About this season
True Life is a documentary series running on MTV since March 24, 1998. Each episode follows a particular topic, such as heroin addiction as in the first episode, "Fatal Dose." The show is created by following a series of subjects by a camera crew through a certain part of their lives.
Episodes (10)
1. Fatal Dose
Aired 31 March 1998 • 60 min
The first installment of the show includes an investigative report about heroin abuse among young people.
2. No Money, Mo' Problems
Aired 7 April 1998 • 60 min
A struggling rock band in New York City who could barely pay their rent, made it big in the music world. Other stories include a Vegas dancer, a young married couple, a recent college graduate, and an Internet entrepreneur, all trying to fulfilled their American Dream. This episode has a special host James Van Der Beek.
3. Freaknik
Aired 14 April 1998 • 30 min
4. POV: Road Trip
Aired 28 April 1998 • 60 min
Documenting a road trip.
5. Who Is Jesse Camp?
Aired 5 May 1998 • 60 min
6. Take it Like a Man
Aired 19 May 1998 • 60 min
One year later, MTV News returns to the Citadel and Virginia Military Institute to see how the women cadets are faring after a grueling first year.
7. She's a Player
Aired 19 May 1998 • 60 min
8. On the Rocks
Aired 26 May 1998 • 60 min
9. I'm a Porn Star
Aired 7 October 1998 • 90 min
10. Matthew's Murder
Aired 11 November 1998 • 30 min