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The Ricki Lake Show – Archived Topics – Season 11
Friday - Jul 2, 2004
Lost High School Loves (#11120) - Primary
Young love may be regrettable but in some cases it’s absolutely unforgettable. The guests on today’s episode can’t get their high school crushes out of their heads and even though it’s been over a decade since they last laid eyes on their first loves, they are convinced that those “crushes” of yesteryear are actually their “soul mates.” “Ricki’s” giving each of today’s guests the chance to rekindle an old flame. Will any of today’s guests get a second chance with their life-long crushes or will they be crushed by their reactions?
Cheaters Come Clean (#11112) - Secondary
Whether it’s a change in cologne or modified grooming habits, today’s guests suspect their partners of stepping out on them but don’t have the cold, hard facts they need to prove it. From lie-detector results to eyewitness testimony, “Ricki’s” ready to help set the record straight for today’s skeptical sweeties. Will they walk away with the answers they were looking for? Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle weighs in on whether or not a relationship is salvageable after infidelity.

Thursday - Jul 1, 2004
Teaching Two-Timers A Lesson (#11106) - Primary
The women on today’s episode have tried to get over their unfaithful mate’s betrayals, but insist that the only way they’ll feel better is if they “get even.” In an effort to teach today’s two-timers a timeless lesson, “Ricki” helps its scorned guests turn the tables with some simulated evidence. Their men will be presented with “videotaped confessions” and “hidden-camera footage” of their partners in alleged adulterous action. Will a dose of their own medicine be enough to set today’s double dealers straight? Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle weighs in on these troubled twosomes.
Drag Queens Come Clean (#11109) - Secondary
They’re fabulous, flamboyant and flirtatious, but the drag queens on today’s episode all have one other attribute in common – fear. Each of today’s larger-than-life “ladies” has a loved one for whom they’ve never put their feminine face forward. With courage in their hearts, a smattering of sequins on their skin and heels as high as the sky, “Ricki’s” gorgeous guests step out. Will their friends and families step up and show them their support?

Wednesday - Jun 30, 2004
EXPOSED: Female Sex Addicts (#11110) - Primary
For most, the term “sex addict” conjures a male image, but the fact is that at least one in five of the millions of admitted sex addicts are women. Today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects focuses on women that “need” to have constant sex with multiple partners. The self-proclaimed female sex addicts on today’s episode maintain that their sex lives make them feel “beautiful, powerful and in control,” but their loved ones say they are dangerously out-of-control and need help. As always, “Ricki” provides a cautionary tale in the form of a recovering female sex addict whose life was nearly destroyed by her obsession. “Ricki” recruits the experts to help today’s guests gain some perspective on their disease.
EXPOSED: Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong (#11058) - Secondary
Cosmetic surgery seems to be the “quick fix” du jour these days, but today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series - that gives viewers an insider’s look at edgy and taboo subjects – focuses on what happens when the scalpel falls into the wrong hands. From gastric bypass surgery and liposuction to breast implants and breast reductions, “Ricki” hears from the patients who have been living a never-ending nightmare since going under the knife in their quest for beauty. Will today’s cautionary tales be enough to make guests and viewers that are desperate to undergo elective surgery think twice and seek second opinions? Board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Andrew Elkwood offers expert pragmatic advice about this complex issue.

Tuesday - Jun 29, 2004
EXPOSED: Abuse On Tape (#11103) - Primary
Not all forms of abuse are physical, but they all leave scars. Today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects examines the effect that parental verbal abuse has on children. While experts say that children who’ve been verbally abused by a parent are much more likely to develop borderline personalities and other mental disorders, the raging parents on today’s episode insist that the recipients of their abuse are not victims. They say that the screaming and cursing is warranted even if it’s directed at their own children. In an effort to help today’s tormentors recognize their harmful behavior, “Ricki” requires them to watch hidden-camera footage of themselves in full-blown furious outbursts and listen to the advice of resident experts. As always, “Ricki” provides a cautionary tale in the form of one woman that almost paid the ultimate price for staying with her abusive ex.
“Ex Files: Judgment Day” (#11074) - Secondary
Breaking up may be hard to do, but today’s guests insist that trying to get their rightful possessions back has been the hardest part about it. “Ricki’s” stepping in to settle today’s disputes by creating its very own judicial system comprised of four firm-but-fair judges – Lauren Lake, Heather B., Donnell Rawlings and Jonny McGovern. Once the arguments have been heard and the verdict handed down, the appeal process begins. Each of today’s “winners” will be given the choice to walk away with their belongings or take a chance on a mystery surprise that could be a great get or a big ‘ole booby prize.

Monday - Jun 28, 2004
FPI Reloaded: Updates (#11079) - Primary
“Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators” – three real-life, super-savvy female private investigators - have been deployed on cross-country “missions” tracking down and investigating suspected adulterers. While they’ve successfully brought back incriminating evidence and confronted a variety of two-timers in studio, “Ricki” wanted to know what happened after the cameras stopped rolling and the couples went home. Today’s episode updates viewers on some of the most memorable “FPI” moments. Which couples stayed together? Which couples broke up? “Ricki’s” got the surprising scoop.
EXPOSED: Internet Lovers (#11100) - Secondary
Millions of people are looking for love online and finding it, but do they really know the person they are “interfacing” with in cyberspace? Today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects explores online dating and offers tips to determine whether or not their perspective partners are trustworthy. While the men and women on today’s “Ricki” claim to be madly in love with the other half of their internet-based relationships – whom they have never met in person - their skeptical friends and families have asked “Ricki” to run confidential background checks on each potential partner. Once the results are revealed, today’s first-time face-to-face meetings may also be the last. Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle offers helpful hints for more reliable Internet interactions.

Friday - Jun 25, 2004
Ex Files: Sneaking Around With An Ex (#11056) - Primary
Most people bring some baggage into a relationship and the women on today’s “Ricki” say they’d made peace with their man’s past…until their man’s past came knocking on their bedroom door. Today’s male guests stand accused of cheating on their current lover with their exes but insist that they are not sneaking around with their old lovers. These men are even willing to take lie detector tests to prove their innocence, and that’s just what “Ricki” has in store for them. Has the trust in these relationships been broken? “Ricki’s” at the ready with the lie detector results and has resident relationship guru, Dr. Michelle, on hand to offer today’s now-cautious couples some helpful advice.
Look At Me Now (#11083) - Secondary
The guests on today’s “Ricki” have come a long way since their high school days and are determined to show off their terrific transformations to the people who “knew them when.” From hundred-plus-pound weight losses to a stunning tomboy-to-beauty queen makeover, today’s transformed guests insist that their metamorphosis will only be complete once they’ve revealed their new selves to their flames and friends of yesteryear. Even celebrities seize the opportunity to show off their new shape – Yvette Freeman better known as no-nonsense “Nurse Haleh Adams” on the hit series “ER” reveals her statuesque svelte stature to one of her oldest friends.

Thursday - Jun 24, 2004
Parent Pop Star Showdown (#11037) - Primary
Today’s episode certainly proves that the younger generation doesn’t have a lock on dreams of musical fame and fortune. “Ricki” received a remarkable response to its call-out for a more “senior” selection of soulful songbirds…from their very own children. After narrowing the field to five fortunate contestants, this cutthroat competition is underway with the help of the celebrity judges: “Ricki” regular Lauren Lake who is also a backup singer to stars such as P. Diddy and Mary J. Blige; Mo’Nique, the star of UPN’s “The Parkers;” and stand-up comedian Darren Carter. The grand prize? A professional studio recording session where today’s winner will cut their first demo and an introduction to the “makers and breakers” at Universal/Motown Records.
Male Gold Diggers (#11094) - Secondary
The expression “gold digger” has always conjured up the image of a greedy female, but with more women earning big bucks these days, the expression has taken on an entirely new meaning…and gender. Today’s guests are wondering if the glimmer in their man’s eye is love or the longing to get a lock on their lady’s loot. “Ricki’s” ready to get to the heart of the matter with a round of lie detector tests and recruits its love panel – Lauren Lake, Heather B. and Daphne Brogdon – to deal with the men who fail today’s test in trustworthiness.

Wednesday - Jun 23, 2004
Emotional Infidelity (#11067) - Primary
Can men and women ever really be platonic friends? One half of today’s couples doesn’t think that’s possible and say they’re tired of playing second fiddle to their mates’ opposite-sex friends. Today’s skeptical partners want their significant other to terminate their supposed “friendships,” but “Ricki’s” going to get to the bottom of their bias by having the accused take lie detector tests. Will the results be enough to placate the jealous lovers? “Ricki’s” recruits regulars Lauren Lake and Donnell Rawlings to get their take on today’s heated debate.
EXPOSED: Gay Marriages (#11093) - Secondary
Is the ban on same sex marriages “unconstitutional?” The heated debate has recently garnered a great deal of media attention and is the focus of today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects. While many heterosexuals have spoken out against gay marriage, one of the most surprising issues “Ricki” discovers is a segment of the gay community that doesn’t condone same-sex marriages including outspoken KABC radio host Al Rantel. Also weighing in on today’s compelling conversation is one of the three couples that sued the state of Vermont and won, legalizing same-gender “civil unions” in that state.

Tuesday - Jun 22, 2004
RICKI REPORTS: Aphrodisiacs & Love Potions (#11024) - Primary
Today’s guests are complaining that the lust has left their relationships and they’re worried that it’s not coming back. “Ricki’s” at the ready with a recipe for romance, but will today’s potions, lotions and pills be just what “Dr. Love” ordered or does the root of the problem lie deeper than a lulled libido? Before unleashing a plethora of pheromone-producing products on today’s guests, “Ricki” commences its “sex study” with the help of its resident panel of daring love experts – Lauren Lake, Heather B., Danielle Monaro, Donnell Rawlings, Charlie Balducci and Jonny McGovern (a.k.a. “The Gay Pimp”) – who will test drive each of today’s promising “bewitching” brews. Will today’s dispassionate duos be able to rev up their sex lives after incorporating alleged aphrodisiacs into their routines? “Ricki” has the enlightening results.
EXPOSED: The Latest Drug Craze (#11090) - Secondary
Almost $80-billion worth of legal over-the-counter and prescription drugs are sold each year in the U.S., but many of these drugs are falling into the wrong hands and being used illegally. Today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects examines a frightening and lethal trend among scores of teenagers called “Pharming.” “Pharming” is the use of inexpensive over-the-counter drugs in a manner unintended by the manufacturer to achieve a euphoric and sometimes hallucinogenic high. From ingesting exorbitant amounts of cough syrup and crushing and snorting cold pills containing the ingredient DXM (causes hallucination when taken in large doses) to stealing powerful prescription painkillers from their parents, today’s guests admit that they are addicted to “legal” drugs. As always, “Ricki” provides a cautionary tale in the form of a 13-year-old boy who was left for dead by his terrified friends after overdosing on his friend’s prescription drugs. Resident expert Dr. Tiy-e offers parents tips to prevent their kids from “Pharming.”

Monday - Jun 21, 2004
Best Friend Betrayals (#11088) - Primary
Could there be anything worse than sleepless nights spent pondering a mate’s fidelity? The men and women on today’s episode think so, because they’re convinced that their best friends are the ones with whom their partners are cheating. Desperate to determine the truth, today’s guests turn to “Ricki” to help them get definitive answers. “Ricki” relies on the tried-and-true lie detector test to solve today’s suspicious situations. Once the results are in, each couple gets a dose of dating “dos & don’ts” courtesy of resident relationship guru, Dr. Michelle.
Newlyweds: Will It Last Forever? (#11086) - Secondary
Almost half of all marriages end in divorce – before the fifth anniversary! Today’s newlyweds could face breakup a lot sooner, because one half of the couple is convinced that their spouse is cheating on them. They’ve turned to “Ricki” to help them settle the score once and for all. “Ricki’s” relying on the tried-and-true lie detector test to determine whether or not infidelity will play a part in the longevity of today’s marriages. Resident relationship guru, Dr. Michelle talks to today’s quarreling couples about the likelihood of repairing the damaged trust in their relationships.

Friday - Jun 18, 2004
Shotgun Weddings (#11113) - Primary
Trust is a key ingredient in a successful union, and the marriage-minded women on today’s episode want their would-be grooms to prove their fidelity. Although these two-timing fiancés insist that they’ve changed their wily ways, their ladies in waiting aren’t convinced and have recruited “Ricki” to give their guys lie detector tests. The men have been fitted for tuxedos, the blushing brides swathed in white and the studio transformed into a chapel. Will any of today’s lie-detector results result in that long-awaited walk down the aisle?
Mecca Man Search (#11063) - Secondary
When word got out that “Ricki” was teaming up with the cool clothing company Mecca in their search for the next male model for their website, women across the country sent photos of the gorgeous guys in their lives. “Ricki’s” getting the party started – including a DJ and lounge – to get today’s ten “Fab finalists” in the mood to strut their stuff. By the end of the hour, the judges - Mecca’s Marketing Manager Satarius Piernas, actress/comedienne Queen Aishah and actress/comedienne Daphne Brogdon – have to narrow the ripped rivals down to one lucky winner. Will romancing Ricki be the key to making the cut?

Thursday - Jun 17, 2004
Drag Queens Come Clean (#11109) - Primary
They’re fabulous, flamboyant and flirtatious, but the drag queens on today’s episode all have one other attribute in common – fear. Each of today’s larger-than-life “ladies” has a loved one for whom they’ve never put their feminine face forward. With courage in their hearts, a smattering of sequins on their skin and heels as high as the sky, “Ricki’s” gorgeous guests step out. Will their friends and families step up and show them their support?
EXPOSED: Love Behind Bars (#11084) - Secondary
Finding a soul mate is a daunting task, but the singles on today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects are certain that they have found “true love” – with convicted criminals they met through personal ads. “Ricki” examines the allure of relationships between upstanding citizens and their incarcerated partners. Today’s guests’ friends and families insist that their loved ones are being conned by convicts that are serving time for heinous crimes including murder and child molestation. “Ricki” takes viewers behind bars during one guest’s trip to visit her imprisoned boyfriend and offers two cautionary tales – one from a woman that discovered too late the true nature of her former inmate husband and another from a former male inmate that preyed on single women’s romantic fantasies.

Wednesday - Jun 16, 2004
EXPOSED: Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong (#11058) - Primary
Cosmetic surgery seems to be the “quick fix” du jour these days, but today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series - that gives viewers an insider’s look at edgy and taboo subjects – focuses on what happens when the scalpel falls into the wrong hands. From gastric bypass surgery and liposuction to breast implants and breast reductions, “Ricki” hears from the patients who have been living a never-ending nightmare since going under the knife in their quest for beauty. Will today’s cautionary tales be enough to make guests and viewers that are desperate to undergo elective surgery think twice and seek second opinions? Board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Andrew Elkwood offers expert pragmatic advice about this complex issue.
Dueling Divorcees (#11097) - Secondary
Breaking up may be hard to do and according to today’s exes, getting their prized possessions back is even harder. They are ready to risk it all to assert ownership over what they believe is rightfully theirs. Creative competitions have been concocted and “Ricki’s” ready to referee the dueling divorcees as they battle it out over their belongings. The winners take all, or do they? “Ricki’s” upping the ante, offering each champ a chance to trade in their own possession for a mystery prize that could be a great get or a big ‘ol booby prize.

Tuesday - Jun 15, 2004
Ex Files: Judgment Day (#11074) - Primary
Breaking up may be hard to do, but today’s guests insist that trying to get their rightful possessions back has been the hardest part about it. “Ricki’s” stepping in to settle today’s disputes by creating its very own judicial system comprised of four firm-but-fair judges – Lauren Lake, Heather B., Donnell Rawlings and Jonny McGovern. Once the arguments have been heard and the verdict handed down, the appeal process begins. Each of today’s “winners” will be given the choice to walk away with their belongings or take a chance on a mystery surprise that could be a great get or a big ‘ole booby prize.
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators (#11098) - Secondary
Today’s installment of “Ricki’s” continuing Foxy Private Investigator series finds Constance, Sylvia and Sherry canvassing cities in Michigan, Wisconsin and Mississippi, hot on the trail of alleged two timers. Employing techniques learned and honed in their real-life private investigative work, “Ricki’s” FPI are on a mission to bring back irrefutable evidence - mostly in the form of hidden camera footage – to put an end to any doubt today’s accusers may have. “Ricki” relies on resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle to advise today’s couples on the true meaning of monogamy.

Monday - Jun 14, 2004
EXPOSED: Internet Lovers (#11100) - Primary
Millions of people are looking for love online and finding it, but do they really know the person they are “interfacing” with in cyberspace? Today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects explores online dating and offers tips to determine whether or not their perspective partners are trustworthy. While the men and women on today’s “Ricki” claim to be madly in love with the other half of their internet-based relationships – whom they have never met in person - their skeptical friends and families have asked “Ricki” to run confidential background checks on each potential partner. Once the results are revealed, today’s first-time face-to-face meetings may also be the last. Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle offers helpful hints for more reliable Internet interactions.
Miss Drag Idol USA II (#11034) - Secondary
Taking its cue from the hit series “American Idol,” “Ricki Lake” hosts it’s second annual pop star wannabe competition with a twist - all of today’s “catty” competitors are drag queens! After scouring the country searching for the most fabulous drag divas, “Ricki” narrowed the field down to ten talented finalists who go all out to win the hearts of “Ricki’s” celebrity judges including HBO’s “Sex and the City” super star Willie Garson, renowned comedienne/actress Judy Gold and BET’s Queen Aishah. Which of today’s divine darlings will walk away with the title?

Friday - Jun 11, 2004
Look At Me Now (#11083) - Primary
The guests on today’s “Ricki” have come a long way since their high school days and are determined to show off their terrific transformations to the people who “knew them when.” From hundred-plus pound weight losses to a stunning tomboy-to-beauty queen makeover, today’s transformed guests insist that their metamorphosis will only be complete once they’ve revealed their new selves to their flames and friends of yesteryear. Even celebrities seize the opportunity to show off their new shape pounds they’ve shed – Yvette Freeman better known as no-nonsense “Nurse Haleh Adams” on the hit series “ER” struts her statuesque svelte stature to one of her oldest friends.
60 Days To Make It As A Video Dancer…Part Two (#11054) - Secondary
It’s been a long 60 days for all four of today’s hopefuls made evident by the documented footage of each contestant’s attempt at total transformation, but they’re ready to go all out for the coveted title of video dancer. “Ricki” pulls out all the stops, bringing in red-hot choreographer Chris Judd in an attempt to transform today’s clumsy contenders into dancing divas. Once the opponents have presented their slickest strides, most tempting twists an mind-blowing moves, it’s up to the panel of celebrity judges - D-Block’s Sheek Looch, Styles P and J-Hood, Chris Judd and Lauren Lake – to determine which lucky lady will jet off to shoot her first music video. D-Block performs their hot new single “Okay.”

Thursday - Jun 10, 2004
Male Gold Diggers (#11094) - Primary
The expression “gold digger” has always conjured up the image of a greedy female, but with more women earning big bucks these days, the expression has taken on an entirely new meaning…and gender. Today’s guests are wondering if the glimmer in their man’s eye is love or longing to get a lock on their loot. “Ricki’s” ready to get to the heart of the matter with a round of lie detector tests and recruits its love panel – Lauren Lake, Heather B. and Daphne Brogdon – to deal with the men who fail today’s test in trustworthiness.
60 Days To Make It As A Video Dancer (#11015) - Secondary
Expanding on last season’s wildly popular and competitive “Video Girl” episode during which a handful of hopefuls shook their “tail-feathers” to win a coveted spot in NAAM Brigades video, ”What You Doin’ Wit Dat,” this season, “Ricki” is raising the ante by adding a new twist. “Ricki” chose four finalists to compete to be a featured dancer in red-hot hip hop group D-Block’s (featuring Sheek Looch) newest video, but each of these ladies has to improve a specific characteristic before they can compete. Whether it’s losing or gaining weight and learning how to dance, “Ricki’s” allotting 60 days to each of today’s contestants – and providing experts to whip each participant into shape – to get their acts together and make their dreams come true. Each two-month-long transformation, documented by “Ricki’s” cameras, promises to amaze and amuse and eventually help narrow the field down to one winner.

Wednesday - Jun 9, 2004
EXPOSED: Gay Marriages (#11093) - Primary
Is the ban on same sex marriages “unconstitutional?” The heated debate has recently garnered a great deal of media attention and is the focus of today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects. While many heterosexuals have spoken out against gay marriage, one of the most surprising issues “Ricki” discovers is a segment of the gay community that doesn’t condone same-sex marriages including outspoken KABC radio host Al Rantel. Also weighing in on today’s compelling conversation is one of the three couples that sued the state of Vermont and won, legalizing same-gender “civil unions” in that state.
Online Love Matches (#11114) - Secondary
Tired of looking for love and coming up empty-handed, today’s singles turned to “Ricki” for help. “Ricki” recruited the hottest new dating website from AOL – “Love.com” – to play Online matchmaker for its guests. The potential pairs have been cyber-chatting for two weeks and “Ricki’s” ready to facilitate their first face-to-face meeting. Will today’s guests’ dismal dating record be wiped clean? “Ricki” has the surprising results.

Tuesday - Jun 8, 2004
EXPOSED: The Latest Drug Craze (#11090) - Primary
Almost $80-billion worth of legal over-the-counter and prescription drugs are sold each year in the U.S., but many of these drugs are falling into the wrong hands and being used illegally. Today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects examines a frightening and lethal trend among scores of teenagers called “Pharming.” “Pharming” is the use of inexpensive over-the-counter drugs in a manner unintended by the manufacturer to achieve a euphoric and sometimes hallucinogenic high. From ingesting exorbitant amounts of cough syrup and crushing and snorting cold pills containing the ingredient DXM (causes hallucination when taken in large doses) to stealing powerful prescription painkillers from their parents, today’s guests admit that they are addicted to “legal” drugs. As always, “Ricki” provides a cautionary tale in the form of a 13-year-old boy who was left for dead by his terrified friends after overdosing on his friend’s prescription drugs. Resident expert Dr. Tiy-e offers parents tips to prevent their kids from “Pharming.”
Ambush Staff Makeovers (#11124) - Secondary
“Ricki’s” production team has worked its fair share of magic in the makeover department but don’t often get the chance to indulge in that luxury themselves. Today, “Ricki’s” turning the tables, surprising some of its very worthy workers with a much-needed makeover. The grueling hours of television production often call for comfortable clothes and quick coiffing habits, but “Ricki’s” crack crew of makeover magicians is suspending that standard during today’s transformations. Will “Ricki’s” savvy staff sustain their new styles?

Monday - Jun 7, 2004
Newlyweds: Will It Last Forever? (#11086) - Primary
Almost half of all marriages end in divorce – before the fifth anniversary! Today’s newlyweds could face breakup a lot sooner, because one half of the couple is convinced that their spouse is cheating on them. They’ve turned to “Ricki” to help them settle the score once and for all. “Ricki’s” relying on the tried-and-true lie detector test to determine whether or not infidelity will play a part in the longevity of today’s marriages. Resident relationship guru, Dr. Michelle talks to today’s quarreling couples about the likelihood of repairing the damaged trust in their relationships.
Weave Wars: The Final Chapter (#11130) - Secondary
It’s the final hair-raising installment of “Ricki’s Weave Wars” as seven wizards of the weave face off for the coveted “Golden Weave” award. More than just a hair show, today’s creators of the coif unveil the ultimate in dynamic fantasy “dos” and perform emergency “weaveovers” on guests who have taken their weaves to an awful extreme. “Ricki’s” panel of judges – Queen Aishah, Donnell Rawlings, Lauren Lake, Jonny McGovern, Heather B. and Daphne Brogdon – trim the “dead ends” and name the ultimate magician of the mane.

Friday - Jun 4, 2004
Mecca Man Search (#11063) - Primary
When word got out that “Ricki” was teaming up with the cool clothing company “Mecca” in their search for the next male model for their website, women across the country sent photos of the gorgeous guys in their lives. “Ricki’s” getting the party started – including a DJ and lounge – to get today’s ten “Fab finalists” in the mood to strut their stuff. By the end of the hour, the judges - Mecca’s Marketing Manager Satarius Piernas, actress/comedienne Queen Aishah and actress/comedienne Daphne Brogdon – have to narrow the ripped rivals down to one lucky winner. Will romancing Ricki be the key to making the cut?
Drag Makeovers (#11117) - Secondary
Some of the series’ most memorable moments have occurred during makeover and drag queen episodes, so today, “Ricki” combines the two for a “royal,” over-the-top makeover “blow-out” bonanza. Four fabulous makeover magicians go head-to-head to transform today’s dreadful drag queens into divine divas. Which darling diva will steal the show and walk away with a check made out to her favorite charity?

Thursday - Jun 3, 2004
EXPOSED: Love Behind Bars (#11084) - Primary
Finding a soul mate is a daunting task, but the singles on today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects are certain that they have found “true love” – with convicted criminals they met through personal ads. “Ricki” examines the allure of relationships between upstanding citizens and their incarcerated partners. Today’s guests’ friends and families insist that their loved ones are being conned by convicts that are serving time for heinous crimes including murder and child molestation. “Ricki” takes viewers behind bars during one guest’s trip to visit her imprisoned boyfriend and offers two cautionary tales – one from a woman that discovered too late the true nature of her former inmate husband and another from a former male inmate that preyed on single women’s romantic fantasies.
How to Spot a Swindler 101 (#11129) - Secondary
Sharpen those number two pencils and get ready to take notes because, “Ricki’s” offering a crash course on how to spot a cheater. Through the seasons, “Ricki’s” met its fair share of two-timers and felt it only fair to share its expertise in infidelity with the female population. With the help of some illustrative clips highlighting a variety of shocking cheating moments in the series’ history, “Ricki” presents its female viewing audience with the tutorial of a lifetime.

Wednesday - Jun 2, 2004
Dueling Divorcees (#11097) - Primary
Breaking up may be hard to do and according to today’s exes, getting their prized possessions back is even harder. They are ready to risk it all to assert ownership over what they believe is rightfully theirs. Creative competitions have been concocted and “Ricki’s” ready to referee the dueling divorcees as they battle it out over their belongings. The winners take all, or do they? “Ricki’s” upping the ante, offering each champ a chance to trade in their own possession for a mystery prize that could be a great get or a big ‘ol booby prize.
’Ricki’s’ EX Games (#11111) - Secondary
Although most of today’s guests have only their own bad behavior to blame for their current single status, “Ricki’s” taking pity on them, offering them a second chance at love with a past flame for whom they haven’t stopped pining. Today’s “brave” men and women say they’re still crazy about their exes and willing to do whatever it takes to win them back, but their exes might think they’ve gone crazy when they see the lengths to which today’s players have to go. Will the forlorn lovers be up for the extreme “Ex Games” challenge?

Tuesday - Jun 1, 2004
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators (#11098) - Primary
Today’s installment of “Ricki’s” continuing Foxy Private Investigator series finds Constance, Sylvia and Sherry canvassing cities in Michigan, Wisconsin and Mississippi, hot on the trail of alleged two timers. Employing techniques learned and honed in their real-life private investigative work, “Ricki’s” FPI are on a mission to bring back irrefutable evidence - mostly in the form of hidden camera footage – to put an end to any doubt today’s accusers may have. “Ricki” relies on resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle to advise today’s couples on the true meaning of monogamy.
Detecting A Two Timer (#11128) - Secondary
“If it looks like a cheater and smells like a cheater, it probably is a cheater,” is fast becoming the motto of today’s skeptical guests. They all have one thing in common – a “gut” feeling that their significant other is cheating and want “Ricki” to help them make a “gut-wrenching” decision. While the trusty lie detector test will tell the unequivocal truth, “Ricki’s” also giving the accused an opportunity to get back into their lover’s good graces with the help of some “gut-churning” delicacies. Will they go to any length to convince their lovers that they can be faithful? Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle weighs in on today’s two-timing behavior.

Monday - May 31, 2004
Miss Drag Idol USA II (#11034) - Primary
Taking its cue from the hit series “American Idol,” “Ricki Lake” hosts it’s second annual pop star wannabe competition with a twist - all of today’s “catty” competitors are drag queens! After scouring the country searching for the most fabulous drag divas, “Ricki” narrowed the field down to ten talented finalists who go all out to win the hearts of “Ricki’s” celebrity judges including HBO’s “Sex and the City” super star Willie Garson, renowned comedienne/actress Judy Gold and BET’s Queen Aishah. Which of today’s divine darlings will walk away with the title?
The Fat Feud (#11108) - Secondary
On today’s episode, “Ricki” gets the “skinny” on gender-related inconsistencies when it comes to the battle of the bulge. The female halves of today’s twosomes are tired of weight-related double standards, which have them continuously counting carbs while their male counterparts consume countless calories without a care. They’re ready to even the playing fields telling their men that either their extra baggage goes or they’ll be packing their bags.

Friday - May 28, 2004
60 Days To Make It As A Video Dancer…Part Two (#11054) - Primary
It’s been a long 60 days for all four of today’s hopefuls made evident by the documented footage of each contestant’s attempt at total transformation, but they’re ready to go all out for the coveted title of video dancer. “Ricki” pulls out all the stops, bringing in red-hot choreographer Chris Judd in an attempt to transform today’s clumsy contenders into dancing divas. Once the opponents have presented their slickest strides, most tempting twists an mind-blowing moves, it’s up to the panel of celebrity judges - D-Block’s Sheek Looch, Styles P and J-Hood, Chris Judd and Lauren Lake – to determine which lucky lady will jet off to shoot her first music video. D-Block performs their hot new single “Okay.”
Great American Money Grab (#11127) - Secondary
If part of the American Dream includes earning money, then “Ricki” is making dreams come true, old-fashioned hoedown style complete with dunking booths, pie-eating contests and even a relay race. Ready to give away thousands of dollars in cash and prizes, Ricki assumes the role of game show host and challenges her studio audience - “Let’s Make A Deal” style – to snag a spot as a contestant and walk away a winner.

Thursday - May 27, 2004
60 Days To Make It As A Video Dancer (#11015) - Primary
Expanding on last season’s wildly popular and competitive “Video Girl” episode during which a handful of hopefuls shook their “tail-feathers” to win a coveted spot in NAAM Brigades video, ”What You Doin’ Wit Dat,” this season, “Ricki” is raising the ante by adding a new twist. “Ricki” chose four finalists to compete to be a featured dancer in red-hot hip hop group D-Block’s (featuring Sheek Looch) newest video, but each of these ladies has to improve a specific characteristic before they can compete. Whether it’s losing or gaining weight and learning how to dance, “Ricki” is allotting 60 days to each of today’s contestants – and providing experts to whip each participant into shape – to get their acts together and make their dreams come true. Each two-month-long transformation, documented by “Ricki’s” cameras, promises to amaze and amuse and eventually help narrow the field down to one winner.
Teaching Two-Timers A Lesson (#11106) - Secondary
The women on today’s episode have tried to get over their unfaithful mate’s betrayals, but insist that the only way they’ll feel better is if they “get even.” In an effort to teach today’s two-timers a timeless lesson, “Ricki” helps its scorned guests turn the tables with some simulated evidence. Their men will be presented with “videotaped confessions” and “hidden-camera footage” of their partners in alleged adulterous action. Will a dose of their own medicine be enough to set today’s double dealers straight? Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle weighs in on these troubled twosomes.

Wednesday - May 26, 2004
Online Love Matches (#11114) - Primary
Tired of looking for love and coming up empty-handed, today’s singles turned to “Ricki” for help. “Ricki” recruited the hottest new dating website from AOL – “Love.com” – to play Online matchmaker for its guests. The potential pairs have been cyber-chatting for two weeks and “Ricki’s” ready to facilitate their first face-to-face meeting. Will today’s guests’ dismal dating record be wiped clean? “Ricki” has the surprising results.
Crazy About A Crush (#11122) - Secondary
There’s nothing more exciting than the feeling of being in love, and today’s guests are all presenting the symptoms, counting the seconds until they can see their true love again. There’s one little snag in their dreams – their “true loves” have no idea they are the objects of such affection. “Ricki’s” helping these secret admirers work up the courage to come clean today. Will their big confessions end in affection or rejection? “Ricki’s” got the surprising results.

Tuesday - May 25, 2004
Ambush Staff Makeovers (#11124) - Primary
“Ricki’s” production team has worked its fair share of magic in the makeover department but don’t often get the chance to indulge in that luxury themselves. Today, “Ricki’s” turning the tables, surprising some of its very worthy workers with a much-needed makeover. The grueling hours of television production often call for comfortable clothes and quick coiffing habits, but “Ricki’s” crack crew of makeover magicians is suspending that standard during today’s transformations. Will “Ricki’s” savvy staff sustain their new styles?
EXPOSED: Women & HIV (#11121) - Secondary
American women are contracting HIV and AIDS at one of the fastest growing rates in the country, and today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects focuses on the burning question…“how?” An astonishing 75% of infected women are getting HIV from heterosexual sex – in some cases from their very own husbands. From the devastating diagnosis and painful drug treatments to intimacy issues and trying to get pregnant, “Ricki” examines the enormous challenges facing HIV-positive women. “Ricki” recruits Dr. Gail Wyatt, Assistant Director of the AIDS Institute at UCLA, who offers profound insight into living with HIV and AIDS and ways that women can safeguard themselves from contracting this preventable disease.

Monday - May 24, 2004
Weave Wars: The Final Chapter (#11130) - Primary
It’s the final hair-raising installment of “Ricki’s Weave Wars” as seven wizards of the weave face off for the coveted “Golden Weave” award. More than just a hair show, today’s creators of the coif unveil the ultimate in dynamic fantasy “dos” and perform emergency “weaveovers” on guests who have taken their weaves to an awful extreme. “Ricki’s” panel of judges – Queen Aishah, Donnell Rawlings, Lauren Lake, Jonny McGovern, Heather B. and Daphne Brogdon – trim the “dead ends” and name the ultimate magician of the mane.
Extreme Breast Makeovers (#11095) - Secondary
In a society that is obsessed with physical perfection, more and more Americans are opting to go under the knife to become the perfect “10,” and the women on today’s episode are no exception. Although their loved ones are supremely skeptical, today’s under-endowed female guests insist they don’t feel like self-confident women and the only solution is getting breast implants. “Ricki” recruits a renowned plastic surgeon to help today’s guests get the figure of their dreams and sends its cameras along for a first-hand look. From pre-op through a six-week-long recovery, viewers will be amazed by the agony and ecstasy of breast augmentation.

Friday - May 21, 2004
Drag Makeovers (#11117) - Primary
Some of the series’ most memorable moments have occurred during makeover and drag queen episodes, so today, “Ricki” combines the two for a “royal,” over-the-top makeover “blow-out” bonanza. Four fabulous makeover magicians go head-to-head to transform today’s dreadful drag queens into divine divas. Which darling diva will steal the show and walk away with a check made out to her favorite charity?
’Ricki’s’ Most Stunning Surprises (#11082) - Secondary
“Ricki’s” witnessed its fair share of shocking moments since its debut, and today’s episode features some of the series’ most memorable, jaw-dropping gestures. From guests’ reunion reactions and miraculous makeovers to coming clean about confidential crushes, today’s “Ricki” recounts the exceptional measures its guests will take in their efforts to make an enduring impression.

Thursday - May 20, 2004
How to Spot a Swindler 101 (#11129) - Primary
Sharpen those number two pencils and get ready to take notes because, “Ricki’s” offering a crash course on how to spot a cheater. Through the seasons, “Ricki’s” met its fair share of two-timers and felt it only fair to share its expertise in infidelity with the female population. With the help of some illustrative clips highlighting a variety of shocking cheating moments in the series’ history, “Ricki” presents its female viewing audience with the tutorial of a lifetime.
Man Of The Year (#11125) - Secondary
It’s tropical-style temptation on today’s “Ricki,” as a bevy of beautiful boys compete for a coveted spot in one of the hottest calendars around – “Hedonism’s 2005 Ultimate Men.” Once word of the challenge got out, “Ricki” was inundated with submissions, mostly from proud female counterparts. The field has been narrowed to twelve fine-looking finalists who are all eager to strut their stuff and get the nod from “Ricki’s” expert panel of judges – Lauren Lake, April Masini and Heather B.

Wednesday - May 19, 2004
’Ricki’s’ EX Games (#11111) - Primary
Although most of today’s guests have only their own bad behavior to blame for their current single status, “Ricki’s” taking pity on them, offering them a second chance at love with a past flame for whom they haven’t stopped pining. Today’s “brave” men and women say they’re still crazy about their exes and willing to do whatever it takes to win them back, but their exes might think they’ve gone crazy when they see the lengths to which today’s players have to go. Will the forlorn lovers be up for the extreme “Ex Games” challenge?
Preventing Teenage Pregnancy (#11123) - Secondary
In conjunction with the third-annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, “Ricki” presents an in-depth, candid hour focusing on the realities of teenage pregnancy. “Ricki” talks to a diverse group of young people that personify teenage pregnancy’s staggering statistics. From girls who are 13 and 17 years old and determined to get pregnant to a teenage couple struggling to make ends meet since the birth of their asthmatic child, “Ricki” provides an impartial forum to facilitate straightforward discussion among the teen peers. The eye-opening hour offers a hard-hitting, comprehensive look at a critical subject affecting today’s youth from their perspective.

Tuesday - May 18, 2004
Detecting A Two Timer (#11128) - Primary
“If it looks like a cheater and smells like a cheater, it probably is a cheater,” is fast becoming the motto of today’s skeptical guests. They all have one thing in common – a “gut” feeling that their significant other is cheating and want “Ricki” to help them make a “gut-wrenching” decision. While the trusty lie detector test will tell the unequivocal truth, “Ricki’s” also giving the accused an opportunity to get back into their lover’s good graces with the help of some “gut-churning” delicacies. Will they go to any length to convince their lovers that they can be faithful? Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle weighs in on today’s two-timing behavior.
Mother-In-Law Makeovers (#11085) - Secondary
The women on today’s episode wish they’d taken the age-old expression, “when you marry a man, you marry his family,” a little more seriously, because they are absolutely appalled by the garish garb of their husband’s mother. “Ricki” recruits the makeover magicians to transform today’s gaudy grandmas into modish mothers-in-law. Will the young-at-heart matrons mock their more mature makeovers or will they maintain their modern look? “Ricki’s” got the remarkable results.

Monday - May 17, 2004
The Fat Feud (#11108) - Primary
On today’s episode, “Ricki” gets the “skinny” on gender-related inconsistencies when it comes to the battle of the bulge. The female halves of today’s twosomes are tired of weight-related double standards, which have them continuously counting carbs while their male counterparts consume countless calories without a care. They’re ready to even the playing fields telling their men that either their extra baggage goes or they’ll be packing their bags.
Ricki’s FPI: The Telltale Tapes (#11118) - Secondary
“Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators” – three real-life, super-savvy female private investigators – have spent the season scouring the country for suspected adulterers, but “Ricki’s” switching up today’s “mission.” While the FPI have successfully brought back incriminating evidence and confronted a variety of two-timers in studio, today’s guests are interested in getting the goods on loved ones other than their spouse. From a mother who’s convinced her son is dealing drugs to two women alleging their roommate is stealing their stuff, “Ricki’s FPI” settle in for special surveillance. Will hidden-camera footage prove what the finger-pointers have suspected all along?

Friday - May 14, 2004
Increasing Physical Intimacy (#11027) - Primary
Celebrated sex columnist Dan Savage joins “Ricki’s” love panel – Lauren Lake, Heather B. and Danielle Monaro – for some to-the-point talk about putting an end to today’s couples’ sexual stalemates. From a woman whose bothered by her husband’s “over-the-top” bedroom behavior to another who’s worried that her husband’s passion for porn is leading to their lack of lust, “Ricki” mediates the no-holds-barred discussion in an effort to get suggestions for today’s dispassionate duos and viewers alike. “Ricki” might be providing the plan to help today’s guests get out of their sexual funk, but it’s up to them to implement the intimate pointers presented by today’s pros.
Female Bullies (#11126) - Secondary
The word “bully” conjures the image of a surly boy who shoves people for their lunch money, but the bullies on today’s episode are not only adults, they are women. Their loved ones are tired of being intimidated and want the bullying to stop today, but the “she-bullies” insist they are nothing more than independent women who refuse to take “no” for an answer. “Ricki” recruits two resident relationship pros – Lauren Lake and Heather B. – to weigh in on today’s tormenter’s reign of terror.

Thursday - May 13, 2004
Teaching Two-Timers A Lesson (#11106) - Primary
The women on today’s episode have tried to get over their unfaithful mate’s betrayals, but insist that the only way they’ll feel better is if they “get even.” In an effort to teach today’s two-timers a timeless lesson, “Ricki” helps its scorned guests turn the tables with some simulated evidence. Their men will be presented with “videotaped confessions” and “hidden-camera footage” of their partners in alleged adulterous action. Will a dose of their own medicine be enough to set today’s double dealers straight? Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle weighs in on these troubled twosomes.
Drag Eye For The Tomboy (#11078) - Secondary
What happens when “Ricki” combines a group of tomboy women that look and dress like guys with a fabulous flock of men that make a living dressing like gorgeous gals? Today’s episode features “’Ricki’s’ Fab Four” – the most divine divas of drag – working their makeover magic to totally transform today’s tomboys’ look from “guy” to “glam.” Will the darling drag queens be able to keep the tomboys from teetering in their super-swanky stilettos?

Wednesday - May 12, 2004
Cheaters Come Clean (#11112) - Primary
Whether it’s a change in cologne or modified grooming habits, today’s guests suspect their partners of stepping out on them but don’t have the cold, hard facts they need to prove it. From lie-detector results to eyewitness testimony, “Ricki’s” ready to help set the record straight for today’s skeptical sweeties. Will they walk away with the answers they were looking for? Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle weighs in on whether or not a relationship is salvageable after infidelity.
Caught In A Lie (#11115) - Secondary
If trust is the building block of any relationship, the guests on today’s episode are on shaky ground. Although they vehemently deny all of the allegations against them, their friends and family insist that their truth-twisting loved ones are telling tales that just don’t add up. From a woman that denies she smashed her ex’s car to another who insists that she doesn’t cheat on her diet, “Ricki” resolves today’s discrepancies with the most reliable method of all – the lie detector test. Once the results are in, “Ricki” defers to resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle to weigh in on the affect underhanded antics have on relationships.

Tuesday - May 11, 2004
EXPOSED: Women & HIV (#11121) - Primary
American women are contracting HIV and AIDS at one of the fastest growing rates in the country, and today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects focuses on the burning question…“how?” An astonishing 75% of infected women are getting HIV from heterosexual sex – in some cases from their very own husbands. From the devastating diagnosis and painful drug treatments to intimacy issues and trying to get pregnant, “Ricki” examines the enormous challenges facing HIV-positive women. “Ricki” recruits Dr. Gail Wyatt, Assistant Director of the AIDS Institute at UCLA, who offers profound insight into living with HIV and AIDS and ways that women can safeguard themselves from contracting this preventable disease.
Who Wants To Date My Daughter? (#11116) - Secondary
Disastrous dating stories are a dime a dozen, but the young woman on today’s episode seems to have the market cornered when it comes to tales of romantic wreckage. She’s challenged her mom, godmother and best friend to put an end to her long losing streak by choosing her “dream date” from a line-up of great guys. “Ricki’s” rounded up eight eligible bachelors eager to earn the role of “leading man.” Will there be a love connection?

Monday - May 10, 2004
Extreme Breast Makeovers (#11095) - Primary
In a society that is obsessed with physical perfection, more and more Americans are opting to go under the knife to become the perfect “10,” and the women on today’s episode are no exception. Although their loved ones are supremely skeptical, today’s under-endowed female guests insist they don’t feel like self-confident women and the only solution is getting breast implants. “Ricki” recruits a renowned plastic surgeon to help today’s guests get the figure of their dreams and sends its cameras along for a first-hand look. From pre-op through a six-week-long recovery, viewers will be amazed by the agony and ecstasy of breast augmentation.
Ladies’ Men Lay It On The Line (#11119) - Secondary
Today’s guests are self-proclaimed ladies’ men who say they have the skills to seduce the sexiest women, but their best friends insist that the only thing “big-time” about these men is their imagination. “Ricki” puts these “lover boys” to the test - “Dating Game” style – as each chooses from three bachelorettes concealed from their sight. If today’s “players” are really as smooth as they suggest, they’ll be able to pick their dream lady without even seeing her, especially since the other two are not nearly as “dreamy.”

Friday - May 7, 2004
’Ricki’s’ Most Stunning Surprises (#11082) - Primary
“Ricki’s” witnessed its fair share of shocking moments since its debut, and today’s episode features some of the series’ most memorable, jaw-dropping gestures. From guests’ reunion reactions and miraculous makeovers to coming clean about confidential crushes, today’s “Ricki” recounts the exceptional measures its guests will take in their efforts to make an enduring impression.
Friendships And Pet Peeves (#11092) - Secondary
No one is perfect, but the guests on today’s episode insist that someone in their lives is so far from it that they’re literally starting to hate them. From control freaks and bullies to objectionable personal hygiene, today’s guests are determined to put an end to the offending behavior before it ends their friendships. Are these habits truly intolerable or are some of today’s guests overreacting? “Ricki’s” studio audience weighs in on each verdict.

Thursday - May 6, 2004
Man Of The Year (#11125) - Primary
It’s tropical-style temptation on today’s “Ricki,” as a bevy of beautiful boys compete for a coveted spot in one of the hottest calendars around – “Hedonism’s 2005 Ultimate Men.” Once word of the challenge got out, “Ricki” was inundated with submissions, mostly from proud female counterparts. The field has been narrowed to twelve fine-looking finalists who are all eager to strut their stuff and get the nod from “Ricki’s” expert panel of judges – Lauren Lake, April Masini and Heather B.
Kids And Custody (#11099) - Secondary
Almost six million kids in this country are being raised by a grandparent because their own parents aren’t around to do the job. The guests on today’s episode insist that they had no choice but to assume custody of someone else’s children because they couldn’t stand by silently while their “unfit” friends and loved ones made a mockery of being “mom.” These alleged “unfit mothers” are not taking this lying down and turn to “Ricki” to help make the case to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs. Dr. Michelle and Dr. Robi Ludwig weigh in on today’s heart-wrenching issue offering each family advice that will best serve the children in question.

Wednesday - May 5, 2004
Preventing Teenage Pregnancy (#11123) - Primary
In conjunction with the third-annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, “Ricki” presents an in-depth, candid hour focusing on the realities of teenage pregnancy. “Ricki” talks to a diverse group of young people that personify teenage pregnancy’s staggering statistics. From girls who are 13 and 17 years old and determined to get pregnant to a teenage couple struggling to make ends meet since the birth of their asthmatic child, “Ricki” provides an impartial forum to facilitate straightforward discussion among the teen peers. The eye-opening hour offers a hard-hitting, comprehensive look at a critical subject affecting today’s youth from their perspective.
Arranged Marriages (#11076) - Secondary
After learning about the significant success rate of “arranged” marriages in other countries, “Ricki” decided to put it to the test by assembling three mothers eager to “arrange” relationships for their perpetually single daughters. Once the introductions are made, the couples are whisked off – “Ricki’s” cameras in tow – for a romantic evening on the town. Will today’s moms be on the mark with their matchmaking or will their daughters go back to bat for themselves?

Tuesday - May 4, 2004
Mother-In-Law Makeovers (#11085) - Primary
The women on today’s episode wish they’d taken the age-old expression, “when you marry a man, you marry his family,” a little more seriously, because they are absolutely appalled by the garish garb of their husband’s mother. “Ricki” recruits the makeover magicians to transform today’s gaudy grandmas into modish mothers-in-law. Will the young-at-heart matrons mock their more mature makeovers or will they maintain their modern look? “Ricki’s” got the remarkable results.
Sisters In Crisis (#11105) - Secondary
The bond between sisters should be one of the closest two women can have, but the women on today’s episode maintain that their sisters have destroyed that sacred trust through unforgivable transgressions that no amount of sisterly love can cure. “Ricki” recruits resident relationship gurus Lauren Lake and Dr. Michelle to mediate “peace talks” between today’s skirmishing siblings. Will these rival relatives be able to repair the rift in their relationships?

Monday - May 3, 2004
Ricki’s FPI: The Telltale Tapes (#11118) - Primary
“Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators” – three real-life, super-savvy female private investigators – have spent the season scouring the country for suspected adulterers, but “Ricki’s” switching up today’s “mission.” While the FPI have successfully brought back incriminating evidence and confronted a variety of two-timers in studio, today’s guests are interested in getting the goods on loved ones other than their spouse. From a mother who’s convinced her son is dealing drugs to two women alleging their roommate is stealing their stuff, “Ricki’s FPI” settle in for special surveillance. Will hidden-camera footage prove what the finger-pointers have suspected all along?
Friends and Lovers: Who To Believe (#11102) - Secondary
Time and again, today’s guests have presented their best friends with irrefutable evidence that their partners have been unfaithful, but their friends refuse to accept it. The finger pointers are not backing off without a fight and turn to “Ricki” in their final attempt to talk some sense into their loved ones. “Ricki’s” at the ready with the tried and trusted lie detector test. While there’s no fooling the lie detector test, some of today’s women may discover that they’ve been played for fools. Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle is standing by with important insight on infidelity and the effect it has on relationships.

Friday - Apr 30, 2004
Female Bullies (#11126) - Primary
The word “bully” conjures the image of a surly boy who shoves people for their lunch money, but the bullies on today’s episode are not only adults, they are women. Their loved ones are tired of being intimidated and want the bullying to stop today, but the “she-bullies” insist they are nothing more than independent women who refuse to take “no” for an answer. “Ricki” recruits two resident relationship pros – Lauren Lake and Heather B. – to weigh in on today’s tormenter’s reign of terror.
Military Reunions: Heroes Come Home (#11030) - Secondary
Nearly 350 American soldiers have given their lives since the U.S. invaded Iraq, and thousands more continue to put their lives on the line every day, but that is not their only sacrifice. These men and women all have families that they leave behind for months – and in some cases, years – all of whom spend that time longing to reunite with their loved ones serving overseas. With the cooperation of the U.S. Military, “Ricki” makes five of those moving reunions possible today. Private First Class Phillip Blouir, who had returned from his five-month stretch in Iraq a week prior, is reunited with his mother, stepfather and 10-year-old sister. Staff Sergeant Tomas Perez, whose wife was pregnant when he left for Iraq nine months ago, is reunited with his mother whom he hasn’t seen in 12 years. Private First Class Brent Dunbar, who served for five months in Iraq, is reunited with his parents and 15-year-old brother both of whom haven’t seen Brent since he enlisted in the Army over a year-and-a-half ago. Staff Sergeant Jesse Templeman, who fought in Iraq for five months, is reunited with his father whom he hasn’t seen in ten years and finally has the opportunity to introduce his wife and two-year-old daughter to his dad. Senior Airman Dave Carpenter, who left his wife and then six-month-old daughter tow years ago to serve in Qatar, is reunited with his parents.

Thursday - Apr 29, 2004
Drag Eye For The Tomboy (#11078) - Primary
What happens when “Ricki” combines a group of tomboy women that look and dress like guys with a fabulous flock of men that make a living dressing like gorgeous gals? Today’s episode features “’Ricki’s’ Fab Four” – the most divine divas of drag – working their makeover magic to totally transform today’s tomboys’ look from “guy” to “glam.” Will the darling drag queens be able to keep the tomboys from teetering in their super-swanky stilettos?
EXPOSED: Gay Teens Fight Back (#11066) - Secondary
Gay teens have been fighting for their rights and making national headlines in the process, but today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series - that gives viewers an insider’s look at edgy and taboo subjects – depicts the heavy price these teenagers must often pay for coming out at a tender age. “Ricki” welcomes courageous teens behind the headlines including a 14-year-old girl that sued her New York high school after being suspended for wearing a “Barbie Is A Lesbian” t-shirt. “Ricki” reminds its audience that for every determined teen that is speaking out for their right to be gay and proud, there are others that have paid the ultimate price. Sixteen-year-old Valencia joins “Ricki” to relay the story of her 15-year-old best friend, Sakia Gunn, who was stabbed to death after rejecting a man’s advances and died in Valencia’s arms.

Wednesday - Apr 28, 2004
Caught In A Lie (#11115) - Primary
If trust is the building block of any relationship, the guests on today’s episode are on shaky ground. Although they vehemently deny all of the allegations against them, their friends and family insist that their truth-twisting loved ones are telling tales that just don’t add up. From a woman that denies she smashed her ex’s car to another who insists that she doesn’t cheat on her diet, “Ricki” resolves today’s discrepancies with the most reliable method of all – the lie detector test. Once the results are in, “Ricki” defers to resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle to weigh in on the affect underhanded antics have on relationships.
Who Wants To Date My Mom? (#11010) - Secondary
Two daughters, one mother and ten men…a recipe for disaster? Quite the contrary. While “Ricki’s” heard its fair share of dating horror stories over the years they’re usually told in the first person. Today’s tales of courting terror are surprisingly different and are being told in the third person, because the storytellers are sisters sharing their mother’s terrible track record when it comes to choosing a man. It’s “Ricki” to the rescue, arranging a pool of ten eligible bachelors that will compete for a romantic dinner cruise with mom. From the dance off to the speed-dating round, the fellas are going all out, but at the end of the hour, it will be the siblings that make the ultimate decision for mom.

Tuesday - Apr 27, 2004
Who Wants To Date My Daughter? (#11116) - Primary
Disastrous dating stories are a dime a dozen, but the young woman on today’s episode seems to have the market cornered when it comes to tales of romantic wreckage. She’s challenged her mom, godmother and best friend to put an end to her long losing streak by choosing her “dream date” from a line-up of great guys. “Ricki’s” rounded up eight eligible bachelors eager to earn the role of “leading man.” Will there be a love connection?
Romance Divided By Race (#11068) - Secondary
Although it’s been said that love is blind, the women on today’s episode couldn’t disagree more. They say that choosing a mate is as clear as black and white, because they will only date men outside their own race. “Ricki” regular Lauren Lake helps today’s opinionated guests determine whether or not they are really examining all of the important criteria that go into forming a healthy bond with a significant other.

Monday - Apr 26, 2004
Ladies’ Men Lay It On The Line (#11119) - Primary
Today’s guests are self-proclaimed ladies’ men who say they have the skills to seduce the sexiest women, but their best friends insist that the only thing “big-time” about these men is their imagination. “Ricki” puts these “lover boys” to the test - “Dating Game” style – as each chooses from three bachelorettes concealed from their sight. If today’s “players” are really as smooth as they suggest, they’ll be able to pick their dream lady without even seeing her, especially since the other two are not nearly as “dreamy.”
Best Friend Betrayals (#11088) - Secondary
Could there be anything worse than sleepless nights spent pondering a mate’s fidelity? The men and women on today’s episode think so, because they’re convinced that their very own best friends are the ones with whom their partners are cheating. Desperate to determine the truth, today’s guests turn to “Ricki” to help them get definitive answers. “Ricki” relies on the tried-and-true lie detector test to solve today’s suspicious situations. Once the results are in, each couple gets a dose of dating “dos & don’ts” courtesy of resident relationship guru, Dr. Michelle.

Friday - Apr 23, 2004
Friendships And Pet Peeves (#11092) - Primary
No one is perfect, but the guests on today’s episode insist that someone in their lives is so far from it that they’re literally starting to hate them. From control freaks and bullies to objectionable personal hygiene, today’s guests are determined to put an end to the offending behavior before it ends their friendships. Are these habits truly intolerable or are some of today’s guests overreacting? “Ricki’s” studio audience weighs in on each verdict.
Catching Adulterers: Science vs. Human Intuition (#11080) - Secondary
Although “Ricki’s” given its fair share of lie detector tests to determine whether or not a guest is cheating, the truth is, most of the time the impulse that motivated the suspicious party to request a lie detector test is usually an accurate instinct. Today, “Ricki” combines definitive lie detector science with human intuition to see how closely they calculate. Although each of today’s suspected adulterers has submitted to a lie detector test, “Ricki” polls the audience – question by question – to determine if their gut feelings match the actual results. Is common sense on par with scientific evidence?

Thursday - Apr 22, 2004
Kids And Custody (#11099) - Primary
Almost six million kids in this country are being raised by a grandparent because their own parents aren’t around to do the job. The guests on today’s episode insist that they had no choice but to assume custody of someone else’s children because they couldn’t stand by silently while their “unfit” friends and loved ones made a mockery of being “mom.” These alleged “unfit mothers” are not taking this lying down and turn to “Ricki” to help make the case to reclaim what they believe is rightfully theirs. Dr. Michelle and Dr. Robi Ludwig weigh in on today’s heart-wrenching issue offering each family advice that will best serve the children in question.
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators (#11047) - Secondary
Today’s installment of “Ricki’s” continuing Foxy Private Investigator series finds Constance, Sylvia and Sherry canvassing cities in California, Texas and New York, hot on the trail of suspected serial suitors who wouldn’t know fidelity if it “hit them in the face.” Employing techniques learned and honed in their real-life private investigative work, “Ricki’s” FPI are on a mission to bring back irrefutable evidence - mostly in the form of hidden camera footage – to put an end to any doubt today’s accusers may have. “Ricki” relies on resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle to advise today’s couples on getting through difficult times in their relationships.

Wednesday - Apr 21, 2004
Arranged Marriages (#11076) - Primary
After learning about the significant success rate of “arranged” marriages in other countries, “Ricki” decided to put it to the test by assembling three mothers eager to “arrange” relationships for their perpetually single daughters. Once the introductions are made, the couples are whisked off – “Ricki’s” cameras in tow – for a romantic evening on the town. Will today’s moms be on the mark with their matchmaking or will their daughters go back to bat for themselves?
Why American Kids Are Overweight (#11032) - Secondary
One in four Americans is considered “obese,” but what’s more alarming is that obesity is the number-one health risk to the nation’s children. The overweight youngsters on today’s episode insist that the only people to blame are their “permissive,” “careless” parents. After several shocking food-intake testimonials, “Ricki” recruits a top nutritionist to help today’s almost-obese adolescents learn how to eat right and consults resident psychologist Dr. Michelle to end seemingly unbreakable bad habits.

Tuesday - Apr 20, 2004
Sisters In Crisis (#11105) - Primary
The bond between sisters should be one of the closest two women can have, but the women on today’s episode maintain that their sisters have destroyed that sacred trust through unforgivable transgressions that no amount of sisterly love can cure. “Ricki” recruits resident relationship gurus Lauren Lake and Dr. Michelle to mediate “peace talks” between today’s skirmishing siblings. Will these rival relatives be able to repair the rift in their relationships?
Teen Supermodel Search (#11072) - Primary
Cindy Crawford did it when she was 16. Gisele Bundchen did it when she was only 15. Today, eight lucky teenage finalists will get their chance to do it too, because “Ricki’s” hosting its first ever “Model In The Making” competition. After narrowing the competitive field down to eight beautiful, poised hopefuls, “Ricki” rounded up a panel of expert judges – Elite agency model manager Calvin Wilson, Supermodel Roshumba Williams and winner of J-Lo’s Nationwide Model Search Natalie Martinez - to choose the one that has what it takes to make it in the exhilarating universe of the supermodel. Which young contender will secure the opportunity to meet with the Elite Modeling Agency? “Ricki’s” got the results.

Monday - Apr 19, 2004
Friends and Lovers: Who To Believe (#11102) - Primary
Time and again, today’s guests have presented their best friends with irrefutable evidence that their partners have been unfaithful, but their friends refuse to accept it. The finger pointers are not backing off without a fight and turn to “Ricki” in their final attempt to talk some sense into their loved ones. “Ricki’s” at the ready with the tried and trusted lie detector test. While there’s no fooling the lie detector test, some of today’s women may discover that they’ve been played for fools. Resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle is standing by with important insight on infidelity and the effect it has on relationships.
Dueling Drag Divas (#11087) - Secondary
Madonna, Tina, Britney and Whitney may rule the airwaves but today’s divine diva impersonators are ready, willing and able to duplicate the sound, style and steps of those pop icons. Today’s panel of celebrity judges - actress/comedienne Queen Aishah, comedienne Daphne Brodgon and world-famous drag Cher impersonator Ginger Snaps - have their work cut out for them. Which of today’s “drag racers” will make it to the finish line and be crowned Queen impersonator? “Ricki’s” got the outrageous results.

Friday - Apr 16, 2004
Military Reunions: Heroes Come Home (#11030) - Primary
Nearly 350 American soldiers have given their lives since the U.S. invaded Iraq, and thousands more continue to put their lives on the line every day, but that is not their only sacrifice. These men and women all have families that they leave behind for months – and in some cases, years – all of whom spend that time longing to reunite with their loved ones serving overseas. With the cooperation of the U.S. Military, “Ricki” makes five of those moving reunions possible today. Private First Class Phillip Blouir, who had returned from his five-month stretch in Iraq a week prior, is reunited with his mother, stepfather and 10-year-old sister. Staff Sergeant Tomas Perez, whose wife was pregnant when he left for Iraq nine months ago, is reunited with his mother whom he hasn’t seen in 12 years. Private First Class Brent Dunbar, who served for five months in Iraq, is reunited with his parents and 15-year-old brother both of whom haven’t seen Brent since he enlisted in the Army over a year-and-a-half ago. Staff Sergeant Jesse Templeman, who fought in Iraq for five months, is reunited with his father whom he hasn’t seen in ten years and finally has the opportunity to introduce his wife and two-year-old daughter to his dad. Senior Airman Dave Carpenter, who left his wife and then six-month-old daughter tow years ago to serve in Qatar, is reunited with his parents.
“Fantasy Celebrity Makeovers” (#11044) - Secondary
What woman in her right mind would dress up like her boyfriend’s or husband’s favorite female celebrity just to fulfill his ultimate fantasy? “Ricki’s” got four positive answers in the form of four daring divas that are happy to accommodate their men. “Ricki” unleashes its makeover magician Rodney Cutler - the style guru from Down Under whose super-savvy skill for hair and flair has been lauded by power-packing monthly glossies across the board – to transform today’s willing women into sexy superstars Beyonce Knowles, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Vivica A. Fox and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Thursday - Apr 15, 2004
EXPOSED: Gay Teens Fight Back (#11066) - Primary
Gay teens have been fighting for their rights and making national headlines in the process, but today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series - that gives viewers an insider’s look at edgy and taboo subjects – depicts the heavy price these teenagers must often pay for coming out at a tender age. “Ricki” welcomes courageous teens behind the headlines including a 14-year-old girl that sued her New York high school after being suspended for wearing a “Barbie Is A Lesbian” t-shirt. “Ricki” reminds its audience that for every determined teen that is speaking out for their right to be gay and proud, there are others that have paid the ultimate price. Sixteen-year-old Valencia joins “Ricki” to relay the story of her 15-year-old best friend, Sakia Gunn, who was stabbed to death after rejecting a man’s advances and died in Valencia’s arms.
Ripley’s Does Ricki (#11057) - Secondary
Seatbelts must be fastened before tuning in to today’s can’t-miss episode, because “Ricki’s” teaming up with one of television’s most outrageous shows, TBS’s “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not.” Executive Producer Dan Jbara showcases a variety of clips chock full of mind-bending feats and the people that undertake them including a man that has morphed into a cat via body modification. “Ricki” brings viewers up close and personal with live record-breaking acts including the awe-inspiring aerial assault of the “three-man acro slam-dunking” team. It’s an hour that must be seen to be believed.

Wednesday - Apr 14, 2004
Who Wants To Date My Mom? (#11010) - Primary
Two daughters, one mother and ten men…a recipe for disaster? Quite the contrary. While “Ricki’s” heard its fair share of dating horror stories over the years they’re usually told in the first person. Today’s tales of courting terror are surprisingly different and are being told in the third person, because the storytellers are sisters sharing their mother’s terrible track record when it comes to choosing a man. It’s “Ricki” to the rescue, arranging a pool of ten eligible bachelors that will compete for a romantic dinner cruise with mom. From the dance off to the speed-dating round, the fellas are going all out, but at the end of the hour, it will be the siblings that make the ultimate decision for mom.
EXPOSED: Medicating Children (#11077) - Secondary
Almost six million school-aged children in this country are given behavior-altering drugs by their parents and teachers and today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series – that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects – explores this emergent practice and its repercussions. From parents that insist prescription drugs like Ritalin have transformed their uncontrollable “monsters” into obedient “angels” to those that say they would never medicate their children no matter how many tantrums they throw. “Ricki” rounds up the experts who weigh in - one on each side of the fence – offering medical advice about mind-altering prescriptions for kids. “Ricki” provides a cautionary tale in the form of a couple whose 10-year-old daughter died from an overdose of her prescription medication for Attention Deficit Disorder.

Tuesday - Apr 13, 2004
Romance Divided By Race (#11068) - Primary
Although it’s been said that love is blind, the women on today’s episode couldn’t disagree more. They say that choosing a mate is as clear as black and white, because they will only date men outside their own race. “Ricki” regular Lauren Lake helps today’s opinionated guests determine whether or not they are really examining all of the important criteria that go into forming a healthy bond with a significant other.
Man In The Middle (#11065) - Secondary
Should a man ever come between two female friends? Today’s dueling divas think so and are willing to duke it out to determine who is most desirable. “Ricki” recruits its resident “Love Panel” – Lauren Lake, Heather B. and Danielle Monaro - to weigh in on whether or not any man should be able to break the bond of sisterhood.

Monday - Apr 12, 2004
Best Friend Betrayals (#11088) - Primary
Could there be anything worse than sleepless nights spent pondering a mate’s fidelity? The men and women on today’s episode think so, because they’re convinced that their very own best friends are the ones with whom their partners are cheating. Desperate to determine the truth, today’s guests turn to “Ricki” to help them get definitive answers. “Ricki” relies on the tried-and-true lie detector test to solve today’s suspicious situations. Once the results are in, each couple gets a dose of dating “dos & don’ts” courtesy of resident relationship guru, Dr. Michelle.
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators (#11026) - Secondary
Cheaters beware…”Ricki’s” got its FPI on the case and they’re going to outwit, outsmart and outfox all of today’s disingenuous two-timers with a touch of rock ‘em, shock ‘em tactical maneuvering. During the third installment of “Ricki’s” continuing month-long series, Constance, Sylvia and Sherry – all real-life, super-savvy female private investigators – are armed with the key technology – hidden cameras, surveillance software and background checks - that they need to spot and secure their mark. Do today’s accusers have a legitimate beef with their significant other or are they off point? “Ricki’s” Foxy Private Investigators have the conclusive evidence that will answer all of today’s guests’ burning questions.

Friday - Apr 9, 2004
Catching Adulterers: Science vs. Human Intuition (#11080) - Primary
Although “Ricki’s” given its fair share of lie detector tests to determine whether or not a guest is cheating, the truth is, most of the time the impulse that motivated the suspicious party to request a lie detector test is usually an accurate instinct. Today, “Ricki” combines definitive lie detector science with human intuition to see how closely they calculate. Although each of today’s suspected adulterers has submitted to a lie detector test, “Ricki” polls the audience – question by question – to determine if their gut feelings match the actual results. Is common sense on par with scientific evidence?
Atypical Makeovers Mavens (#11001) - Secondary
Tired of the same old makeover shows? “Ricki’s” switching it up, offering its latest fashion victims a “choice” of makeover experts from a pool of stylists - the “good,” a top New York pro; the “bad,” possibly a dog groomer or a funeral director; and the “ugly,” maybe a deli worker or an audience member. The catch…today’s lucky ladies will pick their stylists based on a brief description provided by each “expert” detailing his/her “vision” for the makeover. Today’s guests won’t know exactly which maven is the real deal and which are just as fashionably flawed as they are until they have made their decisions. How discerning are today’s guests? “Ricki” reveals the results, and some of today’s women might walk away looking more like French poodles than fashionistas.

Thursday - Apr 8, 2004
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators (#11047) - Primary
Today’s installment of “Ricki’s” continuing Foxy Private Investigator series finds Constance, Sylvia and Sherry canvassing cities in California, Texas and New York, hot on the trail of suspected serial suitors who wouldn’t know fidelity if it “hit them in the face.” Employing techniques learned and honed in their real-life private investigative work, “Ricki’s” FPI are on a mission to bring back irrefutable evidence - mostly in the form of hidden camera footage – to put an end to any doubt today’s accusers may have. “Ricki” relies on resident relationship guru Dr. Michelle to advise today’s couples on getting through difficult times in their relationships.
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators: Disappearing Husbands (#11059) - Secondary
Today’s installment of the continuing series, “Ricki’s” Foxy Private Investigators, (better known as the “Ricki’s” FPI), calls on Constance, Sylvia and Sherry to solve the case of the “disappearing husband.” The women on today’s episode all have one thing in common…their partners have been pulling vanishing acts for days at a time and only offer sketchy details about where they’ve been. With “Ricki’s” tidy trio on the case, it’s only a matter of time before today’s raging Romeos are found out. Will their obscure excuses come back to bite them? “Ricki’s” got the shocking results.

Wednesday - Apr 7, 2004
Why American Kids Are Overweight (#11032) - Primary
One in four Americans is considered “obese,” but what’s more alarming is that obesity is the number-one health risk to the nation’s children. The overweight youngsters on today’s episode insist that the only people to blame are their “permissive,” “careless” parents. After several shocking food-intake testimonials, “Ricki” recruits a top nutritionist to help today’s almost-obese adolescents learn how to eat right and consults resident psychologist Dr. Michelle to end seemingly unbreakable bad habits.
The Lie Detector Game (#11075) - Secondary
All of the suspected two-timers on today’s episode have taken lie-detector tests to “prove” to their partners that they have been faithful. Everyone knows that an unfaithful mate is no “prize,” so instead of simply revealing the results, “Ricki’s” mixing things up by offering today’s heartbroken men and women a chance at a real prize. They can either choose to hear the lie detector results or walk away with one of many fantastic mystery prizes including a trip to Jamaica and diamond earrings.

Tuesday - Apr 6, 2004
Teen Supermodel Search (#11072) - Primary
Cindy Crawford did it when she was 16. Gisele Bundchen did it when she was only 15. Today, eight lucky teenage finalists will get their chance to do it too, because “Ricki’s” hosting its first ever “Model In The Making” competition. After narrowing the competitive field down to eight beautiful, poised hopefuls, “Ricki” rounded up a panel of expert judges – Elite agency model manager Calvin Wilson, Supermodel Roshumba Williams and winner of J-Lo’s Nationwide Model Search Natalie Martinez - to choose the one that has what it takes to make it in the exhilarating universe of the supermodel. Which young contender will secure the opportunity to meet with the Elite Modeling Agency? “Ricki’s” got the results.
Crushes Uncovered (#11055) - Secondary
Today’s guests have finally worked up the courage to tell their unsuspecting crushes how they truly feel about them, and “Ricki’s” going to lend a helping hand by prefacing the news with a variety of videotaped clues. From recent attractions to ones that date back to high school days, today’s guests are laying it all on the line in the name of love. Is a love connection or two in the stars for the romantic-minded guests? “Ricki” has the surprising results.

Monday - Apr 5, 2004
Dueling Drag Divas (#11087) - Primary
Madonna, Tina, Britney and Whitney may rule the airwaves but today’s divine diva impersonators are ready, willing and able to duplicate the sound, style and steps of those pop icons. Today’s panel of celebrity judges - actress/comedienne Queen Aishah, comedienne Daphne Brodgon and world-famous drag Cher impersonator Ginger Snaps - have their work cut out for them. Which of today’s “drag racers” will make it to the finish line and be crowned Queen impersonator? “Ricki’s” got the outrageous results.
Female Infidelity (#11061) - Secondary
While most shows about infidelity focus on male two-timers, today’s episode turns the tables focusing on the women that cheat and the men whose lives they’ve turned upside down. All of today’s alleged cheaters insist that there is no truth to the accusations being brought against them by their partners. “Ricki’s” going to get to the bottom of it with the help of the trusty lie detector test. Psychotherapist Robi Ludwig offers insight into why women cheat and discusses whether or not this is a growing societal trend.

Friday - Apr 2, 2004
“Fantasy Celebrity Makeovers” (#11044) - Primary
What woman in her right mind would dress up like her boyfriend’s or husband’s favorite female celebrity just to fulfill his ultimate fantasy? “Ricki’s” got four positive answers in the form of four daring divas that are happy to accommodate their men. “Ricki” unleashes its makeover magician Rodney Cutler - the style guru from Down Under whose super-savvy skill for hair and flair has been lauded by power-packing monthly glossies across the board – to transform today’s willing women into sexy superstars Beyonce Knowles, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Vivica A. Fox and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Sexually Confused Singles (#11051) - Secondary
If today’s “sexually confused” serial singles want to remain in the good graces of their loved ones, they’re going to have to decide which gender they truly enjoy, because their friends and family aren’t buying the “I-want-it-both-ways” excuse anymore. “Ricki’s” at the ready with a game plan - a “triple” date. Each of today’s befuddled bachelors and bachelorettes head out on a date with a member of each sex – simultaneously - to determine which one they are attracted to. Will today’s “triple dates” prove productive?

Thursday - Apr 1, 2004
Ripley’s Does Ricki (#11057) - Primary
Seatbelts must be fastened before tuning in to today’s can’t-miss episode, because “Ricki’s” teaming up with one of television’s most outrageous shows, TBS’s “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not.” Executive Producer Dan Jbara showcases a variety of clips chock full of mind-bending feats and the people that undertake them including a man that has morphed into a cat via body modification. “Ricki” brings viewers up close and personal with live record-breaking acts including the awe-inspiring aerial assault of the “three-man acro slam-dunking” team. It’s an hour that must be seen to be believed.
Working Women Makeovers (#11064) - Secondary
The men on today’s episode say that their women used to look attractive, but somewhere along the way they started dressing like men. The women agree and insist that they would try harder to look feminine, but the long, hard hours at their blue-collar “man’s job” doesn’t afford them the luxury of time to make that happen. Ricki” recruits Rob Talty, stylist extraordinaire and former host of “Ambush Makeovers,’ to help cut through the gal’s greasy, grimy “guy getups.” Will Talty and his team of makeover magicians uncover the glamorous girls hidden beneath it all?

Wednesday - Mar 31, 2004
EXPOSED: Medicating Children (#11077) - Primary
Almost six million school-aged children in this country are given behavior-altering drugs by their parents and teachers and today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series – that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects – explores this emergent practice and its repercussions. From parents that insist prescription drugs like Ritalin have transformed their uncontrollable “monsters” into obedient “angels” to those that say they would never medicate their children no matter how many tantrums they throw. “Ricki” rounds up the experts who weigh in - one on each side of the fence – offering medical advice about mind-altering prescriptions for kids. “Ricki” provides a cautionary tale in the form of a couple whose 10-year-old daughter died from an overdose of her prescription medication for Attention Deficit Disorder.
Playboy’s Cyber Girl Search (#10027) - Secondary
One of tinsel town’s titillating trends is to pose for “Playboy” magazine, and today “Ricki” joins forces with “Playboy” to search for their next sexy cyber girl and make the dreams of one lucky lady come true. “Ricki” narrowed the field of competition down to five beauties and they’re ready to strut their sexy stuff – swimwear and lingerie included – amazingly with the blessings of their supportive mates. “Ricki’s” panel of expert judges including “Playboy’s” photo editor decide which voluptuous vixen will be flown to Chicago for the photo shoot of a lifetime.

Tuesday - Mar 30, 2004
Man In The Middle (#11065) - Primary
Should a man ever come between two female friends? Today’s dueling divas think so and are willing to duke it out to determine who is most desirable. “Ricki” recruits its resident “Love Panel” – Lauren Lake, Heather B. and Danielle Monaro - to weigh in on whether or not any man should be able to break the bond of sisterhood.
Playboy’s Women of Wal-Mart (#11050) - Secondary
While “Playboy” magazine has featured the “Women of Enron” and the “Women of Starbucks,” Playboy.com is gearing up for its first-ever “Women Of…” pictorial, and who better to partner with than “Ricki” for their “Women of Wal-Mart” layout? Once word of this partnership was out, “Ricki” was inundated with photos of gorgeous Wal-Mart workers from across the country. After narrowing the competitive field down to eight fabulous finalists, “Ricki’s” panel of expert judges – Editor, Playboy.com & Contributing Editor, Playboy magazine John Thomas; former Playboy.com Cyber-girl Lana Kinnear and resident “Ricki” funny man Donnell Rawlings - are ready to choose the one who has what it takes to take it all off for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “Ricki’s” cameras deliver all of the closed-set behind-the scenes photo shoot action.

Monday - Mar 29, 2004
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators (#11026) - Primary
Cheaters beware…”Ricki’s” got its FPI on the case and they’re going to outwit, outsmart and outfox all of today’s disingenuous two-timers with a touch of rock ‘em, shock ‘em tactical maneuvering. During the third installment of “Ricki’s” continuing month-long series, Constance, Sylvia and Sherry – all real-life, super-savvy female private investigators – are armed with the key technology – hidden cameras, surveillance software and background checks - that they need to spot and secure their mark. Do today’s accusers have a legitimate beef with their significant other or are they off point? “Ricki’s” Foxy Private Investigators have the conclusive evidence that will answer all of today’s guests’ burning questions.
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators (#11028) - Secondary
Today’s guests live by the motto, “Fool me once, shame on you…fool me twice, shame on me,” because their lovers have already cheated on them once, but they are concerned that their mates are up to their amoral antics again. Its time for “Ricki” to unleash its secret weapon on today’s suspected two-timers. In the second episode of “Ricki’s” month-long Foxy Private Investigator series, Connie, Sylvia and Sherry are deployed on “manhunt” missions in Chicago and San Francisco. Will “Ricki’s” FPI discover that today’s two-timing guests have renewed their devotion to their significant other? Resident “Ricki” relationship guru, Dr. Michelle, is on hand for some advice for the broken hearted.

Friday - Mar 26, 2004
Blind Dates In The Buff (#11062) - Primary
When it comes to impressing the opposite sex, today’s guests better not be afraid to let it all hang out…literally. Friends and relatives of today’s singles insist that the reason their loved ones are still unattached is because they are too materialistic and critical to find true love. “Ricki’s” helping today’s three luscious ladies and three hot hunks “strip” away all of their superficialities by arranging blind dates - in the buff. Taking the daters’ attire into consideration, “Ricki” sends all three couples – cameras in tow - to Hedonism II resort in Jamaica where the only formal wear required is a birthday suit. Will “Ricki” uncover a love connection?
Ex Files: Who Knows You Better? (#11039) - Secondary
When one plus one equals three, there’s definitely a problem as today’s guests have figured out. Although they are involved in current relationships, there’s a third member – the “ex” – that keeps these couples from moving forward. “Ricki” tries to tidy today’s twisted triangles with a series of extreme and intimate tests that will prove who really knows their man/woman better – their current lovers or their exes.

Thursday - Mar 25, 2004
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators: Disappearing Husbands (#11059) - Primary
Today’s installment of the continuing series, “Ricki’s” Foxy Private Investigators, (better known as the “Ricki’s” FPI), calls on Constance, Sylvia and Sherry to solve the case of the “disappearing husband.” The women on today’s episode all have one thing in common…their partners have been pulling vanishing acts for days at a time and only offer sketchy details about where they’ve been. With “Ricki’s” tidy trio on the case, it’s only a matter of time before today’s raging Romeos are found out. Will their obscure excuses come back to bite them? “Ricki’s” got the shocking results.
“Bachelor Pad Makeovers (#11017) - Primary
“Trading Spaces” and “While You Were Out” may be all the rage, but “Ricki’s” got an even more demanding makeover challenge up its sleeve, unleashing today’s top tried-and-trusted designers to transform entire bachelor pads from dreadful dwellings to dynamite digs on a budget of $1,000. And, if that’s not enough of a challenge, they must complete all of their work in less than five hours! The impetus for today’s remarkable renovations: the women who will put up with their man’s bachelor behavior but have grown tired of the revolting residence that’s been part of the package. Lauren Lake, “The Gay Pimp” Jonny McGovern and Donnell Rawlings lend a helping hand, and “Ricki” recruits the home-décor gurus to demonstrate how to tips for creating chic decorative touches on a budget.

Wednesday - Mar 24, 2004
The Lie Detector Game (#11075) - Primary
All of the suspected two-timers on today’s episode have taken lie-detector tests to “prove” to their partners that they have been faithful. Everyone knows that an unfaithful mate is no “prize,” so instead of simply revealing the results, “Ricki’s” mixing things up by offering today’s heartbroken men and women a chance at a real prize. They can either choose to hear the lie detector results or walk away with one of many fantastic mystery prizes including a trip to Jamaica and diamond earrings.
Full-Figure Model Search (#11019) - Secondary
Today’s episode is proof positive that not all good things come in small packages. When “Ricki” put out the word that it was teaming up with “Figure” magazine to find the next super-sized supermodel, it was inundated with photos and phone calls. “Ricki” narrowed the field to six striking finalists and brought in an expert panel of judges – comedian Queen Aishah, “Figure” magazine’s fashion director Tish Jett and top model coach Paul Whartron – to choose one lucky lady to be whisked away for a glamorous photo shoot for a featured layout in an upcoming issue of “Figure” magazine, a sassy new wardrobe and a once-in-a-lifetime vacation in paradise. Today’s competitive contenders strut their stuff in flowing formal wear and luscious lingerie, but there can only be one victor. “Ricki’s” got the racy results and full coverage of “Figure” magazine’s exclusive photo shoot with today’s voluptuous “it” girl.

Tuesday - Mar 23, 2004
Crushes Uncovered (#11055) - Primary
Today’s guests have finally worked up the courage to tell their unsuspecting crushes how they truly feel about them, and “Ricki’s” going to lend a helping hand by prefacing the news with a variety of videotaped clues. From recent attractions to ones that date back to high school days, today’s guests are laying it all on the line in the name of love. Is a love connection or two in the stars for the romantic-minded guests? “Ricki” has the surprising results.
EXPOSED: Gay Marriages (#11093) - Secondary
Is the ban on same sex marriages “unconstitutional?” The heated debate has recently garnered a great deal of media attention and is the focus of today’s installment of the continuing Exposed series that gives viewers an insiders’ look at edgy and taboo subjects. While many heterosexuals have spoken out against gay marriage, one of the most surprising issues “Ricki” discovers is a segment of the gay community that doesn’t condone same-sex marriages including outspoken KABC radio host Al Rantel. Also weighing in on today’s compelling conversation is one of the three couples that sued the state of Vermont and won, legalizing same-gender “civil unions” in that state.

Monday - Mar 22, 2004
Female Infidelity (#11061) - Primary
While most shows about infidelity focus on male two-timers, today’s episode turns the tables focusing on the women that cheat and the men whose lives they’ve turned upside down. All of today’s alleged cheaters insist that there is no truth to the accusations being brought against them by their partners. “Ricki’s” going to get to the bottom of it with the help of the trusty lie detector test. Psychotherapist Robi Ludwig offers insight into why women cheat and discusses whether or not this is a growing societal trend.
Ricki’s Foxy Private Investigators (#11004) - Secondary
“Ricki