This Is Life with Lisa Ling — Season 5
In season five, Ling examines gender fluidity, screen addiction, the crystal meth epidemic in Oklahoma, mediums in Lily Dale, New York, fathers dealing with custody battles after divorce, children of
About this season
In season five, Ling examines gender fluidity, screen addiction, the crystal meth epidemic in Oklahoma, mediums in Lily Dale, New York, fathers dealing with custody battles after divorce, children of notorious killers, and animal super-fans called “furries.”
Episodes (8)
1. The Myth of MS-13
Aired 23 September 2018 • 43 min
Lisa Ling reports on the ultraviolent world of MS-13, investigating how the US helped create Trump's “violent animals.”
2. The Meth Crossroads
Aired 30 September 2018 • 43 min
Lisa Ling meets the law enforcement teams working to curb the crystal meth epidemic plaguing the people of Oklahoma.
3. Gender Fluidity
Aired 7 October 2018 • 43 min
Lisa Ling explores the revolution going on in how people think about genders. She meets individuals across the spectrum who are seeking acceptance from those closest to them.
4. Screen Addiction
Aired 14 October 2018 • 43 min
Lisa Ling goes in depth into the role technology plays in the mental health crisis.
5. Children of Killers
Aired 21 October 2018 • 43 min
Lisa Ling explores the lives of the children of mass murderers.
6. The Mediums of Lily Dale
Aired 28 October 2018 • 43 min
Lisa Ling travels to the Lily Dale Assembly, a cozy lakeside village in upstate New York that is a community of mediums.
7. The Dad Dilemma
Aired 11 November 2018 • 43 min
Lisa Ling meets up with dads on the losing side of custody battles.
8. Furry Nation
Aired 18 November 2018 • 43 min
Lisa Ling explores a unique community of animal super-fans called furries.