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 (40)
1. I'm Going to Fashion Week
Aired 5 April 2008 • 60 min
Young people attending Fashion Week discuss their experiences.
2. I'm under Peer Pressure
Aired 5 April 2008 • 60 min
3. I'm a Southern Belle
Aired 5 April 2008 • 60 min
4. I Have Embarrassing Parents 2
Aired 15 May 2008 • 60 min
5. I Have Schizophrenia
Aired 22 May 2008 • 60 min
6. I Live Another Life On The Web
Aired 29 May 2008 • 60 min
7. I'm Bisexual
8. I Hate My Tattoos
9. I Have Too Many Siblings
10. Im in the Marijuana Business
11. I'm a Textaholic
Aired 19 October 2011 • 60 min
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 even their safety - on the line in order to maintain their digital addictions. Loren is a high school senior who sends over 14 thousand texts a month. Her non-stop messaging is damaging her hand and hurting her chances of playing volleyball in college, but she still refuses to change her ways. Will Loren realize she needs to give her fingers a rest in order to fulfill her dreams? Kristin is a 20-year-old wife and new mother whose thirst for social stimulation has her texting 24/7. Her husband is fed up with playing second fiddle to a phone, but Kristin thinks he's just jealous that some of her texting buddies are guys. Will Kristin recognize the damage she's inflicting in time to save her marriage? They can't survive without a phone in their hands. Will they limit their obsessions before it's too late? Find out next on True Life: I'm a Textaholic.
12. I'm Living Off the Grid
Aired 5 October 2008 • 60 min
13. I'm A Single Parent
Aired 9 October 2008 • 60 min
14. I'm a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
Aired 23 October 2008 • 60 min
15. I'm Getting Married 2
Aired 30 October 2008 • 60 min
16. I Have a Summer Share 2
Aired 1 November 2008 • 60 min
17. I'm In a Love Triangle
Aired 26 November 2008 • 60 min
18. I'm Competitive With Friends
Aired 6 December 2008 • 60 min
19. I Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Aired 6 December 2008 • 60 min
20. Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Cheer Camp
Aired 3 January 2009 • 60 min
21. Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Rock Camp
Aired 3 January 2009 • 60 min
22. Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Snowboarding Camp
Aired 3 January 2009 • 60 min
23. I'm Addicted to Sex
Aired 10 April 2012 • 60 min
Young sex addicts share their stories.
24. I Live With My Ex
Aired 15 April 2012 • 60 min
Young adults who live with their exes are profiled.
25. I'm Getting A Second Chance
Aired 15 April 2012 • 60 min
Rocky, who previously appeared on the "True Life" episode "I'm Uncomfortable With My New Body," is still unhappy with his appearance. He gets a second chance with a life coach to overcome his body issues.
26. I'm Breaking Up With My Best Friend
27. I"m Addicted to Marijuana
Aired 14 June 2012 • 60 min
Young people who smoke marijuana share their stories.
28. I'm Working My Way Out Of Poverty
Aired 16 June 2012 • 60 min
Young people share their struggles with poverty. Included: a former drug dealer tries to provide for his family without resorting to criminal means; a young woman works to prevent her family's imminent eviction.
29. I'm Addicted to Caffeine
Aired 16 June 2012 • 60 min
Young people who are trying to kick their caffeine habits are followed.
30. I Have A New Step Parent
Aired 16 June 2012 • 60 min
A look at blended families and teens' relationships with their stepparents.
31. I'm Working For My Parents
Aired 23 August 2012 • 60 min
Allie, Nikki and Lee are three young people trying to cope with parents who are all up in their business....literally. They must balance adulthood and their social lives all under the watchful eyes of mom and dad.
32. I Work With My Ex
Aired 29 August 2012 • 60 min
Corey and Jessica are two young people who work in close proximity to their former flames on a daily basis, and struggle to deal with the ups and downs of working with their exes.
33. I'm Giving My Boyfriend an Ultimatum
34. I'm a Boxer in Detroit
Aired 6 October 2012 • 60 min
A young female boxer struggles to control her temper.
35. I Have A Strange Habit
Aired 6 October 2012 • 60 min
A woman who eats emery boards; another woman who compulsively pulls at her hair.
36. I Hate My Hair
Aired 6 October 2012 • 60 min
Rachel and Kristine are two young women disgusted with their hair. Follow Rachel as she builds up the courage to take off her wig, and Kristine as she undergoes hair removal treatments that she can't afford.
37. I'm Addicted To Heroin
Aired 6 October 2012 • 60 min
Ryan, Chloe, and Olivia are all battling life-threatening addictions to heroin, impacting family and friends. The three youngsters struggle to get clean all the while knowing that any shot could be their last.
38. I'm Coming Out 2
Aired 10 October 2012 • 60 min
Ashley and Dan are two young gay people who have decided to come out, but are afraid they may not be accepted by their parents and friends.
42. I Can't Stay Thin
Aired 3 August 2008 • 60 min
45. I Have Acne
Aired 13 September 2008 • 60 min
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 even their safety - on the line in order to maintain their digital addictions. Loren is a high school senior who sends over 14 thousand texts a month. Her non-stop messaging is damaging her hand and hurting her chances of playing volleyball in college, but she still refuses to change her ways. Will Loren realize she needs to give her fingers a rest in order to fulfill her dreams? Kristin is a 20-year-old wife and new mother whose thirst for social stimulation has her texting 24/7. Her husband is fed up with playing second fiddle to a phone, but Kristin thinks he's just jealous that some of her texting buddies are guys. Will Kristin recognize the damage she's inflicting in time to save her marriage? They can't survive without a phone in their hands. Will they limit their obsessions before it's too late? Find out next on True Life: I'm a Textaholic.