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Are Gay Parents Different?

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

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Release Date: Mon, Sep 10, 2012

Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 60
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Season 1:

Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages
Episode 1: Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages (Sep 10, 2012)
Discussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.
Hormones 101
Episode 2: Hormones 101 (Sep 11, 2012)
Love Scams
Episode 36: Love Scams (Oct 29, 2012)
Pregnant and 40
Episode 55: Pregnant and 40 (Nov 23, 2012)
Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.
Quick Holiday Makeovers
Episode 56: 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."
Psychics
Episode 75: Psychics (Dec 27, 2012)
Frenemies
Episode 76: Frenemies (Jan 07, 2013)
Good Hair
Episode 83: Good Hair (Jan 16, 2013)
Frenemies
Episode 86: Frenemies (Jan 07, 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.
Nanny Confidential
Episode 87: Nanny Confidential (Jan 08, 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.
Psychics Go Beyond
Episode 88: Psychics Go Beyond (Jan 09, 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.
Medical Controversies
Episode 89: 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.
YouTube Stars
Episode 90: 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.
Hidden Heroes
Episode 91: 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.
A Cry for Help
Episode 92: 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.
Good Hair
Episode 93: 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.
How to Survive a Kidnapping
Episode 94: 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.
Addicted Housewives
Episode 95: 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.
I Survived
Episode 96: 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.
Open Marriages
Episode 97: 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.
True Crimes
Episode 98: 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.
When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
Episode 99: 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.
Love Scams
Episode 100: 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.
Advice That Will Change Your Life
Episode 101: 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.
Hollywood Confidential
Episode 102: 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.
Making Peace With Your Parents
Episode 103: 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.
Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Episode 104: 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.
Misadventures of Parenthood
Episode 105: Misadventures of Parenthood (Feb 01, 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.
I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
Episode 106: I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law (Feb 04, 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.
Love Psychics
Episode 107: Love Psychics (Feb 05, 2013)
Psychic medium Allison DuBois.
Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Episode 108: Inside Childhood Mental Illness (Feb 06, 2013)
Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.
Should We Be Engaged?
Episode 109: Should We Be Engaged? (Feb 07, 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.
The Rudeness Epidemic
Episode 110: The Rudeness Epidemic (Feb 08, 2013)
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
Episode 111: 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.
Victims of Violence Speak Out
Episode 112: 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.
My Life in the Mob
Episode 113: 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.
Wrongly Convicted
Episode 114: 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.
When the Wedding Goes Awry
Episode 115: 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.
Women Fight Back
Episode 116: Women Fight Back (Feb 18, 2013)
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Women Fight Back
Episode 117: Women Fight Back (Feb 19, 2013)
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Psychic James Van Praagh
Episode 118: Psychic James Van Praagh (Feb 20, 2013)
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
Are Gay Parents Different?
Episode 119: 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.
My Child Saved a Life
Episode 120: 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.
Who Did I Marry?
Episode 121: 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.
Stalkers
Episode 122: 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.
Bridal Boot Camp
Episode 123: 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.
Mommy Confidential
Episode 124: Mommy Confidential (Feb 28, 2013)
Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.
Hormones
Episode 125: Hormones (Mar 01, 2013)
Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.
Updates
Episode 126: Updates (Mar 04, 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.
Let's Talk About Sex
Episode 127: Let's Talk About Sex (Mar 05, 2013)
Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.
Extreme Beauty
Episode 128: Extreme Beauty (Mar 06, 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.
Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders
Episode 129: Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders (Mar 07, 2013)
A woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.
People Making a Difference
Episode 130: People Making a Difference (Mar 08, 2013)
Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.
Things I Did for Love
Episode 131: 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.
Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Episode 132: 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.
What You Should Know Before You Get Married
Episode 133: 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.
It's All About the Hair
Episode 134: 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.
To Share or Not on Social Media
Episode 135: 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.
I'm a Pageant Princess
Episode 136: 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.
Cheapest People in America
Episode 137: 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.
Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Episode 138: 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.
How to Stop Stress From Killing You
Episode 139: 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.
The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Episode 140: 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.
Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party
Episode 141: 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?").
Never Say Never
Episode 142: 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.
Is Your Sex Drive Normal?
Episode 143: 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.
I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!
Episode 144: 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.
Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis
Episode 145: 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.
Competitive Parents
Episode 146: Competitive Parents (Apr 01, 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.
Embarrassing Parents
Episode 147: Embarrassing Parents (Apr 02, 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.
Ricki's Pajama Party
Episode 148: Ricki's Pajama Party (Apr 03, 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.
Controlling Grooms
Episode 149: Controlling Grooms (Apr 04, 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.
Facing Your Fears
Episode 150: Facing Your Fears (Apr 05, 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.
The Perils of Identity Theft
Episode 151: The Perils of Identity Theft (Apr 08, 2013)
Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.
Coming Out of the Darkness
Episode 152: Coming Out of the Darkness (Apr 09, 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.
Stolen Childhoods
Episode 153: 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.
How to Find Your Perfect Match
Episode 154: 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.
I Survived a Cult
Episode 155: I Survived a Cult (Apr 12, 2013)
Former cult members share their experiences.
Prison Wives
Episode 156: 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.
Alternative Medical Miracles
Episode 157: 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.
The Green Show
Episode 158: 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.
Size Doesn't Matter
Episode 159: Size Doesn't Matter (Apr 18, 2013)
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
The Killer Next Door
Episode 160: 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.
Let's Get Physical
Episode 161: 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.
Divorce Party
Episode 162: 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.
Psychic Twins
Episode 163: 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.
My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption
Episode 164: 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.
College Dangers: A Real Education
Episode 165: 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.
He's a She, She's a He
Episode 166: 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.
The Business of Being Born, Part 2
Episode 167: 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.
My Life Changed in an Instant
Episode 168: My Life Changed in an Instant (May 01, 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.
The Breast Show Ever
Episode 169: The Breast Show Ever (May 02, 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.
Psychics: James and Collette
Episode 170: Psychics: James and Collette (May 03, 2013)
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
Bad Boy Confidential
Episode 171: Bad Boy Confidential (May 06, 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.
Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Episode 172: Pregnant and Suddenly Single (May 07, 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.
Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
Episode 173: Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock (May 08, 2013)
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
Episode 174: Co-Parenting Without a Relationship (May 09, 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.
Freeloading Families
Episode 175: 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.
The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
Episode 176: 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.
Murder for Money
Episode 177: 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.
Psychic: Maureen and Family
Episode 178: Psychic: Maureen and Family (May 15, 2013)
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
Mo Money, Mo Problems
Episode 179: 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.
World Record Holders
Episode 180: 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.
Extreme Mothers
Episode 181: 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.
Bridal Boot Camp Results
Episode 182: Bridal Boot Camp Results (May 21, 2013)
Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.
Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Episode 183: 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.
Standing Up Against Your Family
Episode 184: 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.
When It's Time for Forgiveness
Episode 185: 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.
Quick Makeovers
Episode 186: Quick Makeovers (May 27, 2013)
David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.
Trapped in the Wrong Body
Episode 187: 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").
Teen Dads: The Real Story
Episode 188: 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.
Extreme Lives
Episode 189: 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."
She's the Boss
Episode 190: 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.
Ambush Makeover
Episode 191: Ambush Makeover (Jun 03, 2013)
Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.
The Hottest Bachelor in America
Episode 192: The Hottest Bachelor in America (Jun 04, 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.
Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums
Episode 193: Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums (Jun 05, 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.
Extreme Food Allergies
Episode 194: Extreme Food Allergies (Jun 06, 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.
Unconventional Marriages
Episode 195: Unconventional Marriages (Jun 07, 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.
Good Hair
Episode 196: 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.
Nanny Confidential
Episode 197: 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.
A Cry for Help
Episode 198: 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.
Medical Controversies
Episode 199: Medical Controversies (Jun 13, 2013)
Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.
I Survived
Episode 200: 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.
Open Marriages
Episode 201: 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.
Psychics Go Beyond
Episode 202: 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.
Who Do You Think I Am?
Episode 203: 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.
I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
Episode 204: 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.
Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Episode 205: 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.
The Rudeness Epidemic
Episode 206: 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.
Advice That Will Change Your Life
Episode 207: 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.
Making Peace With Your Parents
Episode 208: 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.
Women Fight Back
Episode 209: Women Fight Back (Jun 27, 2013)
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Women Fight Back
Episode 210: Women Fight Back (Jun 28, 2013)
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Hidden Heroes
Episode 211: Hidden Heroes (Jul 01, 2013)
Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.
Love Psychics
Episode 212: Love Psychics (Jul 02, 2013)
Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.
Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Episode 213: Inside Childhood Mental Illness (Jul 03, 2013)
Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Should We Be Engaged?
Episode 214: Should We Be Engaged? (Jul 04, 2013)
Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.
The Perils of Identity Theft
Episode 215: The Perils of Identity Theft (Jul 05, 2013)
Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.
Victims of Violence Speak Out
Episode 216: Victims of Violence Speak Out (Jul 08, 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.
Wrongly Convicted
Episode 217: Wrongly Convicted (Jul 09, 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.
Are Gay Parents Different?
Episode 218: Are Gay Parents Different? (Jul 10, 2013)
Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.
I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
Episode 219: 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").
My Child Saved a Life
Episode 220: 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.
My Life in the Mob
Episode 221: 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."
I'm a Pageant Princess
Episode 222: 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.
Psychic James Van Praagh
Episode 223: Psychic James Van Praagh (Jul 17, 2013)
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
Who Did I Marry?
Episode 224: 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.
Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Episode 225: 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.
Stolen Childhoods
Episode 226: 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.
I Survived a Cult
Episode 227: I Survived a Cult (Jul 23, 2013)
Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.
He's a She, She's a He
Episode 228: 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.
Size Doesn't Matter
Episode 229: Size Doesn't Matter (Jul 25, 2013)
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
Medical Controversies
Episode 230: 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.
The Cheapest People in America
Episode 231: 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.
Embarrassing Parents
Episode 232: 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.
Psychic Twins
Episode 233: 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.
Frenemies
Episode 234: Frenemies (Aug 01, 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.
Alternative Medical Miracles
Episode 235: Alternative Medical Miracles (Aug 02, 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.
My Life Changed in an Instant
Episode 236: My Life Changed in an Instant (Aug 05, 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.
Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
Episode 237: Co-Parenting Without a Relationship (Aug 06, 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.
Psychics: James and Colette
Episode 238: Psychics: James and Colette (Aug 07, 2013)
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
Divorce Party
Episode 239: Divorce Party (Aug 08, 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.
Bad Boy Confidential
Episode 240: Bad Boy Confidential (Aug 09, 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.
The Breast Show Ever
Episode 241: 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.
Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Episode 242: 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.
Freeloading Families
Episode 243: 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.
Prison Wives
Episode 244: 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.
Psychics: Maureen and Family
Episode 245: Psychics: Maureen and Family (Aug 16, 2013)
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
Let's Get Physical
Episode 246: 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.
Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
Episode 247: 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.
Murder for Money
Episode 248: 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.
Mo Money, Mo Problems
Episode 249: 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.
World Record Holders
Episode 250: 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.
Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Episode 251: 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.
The Business of Being Born
Episode 252: 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.
Extreme Food Allergies
Episode 253: 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.
The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
Episode 254: 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.
Extreme Mothers
Episode 255: 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.
True Crime
Episode 256: True Crime (Sep 02, 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.
The Green Show
Episode 257: The Green Show (Sep 03, 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.
Amazing Foster Families
Episode 258: Amazing Foster Families (Sep 04, 2013)
The foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.
College Dangers: A Real Education
Episode 259: College Dangers: A Real Education (Sep 05, 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.
The Business of Being Born, Part 2
Episode 260: The Business of Being Born, Part 2 (Sep 06, 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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