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The Ricki Lake Show

The Ricki Lake Show

2012 - 2013

Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages

10th September 2012
Episode 1
Discussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.

Hormones 101

11th September 2012
Episode 2
No overview available.

The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!

12th September 2012
Episode 3
No overview available.

After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans

13th September 2012
Episode 4
No overview available.

Virginity 2.0

14th September 2012
Episode 5
No overview available.

Pregnant and 40

17th September 2012
Episode 6
No overview available.

Let's Talk About Sex

18th September 2012
Episode 7
No overview available.

Mommy Confidential

19th September 2012
Episode 8
No overview available.

People Making a Difference

20th September 2012
Episode 9
No overview available.

Things I Did for Love

21st September 2012
Episode 10
No overview available.

The Psychic Show

24th September 2012
Episode 11
No overview available.

Surviving a Kidnapping

25th September 2012
Episode 12
No overview available.

The Business of Being Born

26th September 2012
Episode 13
No overview available.

The Makeover Show

27th September 2012
Episode 14
No overview available.

Pre-Partum Blues

28th September 2012
Episode 15
No overview available.

Vagina Dialogues

1st October 2012
Episode 16
No overview available.

Coming Out Stories

2nd October 2012
Episode 17
No overview available.

It's All About Hair

3rd October 2012
Episode 18
No overview available.

To Share or Not To Share on Social Media

4th October 2012
Episode 19
No overview available.

Life-Changing Adoptions

5th October 2012
Episode 20
No overview available.

Ripped From the Headlines

8th October 2012
Episode 21
No overview available.

Fashion: What's Hot Now

9th October 2012
Episode 22
No overview available.

Women in Male-Dominated Industries

10th October 2012
Episode 23
No overview available.

How to Stop Stress From Killing You

11th October 2012
Episode 24
No overview available.

The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life

12th October 2012
Episode 25
No overview available.

Teens in Danger

15th October 2012
Episode 26
No overview available.

The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity

16th October 2012
Episode 27
No overview available.

Never Say Never

17th October 2012
Episode 28
No overview available.

From Boys to Men

18th October 2012
Episode 29
No overview available.

Dollars and Sense

19th October 2012
Episode 30
No overview available.

Career Confidential

22nd October 2012
Episode 31
No overview available.

Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s

23rd October 2012
Episode 32
No overview available.

Conception Obsession

24th October 2012
Episode 33
No overview available.

Inside Infidelity

25th October 2012
Episode 34
No overview available.

How to Stop the Pain

26th October 2012
Episode 35
No overview available.

Love Scams

29th October 2012
Episode 36
No overview available.

A New Attitude

30th October 2012
Episode 37
No overview available.

A Ricki Halloween

31st October 2012
Episode 38
No overview available.

Ripped From the Headlines

1st November 2012
Episode 39
No overview available.

When Gay People Lead Straight Lives

2nd November 2012
Episode 40
No overview available.

Competitive Parents

5th November 2012
Episode 41
No overview available.

Ricki's PJ Party

6th November 2012
Episode 42
No overview available.

Facing Your Fears

7th November 2012
Episode 43
No overview available.

How to Find Your Perfect Match

8th November 2012
Episode 44
No overview available.

Coming out of the Darkness

9th November 2012
Episode 45
No overview available.

Ambush Makeovers

10th November 2012
Episode 46
No overview available.

Addicted Housewives

13th November 2012
Episode 47
No overview available.

Extreme Beauty

14th November 2012
Episode 48
No overview available.

I Do or I Don't

15th November 2012
Episode 49
No overview available.

Help Me Find a Date!

16th November 2012
Episode 50
No overview available.

Addicted Housewives

19th November 2012
Episode 51
No overview available.

The Secret Lives of Mistresses

20th November 2012
Episode 52
No overview available.

Disciplining Our Kids

21st November 2012
Episode 53
No overview available.

Foster Families

22nd November 2012
Episode 54
No overview available.

Pregnant and 40

23rd November 2012
Episode 55
Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.

Quick Holiday Makeovers

26th November 2012
Episode 56
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."

Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs

28th November 2012
Episode 57
No overview available.

Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money

29th November 2012
Episode 58
No overview available.

Teen Dads, The Real Story

30th November 2012
Episode 59
No overview available.

Ricki's Pajama Party

3rd December 2012
Episode 60
No overview available.

Disciplining Our Kids

4th December 2012
Episode 61
No overview available.

Rock Star Dads

5th December 2012
Episode 62
No overview available.

When It's Time For Forgiveness

6th December 2012
Episode 63
No overview available.

Extreme Lives

7th December 2012
Episode 64
No overview available.

Teen Dads, The Real Story

10th December 2012
Episode 65
No overview available.

Trapped In The Wrong Body

11th December 2012
Episode 66
No overview available.

She's The Boss

12th December 2012
Episode 67
No overview available.

The Hottest Bachelor

13th December 2012
Episode 68
No overview available.

Home for the Holidays

14th December 2012
Episode 69
No overview available.

Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums

17th December 2012
Episode 70
No overview available.

The Divorce Show

18th December 2012
Episode 71
No overview available.

Reality Stars Revealed

19th December 2012
Episode 72
No overview available.

Bad Holiday Sweater Party

20th December 2012
Episode 73
No overview available.

Blended Families

21st December 2012
Episode 74
No overview available.

Psychics

27th December 2012
Episode 75
No overview available.

Frenemies

7th January 2013
Episode 76
No overview available.

Nanny Confidential

8th January 2013
Episode 77
No overview available.

Psychics Go Beyond

9th January 2013
Episode 78
No overview available.

Medical Controversies

10th January 2013
Episode 79
No overview available.

YouTube STARS

11th January 2013
Episode 80
No overview available.

Hidden Heroes

14th January 2013
Episode 81
No overview available.

A Cry For Help

15th January 2013
Episode 82
No overview available.

Good Hair

16th January 2013
Episode 83
No overview available.

How To Survive A Kidnapping

17th January 2013
Episode 84
No overview available.

Addicted Housewives

18th January 2013
Episode 85
No overview available.

Frenemies

7th January 2013
Episode 86
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.

Nanny Confidential

8th January 2013
Episode 87
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.

Psychics Go Beyond

9th January 2013
Episode 88
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.

Medical Controversies

10th January 2013
Episode 89
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.

YouTube Stars

11th January 2013
Episode 90
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.

Hidden Heroes

14th January 2013
Episode 91
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.

A Cry for Help

15th January 2013
Episode 92
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.

Good Hair

16th January 2013
Episode 93
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.

How to Survive a Kidnapping

17th January 2013
Episode 94
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.

Addicted Housewives

18th January 2013
Episode 95
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.

I Survived

21st January 2013
Episode 96
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.

Open Marriages

22nd January 2013
Episode 97
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.

True Crimes

23rd January 2013
Episode 98
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.

When Gay People Lead Straight Lives

24th January 2013
Episode 99
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.

Love Scams

25th January 2013
Episode 100
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.

Advice That Will Change Your Life

28th January 2013
Episode 101
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.

Hollywood Confidential

29th January 2013
Episode 102
Hollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.

Making Peace With Your Parents

30th January 2013
Episode 103
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.

Addicted to Plastic Surgery

31st January 2013
Episode 104
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.

Misadventures of Parenthood

1st February 2013
Episode 105
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.

I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law

4th February 2013
Episode 106
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.

Love Psychics

5th February 2013
Episode 107
Psychic medium Allison DuBois.

Inside Childhood Mental Illness

6th February 2013
Episode 108
Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.

Should We Be Engaged?

7th February 2013
Episode 109
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.

The Rudeness Epidemic

8th February 2013
Episode 110
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.

I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!

11th February 2013
Episode 111
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.

Victims of Violence Speak Out

12th February 2013
Episode 112
Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.

My Life in the Mob

13th February 2013
Episode 113
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.

Wrongly Convicted

14th February 2013
Episode 114
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.

When the Wedding Goes Awry

15th February 2013
Episode 115
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.

Women Fight Back

18th February 2013
Episode 116
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Women Fight Back

19th February 2013
Episode 117
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Psychic James Van Praagh

20th February 2013
Episode 118
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.

Are Gay Parents Different?

21st February 2013
Episode 119
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.

My Child Saved a Life

22nd February 2013
Episode 120
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.

Who Did I Marry?

25th February 2013
Episode 121
Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.

Stalkers

26th February 2013
Episode 122
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.

Bridal Boot Camp

27th February 2013
Episode 123
Three women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.

Mommy Confidential

28th February 2013
Episode 124
Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.

Hormones

1st March 2013
Episode 125
Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.

Updates

4th March 2013
Episode 126
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.

Let's Talk About Sex

5th March 2013
Episode 127
Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.

Extreme Beauty

6th March 2013
Episode 128
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.

Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders

7th March 2013
Episode 129
A woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.

People Making a Difference

8th March 2013
Episode 130
Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.

Things I Did for Love

11th March 2013
Episode 131
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.

Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams

12th March 2013
Episode 132
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.

What You Should Know Before You Get Married

13th March 2013
Episode 133
Relationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.

It's All About the Hair

14th March 2013
Episode 134
Hairstylists Chaz Dean, Roy Teeluck, Kim Kimble and Oscar Blandi give advice, cut hair for charity and share celebrities' secrets.

To Share or Not on Social Media

15th March 2013
Episode 135
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.

I'm a Pageant Princess

18th March 2013
Episode 136
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.

Cheapest People in America

19th March 2013
Episode 137
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.

Women in Male-Dominated Industries

20th March 2013
Episode 138
Reality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.

How to Stop Stress From Killing You

21st March 2013
Episode 139
Ways to de-stress and restore balance to one's life; practical solutions for people who feel overwhelmed by stress.

The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity

22nd March 2013
Episode 140
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.

Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party

25th March 2013
Episode 141
Actor Dave Coulier; actress Tia Mowry; singer Lisa Loeb; the creators of the website "Awkward Family Photos"; Mar Yvette ("How Do I Look?").

Never Say Never

26th March 2013
Episode 142
Overcoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life"; composer Lance Horne; Chris Rene performs.

Is Your Sex Drive Normal?

27th March 2013
Episode 143
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.

I'm a Celeb, Single and I Need a Date!

28th March 2013
Episode 144
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.

Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis

29th March 2013
Episode 145
Rosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their own babies.

Competitive Parents

1st April 2013
Episode 146
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.

Embarrassing Parents

2nd April 2013
Episode 147
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.

Ricki's Pajama Party

3rd April 2013
Episode 148
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.

Controlling Grooms

4th April 2013
Episode 149
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.

Facing Your Fears

5th April 2013
Episode 150
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.

The Perils of Identity Theft

8th April 2013
Episode 151
Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.

Coming Out of the Darkness

9th April 2013
Episode 152
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.

Stolen Childhoods

10th April 2013
Episode 153
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.

How to Find Your Perfect Match

11th April 2013
Episode 154
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.

I Survived a Cult

12th April 2013
Episode 155
Former cult members share their experiences.

Prison Wives

15th April 2013
Episode 156
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.

Alternative Medical Miracles

16th April 2013
Episode 157
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.

The Green Show

17th April 2013
Episode 158
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.

Size Doesn't Matter

18th April 2013
Episode 159
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.

The Killer Next Door

19th April 2013
Episode 160
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.

Let's Get Physical

22nd April 2013
Episode 161
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.

Divorce Party

23rd April 2013
Episode 162
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.

Psychic Twins

24th April 2013
Episode 163
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.

My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption

25th April 2013
Episode 164
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.

College Dangers: A Real Education

26th April 2013
Episode 165
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.

He's a She, She's a He

29th April 2013
Episode 166
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.

The Business of Being Born, Part 2

30th April 2013
Episode 167
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.

My Life Changed in an Instant

1st May 2013
Episode 168
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.

The Breast Show Ever

2nd May 2013
Episode 169
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.

Psychics: James and Collette

3rd May 2013
Episode 170
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.

Bad Boy Confidential

6th May 2013
Episode 171
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.

Pregnant and Suddenly Single

7th May 2013
Episode 172
Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.

Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock

8th May 2013
Episode 173
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.

Co-Parenting Without a Relationship

9th May 2013
Episode 174
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.

Freeloading Families

10th May 2013
Episode 175
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.

The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie

13th May 2013
Episode 176
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.

Murder for Money

14th May 2013
Episode 177
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.

Psychic: Maureen and Family

15th May 2013
Episode 178
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.

Mo Money, Mo Problems

16th May 2013
Episode 179
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.

World Record Holders

17th May 2013
Episode 180
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.

Extreme Mothers

20th May 2013
Episode 181
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.

Bridal Boot Camp Results

21st May 2013
Episode 182
Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.

Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.

22nd May 2013
Episode 183
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.

Standing Up Against Your Family

23rd May 2013
Episode 184
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.

When It's Time for Forgiveness

24th May 2013
Episode 185
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.

Quick Makeovers

27th May 2013
Episode 186
David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.

Trapped in the Wrong Body

28th May 2013
Episode 187
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").

Teen Dads: The Real Story

29th May 2013
Episode 188
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.

Extreme Lives

30th May 2013
Episode 189
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."

She's the Boss

31st May 2013
Episode 190
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.

Ambush Makeover

3rd June 2013
Episode 191
Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.

The Hottest Bachelor in America

4th June 2013
Episode 192
Six bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA") and comic Laurie Kilmartin are celebrity judges.

Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums

5th June 2013
Episode 193
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.

Extreme Food Allergies

6th June 2013
Episode 194
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.

Unconventional Marriages

7th June 2013
Episode 195
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.

Good Hair

10th June 2013
Episode 196
Ricki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; harmful products and dangerous chemicals.

Nanny Confidential

11th June 2013
Episode 197
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.

A Cry for Help

12th June 2013
Episode 198
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.

Medical Controversies

13th June 2013
Episode 199
Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.

I Survived

14th June 2013
Episode 200
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.

Open Marriages

17th June 2013
Episode 201
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.

Psychics Go Beyond

18th June 2013
Episode 202
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.

Who Do You Think I Am?

19th June 2013
Episode 203
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.

I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law

20th June 2013
Episode 204
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.

Addicted to Plastic Surgery

21st June 2013
Episode 205
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.

The Rudeness Epidemic

24th June 2013
Episode 206
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.

Advice That Will Change Your Life

25th June 2013
Episode 207
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.

Making Peace With Your Parents

26th June 2013
Episode 208
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.

Women Fight Back

27th June 2013
Episode 209
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Women Fight Back

28th June 2013
Episode 210
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Hidden Heroes

1st July 2013
Episode 211
Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.

Love Psychics

2nd July 2013
Episode 212
Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.

Inside Childhood Mental Illness

3rd July 2013
Episode 213
Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Should We Be Engaged?

4th July 2013
Episode 214
Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.

The Perils of Identity Theft

5th July 2013
Episode 215
Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.

Victims of Violence Speak Out

8th July 2013
Episode 216
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.

Wrongly Convicted

9th July 2013
Episode 217
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.

Are Gay Parents Different?

10th July 2013
Episode 218
Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.

I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!

11th July 2013
Episode 219
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").

My Child Saved a Life

12th July 2013
Episode 220
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.

My Life in the Mob

15th July 2013
Episode 221
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."

I'm a Pageant Princess

16th July 2013
Episode 222
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.

Psychic James Van Praagh

17th July 2013
Episode 223
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.

Who Did I Marry?

18th July 2013
Episode 224
Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.

Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams

19th July 2013
Episode 225
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.

Stolen Childhoods

22nd July 2013
Episode 226
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.

I Survived a Cult

23rd July 2013
Episode 227
Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.

He's a She, She's a He

24th July 2013
Episode 228
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.

Size Doesn't Matter

25th July 2013
Episode 229
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.

Medical Controversies

26th July 2013
Episode 230
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.

The Cheapest People in America

29th July 2013
Episode 231
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.

Embarrassing Parents

30th July 2013
Episode 232
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.

Psychic Twins

31st July 2013
Episode 233
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.

Frenemies

1st August 2013
Episode 234
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.

Alternative Medical Miracles

2nd August 2013
Episode 235
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.

My Life Changed in an Instant

5th August 2013
Episode 236
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.

Co-Parenting Without a Relationship

6th August 2013
Episode 237
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.

Psychics: James and Colette

7th August 2013
Episode 238
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.

Divorce Party

8th August 2013
Episode 239
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.

Bad Boy Confidential

9th August 2013
Episode 240
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.

The Breast Show Ever

12th August 2013
Episode 241
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.

Pregnant and Suddenly Single

13th August 2013
Episode 242
Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.

Freeloading Families

14th August 2013
Episode 243
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.

Prison Wives

15th August 2013
Episode 244
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.

Psychics: Maureen and Family

16th August 2013
Episode 245
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.

Let's Get Physical

19th August 2013
Episode 246
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.

Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock

20th August 2013
Episode 247
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.

Murder for Money

21st August 2013
Episode 248
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.

Mo Money, Mo Problems

22nd August 2013
Episode 249
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.

World Record Holders

23rd August 2013
Episode 250
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.

Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.

26th August 2013
Episode 251
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.

The Business of Being Born

27th August 2013
Episode 252
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.

Extreme Food Allergies

28th August 2013
Episode 253
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.

The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie

29th August 2013
Episode 254
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.

Extreme Mothers

30th August 2013
Episode 255
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.

True Crime

2nd September 2013
Episode 256
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.

The Green Show

3rd September 2013
Episode 257
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.

Amazing Foster Families

4th September 2013
Episode 258
The foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.

College Dangers: A Real Education

5th September 2013
Episode 259
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.

The Business of Being Born, Part 2

6th September 2013
Episode 260
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.
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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.

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