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Ep.Now3 | ‘Then and Now’

Get updates on your favorite 'True Life' subjects from the last 15 years in the 'Then...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/17/12

Ep.2ndCha | ‘I'm Getting A Second Chance’

What if you were given a second chance to get your life on track? Two years ago in True...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/15/12

Ep.Orthorx | ‘I Have Orthorexia’

Orthorexia is a term used to describe an eating disorder in which people severely limit...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/15/12

Ep.SupMan | ‘I'm Supporting My Man’

On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young women being pushed to the brink by...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/15/12

Ep.SexAdd | ‘I'm Addicted to Sex’

On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people whose lives are in disarray because they're utterly consumed by their sexual desires....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/10/12

Ep.Diabet | ‘I Have Diabetes’

On this episode of True Life you'll meet three young diabetics faced with the challenges...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/18/12

Ep.Please | ‘I Can't Please My Parents’

In this episode viewers meet two young men who are trying to pursue their dreams without...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/11/12

Ep.OnMat | ‘On the Mat’

With seven Washington state championships under their belt, an incredibly demanding coach, and a student body that expects them to win state every year, the pressure's always on for the Lake Stevens High wrestling team....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/4/12

Ep.Bayou2 | ‘The Theriot Family: The Riot in the Bayou 2’

The outrageous Theriot family is back for a second installment of "The Riot in the...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 12/28/11

Ep.WallSt | ‘I'm Occupying Wall Street’

Viewers get an inside look at the political movement that has quickly become a global phenomenon in "True Life: I'm Occupying Wall Street."...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/5/11

Ep.CutOff | ‘I'm Being Cut Off By My Parents’

Heather and Alex are late bloomers who have traded the independence of adulthood for a cushy lifestyle at home with mom and dad. As they begin to leave their childhood homes, both must grasp the reality that life outside of the nest is difficult....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/5/11

Ep.Hot Mom | ‘I Have a Hot Mom’

What if your mom was so obsessed about physical appearances - both her own and yours -- that it took importance over anything else? On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two teenage girls being raised by mothers whose priorities often appear to run on...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 10/25/11

Ep.Text | ‘I'm a Textaholic’

Everyone texts. But what happens when the compulsion to maintain continuous thumb-driven conversations takes control of your every waking minute? On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young women who are putting their relationships, health, and e...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 10/18/11

Ep.Narco | ‘I Have Narcolepsy’

What if you were overcome by the uncontrollable need to sleep at inappropriate times every day? Or if laughing with your friends made you collapse -- paralyzed onto the floor?...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 10/18/11

Ep.SugBaby | ‘I'm A Sugar Baby’

On this episode of True Life, you'll meet three self-proclaimed sugar babies struggling with the consequences of taking cash and gifts in exchange for the pleasure of their company....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 7/14/11

Ep.SentAwa | ‘I'm Being Sent Away By My Parents’

Kyle and Spencer are two young men whose bad behavior is affecting their own lives, and those of their families. When their parents reach their breaking point, Kyle is sent to Jubilee Youth Ranch, and Spencer heads to the Arizona wilderness with the Anasa...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 7/7/11

Ep.OverLov | ‘I Can't Get Over My First Love’

Josh and Katie can't get over their first loves. Both spend each day hiding their true feelings while walking around completely brokenhearted....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 6/30/11

Ep.Want | ‘I Want To Be Straight’

On this episode of True Life you'll meet two young people who once considered themselves gay. and now are doing everything they can to be straight....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 6/23/11

Ep.Room | ‘I Hate My Roommate’

What if you were stuck living under the same roof with someone you could no longer stand? On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two sets of incompatible roommates who've finally reached the breaking point....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 6/23/11

Ep.Allergi | ‘I'm Allergic To Everything’

How would you feel if you could die just because you ate a few morsels of the wrong food? On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young people with allergies so severe that every meal is a dangerous threat to their health....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 6/23/11

Ep.Skatopi | ‘I'm Going to Skatopia’

Chad, Booth, and Kristin are three young people looking for recognition, respect, and independence at Skatopia, a favorite destination for skateboarders and party animals....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/9/11

Ep.Passing | ‘I'm Passing as Someone I'm Not’

On this episode of "True Life," you'll meet two young people trapped in a web of deceit as they try to conceal their true identities from everyone around them....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/9/11

Ep.Too Yng | ‘I'm Too Young For My Boyfriend’

Christina and Swayze are underage, but they're dating guys who are 21. Both girls try to navigate mature love and relationships while trying to preserve their last years of adolescence. Watch their stories unfold....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/9/11

Ep.MedCond | ‘I Have an Embarrassing Medical Condition’

Allyssa and Krystal are two young women who suffer from medical conditions with unsightly and uncontrollable symptoms. Can they lead normal lives and find acceptance from those around them?...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/9/11

Ep.Me Now2 | ‘True Life Goes On: Where Are Your Favorites Now?’

Ever wonder what happens to your favorite 'True Life' subjects after filming wraps? Is Katy still homeless and living out of her car? Has Johnny gotten his anger under control? Is Jim still dating multiple partners? On this episode of 'True Life,' get the...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/10/11

Ep.Fetish | ‘I Have a Fetish’

What if the way that you got turned on seemed freakish to most people? Would that keep you from leading a fullfilling life? On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young people struggling to fit in a world that doesn't always accept their unusual...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/4/11

Ep.Food | ‘I'm Addicted to Food’

What if you were madly obsessed with eating and couldn't stop yourself no matter how hard you tried? On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young women so fixated on food that it's now destroying their health and their future....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 12/27/10

Ep.Paranor | ‘I Have a Paranormal Ability’

Brooke, Chris and Sammie Jo are young people who have an extraordinary gift: the ability to communicate with the dead. As they work to develop their abilities, the three must come to terms with the effect that a constant intrusion into the spirit world ha...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 12/13/10

Ep.CantSex | ‘I Can't Have Sex’

Tess, Tali and Tamra, three twentysomething females, are unable to engage in intercourse because of painful medical conditions. As they seek different treatments, the women must come to terms with the toll that an inability to have sex has taken on their...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 12/7/10

Ep. | ‘Resist the Power! Saudi Arabia’

Through love, fashion, and music, our friends will try to change the culture of their...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/24/10

Ep. | ‘I'm a Newlywed’

Discover the ups and downs of marriage with four young newlyweds.

Posted 5/17/10

Ep. | ‘I Hate My Plastic Surgery’

What if you underwent surgery to fix a part of your body that you didn't like and woke...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/10/10

Ep. | ‘I Have a Traumatic Brain Injury’

It's a major cause of death and disability world wide. And, the result for victims are...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/3/10

Ep. | ‘I'm Hustling in the Hamptons’

If the Jersey Shore is the New York area's rowdiest summer destination. Then, the...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/26/10

Ep. | ‘I Hate My Face’

What if the very sight of your own face made you disgusted every time you looked at it?...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/19/10

Ep. | ‘I Have NF’

Follow the lives of three young individuals who fight against a disease that causes...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/12/10

Ep. | ‘I'm Relocating for Love’

How much would you sacrifice for the person who means the most to you? On this episode,...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/5/10

Ep. | ‘I Have a Parent in Prison’

What's it like to have your mother or father incarcerated for years before you finally...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/29/10

Ep. | ‘I Have Digital Drama’

What if your girlfriend scrutinized every move you made on Facebook -- or if your...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/22/10

Ep. | ‘I Need a Transplant’

What if you were born with a condition that threatened your health from the time you...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/15/10

Ep. | ‘I'm Looking for My Child’

What's it like to be a complete stranger to your own child? To be removed from their...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 2/22/10

Ep. | ‘I'm at a Crossroads in My Relationship’

Meet two young couples that will either work out their ongoing problems, or go their...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 2/1/10

Ep. | ‘I Can't Leave My Boyfriend’

What if there's no such thing as "happily ever after?" There's a thin line between love...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/16/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Homeless’

What's it like to have virtually no money or a place to lay your head? On this episode...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/15/09

Ep. | ‘I Have Broke Parents’

What do you do when your parents' can't help you out financially? And, on top of that,...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/15/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Clashing with My Parents’

Meet Rahul. Rahul is all about America. But, his parents are not. They have their own...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/15/09

Ep. | ‘I Can No Longer Afford My Lifestyle’

What if you had it all -- and then, simply lost it? In this episode of True Life, you'll...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 10/19/09

Ep. | ‘I'm a Fanboy’

Posted 9/19/09

Ep. | ‘I'm a Sports Fanatic’

You've seen them. You've heard them. You've undoubtedly at times been annoyed by them....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/19/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Rehabbing My Injury’

What's it like to be at the top of your game only to be suddenly incapacitated in the...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/19/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Changing My Sex’

Are you a boy ? Or are you a girl? For most of us, the answer is an easy one. But for...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/19/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Polyamorous’

Jim and Kerry are certainly not love deprived. In fact, it's quite the opposite. These...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/14/09

Ep. | ‘I Hate My Tattoos’

Over one third of all Americans currently sport at least one tattoo. But what happens...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/7/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Ending My Marriage’

Have you ever been in a failed relationship? If you have, then you know that breaking up...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 8/31/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Having Twins’

The tears, the diaper changes and the utter lack of sleep; the thought of it would make...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 6/25/09

Ep. | ‘I Don't Like My Large Breasts’

Three ladies. One predicament. Many women would love to have bigger breasts. But, what...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 6/6/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Bisexual’

Meet Sydney, Marquees, and Danielle, three bisexuals who are trying to make their taste...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 6/6/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Stuck at Home’

Meet Billy, Kayla and Robert. Will they prolong their stay with the folks, or find a way...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/21/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Losing My Hair’

Hair loss affects more than 55 million Americans in the United States. Nearly 40% of...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/2/09

Ep. | ‘I Don't Like My Small Breasts’

It's rare to meet a girl who's perfectly happy with her breasts, but some women become...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/2/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Uncomfortable with My New Body’

The United States has one of the highest obesity rates in the world. As a result weight...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/2/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Addicted to Porn’

Admit it. You've snuck a peek at least once or twice. Maybe, on occasion, you've checked...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/29/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Placing My Baby for Adoption’

If you were young, single, and pregnant, and with no viable means to support yourself --...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/21/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Eloping’

What if you threw a wedding and nobody came? In this episode of True Life, you're...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/21/09

Ep. | ‘I'm a High School Freshman’

Excitement, anticipation, anxiety and even fear... What were you feeling when you walked...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/14/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Addicted to Meds’

Millions of young Americans are turning to illegally obtained prescription narcotics as...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/25/09

Ep. | ‘I'm Competitive With My Friends’

Shanessa is a 19 year old dancer from Bronx, NY. She belongs to an urban dance team...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 12/6/08

Ep. | ‘I Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder’

What's it like to survive the nightmare of war but still be haunted by your experiences...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 12/6/08

Ep. | ‘I'm In A Love Triangle’

Felecia and Jeff dated for four years. After a rough patch, Felicia and Jeff broke up...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/26/08

Ep. | ‘I'm In A Summer Share 2’

The summer season is a time to celebrate. School's out - and thousands of young adults...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/1/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Getting Married 2’

It starts with a simple, heart-felt question and ends with a kiss. But all bets are off...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 10/30/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Living Off of the Grid’

True Life: I'm Living Off the Grid follows two young people, fearful of the effect that...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 10/5/08

Ep. | ‘I'm a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter’

True Life: I'm a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter documents the journeys of three MMA fighters...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 10/5/08

Ep. | ‘I'm a Single Parent’

Raising a child is a difficult challenge, even when you have a trusted partner. But when...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 10/5/08

Ep. | ‘I Have Acne’

Problem skin is something most people deal with at some point during their adolescence....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/13/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Looking For My Mother’

Many of us feel fortunate to have a strong bond with our mother. But how would it feel...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/13/08

Ep. | ‘I Can't Stay Thin’

What if every time you shed unwanted pounds, you gained them right back? That's the...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 8/3/08

Ep. | ‘I Don't Trust My Partner’

What happens when you fall in love with someone you don't trust -- and every moment...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 8/3/08

Ep. | ‘I'm a Compulsive Shopper’

It's no secret that teenage girls love to shop. Trips to the mall to find that perfect...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 7/20/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Deaf’

Imagine not being able to listen to music, being ostracized from your classmates because...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 7/20/08

Ep. | ‘I Live Another Life On the Web’

The Internet is not just for emails and Googling fun facts anymore. It's becoming...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/29/08

Ep. | ‘I Have Schizophrenia’

Schizophrenia is one of today's most misunderstood mental illnesses. Often confused with...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/22/08

Ep. | ‘I Have Embarrassing Parents 2’

Every kid is embarrassed by their parents at one point or another, but on this episode...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/15/08

Ep. | ‘I'm a Southern Belle’

The Southern Belle is a fading but fighting tradition that few contemporary southern...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/5/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Under Peer Pressure’

Nikki, 23, is in image-based Miami, soaking up the sun and choking on the pressure to be...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/5/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Going to Fashion Week’

For an audience, New York City's Fashion Week is all glitz and glam. But for the...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 4/5/08

Ep. | ‘I Work In The Sex Industry’

The adult entertainment industry is more popular and more mainstream than ever. But...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 2/27/08

Ep. | ‘I Have a Husband in Iraq’

For most Americans serving in Iraq, there's probably someone back home struggling with...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 2/2/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Coming to America’

All over the world people dream of moving to the United States. Some come for freedom,...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 2/2/08

Ep. | ‘I Need Anger Management’

Everybody gets angry now and then. But some people have such trouble controlling this...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 2/2/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Happy to be Fat’

Is it possible to be overweight and proud of it? On this episode of True Life you'll...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/21/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Getting Out of Prison’

On this episode of True Life, we follow the lives of Stephen, Jessica, and Chaz as they...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/14/08

Ep. | ‘I'm an Alcoholic’

On this episode of True Life we'll explore the devastating effect alcohol can have on...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/5/08

Ep. | ‘I Panic’

Everyone has anxieties, but what do you do when those fears turn into violent panic...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/5/08

Ep. | ‘I'm the Black Sheep’

What's it like to be an outcast in your own family?  On this episode of True Life...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/5/08

Ep. | ‘I'm Having an Arranged Marriage’

First comes love, then comes marriage. But, for some... it doesn't. Follow Najwa, Rohit...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 12/1/07

Ep. | ‘I Live in The Projects’

This episode of True Life follows three young people trying to overcome the harsh...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 12/1/07

Ep. | ‘I'm Having a Summer Romance’

On this episode of True Life we follow the lives of two couples engaging in summer...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/4/07

Ep. | ‘I'm Supporting My Family’

On this episode of True Life we follow the lives of two young women working to support...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/4/07

Ep. | ‘I'm the New Kid in Town’

It's one thing to choose to move to a new city and start a new chapter in your life, but...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/4/07

Ep. | ‘I Stutter’

On this episode of True Life we follow the lives of three young people as they try and...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/4/07

Ep. | ‘I'm Pregnant’

On this episode of True Life we follow the lives of two young couples dealing with...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/4/07

Ep. | ‘I Live On The Border’

It's estimated that more than a million people risk their lives each year to illegally...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/29/07

Ep. | ‘I'm in a Long Distance Relationship’

Maintaining a relationship takes work in the best of circumstances but what happens when...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/29/07

Ep. | ‘This is Me Now’

(formerly known as "I was a True Life Superstar") Whatever happened to Corey who weighed...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 9/29/07

Ep. | ‘I Am Celibate’

These days, many young people are choosing celibacy over intercourse. On this episode of...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 7/25/07

Ep. | ‘I Self Injure’

Most of us would do anything to avoid physical pain and injure. But, there may be...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/22/07

Ep. | ‘I Have Autism’

Follow three young men who are all battling Autism. Jeremy is autistic and about to turn...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/15/07

Ep. | ‘I'm Dating Someone Older’

What's it like dating someone old enough to be your parent? On this episode of True...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 3/4/07

Ep. | ‘I'm In Debt’

It may be hard to believe, but because of the availability of easy credit, and the...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 2/25/07

Ep. | ‘I'm Stepping’

It's loud and it can bring the house down, we're talking about stepping, a raucous mix...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 2/18/07

Ep. | ‘I'm On Vacation’

For most, vacations are for kicking back, relaxing and exploring an exotic destination....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/2/07

Ep. | ‘I'm Out’

Coming out can be one of the most gut-wrenching experiences in the life of any young...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/21/06

Ep. | ‘I'm Getting My Big Break’

In this edition of True Life we follow a young actor and an rock band as they attempt catch thier big breaks....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/4/06

Ep. | ‘I'm a Jersey Shore Girl’

True Life: I'm a Jersey Shore Girl will follow two Jersey Girls with a rented summer share house....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 10/14/04

Ep. | ‘I'm Obese’

True Life: I'm Obese features three young people who are confronting their problems with...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 7/15/04

Ep. | ‘I Live A Double Life’

True Life: I Live a Double Life tells the stories of three young people who are living a...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 5/13/04

Ep. | ‘I Have A Summer Share’

If your having a summer filled with nonstop partying, constant chaos and an occasional...  Read Full Summary »

Posted 11/20/03

Ep.Sight | ‘Im Losing My Sight’

Jeremy, Blanca, and Austin are three young people who are losing their sight. They try to live each day of their lives with as much normalcy as possible, but the deterioration of one of their major senses weighs heavily on each of them....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 6/15/02

Ep.Theriot | ‘True Life Presents: The Theriot Family: The Riot in the Bayou’

April, Collette, Kathleen and Clint are four siblings growing up in Louisiana. Led by their carefree Mama Tiff, the Theriot teenagers live loud and wild lives as they do their own thing in the bayou they call home....  Read Full Summary »

Posted 1/1/02

Ep. | ‘I'm Graduating High School’

It's twelve long and sometimes torturous years in the making, and for most students, it...  Read Full Summary »