The WORST episodes of True Life
Every episode of True Life ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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 Work With My Ex
Season 17 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/29/2012
Young people find it difficult to move on from past relationships while working with their exes. Corey takes a job at his ex’s hair salon to be close to her. Jessica helps her ex publish his book even though he’s dating again.
#2 - Fight For The Right: Express Yourself Update
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/5/1998
True Life gives a second look at the documentary news series about youth rights in America. Serena Altschul hosts the second installment of the MTV News series Fight For The Right.
#3 - Fight For The Right: The Crackdown Update
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/28/1998
The first show in the series, Fight for the Right: The Crackdown, hosted by Kurt Loder, presents an historical overview of youth rights in America, from child labor laws of the 30s to today's curfews and metal detectors.
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Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/1/2006
Camp Louis Routh uses military-style training and discipline to shape its young juvenile offenders. See the journey of three wards of the court from rival gangs as they learn how to battle the most ferocious wildfires on earth.
#6 - I'm a Competitive Eater
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2006
In this episode of True Life, we follow three competitive eaters through the ins and outs of this budding "sport."
#7 - I Have Gay Parents
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2006
Two youngsters recount what it is like to have gay parents and how it has helped them become more open to different ways of living.
#8 - I Live on the Edge
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2006
This episode will document the extremes and risks three young people will go to just for the thrill.
#9 - I'm on Steroids
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2006
This episode will expose the growing trend of teen steroid use by documenting several young peoples' extreme and sometime dangerous journeys to push their bodies to superhuman strengths using synthetic means.
#10 - I'm Moving to NY
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2006
Three young people are moving to New York and try to make it there: a model whose behavior is holding him back, gay friends who can barely afford the rent, and a young woman who learns to appreciate money once she earns it.
#11 - I Hate My Hair
Season 17 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/6/2012
Two women are so ashamed of their hair they’ll do anything to make it disappear. Aspiring stylist, Rachel, keeps her damaged locks hidden under a wig. Kristine is repulsed by her own body hair and going into debt to remove it.
#12 - I'm Giving My Boyfriend an Ultimatum
Season 17 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/5/2012
Two young women tell their boyfriends to make a change or lose them. Massiel tries to stick to her threat to walk away if her boyfriend doesn’t stop criticizing her while Amela tries to get her boyfriend to change careers.
#13 - Fight For The Right: Sexual Matters Update
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/12/1998
John Norris hosts the final installment of the MTV News Series Fight For The Right . "Sexual Matters" examines the sexual rights of youth, questioning what sexual information young people have the right to learn in school.
#14 - I Work For My Parents
Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/22/2012
Young people cope with working for their parents. Nikki has to take marching orders from both her mother and her ex, Allie wants to take over her father’s car dealership, while Lee longs to break away from his family’s business.
#15 - I'm Addicted to Caffeine
Season 17 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/16/2012
The need to keep caffeinated begins to threaten these young people's well-being. Leandra and Adam need to kick their habit to regain their health and independence. Crystal's habit puts her baby's health on the line as well.
#16 - I'm Addicted To Sex
Season 17 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/10/2012
Utterly consumed by their sexual desires, two young people's lives are in disarray. A girl keeps begging her boyfriend to make love, but is never satisfied. A young man’s multiple partners habit prevents him from finding love.
#17 - I Have Diabetes
Season 17 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/2012
Kristyn is forced to move back home after her health care costs spiral out of control. Matthew is determined not to let the disease stop his partying. Jen is finding it difficult to control her symptoms while pregnant.
#18 - I'm Addicted to Food
Season 15 - Episode 20 - Aired 12/27/2010
On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young women so fixated on food that it's now destroying their health and their future. Can they put an end to the gluttony before these addictions end up consuming them?
#19 - I'm an Albino
Season 15 - Episode 19 - Aired 12/20/2010
On this episode of True Life, you’ll meet three young people struggling to fit in because they were born with no pigment in their skin, hair and eyes. Can they embrace the challenges of their condition and lead normal lives?
#20 - I Have a Paranormal Ability
Season 15 - Episode 18 - Aired 12/13/2010
On this episode of True Life, you'll meet young psychic mediums who must battle non-believers. Can they prove that their sixth sense is the real deal and not a joke?
#21 - I Can't Have Sex
Season 15 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/6/2010
On this episode of True Life, you’ll meet three young women who are desperately searching for solutions to the chronic medical conditions that make sexual intercourse unbearable. Will they find relief? Or be forever frustrated?
#22 - Resist the Power! Saudi Arabia
Season 15 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/24/2010
Four young Saudis tell their stories of risk and rebellion against the government and conservative institutes of their country.
#23 - I'm a Newlywed
Season 15 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/17/2010
Two couples are waiting to share their beds and their homes until after they've exchanged “I do’s.” They’re getting married without the benefit of a test run. Will they accept each other for better or for worse?
#24 - I Hate My Plastic Surgery
Season 15 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/10/2010
Two young women are struggling with the harsh consequences of cosmetic procedures gone awry. Nikki's rhinoplasty left her with a misshapen nose. Amanda's convinced that her breast implants are the cause of her health problems.
#25 - I'm Getting Breast Implants
Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 12/29/2002
The decision making that goes into getting breast implants, breast implant removals and breast reduction surgery.