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People Making a Difference
The Ricki Lake Show - S1 - E130
Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.
The Ricki Lake Show: Season 1 - 101 Episode s
1x80 - YouTube STARS
January 11, 2013
1x81 - Hidden Heroes
January 14, 2013
1x82 - A Cry For Help
January 15, 2013
1x83 - Good Hair
January 16, 2013
1x84 - How To Survive A Kidnapping
January 17, 2013
1x85 - Addicted Housewives
January 18, 2013
1x86 - Frenemies
January 7, 2013
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.
1x87 - Nanny Confidential
January 8, 2013
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.
1x88 - Psychics Go Beyond
January 9, 2013
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.
1x89 - Medical Controversies
January 10, 2013
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.
1x90 - YouTube Stars
January 11, 2013
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.
1x91 - Hidden Heroes
January 14, 2013
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.
1x92 - A Cry for Help
January 15, 2013
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.
1x93 - Good Hair
January 16, 2013
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.
1x94 - How to Survive a Kidnapping
January 17, 2013
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.
1x95 - Addicted Housewives
January 18, 2013
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.
1x96 - I Survived
January 21, 2013
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.
1x97 - Open Marriages
January 22, 2013
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.
1x98 - True Crimes
January 23, 2013
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.
1x99 - When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
January 24, 2013
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.
1x100 - Love Scams
January 25, 2013
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 ,000; a security specialist -- once a hacker -- tells how to protect from scams.
1x101 - Advice That Will Change Your Life
January 28, 2013
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.
1x102 - Hollywood Confidential
January 29, 2013
Hollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.
1x103 - Making Peace With Your Parents
January 30, 2013
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.
1x104 - Addicted to Plastic Surgery
January 31, 2013
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.
1x105 - Misadventures of Parenthood
February 1, 2013
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.
1x106 - I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
February 4, 2013
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.
1x107 - Love Psychics
February 5, 2013
Psychic medium Allison DuBois.
1x108 - Inside Childhood Mental Illness
February 6, 2013
Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.
1x109 - Should We Be Engaged?
February 7, 2013
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.
1x110 - The Rudeness Epidemic
February 8, 2013
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
1x111 - I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
February 11, 2013
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.
1x112 - Victims of Violence Speak Out
February 12, 2013
Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.
1x113 - My Life in the Mob
February 13, 2013
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.
1x114 - Wrongly Convicted
February 14, 2013
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.
1x115 - When the Wedding Goes Awry
February 15, 2013
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.
1x116 - Women Fight Back
February 18, 2013
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
1x117 - Women Fight Back
February 19, 2013
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
1x118 - Psychic James Van Praagh
February 20, 2013
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
1x119 - Are Gay Parents Different?
February 21, 2013
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.
1x120 - My Child Saved a Life
February 22, 2013
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.
1x121 - Who Did I Marry?
February 25, 2013
Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.
1x122 - Stalkers
February 26, 2013
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.
1x123 - Bridal Boot Camp
February 27, 2013
Three women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.
1x124 - Mommy Confidential
February 28, 2013
Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.
1x125 - Hormones
March 1, 2013
Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.
1x126 - Updates
March 4, 2013
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.
1x127 - Let's Talk About Sex
March 5, 2013
Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.
1x128 - Extreme Beauty
March 6, 2013
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.
1x129 - Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders
March 7, 2013
A woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.
1x130 - People Making a Difference
March 8, 2013
Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.
1x131 - Things I Did for Love
March 11, 2013
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.
1x132 - Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
March 12, 2013
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
1x133 - What You Should Know Before You Get Married
March 13, 2013
Relationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.
1x134 - It's All About the Hair
March 14, 2013
Hairstylists Chaz Dean, Roy Teeluck, Kim Kimble and Oscar Blandi give advice, cut hair for charity and share celebrities' secrets.
1x135 - To Share or Not on Social Media
March 15, 2013
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.
1x136 - I'm a Pageant Princess
March 18, 2013
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
1x137 - Cheapest People in America
March 19, 2013
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.
1x138 - Women in Male-Dominated Industries
March 20, 2013
Reality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.
1x139 - How to Stop Stress From Killing You
March 21, 2013
Ways to de-stress and restore balance to one's life; practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by stress.
1x140 - The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
March 22, 2013
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.
1x141 - Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party
March 25, 2013
Actor Dave Coulier; actress Tia Mowry; singer Lisa Loeb; the creators of the website "Awkward Family Photos"; Mar Yvette ("How Do I Look?").
1x142 - Never Say Never
March 26, 2013
Overcoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life"; composer Lance Horne; Chris Rene performs.
1x143 - Is Your Sex Drive Normal?
March 27, 2013
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.
1x144 - I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!
March 28, 2013
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.
1x145 - Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis
March 29, 2013
Rosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their own babies.
1x146 - Competitive Parents
April 1, 2013
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.
1x147 - Embarrassing Parents
April 2, 2013
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.
1x148 - Ricki's Pajama Party
April 3, 2013
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.
1x149 - Controlling Grooms
April 4, 2013
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.
1x150 - Facing Your Fears
April 5, 2013
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.
1x151 - The Perils of Identity Theft
April 8, 2013
Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.
1x152 - Coming Out of the Darkness
April 9, 2013
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.
1x153 - Stolen Childhoods
April 10, 2013
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.
1x154 - How to Find Your Perfect Match
April 11, 2013
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.
1x155 - I Survived a Cult
April 12, 2013
Former cult members share their experiences.
1x156 - Prison Wives
April 15, 2013
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.
1x157 - Alternative Medical Miracles
April 16, 2013
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.
1x158 - The Green Show
April 17, 2013
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.
1x159 - Size Doesn't Matter
April 18, 2013
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
1x160 - The Killer Next Door
April 19, 2013
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.
1x161 - Let's Get Physical
April 22, 2013
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.
1x162 - Divorce Party
April 23, 2013
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.
1x163 - Psychic Twins
April 24, 2013
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.
1x164 - My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption
April 25, 2013
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.
1x165 - College Dangers: A Real Education
April 26, 2013
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.
1x166 - He's a She, She's a He
April 29, 2013
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.
1x167 - The Business of Being Born, Part 2
April 30, 2013
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.
1x168 - My Life Changed in an Instant
May 1, 2013
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.
1x169 - The Breast Show Ever
May 2, 2013
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.
1x170 - Psychics: James and Collette
May 3, 2013
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
1x171 - Bad Boy Confidential
May 6, 2013
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.
1x172 - Pregnant and Suddenly Single
May 7, 2013
Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.
1x173 - Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
May 8, 2013
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
1x174 - Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
May 9, 2013
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.
1x175 - Freeloading Families
May 10, 2013
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.
1x176 - The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
May 13, 2013
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.
1x177 - Murder for Money
May 14, 2013
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.
1x178 - Psychic: Maureen and Family
May 15, 2013
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
1x179 - Mo Money, Mo Problems
May 16, 2013
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.
1x180 - World Record Holders
May 17, 2013
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.