
260260. The Business of Being Born, Part 2
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.