The BEST episodes of True Life season 18
Every episode of True Life season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of True Life season 18!
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 Have an Embarrassing Boyfriend
Season 18 - Episode 19 - Aired 7/28/2013
Two young women are struggling to handle their boyfriend’s Jekyll and Hyde behavior before it destroys their relationships.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - 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#3 - I'm Having Unusual Plastic Surgery
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/2013
Two young people brave new frontiers in the O.R. to overhaul their appearances. Louie is looking for a surgeon who can remove silicone horns from his head without disfiguring his face, while Salomé gets a Brazilian butt lift.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - I'm Dating a Mama's Boy
Season 18 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/17/2013
Two young people feel like they are the third wheel in their own relationship because their boyfriends that are exaggeratedly attached to their mothers.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - I Have a Family Who Hates My Boyfriend
Season 18 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/28/2013
Ashley’s and Brayden’s families both heavily dislike their long-term boyfriends. Ashley deals with a family who ignores her boyfriend, while Brayden deals with a mother who sees her boyfriend as a loser.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - I'm Doing a Tough Mudder
Season 18 - Episode 28 - Aired 12/8/2013
Tough Mudder: a grueling 12 mile obstacle course that prides itself on pushing its participants to the limits. You’ll meet three young people determined to fight their way to the finish line even if they have to crawl to get there.
#7 - I'm Addicted to Pills
Season 18 - Episode 27 - Aired 12/8/2013
You’ll meet two young people whose addiction to prescription meds is tearing their lives apart - one pill, line, and needle at a a time. Their drug use is out of control. Will they ever get the help that’s so desperately needed?
#8 - I'm Famous Online
Season 18 - Episode 26 - Aired 12/8/2013
Explores the lives of two young people, an ambitious YouTube celebrity and an Instagram celebrity, whose lives are complicated by their massive internet popularity.
#9 - Updates from the Road
Season 18 - Episode 25 - Aired 12/8/2013
On this special edition of True Life, we’ll crisscross the country checking in with some of our favorite former subjects to see how their lives have changed since they first shared their stories on MTV.
#10 - My Dad is a Bro
Season 18 - Episode 24 - Aired 10/26/2013
What is it like to have a louder-than-life bro dad? Follow Desirae, who's always out-partied by her dad, Dave, & Tori, whose outgoing dad, Barry, constantly competes for her attention.
#11 - Bachata Nights
Season 18 - Episode 23 - Aired 10/13/2013
By day, these elite bachata scene dancers live normal lives, but when the sun goes down they transform into kings and queens on the dance floor. Watch as a group of friends and enemies compete for respect, love, and revenge.
#12 - I'm Saving Detroit
Season 18 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/28/2013
Alyssia, Angela, and Jaelyne all are trying to make a difference in their beloved city of Detroit. However, each one of them will deal with personal or financial issues they must overcome to accomplish their goals.
#13 - I'm Desperate to Have a Baby
Season 18 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/28/2013
Jenna decided to undergo In Vitro Fertilization, a painful, time-consuming, and invasive medical process that could be the answer to their dreams. After failing 5 IVF cycles, Candice has one last chance to get pregnant.
#14 - I Hate His Bromance
Season 18 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/28/2013
Krisse finds the bromance between her boyfriend, Chris, and his new best friend, Zach, disturbing. Tish believes that her boyfriend, Duncan, should spend more time with her than with his best friend, Ramon.
#15 - I'm Starting a Business with My Friends
Season 18 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/1/2013
Two young budding entrepreneurs are finding that mixing business with pleasure is a lot trickier than they expected.
#16 - Secrets, Lies and Sex
Season 18 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/1/2013
Two young men are reaching an explosive crossroads where their secrets and lies - the fact that they are attracted to men while they're in heterosexual relationships - can’t be contained any longer.
#17 - I'm Addicted to the Internet
Season 18 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/1/2013
Three young people's Internet and social media obsession is threatening to ruin their lives.
#18 - I'm Too Beautiful
Season 18 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/1/2013
Two young knockouts are trying to overcome the resentments and jealousies that are making them miserable every day.
#19 - I Have Social Anxiety
Season 18 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/1/2013
What if the simple act of exchanging a few words with a stranger left you trembling with fear? Two young people struggle with severe social anxiety that hinders their ability to lead normal lives.
#20 - I Need to Leave My Mom
Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/24/2013
Starting a career is hard enough, but what if you can't pursue your dreams because of the very woman who gave birth to you? Two young people are desperate to break free from demanding mothers who are deeply dependent on them.
#21 - I'm Living In My Sibling's Shadow
Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/10/2013
Two young people would do anything to be considered as accomplished as their older siblings.
#22 - I'm Questioning My Gender Again
Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/3/2013
Two young people, who have already changed their gender once, may have to convert it back again as they search to find their true identities once and for all.
#23 - I Have a High Maintenance Girlfriend
Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2013
Two guys struggle to stand up to their ultra-demanding girlfriends while still trying to keep their relationships intact.
#24 - I Hate the Government
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/19/2013
Three people are obsessed with changing the American political system. Amelia wants to strengthen the militia movement. Andrew is fighting to outlaw abortion. Caleb organizes the nation’s first high school Tea Party club.
#25 - I Can't Control My Pet
Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/19/2013
Two young men try to tame their unruly pets. Brett B’s piglet has ballooned into a 200 lb porker who humps everyone in sight. Brett P is going mad because his mother’s coddled poodle barks at him incessantly.