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Inside Childhood Mental Illness

July 3, 2013

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Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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The Ricki Lake Show: Season 1 - 98 Episode s

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.
1x215 - The Perils of Identity Theft
July 5, 2013
Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.
1x216 - Victims of Violence Speak Out
July 8, 2013
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.
1x217 - Wrongly Convicted
July 9, 2013
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.
1x218 - Are Gay Parents Different?
July 10, 2013
Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.
1x219 - I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!
July 11, 2013
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").
1x220 - My Child Saved a Life
July 12, 2013
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.
1x221 - My Life in the Mob
July 15, 2013
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."
1x222 - I'm a Pageant Princess
July 16, 2013
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
1x223 - Psychic James Van Praagh
July 17, 2013
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
1x224 - Who Did I Marry?
July 18, 2013
Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.
1x225 - Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
July 19, 2013
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
1x226 - Stolen Childhoods
July 22, 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.
1x227 - I Survived a Cult
July 23, 2013
Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.
1x228 - He's a She, She's a He
July 24, 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.
1x229 - Size Doesn't Matter
July 25, 2013
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
1x230 - Medical Controversies
July 26, 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.
1x231 - The Cheapest People in America
July 29, 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.
1x232 - Embarrassing Parents
July 30, 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.
1x233 - Psychic Twins
July 31, 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.
1x234 - Frenemies
August 1, 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.
1x235 - Alternative Medical Miracles
August 2, 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.
1x236 - My Life Changed in an Instant
August 5, 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.
1x237 - Co-Parenting Without a Relationship
August 6, 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.
1x238 - Psychics: James and Colette
August 7, 2013
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
1x239 - Divorce Party
August 8, 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.
1x240 - Bad Boy Confidential
August 9, 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.
1x241 - The Breast Show Ever
August 12, 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.
1x242 - Pregnant and Suddenly Single
August 13, 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.
1x243 - Freeloading Families
August 14, 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.
1x244 - Prison Wives
August 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.
1x245 - Psychics: Maureen and Family
August 16, 2013
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
1x246 - Let's Get Physical
August 19, 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.
1x247 - Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
August 20, 2013
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
1x248 - Murder for Money
August 21, 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.
1x249 - Mo Money, Mo Problems
August 22, 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.
1x250 - World Record Holders
August 23, 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.
1x251 - Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
August 26, 2013
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
1x252 - The Business of Being Born
August 27, 2013
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.
1x253 - Extreme Food Allergies
August 28, 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.
1x254 - The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
August 29, 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.
1x255 - Extreme Mothers
August 30, 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.
1x256 - True Crime
September 2, 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.
1x257 - The Green Show
September 3, 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.
1x258 - Amazing Foster Families
September 4, 2013
The foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.
1x259 - College Dangers: A Real Education
September 5, 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.
1x260 - The Business of Being Born, Part 2
September 6, 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.

The Ricki Lake Show: All seasons

S1: Season 1
260 Episode s

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

1x194 - Extreme Food Allergies

1x195 - Unconventional Marriages

1x196 - Good Hair

1x197 - Nanny Confidential

1x198 - A Cry for Help

1x199 - Medical Controversies

1x200 - I Survived

1x201 - Open Marriages

1x202 - Psychics Go Beyond

1x203 - Who Do You Think I Am?

1x204 - I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law

1x205 - Addicted to Plastic Surgery

1x206 - The Rudeness Epidemic

1x207 - Advice That Will Change Your Life

1x208 - Making Peace With Your Parents

1x209 - Women Fight Back

1x210 - Women Fight Back

1x211 - Hidden Heroes

1x212 - Love Psychics

1x213 - Inside Childhood Mental Illness

1x214 - Should We Be Engaged?

1x215 - The Perils of Identity Theft

1x216 - Victims of Violence Speak Out

1x217 - Wrongly Convicted

1x218 - Are Gay Parents Different?

1x219 - I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!

1x220 - My Child Saved a Life

1x221 - My Life in the Mob

1x222 - I'm a Pageant Princess

1x223 - Psychic James Van Praagh

1x224 - Who Did I Marry?

1x225 - Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams

1x226 - Stolen Childhoods

1x227 - I Survived a Cult

1x228 - He's a She, She's a He

1x229 - Size Doesn't Matter

1x230 - Medical Controversies

1x231 - The Cheapest People in America

1x232 - Embarrassing Parents

1x233 - Psychic Twins

1x234 - Frenemies

1x235 - Alternative Medical Miracles

1x236 - My Life Changed in an Instant

1x237 - Co-Parenting Without a Relationship

1x238 - Psychics: James and Colette

1x239 - Divorce Party

1x240 - Bad Boy Confidential

1x241 - The Breast Show Ever

1x242 - Pregnant and Suddenly Single