The BEST episodes of True Life season 12
Every episode of True Life season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of True Life season 12!
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 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?
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Season 12 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/4/2007
What’s it like to fall in love when you know it could all be over in a few months? In this episode we'll follow two couples involved in summer relationships who are trying to find ways to make the romance last beyond Labor day.
#3 - I'm in an Arranged Marriage
Season 12 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/7/2007
In some cultures, parents decide who their children will marry - which may leave them only a few hours with their fiances before walking down the aisle. Meet three young people whose parents are arranging their love matches.
#4 - I'm Going to Rehab
Season 12 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/1/2007
Out of the estimated 23 million Americans who are considered drug addicts, only a fortunate few ever get to walk through a drug rehab's doors. Meet two young men with addictions so severe that rehab just may be their last hope.
#5 - I Live in the Projects
Season 12 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/1/2007
They have a reputation for crime, violence, and drug use -- but for hundreds of thousands of low-income Americans -- federally-subsidized housing, or the projects, is often the only place they can live.
#6 - I'm Looking for My Father
Season 12 - Episode 21 - Aired 12/1/2007
Everyone wants to know where they come from. But if you grow up not even knowing your biological father, your own past can feel like a mystery. Meet three young people desperate to connect with their long-lost fathers.
#7 - I'm Supporting My Family
Season 12 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/4/2007
Each year many young people suddenly find themselves responsible for the welfare of their younger siblings. In this episode of True Life, we follow two young women who are struggling to support their families.
#8 - I'm the New Kid in Town
Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/4/2007
Follows two teenagers being forced to join their families on life-changing moves. Will they be able to find new friends and adapt to entirely different cultures or will they spend the rest of their teen years pining for home?
#9 - I Stutter
Season 12 - Episode 17 - Aired 11/4/2007
How difficult life would be if you had trouble introducing yourself, ordering a pizza, or simply asking for directions? Meet three young people trying to overcome their problems with speech -- just so they can live normal lives.
#10 - I'm Pregnant
Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 11/4/2007
What causes nausea, weight gain, volatile mood swings, indescribable joy and is certain to change your life? Meet two young women experiencing all the excitement, pain, and upheaval that impending motherhood can bring.
#11 - I Live on the Border
Season 12 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/29/2007
The culture clash on the border between the United States and Mexico has become a political flash point in this country. Explore the journey of young people from both sides, caught up in a struggle where two worlds collide.
#12 - I'm Graduating High School
Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/29/2007
We follow three young people living it up during their last semester of high school. Will they be able to smoothly navigate their way to the aisle on graduation day or will they succumb to senioritis and stumble along the way?
#13 - This is Me Now
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/29/2007
MTV takes a look back at past True Lifers. Did 400lbs Cory have his surgery? Did Alyssa find relief from her convulsions? Find out what memorable characters from recent years are up to, and how True Life affected their lives.
#14 - I'm Celibate
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/25/2007
Celibate young people face scorn from friends and pressure from partners when sex is off the table. Meet three young people struggling in the face of temptation and coercion to stay true to their convictions and remain celibate.
#15 - I Self-Injure
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/22/2007
Why do some people need to cut themselves until they bleed or obsessively pull out their own hair? Meet three young people who are fighting to overcome their desires to disfigure themselves in hopes of reclaiming their lives.
#16 - I Have Autism
Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/2007
Three young people do everything they can to battle their autism and live life to the fullest: a teen trying to communicate with peers, an autistic savant with extraordinary talent, and a comedian with asperger's syndrom.
#17 - I'm A Genius
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/2007
To be a genius can be exhilarating for a young person, but the extreme expectations from such prodigies can also be overwhelming. Three youths try to make most of their brilliant minds without losing themselves in the process.
#18 - I'm Dating Someone Older
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/1/2007
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to date someone who’s old enough to be your parent? Meet two couples who are trying to make their relationships work despite their considerable age differences.
#19 - I'm In Debt
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/25/2007
Follows the journey of three young people who are strapped with debt, and struggling to cope with the hardships that come along with this enormous financial burden.
#20 - I'm Stepping
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/18/2007
See what the fuss is about as we follow three step teams, Z Phi Blueprint, the Houston Sigma All-Stars and the Soul Steppin' Divas as they compete for first place at one of the biggest step competitions in the nation.
#21 - I'm a Sumo Wrestler
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2007
In this episode, we follow three young Sumo wrestlers as they compete against some of the world's biggest athletes.
#22 - I'm in an Interfaith Relationship
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2007
Two couples struggling to make it while holding on to their different faiths. Lutheran Travis wants his wife Jasmin, a Jehova's witness, to convert. Jewish Sasha and Christian Ira must decide what faith their child will be.
#23 - I'm On Vacation
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2007
On this episode of True Life, you'll meet four young people planning to use their time away from home to put important relationships to the ultimate test.
#24 - I'm Out
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2007
Coming out can be a gut-wrenching experience. But what happens after you’ve told your friends and family that you’re gay? Three young people are now facing the difficult challenges of living their new lives outside the closet.