The Ricki Lake Show

Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages

Discussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.

Hormones 101

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

After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans

Virginity 2.0

Pregnant and 40

Let's Talk About Sex

Mommy Confidential

People Making a Difference

Things I Did for Love

The Psychic Show

Surviving a Kidnapping

The Business of Being Born

The Makeover Show

Pre-Partum Blues

Vagina Dialogues

Coming Out Stories

It's All About Hair

To Share or Not To Share on Social Media

Life-Changing Adoptions

Ripped From the Headlines

Fashion: What's Hot Now

Women in Male-Dominated Industries

How to Stop Stress From Killing You

The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life

Teens in Danger

The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity

Never Say Never

From Boys to Men

Dollars and Sense

Career Confidential

Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s

Conception Obsession

Inside Infidelity

How to Stop the Pain

Love Scams

A New Attitude

A Ricki Halloween

Ripped From the Headlines

When Gay People Lead Straight Lives

Competitive Parents

Ricki's PJ Party

Facing Your Fears

How to Find Your Perfect Match

Coming out of the Darkness

Ambush Makeovers

Addicted Housewives

Extreme Beauty

I Do or I Don't

Help Me Find a Date!

Addicted Housewives

The Secret Lives of Mistresses

Disciplining Our Kids

Foster Families

Pregnant and 40

Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.

Quick Holiday Makeovers

David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for seasonal visitors; simple substitutes to favorite

Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs

Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money

Teen Dads, The Real Story

Ricki's Pajama Party

Disciplining Our Kids

Rock Star Dads

When It's Time For Forgiveness

Extreme Lives

Teen Dads, The Real Story

Trapped In The Wrong Body

She's The Boss

The Hottest Bachelor

Home for the Holidays

Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums

The Divorce Show

Reality Stars Revealed

Bad Holiday Sweater Party

Blended Families

Psychics

Frenemies

Nanny Confidential

Psychics Go Beyond

Medical Controversies

YouTube STARS

Hidden Heroes

A Cry For Help

Good Hair

How To Survive A Kidnapping

Addicted Housewives

Frenemies

A friend manipulates a woman into unwittingly participating in a series of dangerous illegal activities; a murder victim

Nanny Confidential

A father speaks of his son suffering brain damage by being violently shaken at a day care facility; parents suspect a na

Psychics Go Beyond

Audience members receive spontaneous psychic encounters with author Maureen Hancock, who says she has the ability to com

Medical Controversies

A couple give medical marijuana to their 7-year-old daughter who has an aggressive form of cancer; a 7-year-old girl who

YouTube Stars

Guests who have gained fame on YouTube include comic Ryan Higa, "Awkward Black Girl" star Issa Rae, news interviewee Ant

Hidden Heroes

A woman donated part of her liver to save a stranger's infant daughter; a quadriplegic uses his situation as a cautionar

A Cry for Help

Melissa of "My 600-Lb. Life" struggles with her weight and her husband's infidelity; a couple cannot get past the loss o

Good Hair

Ricki explores women's love for their hair; reality TV star Tamar Braxton; hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; w

How to Survive a Kidnapping

A mother on a desperate search for her missing daughter; Elizabeth Shoaf tells of being held hostage underground for 10

Addicted Housewives

Dr. Drew Pinsky discusses seemingly successful stay-at-home moms who have severe addictions or compulsions; a mother is

I Survived

A couple survived the Aurora, Colo., movie-theater shooting; a couple survived the sinking of the Costa Concordia; siste

Open Marriages

Self-proclaimed experts on open relationships; a couple spice things up by exploring an open marriage; a man says his fo

True Crimes

A young man wrongfully accused of murdering one of serial killer Israel Keyes' victims; footage of killers' taped confes

When Gay People Lead Straight Lives

An openly gay Mormon and his wife and children; a daughter is angry with her father for coming out of the closet; a moth

Love Scams

A guest thought she had met the love of her life until she discovered that he was responsible for a double homicide; a g

Advice That Will Change Your Life

A man's failed relationships jeopardize his health; a woman fears sending her child to school; a single woman admits she

Hollywood Confidential

Hollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founde

Making Peace With Your Parents

Radio talk-show host Larry Elder counsels a woman who grew up homeless and a woman whose mother abandoned her as a teen,

Addicted to Plastic Surgery

A man recently underwent his 54th cosmetic procedure; a woman has endured more than 2,000 cosmetic injections; a woman o

Misadventures of Parenthood

Comic Margaret Cho; a couple with three babies are on the verge of a relationship meltdown; a mother tries to accommodat

I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law

Ricki and Judge Lynn Toler try to solve family feuds; a woman considers keeping her children away from their grandmother

Love Psychics

Psychic medium Allison DuBois.

Inside Childhood Mental Illness

Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.

Should We Be Engaged?

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

The Rudeness Epidemic

In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitud

I'm a Cougar and Proud of It!

Relatives disapprove of older women flirting with and dating young men; 54-year-old Jude and 21-year-old Kevin ("Extreme

Victims of Violence Speak Out

Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control d

My Life in the Mob

Guests born into the mob talk of growing up around violence and share a unique take on what it means to be plagued by th

Wrongly Convicted

Guests have served time in prison for crimes they did not commit and became free because of persistence, determination,

When the Wedding Goes Awry

Cynthia, Peter, Barbara and Malorie ("Real Housewives of Atlanta") sit down to discuss the events that damaged their fam

Women Fight Back

Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Women Fight Back

Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Psychic James Van Praagh

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.

Are Gay Parents Different?

Actress Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock; a lesbian couple who are foster parents; spoken-word

My Child Saved a Life

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

Who Did I Marry?

Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secret

Stalkers

An aspiring model tells how the Internet brought her fame, fortune and a stalker; a woman moved away and changed her nam

Bridal Boot Camp

Three women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.

Mommy Confidential

Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.

Hormones

Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metaboli

Updates

A 9-year-old born male lives as a girl; friends and family of former guest Ronnie "Scooby" Chambers discuss the recent s

Let's Talk About Sex

Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.

Extreme Beauty

Americans spend millions of dollars on cosmetic surgery; new, innovative procedures; a life-changing surgery for a milit

Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders

A woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolep

People Making a Difference

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

Sara donated a kidney to her husband; Matt posted an elaborate marriage proposal online; a surprise wedding; a single ma

Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams

Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and

What You Should Know Before You Get Married

Relationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and

It's All About the Hair

Hairstylists Chaz Dean, Roy Teeluck, Kim Kimble and Oscar Blandi give advice, cut hair for charity and share celebrities

To Share or Not on Social Media

A man's son nearly fell into a trap set by an online child-predator; a shocked mother, horrified by what her daughter wa

I'm a Pageant Princess

Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant caree

Cheapest People in America

The self-proclaimed "cheapest man in America" barters for leftovers and sifts through large trash bins for hidden treasu

Women in Male-Dominated Industries

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

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

A 10-year-old girl struggling with a weight problem; a 12-year-old boy who wrote a book about being bullied because of h

Ricki's Anti-Aging Pajama Party

Actor Dave Coulier; actress Tia Mowry; singer Lisa Loeb; the creators of the website "Awkward Family Photos"; Mar Yvette

Never Say Never

Overcoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life

Is Your Sex Drive Normal?

Sex lives change as people age; reality TV star Kendra Wilkinson and husband Hank Baskett; a couple's marriage is about

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

Matchmaker Amy Laurent sends singer Aubrey O'Day on a group date; dancer Val Chmerkovskiy participates in "Dating With t

Making Babies: The Fertility Crisis

Rosie Pope ("Pregnant in Heels") discusses infertility; a man runs a sperm bank out of his home; couples design their ow

Competitive Parents

A self-confessed overbearing mother; TV personality Gloria Govan discusses being caught in a cash-for-grades scandal in

Embarrassing Parents

Parents who act like clowns embarrass their daughters; a mother embarrasses her daughter by always making herself the ce

Ricki's Pajama Party

Actress Ali Landry, actor Jai Rodriguez and TV host RuPaul discuss sleep-related topics; analyzing dreams with hypnother

Controlling Grooms

A man wants to make the preparations for his upcoming wedding, including having final approval on the bridesmaid dresses

Facing Your Fears

Psychotherapist Barton Goldsmith helps guests overcome their fears, including a man with a fear of flying and a woman wh

The Perils of Identity Theft

Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.

Coming Out of the Darkness

Professional dancer Mark Ballas and his mother talk about their suicide prevention foundation; author Jill Bialosky; a m

Stolen Childhoods

Actress Angela Shelton talks about sexual abuse; a woman who ran away from an abusive home at 12-years-old and the man w

How to Find Your Perfect Match

Matchmaker Patti Stanger talks about dating issues; two audience members get dating makeovers; radio host Mike Catherwoo

I Survived a Cult

Former cult members share their experiences.

Prison Wives

Women whose significant others are currently in prison; women attached to members of a drug ring; a woman who began an o

Alternative Medical Miracles

Guests who used alternative treatments for ailments; actor Kevin Sorbo; a man who treated colon cancer with a vegan diet

The Green Show

Environment friendly; actor Ed Begley Jr. and wife Rachelle; "green" home on wheels; helping a family learn how to recyc

Size Doesn't Matter

How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.

The Killer Next Door

Guests whose lives have been affected by sociopaths living in their communities; shooting survivor Mary Jo Buttafuoco; a

Let's Get Physical

Trends in health and fitness; Jennifer Koppelman Hutt ("Just Jenny"); actor Stephen Kramer Glickman; soul cycling; an in

Divorce Party

Women struggle to pick up the pieces after broken relationships; Brandi Glanville ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Psychic Twins

Terry and Linda Jamison offer psychic readings to the studio audience and reveal their latest predictions; clairvoyant m

My Ex Put My Kid Up for Adoption

Unwed mothers travel to Utah to put their babies up for adoption without the fathers' knowledge or consent; a woman tell

College Dangers: A Real Education

A night of college partying turns deadly; a fraternity hazing ritual costs a young man his life; a young woman is attack

He's a She, She's a He

A transgender couple expect their second child; a transgender woman attracted to men nevertheless dates another transgen

The Business of Being Born, Part 2

Ricki and co-producer Abby Epstein revisit their documentary "The Business of Being Born" and how it has changed the liv

My Life Changed in an Instant

A freak accident changes a couple's lives; a woman tells of being attacked by a mountain lion; a car crash leaves a twin

The Breast Show Ever

Ricki and her guests discuss breasts; actress Jackée Harry; reality star Tamra Barney; a woman who lost weight; determi

Psychics: James and Collette

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron

Bad Boy Confidential

Ricki and relationship specialists Steve Santagati and Laura Baron sit down with self-proclaimed "bad boys," who show th

Pregnant and Suddenly Single

Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly b

Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock

James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cy

Co-Parenting Without a Relationship

Platonic friends parent a son; a woman seeks a co-parent for her third child; a lesbian couple's sperm donor fights to b

Freeloading Families

Ricki says nearly half of Americans under 30 continue to live with their parents; an unemployed couple care for their yo

The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie

Psychic Derek Ogilvie helps families with children who are displaying unusual behavior; pet psychic Patrice Ryan asks a

Murder for Money

A woman spends 10 years tracking down the international fugitive who murdered her son; a woman's determination to avenge

Psychic: Maureen and Family

Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.

Mo Money, Mo Problems

When a wealthy European professional basketball player renounces his retirement, it throws his family into a financial t

World Record Holders

World-record holders: a sword-swallower; a strong 11-year-old girl; a dog who pops balloons; a dancer who performs repet

Extreme Mothers

Wendy survived having a mother who was neglectful and unstable and hated children; Gregg's mother sexually abused him an

Bridal Boot Camp Results

Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.

Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.

Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.

Standing Up Against Your Family

A woman confesses to authorities that her mother had murdered her stepfather 30 years ago; Nate Phelps, son of Fred Phel

When It's Time for Forgiveness

A guest who left home without telling anyone or maintaining any contact asks for her family's forgiveness; a couple try

Quick Makeovers

David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes h

Trapped in the Wrong Body

Parents recount their struggle to come to terms with their child's gender identity crisis; a physician and a family ther

Teen Dads: The Real Story

Sixteen-year-olds expecting their first child meet struggling teen parents, and the confident father-to-be must care for

Extreme Lives

Steve-O ("Jackass"); Rudy and Chase ("Extreme Couponing"); a small woman who wins food-eating contests; an extreme sport

She's the Boss

Female breadwinners; Kyle Richards ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"); Dean McDermott ("Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Ho

Ambush Makeover

Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.

The Hottest Bachelor in America

Six bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA")

Wake-Up Calls and Ultimatums

A rapper asks a community leader's help in reaching out to a gang member; a man fears that his fiancee is spending them

Extreme Food Allergies

Parents must monitor everything their children put in their mouths due to their extreme food allergies; a woman particip

Unconventional Marriages

A woman accepts her husband's cross-dressing ways; members of a traditional, orthodox Jewish marriage tell how it works

Good Hair

Ricki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari

Nanny Confidential

Leaving one's child in the hands of someone else; a father discovered that his son got permanent brain damage from being

A Cry for Help

Melissa ("My 600-Lb. Life") struggles with her weight and her husband's past infidelity; a couple cannot get past the lo

Medical Controversies

Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.

I Survived

A couple survived the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo.; a couple survived the Costa Concordia disaster; sisters s

Open Marriages

Self-proclaimed experts on open relationships; a couple spice things up by exploring an open marriage; a man says his fo

Psychics Go Beyond

Audience members receive spontaneous psychic encounters with author Maureen Hancock, who says she has the ability to com

Who Do You Think I Am?

Individuals who have kept significant secrets from family and loved ones discuss the consequences and rewards for finall

I Need Help With My Mother-in-Law

Ricki and Judge Lynn Toler try to solve family feuds; a woman considers keeping her children away from their grandmother

Addicted to Plastic Surgery

A man recently underwent his 54th cosmetic procedure; a woman has endured more than 2,000 cosmetic injections; a woman o

The Rudeness Epidemic

In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitud

Advice That Will Change Your Life

A man's failed relationships jeopardize his health; a woman fears sending her child to school; a single woman admits she

Making Peace With Your Parents

Radio talk-show host Larry Elder counsels a woman who grew up homeless and a woman whose mother abandoned her as a teen,

Women Fight Back

Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Women Fight Back

Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.

Hidden Heroes

Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.

Love Psychics

Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.

Inside Childhood Mental Illness

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

Should We Be Engaged?

Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.

The Perils of Identity Theft

Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.

Victims of Violence Speak Out

Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the last man to s

Wrongly Convicted

People who have served time in prison for crimes they did not commit are free today because of persistence, determinatio

Are Gay Parents Different?

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!

Guests are part of a fast-growing trend of older women dating younger men, but some family members disapprove; Jude and

My Child Saved a Life

A 3-year-old saves his father from bleeding to death; a boy rescues his drowning baby sister; an 11-year-old gets help f

My Life in the Mob

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

I'm a Pageant Princess

Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant caree

Psychic James Van Praagh

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.

Who Did I Marry?

Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secret

Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams

Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and

Stolen Childhoods

Actress Angela Shelton talks about sexual abuse; a woman who ran away from an abusive home at 12 years old and the man w

I Survived a Cult

Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.

He's a She, She's a He

A transgender couple expect their second child; a transgender woman attracted to men nevertheless dates another transgen

Size Doesn't Matter

How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.

Medical Controversies

A couple give medical marijuana to their 7-year-old daughter who has an aggressive form of cancer; a 7-year-old girl who

The Cheapest People in America

The self-proclaimed "cheapest man in America" barters for leftovers and sifts through large trash bins for hidden treasu

Embarrassing Parents

Parents who act like clowns embarrass their daughters; a mother embarrasses her daughter by always making herself the ce

Psychic Twins

Terry and Linda Jamison offer psychic readings to the studio audience and reveal their latest predictions; clairvoyant m

Frenemies

A friend manipulates a woman into unwittingly participating in a series of dangerous illegal activities; a murder victim

Alternative Medical Miracles

Guests who used alternative treatments for ailments; actor Kevin Sorbo; a man who treated colon cancer with a vegan diet

My Life Changed in an Instant

A freak accident changes a couple's lives; a woman tells of being attacked by a mountain lion; a car crash leaves a twin

Co-Parenting Without a Relationship

Platonic friends parent a son; a woman seeks a co-parent for her third child; a lesbian couple's sperm donor fights to b

Psychics: James and Colette

Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron

Divorce Party

Women struggle to pick up the pieces after broken relationships; Brandi Glanville ("The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Bad Boy Confidential

Ricki and relationship specialists Steve Santagati and Laura Baron sit down with self-proclaimed "bad boys," who show th

The Breast Show Ever

Ricki and her guests discuss breasts; actress Jackée Harry; reality star Tamra Barney; a woman who lost weight; determi

Pregnant and Suddenly Single

Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly b

Freeloading Families

Ricki says nearly half of Americans under 30 continue to live with their parents; an unemployed couple care for their yo

Prison Wives

Women whose significant others are currently in prison; women attached to members of a drug ring; a woman who began an o

Psychics: Maureen and Family

Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.

Let's Get Physical

Trends in health and fitness; Jennifer Koppelman Hutt ("Just Jenny"); actor Stephen Kramer Glickman; soul cycling; an in

Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock

James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cy

Murder for Money

A woman spends 10 years tracking down the international fugitive who murdered her son; a woman's determination to avenge

Mo Money, Mo Problems

When a wealthy European professional basketball player renounces his retirement, it throws his family into a financial t

World Record Holders

World-record holders: a sword-swallower; a strong 11-year-old girl; a dog who pops balloons; a dancer who performs repet

Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.

Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.

The Business of Being Born

Documentary director Abby Epstein discusses birth options available in the U.S.; the unexpected backlash as a result of

Extreme Food Allergies

Parents must monitor everything their children put in their mouths due to their extreme food allergies; a woman particip

The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie

Psychic Derek Ogilvie helps families with children who are displaying unusual behavior; pet psychic Patrice Ryan asks a

Extreme Mothers

Wendy survived having a mother who was neglectful and unstable and hated children; Gregg's mother sexually abused him an

True Crime

A young man wrongfully accused of murdering one of serial killer Israel Keyes' victims; footage of killers' taped confes

The Green Show

Environment friendly; actor Ed Begley Jr. and wife Rachelle; "green" home on wheels; helping a family learn how to recyc

Amazing Foster Families

The foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than

College Dangers: A Real Education

A night of college partying turns deadly; a fraternity hazing ritual costs a young man his life; a young woman is attack

The Business of Being Born, Part 2

Ricki and co-producer Abby Epstein revisit their documentary "The Business of Being Born" and how it has changed the liv