Alison Ellwood
Director
True Life (1998)
Season 11
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.
Released March 31, 1998
Episode 60 min
14+
Genres: Documentary, Reality, Romance
Keywords: tmdb.life-challenges, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.mtv, imdb.sex, imdb.new-york, imdb.new-york-city
Watch Providers: Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
Production Companies: Gigantic! Productions, Moxie Firecracker Films, Bandito Films, Shadowbox Films Inc., MTV
Network: MTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S11E1 - I'm Going to Fashion Week
Young people attending Fashion Week discuss their experiences.
April 5, 2008, midnight
S11E2 - I'm under Peer Pressure
None
April 5, 2008, midnight
S11E3 - I'm a Southern Belle
None
April 5, 2008, midnight
S11E4 - I Have Embarrassing Parents 2
None
May 15, 2008, midnight
S11E5 - I Have Schizophrenia
None
May 22, 2008, midnight
S11E6 - I Live Another Life On The Web
None
May 29, 2008, midnight
S11E7 - I'm Bisexual
None
S11E8 - I Hate My Tattoos
None
S11E9 - I Have Too Many Siblings
None
S11E10 - Im in the Marijuana Business
None
S11E11 - I'm a Textaholic
Everyone texts. But what happens when the compulsion to maintain continuous thumb-driven conversations takes control of your every waking minute? On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young women who are putting their relationships, health, and even their safety - on the line in order to maintain their digital addictions. Loren is a high school senior who sends over 14 thousand texts a month. Her non-stop messaging is damaging her hand and hurting her chances of playing volleyball in college, but she still refuses to change her ways. Will Loren realize she needs to give her fingers a rest in order to fulfill her dreams? Kristin is a 20-year-old wife and new mother whose thirst for social stimulation has her texting 24/7. Her husband is fed up with playing second fiddle to a phone, but Kristin thinks he's just jealous that some of her texting buddies are guys. Will Kristin recognize the damage she's inflicting in time to save her marriage? They can't survive without a phone in t
Oct. 19, 2011, midnight
S11E12 - I'm Living Off the Grid
None
Oct. 5, 2008, midnight
S11E13 - I'm A Single Parent
None
Oct. 9, 2008, midnight
S11E14 - I'm a Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
None
Oct. 23, 2008, midnight
S11E15 - I'm Getting Married 2
None
Oct. 30, 2008, midnight
S11E16 - I Have a Summer Share 2
None
Nov. 1, 2008, midnight
S11E17 - I'm In a Love Triangle
None
Nov. 26, 2008, midnight
S11E18 - I'm Competitive With Friends
None
Dec. 6, 2008, midnight
S11E19 - I Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
None
Dec. 6, 2008, midnight
S11E20 - Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Cheer Camp
None
Jan. 3, 2009, midnight
S11E21 - Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Rock Camp
None
Jan. 3, 2009, midnight
S11E22 - Camp'd Out: I'm Going to Snowboarding Camp
None
Jan. 3, 2009, midnight
S11E23 - I'm Addicted to Sex
Young sex addicts share their stories.
April 10, 2012, midnight
S11E24 - I Live With My Ex
Young adults who live with their exes are profiled.
April 15, 2012, midnight
S11E25 - I'm Getting A Second Chance
Rocky, who previously appeared on the "True Life" episode "I'm Uncomfortable With My New Body," is still unhappy with his appearance. He gets a second chance with a life coach to overcome his body issues.
April 15, 2012, midnight
S11E26 - I'm Breaking Up With My Best Friend
None
S11E27 - I"m Addicted to Marijuana
Young people who smoke marijuana share their stories.
June 14, 2012, midnight
S11E28 - I'm Working My Way Out Of Poverty
Young people share their struggles with poverty. Included: a former drug dealer tries to provide for his family without resorting to criminal means; a young woman works to prevent her family's imminent eviction.
June 16, 2012, midnight
S11E29 - I'm Addicted to Caffeine
Young people who are trying to kick their caffeine habits are followed.
June 16, 2012, midnight
S11E30 - I Have A New Step Parent
A look at blended families and teens' relationships with their stepparents.
June 16, 2012, midnight
S11E31 - I'm Working For My Parents
Allie, Nikki and Lee are three young people trying to cope with parents who are all up in their business....literally. They must balance adulthood and their social lives all under the watchful eyes of mom and dad.
Aug. 23, 2012, midnight
S11E32 - I Work With My Ex
Corey and Jessica are two young people who work in close proximity to their former flames on a daily basis, and struggle to deal with the ups and downs of working with their exes.
Aug. 29, 2012, midnight
S11E33 - I'm Giving My Boyfriend an Ultimatum
None
S11E34 - I'm a Boxer in Detroit
A young female boxer struggles to control her temper.
Oct. 6, 2012, midnight
S11E35 - I Have A Strange Habit
A woman who eats emery boards; another woman who compulsively pulls at her hair.
Oct. 6, 2012, midnight
S11E36 - I Hate My Hair
Rachel and Kristine are two young women disgusted with their hair. Follow Rachel as she builds up the courage to take off her wig, and Kristine as she undergoes hair removal treatments that she can't afford.
Oct. 6, 2012, midnight
S11E37 - I'm Addicted To Heroin
Ryan, Chloe, and Olivia are all battling life-threatening addictions to heroin, impacting family and friends. The three youngsters struggle to get clean all the while knowing that any shot could be their last.
Oct. 6, 2012, midnight
S11E38 - I'm Coming Out 2
Ashley and Dan are two young gay people who have decided to come out, but are afraid they may not be accepted by their parents and friends.
Oct. 10, 2012, midnight
S11E42 - I Can't Stay Thin
None
Aug. 3, 2008, midnight
S11E45 - I Have Acne
Everyone texts. But what happens when the compulsion to maintain continuous thumb-driven conversations takes control of your every waking minute? On this episode of True Life, you'll meet two young women who are putting their relationships, health, and even their safety - on the line in order to maintain their digital addictions. Loren is a high school senior who sends over 14 thousand texts a month. Her non-stop messaging is damaging her hand and hurting her chances of playing volleyball in college, but she still refuses to change her ways. Will Loren realize she needs to give her fingers a rest in order to fulfill her dreams? Kristin is a 20-year-old wife and new mother whose thirst for social stimulation has her texting 24/7. Her husband is fed up with playing second fiddle to a phone, but Kristin thinks he's just jealous that some of her texting buddies are guys. Will Kristin recognize the damage she's inflicting in time to save her marriage? They can't survive without a phone in t
Sept. 13, 2008, midnight
Network: MTV
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 19260 min.
Released: March 31, 1998
Last Air Date: June 1, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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