
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…
Talk • Series • 2012 • 1 season
Starring: Ricki Lake
Created by: Ricki Lake
S1 E1 - Weight Loss & Body Image With Real Women of All Ages
Discussion of fluctuating weight issues with women of all ages and walks of life.
Sep 10, 2012 • 1h
S1 E2 - Hormones 101
Sep 11, 2012 • 1h
S1 E3 - The Power of Social Media: You Can Do It Too!
Sep 12, 2012 • 1h
S1 E4 - After Serving Our Country: The Life of Female Veterans
Sep 13, 2012 • 1h
S1 E5 - Virginity 2.0
Sep 14, 2012 • 1h
S1 E6 - Pregnant and 40
Sep 17, 2012 • 1h
S1 E7 - Let's Talk About Sex
Sep 18, 2012 • 1h
S1 E8 - Mommy Confidential
Sep 19, 2012 • 1h
S1 E9 - People Making a Difference
Sep 20, 2012 • 1h
S1 E10 - Things I Did for Love
Sep 21, 2012 • 1h
S1 E11 - The Psychic Show
Sep 24, 2012 • 1h
S1 E12 - Surviving a Kidnapping
Sep 25, 2012 • 1h
S1 E13 - The Business of Being Born
Sep 26, 2012 • 1h
S1 E14 - The Makeover Show
Sep 27, 2012 • 1h
S1 E15 - Pre-Partum Blues
Sep 28, 2012 • 1h
S1 E16 - Vagina Dialogues
Oct 1, 2012 • 1h
S1 E17 - Coming Out Stories
Oct 2, 2012 • 1h
S1 E18 - It's All About Hair
Oct 3, 2012 • 1h
S1 E19 - To Share or Not To Share on Social Media
Oct 4, 2012 • 1h
S1 E20 - Life-Changing Adoptions
Oct 5, 2012 • 1h
S1 E21 - Ripped From the Headlines
Oct 8, 2012 • 1h
S1 E22 - Fashion: What's Hot Now
Oct 9, 2012 • 1h
S1 E23 - Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Oct 10, 2012 • 1h
S1 E24 - How to Stop Stress From Killing You
Oct 11, 2012 • 1h
S1 E25 - The Decision That Could Change Your Child's Life
Oct 12, 2012 • 1h
S1 E26 - Teens in Danger
Oct 15, 2012 • 1h
S1 E27 - The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Oct 16, 2012 • 1h
S1 E28 - Never Say Never
Oct 17, 2012 • 1h
S1 E29 - From Boys to Men
Oct 18, 2012 • 1h
S1 E30 - Dollars and Sense
Oct 19, 2012 • 1h
S1 E31 - Career Confidential
Oct 22, 2012 • 1h
S1 E32 - Sex in Your 20s, 30s & 40s
Oct 23, 2012 • 1h
S1 E33 - Conception Obsession
Oct 24, 2012 • 1h
S1 E34 - Inside Infidelity
Oct 25, 2012 • 1h
S1 E35 - How to Stop the Pain
Oct 26, 2012 • 1h
S1 E36 - Love Scams
Oct 29, 2012 • 1h
S1 E37 - A New Attitude
Oct 30, 2012 • 1h
S1 E38 - A Ricki Halloween
Oct 31, 2012 • 1h
S1 E39 - Ripped From the Headlines
Nov 1, 2012 • 1h
S1 E40 - When Gay People Lead Straight Lives
Nov 2, 2012 • 1h
S1 E41 - Competitive Parents
Nov 5, 2012 • 1h
S1 E42 - Ricki's PJ Party
Nov 6, 2012 • 1h
S1 E43 - Facing Your Fears
Nov 7, 2012 • 1h
S1 E44 - How to Find Your Perfect Match
Nov 8, 2012 • 1h
S1 E45 - Coming out of the Darkness
Nov 9, 2012 • 1h
S1 E46 - Ambush Makeovers
Nov 10, 2012 • 1h
S1 E47 - Addicted Housewives
Nov 13, 2012 • 1h
S1 E48 - Extreme Beauty
Nov 14, 2012 • 1h
S1 E49 - I Do or I Don't
Nov 15, 2012 • 1h
S1 E50 - Help Me Find a Date!
Nov 16, 2012 • 1h
S1 E51 - Addicted Housewives
Nov 19, 2012 • 1h
S1 E52 - The Secret Lives of Mistresses
Nov 20, 2012 • 1h
S1 E53 - Disciplining Our Kids
Nov 21, 2012 • 1h
S1 E54 - Foster Families
Nov 22, 2012 • 1h
S1 E55 - Pregnant and 40
Pregnancy rates for women over 40 are on the rise.
Nov 23, 2012 • 1h
S1 E56 - Quick Holiday Makeovers
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."
Nov 26, 2012 • 1h
S1 E57 - Sonya Thomas Breaks Record For Eating Hard-Boiled Eggs
Nov 28, 2012 • 1h
S1 E58 - Extreme Couponers' Rudy Randall On Tips To Saving Money
Nov 29, 2012 • 1h
S1 E59 - Teen Dads, The Real Story
Nov 30, 2012 • 1h
S1 E60 - Ricki's Pajama Party
Dec 3, 2012 • 1h
S1 E61 - Disciplining Our Kids
Dec 4, 2012 • 1h
S1 E62 - Rock Star Dads
Dec 5, 2012 • 1h
S1 E63 - When It's Time For Forgiveness
Dec 6, 2012 • 1h
S1 E64 - Extreme Lives
Dec 7, 2012 • 1h
S1 E65 - Teen Dads, The Real Story
Dec 10, 2012 • 1h
S1 E66 - Trapped In The Wrong Body
Dec 11, 2012 • 1h
S1 E67 - She's The Boss
Dec 12, 2012 • 1h
S1 E68 - The Hottest Bachelor
Dec 13, 2012 • 1h
S1 E69 - Home for the Holidays
Dec 14, 2012 • 1h
S1 E70 - Wake Up Calls And Ultimatums
Dec 17, 2012 • 1h
S1 E71 - The Divorce Show
Dec 18, 2012 • 1h
S1 E72 - Reality Stars Revealed
Dec 19, 2012 • 1h
S1 E73 - Bad Holiday Sweater Party
Dec 20, 2012 • 1h
S1 E74 - Blended Families
Dec 21, 2012 • 1h
S1 E75 - Psychics
Dec 27, 2012 • 1h
S1 E76 - Frenemies
Jan 7, 2013 • 1h
S1 E77 - Nanny Confidential
Jan 8, 2013 • 1h
S1 E78 - Psychics Go Beyond
Jan 9, 2013 • 1h
S1 E79 - Medical Controversies
Jan 10, 2013 • 1h
S1 E80 - YouTube STARS
Jan 11, 2013 • 1h
S1 E81 - Hidden Heroes
Jan 14, 2013 • 1h
S1 E82 - A Cry For Help
Jan 15, 2013 • 1h
S1 E83 - Good Hair
Jan 16, 2013 • 1h
S1 E84 - How To Survive A Kidnapping
Jan 17, 2013 • 1h
S1 E85 - Addicted Housewives
Jan 18, 2013 • 1h
S1 E86 - Frenemies
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.
Jan 7, 2013 • 1h
S1 E87 - Nanny Confidential
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.
Jan 8, 2013 • 1h
S1 E88 - Psychics Go Beyond
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.
Jan 9, 2013 • 1h
S1 E89 - 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 has NF-1 and her doctor discuss the genetic condition; guests debate the pros and cons of cochlear implants.
Jan 10, 2013 • 1h
S1 E90 - YouTube Stars
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.
Jan 11, 2013 • 1h
S1 E91 - Hidden Heroes
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.
Jan 14, 2013 • 1h
S1 E92 - 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 of their infant son; a couple are on the verge of divorce because the wife does not feel worthy of her husband's love.
Jan 15, 2013 • 1h
S1 E93 - Good Hair
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.
Jan 16, 2013 • 1h
S1 E94 - 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 days and how she escaped; how to keep children safe; a GPS watch lets parents know where the wearer is at all times.
Jan 17, 2013 • 1h
S1 E95 - Addicted Housewives
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.
Jan 18, 2013 • 1h
S1 E96 - I Survived
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.
Jan 21, 2013 • 1h
S1 E97 - Open Marriages
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.
Jan 22, 2013 • 1h
S1 E98 - True Crimes
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.
Jan 23, 2013 • 1h
S1 E99 - 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 mother-of-two left her heterosexual marriage for a lesbian lifestyle.
Jan 24, 2013 • 1h
S1 E100 - 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 guest's husband scammed her out of $250,000; a security specialist -- once a hacker -- tells how to protect from scams.
Jan 25, 2013 • 1h
S1 E101 - 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 is spoiled and demanding; a married couple look to rekindle their romance.
Jan 28, 2013 • 1h
S1 E102 - Hollywood Confidential
Hollywood insiders: decorators Mary McDonald and Martyn Lawrence Bullard; stuntwoman Angela Meryl; Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin; hairstylist Terrence Davidson.
Jan 29, 2013 • 1h
S1 E103 - 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, and he gives advice on how to repair damaged family bonds.
Jan 30, 2013 • 1h
S1 E104 - Addicted to Plastic Surgery
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.
Jan 31, 2013 • 1h
S1 E105 - Misadventures of Parenthood
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.
Feb 1, 2013 • 1h
S1 E106 - 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; a woman despises her teen daughter's disrespectful husband, who lives with them.
Feb 4, 2013 • 1h
S1 E107 - Love Psychics
Psychic medium Allison DuBois.
Feb 5, 2013 • 1h
S1 E108 - Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Parents and children struggle to live with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; warning signs of mental illness.
Feb 6, 2013 • 1h
S1 E109 - 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 engagement.
Feb 7, 2013 • 1h
S1 E110 - The Rudeness Epidemic
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
Feb 8, 2013 • 1h
S1 E111 - 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 Cougar Wives"); Miss Cougar Las Vegas 2012 and her boyfriend.
Feb 11, 2013 • 1h
S1 E112 - Victims of Violence Speak Out
Survivors of gun violence transcend personal tragedy to create meaningful change in their communities; the gun-control debate.
Feb 12, 2013 • 1h
S1 E113 - 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 the sins of their fathers.
Feb 13, 2013 • 1h
S1 E114 - Wrongly Convicted
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.
Feb 14, 2013 • 1h
S1 E115 - When the Wedding Goes Awry
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.
Feb 15, 2013 • 1h
S1 E116 - Women Fight Back
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Feb 18, 2013 • 1h
S1 E117 - Women Fight Back
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Feb 19, 2013 • 1h
S1 E118 - Psychic James Van Praagh
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
Feb 20, 2013 • 1h
S1 E119 - Are Gay Parents Different?
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.
Feb 21, 2013 • 1h
S1 E120 - 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 when her family is trapped in their SUV in a river.
Feb 22, 2013 • 1h
S1 E121 - Who Did I Marry?
Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.
Feb 25, 2013 • 1h
S1 E122 - Stalkers
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.
Feb 26, 2013 • 1h
S1 E123 - Bridal Boot Camp
Three women who are engaged to be married endure a six-week program to drop extra weight for their weddings.
Feb 27, 2013 • 1h
S1 E124 - Mommy Confidential
Women reveal secrets about the not-so-perfect side of motherhood.
Feb 28, 2013 • 1h
S1 E125 - Hormones
Specialists discuss hormones; guests discuss changes relating to hormones; which carbohydrates are best for the metabolism.
Mar 1, 2013 • 1h
S1 E126 - Updates
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.
Mar 4, 2013 • 1h
S1 E127 - Let's Talk About Sex
Alternate sexual lifestyles include polygamy and swinging; a "Fifty Shades of Grey" demo.
Mar 5, 2013 • 1h
S1 E128 - Extreme Beauty
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.
Mar 6, 2013 • 1h
S1 E129 - Sexomnia and Other Sleeping Disorders
A woman's boyfriend has "sexomnia"; youngsters shot home video of their mother sleepwalking; an 11-year-old has narcolepsy and cataplexy.
Mar 7, 2013 • 1h
S1 E130 - People Making a Difference
Adults and children make a difference in their community and world; beauty products that give back to people in need.
Mar 8, 2013 • 1h
S1 E131 - Things I Did for Love
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.
Mar 11, 2013 • 1h
S1 E132 - Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
Mar 12, 2013 • 1h
S1 E133 - What You Should Know Before You Get Married
Relationship professionals counsel engaged couples arguing over money, a prenuptial agreement, a controlling mother and a wedding date.
Mar 13, 2013 • 1h
S1 E134 - 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' secrets.
Mar 14, 2013 • 1h
S1 E135 - 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 was posting on Facebook, uses social media to teach her a lesson; the do's and don'ts of sharing on social media.
Mar 15, 2013 • 1h
S1 E136 - I'm a Pageant Princess
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
Mar 18, 2013 • 1h
S1 E137 - Cheapest People in America
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.
Mar 19, 2013 • 1h
S1 E138 - Women in Male-Dominated Industries
Reality TV star Sierra Anderson; one of only a few black female truck drivers; poker player Liz Lieu.
Mar 20, 2013 • 1h
S1 E139 - 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.
Mar 21, 2013 • 1h
S1 E140 - 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 his weight; what one can do with a child who is overweight.
Mar 22, 2013 • 1h
S1 E141 - 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 ("How Do I Look?").
Mar 25, 2013 • 1h
S1 E142 - Never Say Never
Overcoming extreme obstacles and fulfilling personal goals and passions; author Liz Murray; the cast of "The Buried Life"; composer Lance Horne; Chris Rene performs.
Mar 26, 2013 • 1h
S1 E143 - 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 to crumble due to a nonexistent sex-life; a booty dance class.
Mar 27, 2013 • 1h
S1 E144 - 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 the Stars"; an anti-aging light-therapy device.
Mar 28, 2013 • 1h
S1 E145 - 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 own babies.
Mar 29, 2013 • 1h
S1 E146 - Competitive Parents
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.
Apr 1, 2013 • 1h
S1 E147 - Embarrassing Parents
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.
Apr 2, 2013 • 1h
S1 E148 - Ricki's Pajama Party
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.
Apr 3, 2013 • 1h
S1 E149 - Controlling Grooms
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.
Apr 4, 2013 • 1h
S1 E150 - Facing Your Fears
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.
Apr 5, 2013 • 1h
S1 E151 - The Perils of Identity Theft
Guests who are victims of identity theft; ways to protect one's identity; high-tech ways thieves steal identities.
Apr 8, 2013 • 1h
S1 E152 - Coming Out of the Darkness
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.
Apr 9, 2013 • 1h
S1 E153 - 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 who helped turn her life around.
Apr 10, 2013 • 1h
S1 E154 - How to Find Your Perfect Match
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.
Apr 11, 2013 • 1h
S1 E155 - I Survived a Cult
Former cult members share their experiences.
Apr 12, 2013 • 1h
S1 E156 - Prison Wives
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.
Apr 15, 2013 • 1h
S1 E157 - Alternative Medical Miracles
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.
Apr 16, 2013 • 1h
S1 E158 - The Green Show
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.
Apr 17, 2013 • 1h
S1 E159 - Size Doesn't Matter
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
Apr 18, 2013 • 1h
S1 E160 - The Killer Next Door
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.
Apr 19, 2013 • 1h
S1 E161 - Let's Get Physical
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.
Apr 22, 2013 • 1h
S1 E162 - Divorce Party
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.
Apr 23, 2013 • 1h
S1 E163 - Psychic Twins
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.
Apr 24, 2013 • 1h
S1 E164 - 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 tells of learning as an adult that she had been adopted illegally; the rights of biological parents.
Apr 25, 2013 • 1h
S1 E165 - 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 attacked; a freshman quickly becomes a drug addict.
Apr 26, 2013 • 1h
S1 E166 - He's a She, She's a He
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.
Apr 29, 2013 • 1h
S1 E167 - 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 lives of women around the world; models Amber Rose and Cindy Crawford; actresses Melissa Joan Hart and Kellie Martin.
Apr 30, 2013 • 1h
S1 E168 - 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 fighting for her life; a brother's untimely death helps his sister to find true love.
May 1, 2013 • 1h
S1 E169 - The Breast Show Ever
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.
May 2, 2013 • 1h
S1 E170 - Psychics: James and Collette
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
May 3, 2013 • 1h
S1 E171 - Bad Boy Confidential
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.
May 6, 2013 • 1h
S1 E172 - Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.
May 7, 2013 • 1h
S1 E173 - Psychics: James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
May 8, 2013 • 1h
S1 E174 - 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 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.
May 9, 2013 • 1h
S1 E175 - Freeloading Families
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.
May 10, 2013 • 1h
S1 E176 - The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
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.
May 13, 2013 • 1h
S1 E177 - Murder for Money
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.
May 14, 2013 • 1h
S1 E178 - Psychic: Maureen and Family
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
May 15, 2013 • 1h
S1 E179 - Mo Money, Mo Problems
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.
May 16, 2013 • 1h
S1 E180 - World Record Holders
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.
May 17, 2013 • 1h
S1 E181 - Extreme Mothers
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.
May 20, 2013 • 1h
S1 E182 - Bridal Boot Camp Results
Fitness specialists help three brides-to-be to lose weight for their big days.
May 21, 2013 • 1h
S1 E183 - Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
May 22, 2013 • 1h
S1 E184 - 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 Phelps, Westboro Baptist Church; a couple say their interracial marriage has caused family members to disown them.
May 23, 2013 • 1h
S1 E185 - 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 to forgive each other for past indiscretions; three sisters struggle to forgive their stepfather for murdering their mother.
May 24, 2013 • 1h
S1 E186 - Quick Makeovers
David & Dania ("America's Got Talent"); transforming a guest room for visitors; ingredient substitutes to make recipes healthier.
May 27, 2013 • 1h
S1 E187 - 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 therapist discuss gender non-conforming youth; director Chris Arnold ("Trans").
May 28, 2013 • 1h
S1 E188 - 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 a realistic infant simulator; Judge Lynn Toler weighs in.
May 29, 2013 • 1h
S1 E189 - Extreme Lives
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."
May 30, 2013 • 1h
S1 E190 - She's the Boss
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.
May 31, 2013 • 1h
S1 E191 - Ambush Makeover
Ricki grabs unsuspecting people and whisks them off to get totally new looks; style enthusiast Lawrence Zarian.
Jun 3, 2013 • 1h
S1 E192 - The Hottest Bachelor in America
Six bachelors compete in a series of elimination challenges; author Steve Santagati, Laura Govan ("Basketball Wives LA") and comic Laurie Kilmartin are celebrity judges.
Jun 4, 2013 • 1h
S1 E193 - 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 into bankruptcy; a friend confronts a woman who may be careening out of control; Dr. Wendy Walsh weighs in.
Jun 5, 2013 • 1h
S1 E194 - Extreme Food Allergies
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.
Jun 6, 2013 • 1h
S1 E195 - Unconventional Marriages
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.
Jun 7, 2013 • 1h
S1 E196 - Good Hair
Ricki explores women's love for their hair; Tamar Braxton ("Braxton Family Values"); hair extensions; actress Nicole Ari Parker; harmful products and dangerous chemicals.
Jun 10, 2013 • 1h
S1 E197 - Nanny Confidential
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.
Jun 11, 2013 • 1h
S1 E198 - 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 loss of their son; a woman does not feel worthy of her husband's love; Dr. Mike Dow offers advice.
Jun 12, 2013 • 1h
S1 E199 - Medical Controversies
Medical marijuana; a child has genetic condition NF-1; cochlear implants.
Jun 13, 2013 • 1h
S1 E200 - I Survived
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.
Jun 14, 2013 • 1h
S1 E201 - Open Marriages
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.
Jun 17, 2013 • 1h
S1 E202 - Psychics Go Beyond
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.
Jun 18, 2013 • 1h
S1 E203 - Who Do You Think I Am?
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.
Jun 19, 2013 • 1h
S1 E204 - 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; a woman despises her teen daughter's disrespectful husband, who lives with them.
Jun 20, 2013 • 1h
S1 E205 - Addicted to Plastic Surgery
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.
Jun 21, 2013 • 1h
S1 E206 - The Rudeness Epidemic
In-your-face confrontations have replaced common courtesy; reality TV star Golnesa "GG" Gharachedaghi; a woman's attitude has turned off her fiance.
Jun 24, 2013 • 1h
S1 E207 - 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 is spoiled and demanding; a married couple look to rekindle their romance.
Jun 25, 2013 • 1h
S1 E208 - 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, and he gives advice on how to repair damaged family bonds.
Jun 26, 2013 • 1h
S1 E209 - Women Fight Back
Two courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Jun 27, 2013 • 1h
S1 E210 - Women Fight Back
Courageous women take back their power after enduring brutal sexual assaults.
Jun 28, 2013 • 1h
S1 E211 - Hidden Heroes
Selfless individuals go to great lengths to help others in need, often doing so with little recognition or fanfare.
Jul 1, 2013 • 1h
S1 E212 - Love Psychics
Psychics provide readings for people desperate for answers about loves they have lost and loves they have yet to find.
Jul 2, 2013 • 1h
S1 E213 - Inside Childhood Mental Illness
Parents and children struggle to live with diseases like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Jul 3, 2013 • 1h
S1 E214 - Should We Be Engaged?
Guests want to wed quickly, but partners, family and friends consider it way too soon to tie the knot.
Jul 4, 2013 • 1h
S1 E215 - The Perils of Identity Theft
Guests tell of being victims of the insidious and devastating crime of identity theft.
Jul 5, 2013 • 1h
S1 E216 - Victims of Violence Speak Out
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.
Jul 8, 2013 • 1h
S1 E217 - Wrongly Convicted
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.
Jul 9, 2013 • 1h
S1 E218 - Are Gay Parents Different?
Gay individuals navigate the world of parenting; comic Rosie O'Donnell; actor Dan Bucatinsky; comic Anthony Spock.
Jul 10, 2013 • 1h
S1 E219 - 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 Kevin ("Extreme Cougar Wives").
Jul 11, 2013 • 1h
S1 E220 - 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 for her family, trapped in a vehicle in a river.
Jul 12, 2013 • 1h
S1 E221 - 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 be plagued by the "sin of the fathers."
Jul 15, 2013 • 1h
S1 E222 - I'm a Pageant Princess
Family members of child beauty-pageant contestants feud over whether to continue or to end the youngsters' pageant careers; the girls perform.
Jul 16, 2013 • 1h
S1 E223 - Psychic James Van Praagh
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh discusses his life and demonstrates his abilities.
Jul 17, 2013 • 1h
S1 E224 - Who Did I Marry?
Women profiled on "Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry?" have fallen victim to individuals who keep terrifying, dangerous secrets and lead double lives.
Jul 18, 2013 • 1h
S1 E225 - Psychic Readings With Lisa Williams
Crime-solving psychics Jack Rourke and Lisa Williams try to help audience members find closure about missing persons and mysterious deaths.
Jul 19, 2013 • 1h
S1 E226 - 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 who helped turn her life around.
Jul 22, 2013 • 1h
S1 E227 - I Survived a Cult
Former cult members, including two Jonestown survivors, share their experiences.
Jul 23, 2013 • 1h
S1 E228 - He's a She, She's a He
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.
Jul 24, 2013 • 1h
S1 E229 - Size Doesn't Matter
How body image can affect the mind; people whose lives are greatly affected by their body images.
Jul 25, 2013 • 1h
S1 E230 - 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 has NF-1 and her doctor discuss the genetic condition; guests debate the pros and cons of cochlear implants.
Jul 26, 2013 • 1h
S1 E231 - The Cheapest People in America
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.
Jul 29, 2013 • 1h
S1 E232 - Embarrassing Parents
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.
Jul 30, 2013 • 1h
S1 E233 - Psychic Twins
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.
Jul 31, 2013 • 1h
S1 E234 - Frenemies
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.
Aug 1, 2013 • 1h
S1 E235 - Alternative Medical Miracles
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.
Aug 2, 2013 • 1h
S1 E236 - 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 fighting for her life; a brother's untimely death helps his sister to find true love.
Aug 5, 2013 • 1h
S1 E237 - 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 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.
Aug 6, 2013 • 1h
S1 E238 - Psychics: James and Colette
Spiritual medium James Van Praagh gives audience members messages from those who have crossed over; author Colette Baron-Reid provides readings.
Aug 7, 2013 • 1h
S1 E239 - Divorce Party
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.
Aug 8, 2013 • 1h
S1 E240 - Bad Boy Confidential
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.
Aug 9, 2013 • 1h
S1 E241 - The Breast Show Ever
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.
Aug 12, 2013 • 1h
S1 E242 - Pregnant and Suddenly Single
Women have been forced to raise children on their own due to unforeseen tragedies and relationships that went horribly bad and left them alone.
Aug 13, 2013 • 1h
S1 E243 - Freeloading Families
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.
Aug 14, 2013 • 1h
S1 E244 - Prison Wives
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.
Aug 15, 2013 • 1h
S1 E245 - Psychics: Maureen and Family
Mediums Maureen Hancock and her nieces Candace Dalton and Anastassia Grace.
Aug 16, 2013 • 1h
S1 E246 - Let's Get Physical
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.
Aug 19, 2013 • 1h
S1 E247 - Psychics James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock
James Van Praagh and Maureen Hancock give unsuspecting audience members spontaneous psychic encounters; dream analyst Cynthia Richmond.
Aug 20, 2013 • 1h
S1 E248 - Murder for Money
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.
Aug 21, 2013 • 1h
S1 E249 - Mo Money, Mo Problems
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.
Aug 22, 2013 • 1h
S1 E250 - World Record Holders
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.
Aug 23, 2013 • 1h
S1 E251 - Psychics: Joan Marie and A.J.
Psychics Joan Marie Whelan and A.J. Barrera help audience members to connect with deceased loved ones.
Aug 26, 2013 • 1h
S1 E252 - The Business of Being Born
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.
Aug 27, 2013 • 1h
S1 E253 - Extreme Food Allergies
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.
Aug 28, 2013 • 1h
S1 E254 - The Baby Psychic: Derek Ogilvie
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.
Aug 29, 2013 • 1h
S1 E255 - Extreme Mothers
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.
Aug 30, 2013 • 1h
S1 E256 - True Crime
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.
Sep 2, 2013 • 1h
S1 E257 - The Green Show
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.
Sep 3, 2013 • 1h
S1 E258 - Amazing Foster Families
The foster-care system; filmmaker Antwone Fisher; actress Victoria Rowell; a woman who has opened her home to more than 90 foster children.
Sep 4, 2013 • 1h
S1 E259 - 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 attacked; a freshman quickly becomes a drug addict.
Sep 5, 2013 • 1h
S1 E260 - 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 lives of women around the world; models Amber Rose and Cindy Crawford; actresses Melissa Joan Hart and Kellie Martin.
Sep 6, 2013 • 1h
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The Ricki Lake Show
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.
Talk • TV Series • 2012