About this season
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.
Episodes (260)
1. Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages
Aired 10 September 2012 • 60 min
Discussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.
2. Hormones 101
Aired 11 September 2012 • 60 min
3. The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!
Aired 12 September 2012 • 60 min
4. After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans
Aired 13 September 2012 • 60 min
5. Virginity 2.0
Aired 14 September 2012 • 60 min
6. Pregnant and 40
Aired 17 September 2012 • 60 min
7. Let's Talk About Sex
Aired 18 September 2012 • 60 min
8. Mommy Confidential
Aired 19 September 2012 • 60 min
9. People Making a Difference
Aired 20 September 2012 • 60 min
10. Things I Did for Love
Aired 21 September 2012 • 60 min
11. The Psychic Show
Aired 24 September 2012 • 60 min
12. Surviving a Kidnapping
Aired 25 September 2012 • 60 min
13. The Business of Being Born
Aired 26 September 2012 • 60 min
14. The Makeover Show
Aired 27 September 2012 • 60 min
15. Pre-Partum Blues
Aired 28 September 2012 • 60 min
16. Vagina Dialogues
Aired 1 October 2012 • 60 min
17. Coming Out Stories
Aired 2 October 2012 • 60 min
18. It's All About Hair
Aired 3 October 2012 • 60 min
19. To Share or Not To Share on Social Media
Aired 4 October 2012 • 60 min
20. Life-Changing Adoptions
Aired 5 October 2012 • 60 min
21. Ripped From the Headlines
Aired 8 October 2012 • 60 min
22. Fashion: What's Hot Now
Aired 9 October 2012 • 60 min
23. Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Aired 10 October 2012 • 60 min
24. How to Stop Stress From Killing You
Aired 11 October 2012 • 60 min
25. The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life
Aired 12 October 2012 • 60 min
26. Teens in Danger
Aired 15 October 2012 • 60 min
27. The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Aired 16 October 2012 • 60 min
28. Never Say Never
Aired 17 October 2012 • 60 min
29. From Boys to Men
Aired 18 October 2012 • 60 min
30. Dollars and Sense
Aired 19 October 2012 • 60 min
31. Career Confidential
Aired 22 October 2012 • 60 min
32. Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s
Aired 23 October 2012 • 60 min
33. Conception Obsession
Aired 24 October 2012 • 60 min
34. Inside Infidelity
Aired 25 October 2012 • 60 min
35. How to Stop the Pain
Aired 26 October 2012 • 60 min
36. Love Scams
Aired 29 October 2012 • 60 min
37. A New Attitude
Aired 30 October 2012 • 60 min
38. A Ricki Halloween
Aired 31 October 2012 • 60 min
39. Ripped From the Headlines
Aired 1 November 2012 • 60 min
40. When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
Aired 2 November 2012 • 60 min
41. Competitive Parents
Aired 5 November 2012 • 60 min
42. Ricki's PJ Party
Aired 6 November 2012 • 60 min
43. Facing Your Fears
Aired 7 November 2012 • 60 min
44. How to Find Your Perfect Match
Aired 8 November 2012 • 60 min
45. Coming out of the Darkness
Aired 9 November 2012 • 60 min
46. Ambush Makeovers
Aired 10 November 2012 • 60 min
47. Addicted Housewives
Aired 13 November 2012 • 60 min
48. Extreme Beauty
Aired 14 November 2012 • 60 min
49. I Do or I Don't
Aired 15 November 2012 • 60 min
50. Help Me Find a Date!
Aired 16 November 2012 • 60 min
51. Addicted Housewives
Aired 19 November 2012 • 60 min
52. The Secret Lives of Mistresses
Aired 20 November 2012 • 60 min
53. Disciplining Our Kids
Aired 21 November 2012 • 60 min
54. Foster Families
Aired 22 November 2012 • 60 min
55. Pregnant and 40
Aired 23 November 2012 • 60 min
Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.
56. Quick Holiday Makeovers
Aired 26 November 2012 • 60 min
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."
57. Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs
Aired 28 November 2012 • 60 min
58. Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money
Aired 29 November 2012 • 60 min
59. Teen Dads, The Real Story
Aired 30 November 2012 • 60 min
60. Ricki's Pajama Party
Aired 3 December 2012 • 60 min
61. Disciplining Our Kids
Aired 4 December 2012 • 60 min
62. Rock Star Dads
Aired 5 December 2012 • 60 min
63. When It's Time For Forgiveness
Aired 6 December 2012 • 60 min
64. Extreme Lives
Aired 7 December 2012 • 60 min
65. Teen Dads, The Real Story
Aired 10 December 2012 • 60 min
66. Trapped In The Wrong Body
Aired 11 December 2012 • 60 min
67. She's The Boss
Aired 12 December 2012 • 60 min
68. The Hottest Bachelor
Aired 13 December 2012 • 60 min
69. Home for the Holidays
Aired 14 December 2012 • 60 min
70. Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums
Aired 17 December 2012 • 60 min
71. The Divorce Show
Aired 18 December 2012 • 60 min
72. Reality Stars Revealed
Aired 19 December 2012 • 60 min
73. Bad Holiday Sweater Party
Aired 20 December 2012 • 60 min
74. Blended Families
Aired 21 December 2012 • 60 min
75. Psychics
Aired 27 December 2012 • 60 min
76. Frenemies
Aired 7 January 2013 • 60 min
77. Nanny Confidential
Aired 8 January 2013 • 60 min
78. Psychics Go Beyond
Aired 9 January 2013 • 60 min
79. Medical Controversies
Aired 10 January 2013 • 60 min
80. YouTube STARS
Aired 11 January 2013 • 60 min
81. Hidden Heroes
Aired 14 January 2013 • 60 min
82. A Cry For Help
Aired 15 January 2013 • 60 min
83. Good Hair
Aired 16 January 2013 • 60 min
84. How To Survive A Kidnapping
Aired 17 January 2013 • 60 min
85. Addicted Housewives
Aired 18 January 2013 • 60 min
86. Frenemies
Aired 7 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
87. Nanny Confidential
Aired 8 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
88. Psychics Go Beyond
Aired 9 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
89. Medical Controversies
Aired 10 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
90. YouTube Stars
Aired 11 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
91. Hidden Heroes
Aired 14 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
92. A Cry for Help
Aired 15 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
93. Good Hair
Aired 16 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
94. How to Survive a Kidnapping
Aired 17 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
95. Addicted Housewives
Aired 18 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
96. I Survived
Aired 21 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
97. Open Marriages
Aired 22 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
98. True Crimes
Aired 23 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
99. When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
Aired 24 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
100. Love Scams
Aired 25 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
101. Advice That Will Change Your Life
Aired 28 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
102. Hollywood Confidential
Aired 29 January 2013 • 60 min
Hollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.
103. Making Peace With Your Parents
Aired 30 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
104. Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Aired 31 January 2013 • 60 min
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.
105. Misadventures of Parenthood
Aired 1 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
106. I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
Aired 4 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
107. Love Psychics
Aired 5 February 2013 • 60 min
Psychic medium Allison DuBois.
108. Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Aired 6 February 2013 • 60 min
Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.
109. Should We Be Engaged?
Aired 7 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
110. The Rudeness Epidemic
Aired 8 February 2013 • 60 min
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
111. I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
Aired 11 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
112. Victims of Violence Speak Out
Aired 12 February 2013 • 60 min
Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.
113. My Life in the Mob
Aired 13 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
114. Wrongly Convicted
Aired 14 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
115. When the Wedding Goes Awry
Aired 15 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
116. Women Fight Back
Aired 18 February 2013 • 60 min
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
117. Women Fight Back
Aired 19 February 2013 • 60 min
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
118. Psychic James Van Praagh
Aired 20 February 2013 • 60 min
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
119. Are Gay Parents Different?
Aired 21 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
120. My Child Saved a Life
Aired 22 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
121. Who Did I Marry?
Aired 25 February 2013 • 60 min
Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.
122. Stalkers
Aired 26 February 2013 • 60 min
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.
123. Bridal Boot Camp
Aired 27 February 2013 • 60 min
Three women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.
124. Mommy Confidential
Aired 28 February 2013 • 60 min
Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.
125. Hormones
Aired 1 March 2013 • 60 min
Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.
126. Updates
Aired 4 March 2013 • 60 min
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.
127. Let's Talk About Sex
Aired 5 March 2013 • 60 min
Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.
128. Extreme Beauty
Aired 6 March 2013 • 60 min
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.
129. Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders
Aired 7 March 2013 • 60 min
A woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.
130. People Making a Difference
Aired 8 March 2013 • 60 min
Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.
131. Things I Did for Love
Aired 11 March 2013 • 60 min
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.
132. Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Aired 12 March 2013 • 60 min
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
133. What You Should Know Before You Get Married
Aired 13 March 2013 • 60 min
Relationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.
134. It's All About the Hair
Aired 14 March 2013 • 60 min
Hairstylists Chaz Dean, Roy Teeluck, Kim Kimble and Oscar Blandi give advice, cut hair for charity and share celebrities' secrets.
135. To Share or Not on Social Media
Aired 15 March 2013 • 60 min
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.
136. I'm a Pageant Princess
Aired 18 March 2013 • 60 min
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
137. Cheapest People in America
Aired 19 March 2013 • 60 min
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.
138. Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Aired 20 March 2013 • 60 min
Reality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.
139. How to Stop Stress From Killing You
Aired 21 March 2013 • 60 min
Ways to de-stress and restore balance to one's life; practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by stress.
140. The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Aired 22 March 2013 • 60 min
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.
141. Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party
Aired 25 March 2013 • 60 min
Actor Dave Coulier; actress Tia Mowry; singer Lisa Loeb; the creators of the website "Awkward Family Photos"; Mar Yvette ("How Do I Look?").
142. Never Say Never
Aired 26 March 2013 • 60 min
Overcoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life"; composer Lance Horne; Chris Rene performs.
143. Is Your Sex Drive Normal?
Aired 27 March 2013 • 60 min
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.
144. I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!
Aired 28 March 2013 • 60 min
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.
145. Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis
Aired 29 March 2013 • 60 min
Rosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their own babies.
146. Competitive Parents
Aired 1 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
147. Embarrassing Parents
Aired 2 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
148. Ricki's Pajama Party
Aired 3 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
149. Controlling Grooms
Aired 4 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
150. Facing Your Fears
Aired 5 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
151. The Perils of Identity Theft
Aired 8 April 2013 • 60 min
Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.
152. Coming Out of the Darkness
Aired 9 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
153. Stolen Childhoods
Aired 10 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
154. How to Find Your Perfect Match
Aired 11 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
155. I Survived a Cult
Aired 12 April 2013 • 60 min
Former cult members share their experiences.
156. Prison Wives
Aired 15 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
157. Alternative Medical Miracles
Aired 16 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
158. The Green Show
Aired 17 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
159. Size Doesn't Matter
Aired 18 April 2013 • 60 min
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
160. The Killer Next Door
Aired 19 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
161. Let's Get Physical
Aired 22 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
162. Divorce Party
Aired 23 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
163. Psychic Twins
Aired 24 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
164. My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption
Aired 25 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
165. College Dangers: A Real Education
Aired 26 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
166. He's a She, She's a He
Aired 29 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
167. The Business of Being Born, Part 2
Aired 30 April 2013 • 60 min
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.
168. My Life Changed in an Instant
Aired 1 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
169. The Breast Show Ever
Aired 2 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
170. Psychics: James and Collette
Aired 3 May 2013 • 60 min
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
171. Bad Boy Confidential
Aired 6 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
172. Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Aired 7 May 2013 • 60 min
Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.
173. Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
Aired 8 May 2013 • 60 min
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
174. Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
Aired 9 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
175. Freeloading Families
Aired 10 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
176. The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
Aired 13 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
177. Murder for Money
Aired 14 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
178. Psychic: Maureen and Family
Aired 15 May 2013 • 60 min
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
179. Mo Money, Mo Problems
Aired 16 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
180. World Record Holders
Aired 17 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
181. Extreme Mothers
Aired 20 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
182. Bridal Boot Camp Results
Aired 21 May 2013 • 60 min
Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.
183. Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Aired 22 May 2013 • 60 min
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
184. Standing Up Against Your Family
Aired 23 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
185. When It's Time for Forgiveness
Aired 24 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
186. Quick Makeovers
Aired 27 May 2013 • 60 min
David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.
187. Trapped in the Wrong Body
Aired 28 May 2013 • 60 min
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").
188. Teen Dads: The Real Story
Aired 29 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
189. Extreme Lives
Aired 30 May 2013 • 60 min
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."
190. She's the Boss
Aired 31 May 2013 • 60 min
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.
191. Ambush Makeover
Aired 3 June 2013 • 60 min
Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.
192. The Hottest Bachelor in America
Aired 4 June 2013 • 60 min
Six bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA") and comic Laurie Kilmartin are celebrity judges.
193. Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums
Aired 5 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
194. Extreme Food Allergies
Aired 6 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
195. Unconventional Marriages
Aired 7 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
196. Good Hair
Aired 10 June 2013 • 60 min
Ricki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; harmful products and dangerous chemicals.
197. Nanny Confidential
Aired 11 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
198. A Cry for Help
Aired 12 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
199. Medical Controversies
Aired 13 June 2013 • 60 min
Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.
200. I Survived
Aired 14 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
201. Open Marriages
Aired 17 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
202. Psychics Go Beyond
Aired 18 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
203. Who Do You Think I Am?
Aired 19 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
204. I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
Aired 20 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
205. Addicted to Plastic Surgery
Aired 21 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
206. The Rudeness Epidemic
Aired 24 June 2013 • 60 min
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
207. Advice That Will Change Your Life
Aired 25 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
208. Making Peace With Your Parents
Aired 26 June 2013 • 60 min
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.
209. Women Fight Back
Aired 27 June 2013 • 60 min
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
210. Women Fight Back
Aired 28 June 2013 • 60 min
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
211. Hidden Heroes
Aired 1 July 2013 • 60 min
Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.
212. Love Psychics
Aired 2 July 2013 • 60 min
Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.
213. Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Aired 3 July 2013 • 60 min
Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
214. Should We Be Engaged?
Aired 4 July 2013 • 60 min
Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.
215. The Perils of Identity Theft
Aired 5 July 2013 • 60 min
Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.
216. Victims of Violence Speak Out
Aired 8 July 2013 • 60 min
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.
217. Wrongly Convicted
Aired 9 July 2013 • 60 min
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.
218. Are Gay Parents Different?
Aired 10 July 2013 • 60 min
Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.
219. I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
Aired 11 July 2013 • 60 min
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").
220. My Child Saved a Life
Aired 12 July 2013 • 60 min
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.
221. My Life in the Mob
Aired 15 July 2013 • 60 min
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."
222. I'm a Pageant Princess
Aired 16 July 2013 • 60 min
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
223. Psychic James Van Praagh
Aired 17 July 2013 • 60 min
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
224. Who Did I Marry?
Aired 18 July 2013 • 60 min
Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.
225. Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Aired 19 July 2013 • 60 min
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
226. Stolen Childhoods
Aired 22 July 2013 • 60 min
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.
227. I Survived a Cult
Aired 23 July 2013 • 60 min
Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.
228. He's a She, She's a He
Aired 24 July 2013 • 60 min
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.
229. Size Doesn't Matter
Aired 25 July 2013 • 60 min
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
230. Medical Controversies
Aired 26 July 2013 • 60 min
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.
231. The Cheapest People in America
Aired 29 July 2013 • 60 min
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.
232. Embarrassing Parents
Aired 30 July 2013 • 60 min
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.
233. Psychic Twins
Aired 31 July 2013 • 60 min
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.
234. Frenemies
Aired 1 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
235. Alternative Medical Miracles
Aired 2 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
236. My Life Changed in an Instant
Aired 5 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
237. Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
Aired 6 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
238. Psychics: James and Colette
Aired 7 August 2013 • 60 min
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
239. Divorce Party
Aired 8 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
240. Bad Boy Confidential
Aired 9 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
241. The Breast Show Ever
Aired 12 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
242. Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Aired 13 August 2013 • 60 min
Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.
243. Freeloading Families
Aired 14 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
244. Prison Wives
Aired 15 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
245. Psychics: Maureen and Family
Aired 16 August 2013 • 60 min
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
246. Let's Get Physical
Aired 19 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
247. Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
Aired 20 August 2013 • 60 min
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
248. Murder for Money
Aired 21 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
249. Mo Money, Mo Problems
Aired 22 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
250. World Record Holders
Aired 23 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
251. Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Aired 26 August 2013 • 60 min
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
252. The Business of Being Born
Aired 27 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
253. Extreme Food Allergies
Aired 28 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
254. The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
Aired 29 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
255. Extreme Mothers
Aired 30 August 2013 • 60 min
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.
256. True Crime
Aired 2 September 2013 • 60 min
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.
257. The Green Show
Aired 3 September 2013 • 60 min
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.
258. Amazing Foster Families
Aired 4 September 2013 • 60 min
The foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.
259. College Dangers: A Real Education
Aired 5 September 2013 • 60 min
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.
260. The Business of Being Born, Part 2
Aired 6 September 2013 • 60 min
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.