The BEST episodes of True Life
Every episode of True Life ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of True Life!
Since its initial episode in 1998, MTV's award-winning True Life documentary series has told remarkable real-life stories of young people and the unusual subcultures they inhabit. Whether documenting the lives of gay marriage activists, individuals dealing with obesity, or teens in high school, the True Life series tells its stories solely from the varied voices and points-of-view of its characters, putting the series in the unique position of reflecting the state of youth culture at any given moment.
#1 - I'm Addicted To Crystal Meth
Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/3/2006
In this episode of True Life we meet several young people whose lives have been taken over by crystal meth and explore the challenges they face trying to rid themselves of their addiction.
#5 - I'm in a Long Distance Relationship
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/29/2007
Relationships take work, but what happens when distance separates two people in love? We'll follow two couples struggling to make long distance relationships work. Will they stay afloat or will distance tear them apart?
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - I'm Preparing for the End of the World
Season 19 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/15/2014
Since practically the beginning of civilization, man has wondered if, when, and how the world might end. But are you ready to survive the apocalypse? You'll meet two guys gearing up to face the ultimate meltdown.
Watch Now:Amazon#18 - I'm Addicted to Tanning
Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/27/2013
Two sun seekers put their lives on the line in search of the perfect tan. A man is concerned that his son’s tanning obsession puts his health at risk; a young woman’s tanning salon habit is straining her family finances.
Watch Now:Amazon#21 - I Have a Feeding Fetish
Season 21 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/5/2016
On this episode, you'll meet two plus-sized women who engage in Feedism--a fetish in which one partner feeds the other in a sexual, intimate way.
#22 - Hooked
Season 21 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/19/2016
Documents the most severe and bizarre addictions and mental health afflictions that millennials face today.
#23 - I'm Genderqueer
Season 21 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/17/2015
They don’t identify as entirely male or female. On this episode of True Life, meet two young people who live outside the gender binary.
#24 - My Boyfriend's Fed Up With My Weight
Season 19 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/25/2014
Two young couples relationships are on the rocks due to their extreme weight differences. Will Desiree and Sara lose weight for the sake of their relationships or will the pressure from their partners destroy their relationship?
#25 - I Need To Change My Man
Season 19 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/28/2014
Two young women are so annoyed by their significant other’s career and lifestyle choices that they’re ready to end their relationships. Can they persuade their mates to change before it's too late?