True Life is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on MTV on March 31, 1998. It ended on June 1, 2015. It stars Gideon Yago and Serena Altschul.
True Life is a documentary series running on MTV since March 24, 1998. Each episode follows a particular topic, such as heroin addiction as in the first episode, "Fatal Dose." The show is created by following a series of subjects by a camera crew through a certain part of their lives.
Premise
True Life is a documentary series running on MTV since March 24, 1998. Each episode follows a particular topic, such as heroin addiction as in the first episode, "Fatal Dose." The show is created by following a series of subjects by a camera crew through a certain part of their lives.
True Life looks back at teen pregnancy and how young people are dealing with it.
June 2, 1998
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Fight for the Right: The Crackdown Update
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.
June 21, 1991
Season 1 preview10 episodes total
Season 1 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Fatal Dose
The first installment of the show includes an investigative report about heroin abuse among young people.
March 31, 1998
2
No Money, Mo' Problems
A struggling rock band in New York City who could barely pay their rent, made it big in the music world. Other stories include a Vegas dancer, a young married couple, a recent college graduate, and an Internet entrepreneur, all trying to fulfilled their American Dream. This episode has a special host James Van Der Beek.
April 7, 1998
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Freaknik
April 14, 1998
Season 2 preview15 episodes total
Season 2 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I'm a Pro Wrestler
August 16, 1999
2
I'm a Hacker
October 13, 1999
3
I Need Sex Rx
October 20, 1999
Season 3 preview19 episodes total
Season 3 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I'm on Ecstasy
This is a cooperative project with CBS News' 48 HOURS.
November 30, 2000
2
I'm a Backyard Wrestler
This episode follows home-made wrestling rings.
December 7, 2000
3
I'm an NFL Rookie
January 17, 2001
Season 4 preview37 episodes total
Season 4 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I Was Famous for 15 Minutes
February 1, 2003
2
I Have a Phobia
The show follows four individuals who week professional help to conquer their phobias. RaChelle is afraid of cats; Laura has fear of flying; Craig is prohibitively afraid to talk to women; Danielle fears little people.
February 6, 2003
3
I'm Adopted
The show follows Saraleigh and Nicole, two young women adopted at birth, who are on their quests to find their biological parents.
February 13, 2003
Season 5 preview9 episodes total
Season 5 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I'm Gay and I'm Getting Married
The show follows two gay couples who plan to legalize their unions by getting marriage licenses in Massachusetts after they became available on May 17, 2004. The couples, both from Massachusetts, will go through all the wedding preparations, from the special celebrations with family, to applying and receiving their marriage licenses.
June 24, 2004
2
I'm Obese
The show follows three young people who are obese. Amy weights 500 pounds; Corey is a school teasing object; Frances is happy with his size.
July 1, 2004
3
I'm Surviving High School
The show follows five students from two very different schools in New Jersey.
July 8, 2004
Season 6 preview3 episodes total
Season 6 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I'm Backpacking Through Europe
October 7, 2004
2
I'm a Jersey Shore Girl
October 14, 2004
3
I'm Rallying to L.A.
October 21, 2004
Season 7 preview7 episodes total
Season 7 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I'm On a Diet
May 19, 2005
2
I'm Dead Broke
June 2, 2005
3
I'm Moving Back in with My Parents
June 16, 2005
Season 8 preview20 episodes total
Season 8 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I'm Jealous
December 15, 2005
2
I Have Obsessive Complusive Disorder
December 22, 2005
3
I'm a Gun Owner
December 29, 2005
Season 9 preview127 episodes total
Season 9 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I'm Out
November 21, 2006
2
I'm On Vacation
November 28, 2006
3
I'm in an Interfaith Relationship
January 14, 2007
Season 10 preview24 episodes total
Season 10 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I Am Celibate
July 25, 2007
2
This Is Me Now
September 29, 2007
3
I'm in a Long Distance Relationship
September 29, 2007
Season 11 preview40 episodes total
Season 11 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
I'm Going to Fashion Week
Young people attending Fashion Week discuss their experiences.