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My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption

April 25, 2013

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The Ricki Lake Show - S1 - E164

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.

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The Ricki Lake Show: Season 1 - 101 Episode s

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.
1x181 - Extreme Mothers
May 20, 2013
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.
1x182 - Bridal Boot Camp Results
May 21, 2013
Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.
1x183 - Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
May 22, 2013
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
1x184 - Standing Up Against Your Family
May 23, 2013
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.
1x185 - When It's Time for Forgiveness
May 24, 2013
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.
1x186 - Quick Makeovers
May 27, 2013
David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.
1x187 - Trapped in the Wrong Body
May 28, 2013
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").
1x188 - Teen Dads: The Real Story
May 29, 2013
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.
1x189 - Extreme Lives
May 30, 2013
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."
1x190 - She's the Boss
May 31, 2013
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.
1x191 - Ambush Makeover
June 3, 2013
Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.
1x192 - The Hottest Bachelor in America
June 4, 2013
Six bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA") and comic Laurie Kilmartin are celebrity judges.
1x193 - Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums
June 5, 2013
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.
1x194 - Extreme Food Allergies
June 6, 2013
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.
1x195 - Unconventional Marriages
June 7, 2013
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.
1x196 - Good Hair
June 10, 2013
Ricki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; harmful products and dangerous chemicals.
1x197 - Nanny Confidential
June 11, 2013
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.
1x198 - A Cry for Help
June 12, 2013
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.
1x199 - Medical Controversies
June 13, 2013
Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.
1x200 - I Survived
June 14, 2013
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.
1x201 - Open Marriages
June 17, 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.
1x202 - Psychics Go Beyond
June 18, 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.
1x203 - Who Do You Think I Am?
June 19, 2013
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.
1x204 - I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law
June 20, 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.
1x205 - Addicted to Plastic Surgery
June 21, 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.
1x206 - The Rudeness Epidemic
June 24, 2013
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
1x207 - Advice That Will Change Your Life
June 25, 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.
1x208 - Making Peace With Your Parents
June 26, 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.
1x209 - Women Fight Back
June 27, 2013
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
1x210 - Women Fight Back
June 28, 2013
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
1x211 - Hidden Heroes
July 1, 2013
Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.
1x212 - Love Psychics
July 2, 2013
Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.
1x213 - Inside Childhood Mental Illness
July 3, 2013
Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
1x214 - Should We Be Engaged?
July 4, 2013
Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.

The Ricki Lake Show: All seasons

S1: Season 1
260 Episode s

1x114 - Wrongly Convicted

1x115 - When the Wedding Goes Awry

1x116 - Women Fight Back

1x117 - Women Fight Back

1x118 - Psychic James Van Praagh

1x119 - Are Gay Parents Different?

1x120 - My Child Saved a Life

1x121 - Who Did I Marry?

1x122 - Stalkers

1x123 - Bridal Boot Camp

1x124 - Mommy Confidential

1x125 - Hormones

1x126 - Updates

1x127 - Let's Talk About Sex

1x128 - Extreme Beauty

1x129 - Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders

1x130 - People Making a Difference

1x131 - Things I Did for Love

1x132 - Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams

1x133 - What You Should Know Before You Get Married

1x134 - It's All About the Hair

1x135 - To Share or Not on Social Media

1x136 - I'm a Pageant Princess

1x137 - Cheapest People in America

1x138 - Women in Male-Dominated Industries

1x139 - How to Stop Stress From Killing You

1x140 - The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity

1x141 - Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party

1x142 - Never Say Never

1x143 - Is Your Sex Drive Normal?

1x144 - I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!

1x145 - Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis

1x146 - Competitive Parents

1x147 - Embarrassing Parents

1x148 - Ricki's Pajama Party

1x149 - Controlling Grooms

1x150 - Facing Your Fears

1x151 - The Perils of Identity Theft

1x152 - Coming Out of the Darkness

1x153 - Stolen Childhoods

1x154 - How to Find Your Perfect Match

1x155 - I Survived a Cult

1x156 - Prison Wives

1x157 - Alternative Medical Miracles

1x158 - The Green Show

1x159 - Size Doesn't Matter

1x160 - The Killer Next Door

1x161 - Let's Get Physical

1x162 - Divorce Party

1x163 - Psychic Twins

1x164 - My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption

1x165 - College Dangers: A Real Education

1x166 - He's a She, She's a He

1x167 - The Business of Being Born, Part 2

1x168 - My Life Changed in an Instant

1x169 - The Breast Show Ever

1x170 - Psychics: James and Collette

1x171 - Bad Boy Confidential

1x172 - Pregnant and Suddenly Single

1x173 - Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock

1x174 - Co-Parenting Without a Relationship

1x175 - Freeloading Families

1x176 - The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie

1x177 - Murder for Money

1x178 - Psychic: Maureen and Family

1x179 - Mo Money, Mo Problems

1x180 - World Record Holders

1x181 - Extreme Mothers

1x182 - Bridal Boot Camp Results

1x183 - Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.

1x184 - Standing Up Against Your Family

1x185 - When It's Time for Forgiveness

1x186 - Quick Makeovers

1x187 - Trapped in the Wrong Body

1x188 - Teen Dads: The Real Story

1x189 - Extreme Lives

1x190 - She's the Boss

1x191 - Ambush Makeover

1x192 - The Hottest Bachelor in America

1x193 - Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums