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4001 Hey Kid, Before You Ruin Your Life . . .Try Walking A Day In My Shoes
Some teenagers think they have all the answers. On today’s shows three troubled teens have a chance to spend a day living the life they think they want. See the dramatic results after a 14 year old girl who wants a baby spends the day with a teenage mom; a 15 year old boy spends a day with a former gang member who is now paralyzed; and a 15 year old girl who wants to drop out of school spends the day with a high-school dropout.

4002 Brother/Sister...You Think I Look Like a Circus Freak..But Chill Out, ‘Cuz You’re A Major Geek
Today’s guests are preppy brothers and sisters who are here to discuss their feelings regarding their siblings whom they feel dress outrageously.

4003 Stop Whining! I’m Sick Of You Women Complaining About Sexual Harassment
Today’s show brings men and women together who are divided on the subject of sexual harassment. A woman confronts the man who lost his job for harassing her; a mother and daughter share the painful story of how Mom’s decision to sue her employers has torn their family apart. Everyone gains a new understanding with advice from experts as well as compelling first person stories.

4006 Summer’s Over. . .Listen, Baby, It’s Time I Get This Secret Off My Chest
Ricki celebrates the end of summer when her guests open their hearts to their objects of desire.

4007 How Dare You Write My Number On The Bathroom Wall . . . Today You Will Pay!
Today’s guests ask Ricki to help them confront the people who tried to ruin their reputations.

4009 Mom, You Never Told Me You Loved Me…Please Make Today The Day!
A Mother’s love is a special bond that nurtures and supports, but what if you never heard your mother say, “I love you?” Today’s guests on Ricki Lake are mothers and daughters trying to learn how to communicate affection by working through past mistakes. Psychologists Jennifer Duffy and Michael Schwartzmann join the show to help shed light on the importance of expressing love through words as well as deeds.

4010 Mom/Dad. . . Why Did You Miss My Wedding? Explain Yourself!
Today’s guests have come to the Ricki Lake Show to tell their parents how much they were hurt by their not attending their weddings. The resolution of hurt feelings culminates in a dream come true for one of the guests who gets married again, this time before her mothers eyes.

4011 You Say You’ll Get Your Secret Crush. . .But, Trust Me, She’s Way Out Of Your League! (We’ll See)
Have you ever been bold enough to share your feelings for someone you had a crush on or have you ever had nerve enough to ask them out? On today’s “Ricki”, guests have secret crushes on a special someone and will not only reveal them, but will ask that person out on a date. What the secret admirers do not know is that they will be joined by their friends who think they will not be able to win their secret crushes hearts.

4014 You’re Old Enough To Be My Mom/Dad, But I’ve Got A Crush & Today, I’m Gonna Make You Mine!
What would you do if you were attracted secretly to someone either 20 years your junior or senior? On today’s “Ricki,” guests reveal their long-kept feelings for people who are much younger or older than they are! Joining these love-struck admirers are their friends and family members who have strong opinions about their pursuing these relationships.

4015 My Mother-In-Law Hates Me and Has Refused To Me Our Kids (Until Today)
Women on today’s show tell Ricki their mothers-in-law refuse to accept them and their children, and they want to face their mothers-in-law about the reasons for this rejection in the hope of mending their broken families. Psychologist Dr. Jane Greer joins the panel in an attempt to reconcile the relationships between the families.

4017 Yeah, Mom, I Have A Bad Attitude. . .But Guess What? I Learned It From You!
Ricki’s guest today are daughters who defend themselves from their own mothers who describe them as “mean” and “rude”. The daughters claim that their attitudes were formed by observing their mothers in action. In an effort to help these guests, family psychologist, Dr. Karen Stark joins the show.

4018 My Husband Keeps Me Prisoner...Should I Stay, Or Should I Break Free?
On today’s “Ricki,” we will meet women who feel “imprisoned” and “distraught” because their husbands control every aspect of their lives. Their spouses join them to explain why they are so controlling and overpowering even though they know their wives are considering ending the relationships. Several relationship experts will be on hand to provide mini counseling sessions in an effort to address and resolve the underlying issues.

4019 You’re Out Of Control. . .Chill Out, And Stop Sleeping Around!
Why do people in this age of high health risk sleep around or cheat on their partners? Today Ricki’s guests are concerned for the well being of promiscuous loved ones who are engaged in numerous intimate relationships and are not practicing safe sex. Joining the panel to help sort out the issues of intimacy and promiscuity is relationship expert Candace Bushnell.

4021 I Never Should Have Slept With You!
Have you ever been intimate with someone in the hopes that it would enhance your relationship, or did ou ever ruin a friendship after because you became romantically involved? On today’s Ricki Lake, guests in these sitations will confront their former lovers and share their regrets.

4026 Ricki, I’ll Freak Out If You Help Me Meet My Favorite Soap Hunk (Start Freakin’! He’s Here!)
Millions of young men and women faithfully watch their favorite soap operas and have probably fantasized about meeting some of the stars at one time or another. On today’s Ricki, guests are about ti get the surprise of a lifetime when they are introduced to their favorite, hunky soap stars whom are some of the most gorgeous men on daytime television.

4027 You’re The Worst Neighbor In America…Pack Up And Get Out Of Town!
Have you ever had a disagreement with a neighbor that lasted for years? Guests on today’s “Ricki” used to be the kind of neighbors who borrowed sugar from one another or hosted Tupperware parties, but not anymore! They are here to discuss why they are so upset with neighbors who have offended them in some way, damaged their property or hosted disruptive late night parties.

4028 I Hate Living With You. . .Guess What, I’m Moving, And You’re Not Coming With Me!
Ricki’s guests today are packing up their clothes and their furniture and moving out! The only thing that they will leave behind is the person who loves and depends on them and they are hearing that news for the first time on this edition of Ricki. Joining the show are two relationship experts: author Gracie Cornish and former roommate of MTV’s Real World, Eric Neis.

4029 If The Stomach Is The Way To A Man’s Heart. . .Ricki Show Me Where To Start!
If the saying is true that “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” then love will be in the air for our viewers. On today’s Ricki Lake, our guests will learn the skills necessary to create a full-course meal. Some of the chefs on hand demonstrate their culinary expertise: Chef Michael Roman of New York City’s Union Square Cafe; and “All My Children” star Robin Mattson, who also hosts her own cooking show on Lifetime Television.

4030 I Know What To Say, I Know What To Wear. . .Ricki, Help Me With My Hair!
Did you ever wish for an easy way to reinvent your hair without it requiring a ton of maintenance? On today’s Ricki, our guests will learn all about how to cut, style and color their hair as well as gain tips and expertise from the country’s top stylists and beauty-care consumer activists. Special guests include the famous stylist to the stars and owner of two high profile salons, Oribe!

4031 I’m A Real-Life Vampire. . .Today I’ll Prove It!
On today’s show, we’ll meet several young people who claim to be modern day vampires similar to those in a recent New York Times article. Our guests candidly share how and why they embrace the lifestyle of these nocturnal beings and reveal startling revelations about this strange phenomena. Joining the discussion to analyze the claims are author and vampire expert, Jeff Guinn and Dr. Steven Novella, professor of Neurology at Yale and president of the Connecticut Skeptics Society.

4032 Today I Tell My Husband/Wife: It Was Just A One Night Stand. . .Get Over It!
Today, Ricki’s guests share regrets about being unfaithful in their romantic relationships. They say the price they are paying for being honest about the infidelity is tearing apart the relationship they want to preserve. To assist the guests in tackling the underlying issues of forgiveness and violation of trust, relationship therapist Dr. Joanne Wright joins the show.

4033 Mom, I’m Committing The Crimes, But You Have To Do The Time. . .And That Won’t Stop Me!
How responsible should parents be for their child’s actions? Today’s show features mothers who are faring fines or even jail time fo rhte crimes committed by their child. Ricki tries to get these kids to understand the peril their parents face as a result of their disastrous actions.

4034 Mom, It’s My Life. . .I’ll Smoke If I Want To!
Because of the sharp increase of teen smoking in recent years, President Clinton just added this important issue to the national agenda. On today’s episode mothers discuss their frustrations and concerns about their teenagers who have started smoking and refuse to quit. Psychologist Jean Cirillo, specializing in addictions and teens, attempts to help the guests.

4035 Mom, You Think I’m Crazy. . . But I Was Abducted By Aliens!
Do extraterrestrial beings and UFO’s really exist? Today, Ricki’s guests share strange and incredulous tales of how they believe they were abducted by or are in communication with aliens. One guest even claims she is an alien. Joining the discussion are leading “ufologist” and author Budd Hopkins, along with Joe Nicole, writer for “Skeptic Enquirer”.

4036 Today Ricki Goes Behind The Scenes To Surprise Her Staff With Dates Of Their Dreams!
It’s no secret that dating in the 90’s is a challenge, and it’s so hard to meet that special person. On today’s show, Ricki finds some of the cutest, sexiest and funniest men and woman in America, and is surprises her single staff members by fixing them up!

4037 He Spiked My Drink With Roofies. . .Then He Raped Me. . .My Life Will Never Be The Same!
Today’s topic, pulled straight from national headlines, focuses on the significant rise of sexual assaults committed with the help of a drug called Rohyphol, also call the “Date Rape Drug.” Commonly known as “Roofies” this dangerous substance is usually slipped into the drinks of unsuspecting women and often results in these women being sexually violated. Ricki’s guests include several victims of these attacks as well as men who admit to “Roofie” spiking or to selling the drug to college students. Joining the panel is psychologist Beth Perry, a rape trauma specialist.

4039 I Told You I Was Pregnant, But Guess What? I Lied!
Telling your boyfriend you’re pregnant when you really aren’t is a serious matter, and is usually followed by disheartening consequences. Guests on today’s Ricki finally admit to lying to their boyfriends about being pregnant because they were afraid of losing them or deceptively wanted money to “terminate the pregnancy”. Much to the surprise of the boyfriends, they are hearing this revelation for the first time!

4042 How Dare You Tell Me How To Raise My Kids...You Don’t Even Have Any!
Imagine being told by your best friend that you are being an irresponsible mother? On today’s “Ricki,” guests say it is hard enough being a young parent without having to deal with unsolicited advice offered by family and friends. What bothers these women most is the fact that the people offering suggestions in child rearing do not even have children themselves. Joining the panel offering practical advice is radio talk show host. Debbie Nigro.

4043 You Asked For My Phone Number, But You Never Called . . . What’s Up With That?
Have you ever met someone you were attracted to and given them your phone number in the hope they would call, only to be disappointed when they never follow through? On today’s Ricki, guests are here to find out why they were not pursued further by that seemingly interested man or woman and to determine if the phone number seeker ever had any intentions of calling them from the start. Included in the show will be a special guest appearance by hit top-40 singer, Robin S.

4044 A Hate Crime Has Ruined My Life. . .Can’t We Stop The Violence Now?
Whether a church burning or an unprovoked physical attack, hate crimes have been making national headlines. These violent acts have been targeted at many different religious and ethnic groups as well as the gay community. On today’s Ricki, we will hear from the victims of such hate crimes and from some of the people behind the violence. Also joining the show are two stars from the WB’s “7th Heaven,” to discuss a recent episode about racism, and expert Walter Reeves, Director of Neighbor’s Network, a non-profit organization committed to helping stop hate crimes in the South.

4045 Mom, I’m 13 . . .1’m Running Away . . . So Don’t Mess With Me!
Imagine staying awake all night hoping your runaway teenage daughter is alive and well? On a highly emotional Ricki, teens as young as 13 who have run away from home several times, will join their anguished mothers. These girls explain how unhappy they are at home, and threaten to leave again if things don’t change drastically. Joining the panel is Carol Watson, Executive Director for Missing Children Minnesota, who tells teens they have numerous alternatives to running away.

4048You Think You Know Me, But Hold On Tight...Today I’ll Reveal My Secret Life!
Have you ever kept a secret about something important in your life from a close friend or family member? For many, keeping a private matter from becoming public information can become unbearable. On today’s Ricki, a group of young men and women feel they finally have the courage to unveil a “hidden” aspect of their lives to the people that matter the most.

4049 Hey, Jerk How Dare You Dump Me Like That. . . Today You’ll Pay!
Breaking up is always hard to do, but we all know it is even worse when it happens over the phone or when one of the partners lies to end the relationship. Ricki’s guests come to the show in search of apologies and/or the truth from former mates regarding their sudden break-ups. Joining the show is relationship expert Anita Lawson who authored the book, “Girl! . . . Serentity, Courage and Wisdom for The Dissed, Pissed Woman.”

4050 You’re Threatening To Take Me To Court . . . But Let’s Battle It Out Today!
As recent high profile court cases have shown, everyone involved in the process is affected, sometimes for life. What should one do when these legal battles include close friends or family members? On today’s episode, Ricki creates a mock “courtroom” for her guests to present their conflicts with loves ones and gain resolution or “judgment” in their favor. Former “Partridge Family” star Danny Boneduce makes a special guest appearance to assist in the decision making.

4053 I’ve Never Met My Ex’s New Chick, But I Hate Her Guts . . . And Today I’ll Tell Her!
It’s hard to imagine really disliking someone you have never met. However, the rules often change when the person is the woman who is currently dating your ex-boyfriend. On today’s Ricki, guests discuss their feelings toward the women who have “taken their place” and “their man!” We also hear from guests who share their distinct reservations for the person their close friend is dating.

4054 Say What? You Want To Date That Ricki Guests?…Are You Crazy?
Each week, Ricki receives hundreds of letters from viewers who are eager to meet former guests. Many of us can relate to dreams of starting relationships with people we have admired from afar. Today, our love struck viewers have their wishes granted when they get the chance to meet previous “Ricki Lake” panelists.

4056 I’m Sick Of Being Taunted . . . They Think I’m Crazy, But My House Is Haunted!
With the recent resurgence of popular science fiction shows like “Sightings,” more people are believing in the paranormal, particularly in the notion of haunted houses. On today’s Ricki, guests claim to have seen and heard ghosts in their homes and are here to cite numerous examples of strange, unexplainable events. They are joined by family members and friends who think they have “vivid imaginations” and are “embarrassed” by their “nonsense”. Joining the panel to offer differing views is expert Andrew Thompson, a paranormal researcher, and Michael Shermer, Ph.D. and founder and publisher of “Skeptic Magazine”.

4057 You Say You’re Bi, I Say It’s A Lie...Today You Have To Declare Yourself!
Being unsure of one’s sexual preference is an issue that many young adults struggle with in the ‘90s. Fearful of being rejected by loved ones often requires them to lead dual lives. On today’s show, relatives, roommates, friends and lovers of the people in this situation ask them to choose one lifestyle. Throughout the show, Liz Tracey, editor of “Lesbian/Gay New York”, advises the panelists and audience how to deal with these alternative lifestyles.

4058 Now That I’m Pregnant, The Romance Is Gone...And Today I Want To Know Why?
Often when a couple is expecting a baby, many significant changes in their relationship occur, particularly in the romance department. On today’s “Ricki,” mothers-to-be are here to explain how pregnancy has radically altered their intimate relationships with their boyfriends or husbands. Joining the panel to counsel these troubled couples is a sex and relationship expert.

4059 We Were Gonna Get Married. . .Then You Played Me For A Fool . . .Today You’ll Pay!
Have you ever believed yo would one day marry someone you were having a relationship with only to discover your mate did not feel the same way? Ricki’s guests today are heartbroken, confused and angry because they thought they were on the road to marriage when suddenly their significant others ended their relationships. Joining the panel to advise our downhearted guests on relationships reconstruction is a couple who was able to overcome their differences and salvage their partnership.

4060 Mom, I Want To Drop Out Of School...Don’t Try to Stop Me!
With the violence in our country’s school systems on a steady rise, many kids are using this as an excuse to drop out of school. On today’s Ricki, teens as young as 12 who want to leave their education’s behind join their anguished mothers and explain why they hate going to class. Here to lend advice are three cast members from the popular ABC television drama “Dangerous Minds” including the star, Annie Potts, who says not completing school is “the biggest mistake of their lives”. Also joining the panel is Bettie Youngs, Ph.D., ED.D., who attempts to counsel these kids and stress the importance of earning a diploma.

4061 I’ve Got News For You, Honey, You’re Way Too Fat To Be Doing That!
On today’s Ricki, friends and family members of overweight exotic dancers are here to tell them they believe they are “too fat” to be dancing and to share their embarrassment over the way their loved ones earn a living. In their defense, these obese dancers say they are physically attractive and extremely appealing to the customers who come to see them perform.

4062 You Took My Virginity And Then Took Off...Explain Yourself!
Deciding to become sexually involved in a relationship is a big step, particularly when it is the first time. Today, our emotionally troubled guests reveal how disappointed and heartbroken they were when their boyfriends or girlfriends abruptly ended their relationship shortly after their first sexual experience together. The former lovers meet today after not having spoken to each other for as long as six years to discuss why their relationship dissolved.

4063 Your Seams Are Starting To Scream...You’re Too Fat To Be Wearing That!
Some say that clothes make the man or woman. However on today’s Ricki, guests are joined by their overweight friends or family members who they feel are violating every fashion rule by squeezing themselves into tight, suggestive clothing that was never intended for their larger frames.

4064 I Was Trapped In A Man’s Body . . .Now I’m A Woman. . . Please Accept Me As I Am!
On today’s Ricki, guests are men and women who struggled with their gender identity and candidly discuss how they decided to radically alter their lifestyles and become transsexuals. These men who have become women and women who have become men are a growing populations in our society yet continue to battle against ignorance and prejudice. Joining the panel to lend advice is psychologist Randi Ettner, PhD., who specializes in transsexual lifestyles.

4065 Ricki Brings Back Some Of Her Most Popular Guests
Have you ever wondered what became of those bickering guests who have appeared on previous Ricki episodes? On today’s show, Ricki features some of the most talked about guests from former shows and their disconcerted family members and friends all hoping to readdress the same unresolved issues.

4066 Mom, I Make The Rules...So Don’t Try To Control Me!
Today’s “Ricki” features mothers and teenage daughters who clash over who’s in control. Psychologist Caryn Stark joins the panel to lend advice to Ricki’s guests.

4067 I Don’t Like My Brother’s Woman And Today I’ll Tell Her Why
Have you ever found yourself having a hard time accepting the mate of a family member? On today’s Ricki, guests are disconcerted siblings who are willing to put it all on the line in order to get their brothers to end their tumultuous relationships with their girlfriends, fiancees or wives. Gwendolyn Goldsby-Grant Ed.D. joins the guests to help sort out these family differences.

4068 You Are Ugly From The Inside Out
It is often said that a person should never judge a book by it’s cover. On today’s Ricki, guests tell people, who they feel are ugly throughout, that their disrespectful attitudes and negative behavior towards others must change before they wind up alone. They say they have become just as ugly on the inside as they appear to be on the outside. Joining the panel to lend advice is “Village Voice” columnist, Michael Musto.

4069 Our Love Lost Heat, So, I’ve Started To Cheat...Today I’m Going To Tell You!
Imagine finding out the person you love is planning to cheat on you? Today’s “Ricki” features guests who say their mates are causing them to want to cheat by no longer giving them enough attention or affection within their relationships.

4070 I May Act Silly, But I’ll Take A Chance...Hypnotize Me, And Put Me In A Trance!
Have you ever thought it possible to be put under a “trance” and succumb to the magic of hypnosis? ON today’s exciting episode of Ricki, special guest hypnotist Flip Orley will give Ricki and her audience a look inside the mysterious world of hypnosis. Flip will proceed to put guests and several studio audience members “under his spell,” and attempt to make them do outrageous and hysterical things.

4071 Ricki Parties With LL Cool J And The Cast Of “In The House”
Watch out today for Ricki Lake as she does what she does best with a star studded panel. Grammy award winning LL Cool J not only appears on the show with the rest of the cast from his UPN sitcom “In The House”, but also “rocks the house” by performing two of his latest hits. “In The House” also features Alfonso Ribeiro, Kim Wayans and Maia Campbell. Adding to the excitement, Alfonso’s dad from “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”, James Avery, pays a visit to the set to support his former co-star.

4072 You Were Just A Fling But You’re Not My Thing...Now Get Out Of My Life
Have you ever had an ex-fling who refused to accept the fact that they relationship was over? On today’s Ricki, a group of young adults share how their ex-lovers still call and even try to interfere in their current relationships. They are here to tell their meddling ex’s to move on with their lives once and for all. Joining the panel to offer advice is relationship expert, Dr. Robyn Smith.

4073 Mom, I’m Just A Kid, But I Can Make It On My Own!
Are teenagers capable of moving out and supporting themselves independent of their families? On today’s “Ricki,” teens as young as 14, who are desperate to move out on their own, join their anguished family members. These kids reveal how unhappy they are at home and express their desire to be self-supporting. Joining the panel to offer advice is Joseph Jennings, a national teen motivational speaker.

4074 Don’t Quit Your Day Job...You’ll Never Be A Star!
Have you ever thought that you were the next big star just waiting to be discovered? On today’s episode of Ricki, guests believe they have the talent and the dreams, and it’s only a matter of time until fame and fortune are theirs. However, not everyone is impressed by their abilities, and family members and friends are here to let them know it! Joining the show to offer advice are personal manager Karen Rhodes and talent agent Dorothy Palmer.

4075 Ricki, Congratulations! Your Expecting One...Take It From Us Quads/Quints Are 4/5 More The Fun!
Imagine being pregnant and at a routine check-up your doctor informs you that you are carrying not one, but four or five babies? On today’s Ricki, families of quadruplets and quintuplets describe to mother-to-be Ricki, what it’s like to raise all these children! Ricki will talk to these kids ranging in age from 15 months to 21 years and find out what it’s like to be a part of such an amazing set of siblings!

4076 2 Parts - I’m A Teen Who Hates Blacks, Gays and Jews...Today Mom Makes Me Walk A Day In Their Shoes
Today’s Ricki consists of two parts: the before and after observations of three racist and prejudice teenagers, as Ricki challenges each of them to spend a day with a person they claim to hate. These biased teens are joined by their distraught parents, who are upset because their children hate people who are black, gay or Jewish.

4078 Mom You Think My Man Is Trash...But Yours Is Worse!
Have you ever started dating someone you think is wonderful even though others think he’s up to no good? On today’s Ricki, guests are mothers and daughters who feel the men they choose to date are being called “trash” and they are here to express their concerns regarding their loved one’s mate. Joining the panel to offer advice is family therapist Dr. Jennifer Duffy.

4079 Mom, I’m 14, 15, 16... I’m Getting Married And There’s Nothing You Can Do About It
On today’s “Ricki,” guests are rebellious teens who are joined by their anguished parents who are desperate to help their out of control kids. Joining the panel to counsel these guests is Pat Ferrari, founder of “The Woman’s Task Force.”

4080 Mom, I’m 15, 16...I’m Getting Married, And There’s Nothing You Can Do About It
What should a parent do if they’re young teenager wants to get married? On today’s Ricki, teens as young as 15 who are ready to walk down the aisle or who already have, are joined by their anguished parents. These parents explain that their children are too young and immature and need to concentrate on their educations. Joining the panel to lend advice is family psychologist, Mira Kirshenbaum.

4081 JFK I sTaken...But Don’t Feel Forsaken...Ricki Finds The New Bachelor Hunk!
Now that John Kennedy Jr is no longer this country’s most eligible bachelor, where will we find that sexy new replacement? On today’s show, Ricki will host a pageant to find America’s most desirable and eligible bachelor! Joining Ricki to help present the contestants in the pageant is actor Eddie Cibrian from the hot series “Baywatch Nights” as well as singing sensation Puff Johnson who will perform her chart topping new single, “All Over Your Face”.

4083 I Think Married Men Are Best...Look Out Honey, Your Man Is Next!
On today’s Ricki, guests are on a man hunt, but they aren’t targeting single men. . . they are out to catch a tall, dark and handsome married man! These women have no qualms about their interests in the “committed” men they desire. Joining the guests are family members and friends who are appalled at the behavior of these conniving ladies.

4084 I Appeared On Ricki ‘Cause I’m All That...Now I’m Back To Prove I’m The Bomb
Have you ever wondered whatever happened to those unforgettable Ricki guests who claimed they were the hottest things around and had the attitude to match? On today’s show, Ricki brings back all those guests who have claimed to have been “all that”, and she challenges them to see if they can prove they still have it!

4085 I Got Pregnant To Keep You, And Then You Dissed Me...Explain Yourself!
When a relationship turns sour many people try to talk it out, seek counseling or walk away entirely. On today’s Ricki, guests say after becoming pregnant they did not find the renewed bliss they expected with their mates and are now faced with being a single parent. Joining the panel to offer advice is psychologist Russell Baptist.

4087 We Get Divorced, I Mad You Pack... But Baby, Baby, I Want You Back!
Have you ever sent your mate packing only to realize down the road that you want to reconcile? On today’s “Ricki”, guests are men and women who realize they do not want to go through life without their former spouse and will do whatever it takes to win them back! Joining the panel to lend advice is Lisa G. , from New York’s hit radio station, HOT 97, and The Gossip Show on E! Entertainment Television
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4088 Ricki Gets, Fierce And Fabulous With Rupaul!
Watch out today for “Ricki Lake,” as she gets fierce and fabulous with special guest RuPaul! Ricki and her audience will learn how it all comes down to style and attitude as RuPaul divulges what it takes to be a sexy diva! And later, RuPaul will perform two songs from his hot CD “Foxy Lady”.

4089 You’ve Got 4 Different Baby’s Fathers, And They’ve All Dissed You...Why Get Pregnant Again?
On today’s Ricki, guests are women who have many children by several different men and are joined by their disconcerted family members and friends who urge them to stop having so many kids. Joining the panel to lend advice is family therapist, Jeffrey Gardere.

4091 My Tastes Are Expensive, My Pockets Aren’t Deep...Ricki, Help Me Make My Holidays Cheap!
On today’s Ricki, viewers learn great ways to entertain and to decorate for the holiday season, and they receive some exciting gift ideas. Joining the show to offer tips on how to stay slim during this festive month is U.S. Olympian Florence Griffith Joyner and the popular Quad City DJ’s entertain with a special holiday performance.

4092 Yeah Mom, She’s Older Than You...But We Want To Get Married...Don’t Try To Stop Us!
Today’s “Ricki” features guests who want to marry women more than twice their age. They are joined by their disapproving family members who are against these unions and say they are throwing their lives away.

4093 Don’t Miss This! Ricki Goes One On One With Primetime’s Hottest Stars!
For the first time ever, Ricki goes one on one with two of the hottest comedians from primetime shows. Jamie Foxx, from the WB’s highest-rated series, “The Jamie Foxx Show” and Steve Harvey, of the WB’s “The Steve Harvey Show” get up close and personal with their favorite daytime talk show host.

4094 You Smoke Pot Around Our Kids...Stop It Now, Or We’re Gone!
Today’s Ricki features guests who are upset over their loved ones daily use of marijuana. Even more troubling is that all of these guests have young children at home and feel their mates are setting a bad example by getting high in front of the kids. Joining the panel is drug counselor, Chuck Kirsch.

4096 I’m In Love With Two Women...I Can’t Make A Choice...So Don’t Force Me!
On today’s “Ricki’” several young adult guests (ages 17-25) are asked to choose between two love interests in their lives.

4097 Baby, I Don't Care If You’re Pregnant...Stop Gaining Weight, Or I’m Leaving!
Today’s “Ricki” features women who are struggling with their pregnancy weight gains. These women
have either starved themselves during pregnancy or after giving birth because they feared their husbands would leave them. Joining the panel to lend advice is obstetrician Susan Pittman.

4098 Stop Dating Those Trophy Bimbos And Find Yourself A Real Woman!
Do you know any guys who only will be seen with beautiful babes? Today’s “Ricki” features men, who strictly date gorgeous women, and their family members who disapprove of the superficial basis by which these women are being selected. Joining the panel to lend advice is celebrity author Roxanne Pulitzer and “Baywatch” star David Chokachi.

4099 Honey, We’ve Got No Money...Stop Losing Jobs, Or I’m Gone!
Today’s “Ricki” features women who are fed up with their men who can’t keep a job and are unable to support their families. The men all have excuses why they continuously get fired or quit, while the women are ready to end the relationships if they can’t start providing for their families.

4100 The Holidays Are Here, Ho! Ho! Ho!...Sorry Baby, You’ve Got To Go!
Guests on today’s Ricki, are women who say they are at the end of their ropes in their romantic relationships. They say they are at the end of their ropes in their romantic relationships. They say even though the holiday season is here, they cannot wait any longer to break up with their unsuspecting mates. Joining the panel to lend advice is relationship expert Grace Cornish.

4101 Ricki, Make My Holiday Wish Come True...Reunite Me Wit The Mom/Dad I Never Knew!
That special time of year has arrived when loved ones get together and celebrate the holidays. On today’s show, Ricki makes this year’s holiday extra special by reuniting family members who they have never met or have not seen each other in years. Private investigator Joe Culligan, the master of reunions, describes the steps a person can take to locate a missing loved one.

4102 ‘Tis The Season And That’s A Good Reason For Ricki’s Secret Santa Makeovers!
Holiday wishes come true on today’s Ricki as guests receive unexpected Santa makeovers. Stylist to the stars Oscar Blandi creates a whole new look for several guests and hot musical group La Bouche performs its new single, “Falling in Love.”

4103 I Never Thought I’d Ask This Favor...Will You Have A Baby For Me?
On today’s “Ricki,” guests are faced with the grim reality of being unable to bear children, and are here to ask their unsuspecting family members or friends if they would consider carrying the baby to term for them.

4104 Mom, I hid My Pregnancy Because I Was Scared...It’s Time You Got Over It!
Today’s “Ricki” features young women who hid their pregnancies from their families because they were afraid of their reactions. They are joined by their parents who are upset that their children would hide such important news. Joining the panel to lend advice is clinical psychologist Carol Friedland, Ph.D.

4105 It’s New Year But The Same Old Problems...Shape Up Or Poof! Be Gone!
New Year’s Eve is usually a time to ring out the old and bring in the new! On today’s “Ricki,” guests are here to say that if their mates or family members don’t change for the new year, their relationships will end. Joining the panel to offer her opinion is astrologer Linda Georgian.

4106 Wake Up Girl...You Can Beg, Cry, Plead, But He’ll Never Take You Back
Breaking up is hard to do, especially when one person involved refuses to accept it. On today’s “Ricki”, guests say their friends are making fools of themselves by trying to win back their exes. Joining the show to offer advice is NY’s Hot 97 radio personality Wendy Williams.

4107 You Only Want Me For One Thing...Today I Tell You, “I’m Not Just Your Fling!”
Today’s “Ricki” features women who are upset that the men in their lives only call them when they want to be sexually intimate, and have refused to get involved on a more serious level. Joining the panel to lend advice is relationship expert Mother Love.

4108 I Wasn’t Ready Then...But Guess What, Honey, I’m Ready Now!
How do you know when the time is right to go from being friends to lovers? On today’s “Ricki,” guests say they passed up previously the opportunity for romantic relationships but are now ready to take their friendship to the next level.

4109 Mom, I Don’t Care If I Flip Your Lid,...I’m 13, 14, 15 And I Am Trying To Have A Baby
Imagine if your teenage daughter told you she was trying to have a baby? On today’s “Ricki,” girls as young as 13 say they want to have babies of their own, and hope to get pregnant as soon as possible. They are joined by their anguished parents who say their daughters are just babies themselves. Joining the panel to lend advice is Ginger Grancagnola, ED.D.

4110 I Can’t Take It...We’ll Never Make It...Quit Your Sexy Job Today!
Today’s “Ricki” features guests who are so embarrassed by what their mates do for a living that they want them to quit their jobs, and choose a respectable career or risk losing their relationships. Later in the show, the hot new music group, “No Mercy,” performs.

4111 People Think We’re The Same, But I Think Your Lame...Ricki, I Can’t Stand My Twin!
Today’s “Ricki” features identical twins and triplets who say that their similarities end with their appearances. These feuding siblings are joined by disconcerted family members and friends who want to help them resolve their differences. Joining the panel to offer advice are Debbie and Lisa Ganz, owners of the “Twins Restaurant” in New York.

4112 You’re On Welfare Girl...Stop Being A Baby Machine
On today’s “Ricki”, young mothers are challenged by family members and friends for continuing to bear children while being on welfare. These disapproving loved ones say these women are in no position to raise children when they can barely support themselves. Joining the panel to offer advice is radio talk show host Mark Williams.

4113 I Say Your Man Is Fair Game...Watch Out Girl, I’m On A Mission!
On today’s “Ricki”, guests complain that their friends are making inappropriate advances toward their mates. They are joined by these so-called friends who claim it’s innocent flirting. Joining the panel to lend advice is relationship expert Gracie Cornish.

4114 Get A Grip, Doll...You’re To Fat To Be A Drag Queen
Today’s “Ricki” features guests who say their friends and family members are too overweight to be performing as drag queens. But these fabulous performers say they enjoy transforming themselves into beautiful, sexy women and they demonstrate that on stage today!

4115 Mom, You Say I’m An Unfit Mother...Get Off My Back!
Today’s “Ricki” features women who accuse their daughters of being unfit parents. Joining the panel to provide guidance is family law attorney Jaclyn Barnett.

4116 Mom, Let Me Do It In The House Or I’m Gone!
What would you do if your teen told you he or she wanted to have sex in your house? On today’s “Ricki”, mothers say they are outraged at the fact that their kids are demanding the right to have sex under their roof, while the teens say that since they are already sexually active, why not be at home where it’s safe? Joining the panel to lend advice is psychologist and radio talk show host Dr. Judy Kuriansky.

4117 I’m A Big Chested Babe...Look Out Boys, I Use Them To Get What I Want!
Today’s “Ricki” features large-breasted women who admit they use their chests to get whatever they want. They are joined by their disapproving friends who are embarrassed by their behavior.

4118 Mom, Be Ashamed And Take The Blame…It’s Your Fault Your Kids Are Headed For Jail
A growing number of teens in our country are headed for jail and many say the fault lies with their parents. On today’s “Ricki,” guests say their friends and family members are to blame for their kids going to jail or towards that direction. Joining the show to lend advice is Alvin “Boom Boom” Jackson, Director of the Jackson Institute for Troubled Teens, and a surprise walk-on from David Faustino who plays “Bud” on the hit series “Married…With Children.

4119 Your Hair Is Green, Your Face Is Pierced...Guess What, I Want You... Baby, You’re Fierce!
Today’s “Ricki” features men and women who say not only are the targets of their affection out of the ordinary, they are totally outrageous with tattoo’s, body piercing and even multi-colored hair! They will reveal their hidden admiration they have for these people whose dress and appearance could not be described as conservative.

4120 Honey, Stop Blaming PMS...Let’s Face It, You’re Just A B****!
Today’s “Ricki” features women who say that they can’t control the terrible effect that P.M.S. has on their lives. They are joined by their partners who say that P.M.S. is just an excuse for their bad behavior. Joining the show to lend advice is relationship expert Sari Locker.

4121 I Gave You My Baby For Safekeeping...Now You Want Custody, But I Want Him Back!
Today’s “Ricki” features women who, in a time of need, temporarily gave their children to a family member. Now they find they are unable to get their children back and in some cases are caught in custody battles. Joining the show to lend advice is clinical social worker Leonora Lovell.

4123 You’ll Kill Yourself If You Keep Doing That...I’ve Been There, So Come Walk A Day In My Shoes
Today’s “Ricki” consists of two parts: the before and after observations of three teenagers who are headed down destructive paths. Ricki challenges each one to spend a day with a person who made similar life decisions and now regrets his choices. These misguided teens are joined by their anguished parents who fear their children’s lifestyles will have disastrous consequences.

4124 Mom/Dad, You Hate My Mohawk, Piercings, And Tattoos, But Get With The Program...I Look Cool!
Today’s “Ricki,” features kids who are pierced, spiked, tattooed and dressed outlandishly. They think they look cool and love the attention they receive, while their disapproving parents say their children are ruining their bodies and never will fit into society or find jobs.

4126 Trust Me, Baby...You Don’t Have The Looks Or the Moves To Be Doin’ That!
Today’s “Ricki” features people who say their friends or family members are simply without the looks or skills to be an exotic dancer, but they are doing it anyway. They are joined by these disagreeing dancers who say they have what it takes, and the moves to prove it!

4127 Listen, Bro/Sis, (flip) You’re Desperate For A Date...Guess What? Today I’m Finding You A Mate
On today’s “Ricki,” we meet brothers and sisters who desperately want to fix-up their siblings. They either disapprove of the dates their siblings pick for themselves or they feel bad that their brothers and sisters can’t find anyone worthwhile to date.

4128 Surprise! Will You Marry Me? (Flip) Ricki’s $10,000 Diamond Ring Giveaway!
On today’s show, viewers who have written to Ricki about their true loves have an opportunity to propose marriage and a chance to compete for a $10,000 diamond ring giveaway from Sony Classical Music. Also, singer Merril Bainbridge performs a medley of her current hits from her new release “Under the Water.”

4129 We’re Good Friends, So I’m Sorry To Say I’m After Your Man...He’s Mine Today!
Today’s “Ricki” features women who go after their friends’ boyfriends claiming they would be better off with them than with the women they call their best friend. These women are here to tell their friends that they want their man because they would treat them better and appreciate them more. Joining the show to lend advice is psychologist Jane Greer, Ph.D.

4130 Stop Your Lying, Cause I’m Not Buying...Today I Proved You Cheated On Me!
Today’s “Ricki” features unfaithful men whose current girlfriends have finally caught them cheating! These men won’t be able to deny their infidelities because their girlfriends bring proof.

4131 I Was Dogged, Dissed & Dumped On Ricki...Do Me Right, Hook Me Up Again!
Today’s “Ricki” features memorable guests who have been previously dumped on the show, but have returned to be set up with a new love.

4133 I’ll Keep Playin’ Cuz They’re Playin’…I Use My Body to Get What I Want!
Today’s “Ricki” features men and woman who say there is nothing wrong with using their sexuality to manipulate members of the opposite sex into giving them what they want. Joining the panel to offer advice is actress and mother Drew Barrymore, Jaid Barrymore.

4132 Girl, You Have His Baby, But I Have His Body...So Step Off!
Today’s “Ricki” features women who are currently in relationships with men who have children by other women. The girlfriends feel the babies’ mothers want to get their men back, and they refuse to let that happen. Joining the show to lend advice is NY radio talk show host Lisa G.

4133 I’ll Keep Playin’ Cuz They’re Payin’…I Use My Body To Get What I Want!
Today’s “Ricki” features men and women who say there is nothing wrong with using their sexuality to manipulate members of the opposite sex into giving them what they want. Joining the panel to offer advice is actress and mother Drew Barrymore and Jaid Barrymore.

4134 You Say I’m Your Baby’s Father...I Say, ‘No Way!’ Today Let The Test Prove It
Today’s “Ricki” features men who deny, or have serious doubts, that they are the fathers of the children who are here today. Their ex-girlfriends insist they are, and previous tests indicating DNA results will be revealed today by paternity expert Allen Gelb. Joining the panel to lend advice is family law attorney Jacalyn Barnett.

4135 You Think You’re Smokin’ Since You Got That New Look...Today I’ll Stomp Out Your Flame!
On today’s “Ricki,” guests are here to tell their friends and family members to lose the attitude they gained since changing their physical appearance. They say their loved ones’ new-found confidence is jeopardizing their friendship.

4136 You Want A Baby? Now Way! You Shouldn’t Be A Parent Because You’re Gay!
Today’s “Ricki” features gays and lesbians who want children and their family members and friends who say they are unfit to be parents because of their sexual orientation. Joining the panel to lend advice is Bonnie Tinkler, executive director of Love Makes a Family, Inc.

4138 Since You Got Pregnant Your Attitude Stinks...Lose The “Tude” Cuz I Won’t Take It!
Today’s “Ricki” features pregnant women whose friends and families complain about their attitudes. Family members and friends claim that pregnancy has given the women bad attitudes, while the mothers-to-be say their loved ones should be more understanding. Joining the show to offer advice is psychologist Georgia Witkin.

4139 Ricki’s All That, All Phat, All 4-You Mother And Son Pageant
They say the bond between a mother and son is special one. On today’s show, Ricki proves it by holding a pageant to find America’s hottest mother and son team! Joining Ricki is the queen of hip-hop radio, NY Hot 97’s Angie Martinez.

4140 Baby, Start Givin’ It Up...Or I’m Giving You The Boot!

4141 I Want You To Be My Man...So Stop Wearing My Dresses!

4142 They’re Back, They’re Bad Some Say They’re Mean...Whatever Happened To “Ricki’s Out of Control Teens”
Do you ever wonder what’s happened to some of the former guests on “Ricki?” Today’s episode features formerly out-of-control teens and their families, who revisit the show to update us on their lives.

4143 I Had Your Baby...Now Marry Me, Or Poof! Be Gone!
Guests on today’s “Ricki” are upset because the fathers of their children won’t marry them. Also later in the show, actor Tommy Davidson makes a special appearance.

4144 Hey Babe, You’re Great To Date...But Today I Tell You; You’re Just Not Marriage Material.
Not every relationship turns into a fairy tale romance. Though dating someone can seem blissful, today’s guests find out the hard way that their relationships are not marriage material. Relationship expert Shady Sore joins the panel to shed some light on the pains of love.

4145 Ricki, Surprise!! Today’s Your Cradle-Rockin’ Baby Show Bash
In an unprecedented star studded episode, Ricki Lake is showered with baby gifts, warm wishes and surprise guests who come to celebrate the pending arrival of her first child.

4146 Lose Those Dirty Magazines & Videos, Or Lose Me!
Today’s “Ricki” features men who are addicted to pornography. They are joined by their wives and girlfriends who say they feel insulted and inferior to the women their mates are obsessed with, and they are ready to say either lose the porn or lose me! Joining the panel to lend advice is sexologist Dr. Patti Britton.

4147 We Got It On, Yeah, It’s True...You Were Just A Bet & It’s Time You Knew!
We’ve all made bets from time to time, whether it’s been on horses, poker or the Super Bowl. But, what happens when the betting involves sexual conquests. Today’s guest come clean about bets they have placed on getting people into bed. Relationship expert Myreah Moore joins the panel to comment on such behavior.

4148 I’m About To Burst...Brace Yourself For The Worst...Today I Tell You...
Today’s guests have been hiding secrets from their loved ones because they have been worried about the reactions their revelations would receive. However, our panelists cannot go on withholding their private information any longer and are here to reveal the truth.

4149 Baby, You’re Barely Out Of Diapers Yourself...Stop Having So Many Babies!
Today’s “Ricki” features very young mothers who keep having one baby after another. They are joined by their disapproving family members and friends who say these teens should stop having babies because they are too young! Joining the panel to offer advice is relationship expert Caryn Stark.

4150 Listen Up!...Today, Ricki’s All Time, Most Memorable “I’ve Gotta Get This Off My Chest” Confessions!
Confession may be good for the soul, but it can be very hard to summon up the courage for it. On today’s “Ricki,” she looks back at some of the most revealing moments from previous shows when guests have revealed something important or unexpected about themselves.

4151 Ricki’s Hot Rockin,’ Flame Thrown,’ Look Back At 4 Years Of Oldies But Goodies!
Today’s blast from the past episode showcases some of “Ricki’s favorite highlights from four years of surprises, heartwarming scenes, and revealing moments. Ricki revisits some unforgettable episodes full of passionate kisses, celebrity surprises, and memorable moms.

4152 Men+Women+ Drag+ Fat = Sizzling Hour of Ricki’s Best Of All That
Today’s “Ricki,” revisits previous shows featuring dozens of former guests who think they’re “all that!” It’s an “all that” extravaganza!

4153 Cheaters Are Busted, Cheaters Come Clean...Today, Some Of The Best Cheating Moments We’ve Ever Seen
Their cheatin’ hearts...are the subject of today’s “Ricki,” as she looks back on some of the most outrageous confessions of infidelity.

4155 I’m Mad As Hell And Holding A Grudge...Let’s Battle It Out In Front Of The Judge!
Have you ever disagreed with someone in your life so much you needed a judge to decide who was right and who was wrong? On today’s “Ricki,” guests let justice take its course as actress Thea Vidale serves on the bench to determine who’s right and who’s out of order!

4156
You Haven’t Had The Guts...Today No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts...Voila! Meet Your Secret Crush
Having a hidden crush on a special someone can be a tongue-tying experience. Today’s guests on “Ricki” are fed up with their friends’ or loved ones’ silent attempts at revealing their true feelings and try to make love connections for them.

4157 I Want A Custody Switch ‘Cuz Yor’re Unfit *****...Give Me Back My Kid!
It once was true that child custody was awarded almost always to the mother. But today, more and more fathers are seeking to take this responsibility. On today’s “Ricki,” fathers tell why they want to be full-time single dads, while their former mates oppose the idea. The panel is joined by Lillian Glass, Ph.D, author of “Toxic People.”

4158 You Rocked My World Way Back When...I’ve Got Ta Know, Can We Do It Again?
Have you ever had a relationship that was so exciting you couldn’t get it out of you mind long after the two of you broke up? On today’s “Ricki,” guests tell their former loves that they rocked their world once and they want to reunite!

4159 Mom, Keep Your Man Out Of My Face...Make Him Butt Out...He’s Not My Dad!
What would you do if the new man in your mother’s life moved in and tried to take over? On today’s “Ricki,” sons and daughters are upset by the influence these men now have in their lives and believe these boyfriends are jeopardizing the stability of their family units. Joining the panel to lend advice is Dr. Jeffrey Gardere, executive director of Rainbow Psychological Services.

4160 I Can’t Lose...I Have Two Women Why Choose? Ricki, I Want Them Both!
On today’s “Ricki,” a group of young men and women is torn between two lovers. Will these guests be able to make a choice and stick to it or will they lose both their mates?

4162 You Have Naked Pictures Of Me...The Joke’s Over...Give them Back Today.
Imagine finding yourself the star of your own video after you have been caught in a compromising position. Today’s “Ricki,” features guests whose friends have embarrassing tapes of them. The friends claim the tapes are fun and entertaining and refuse to give them back.

4163 Ricki’s Back And Feeling Good Today Let’s Celebrate The Joys of Motherhood
Ricki Celebrates the joys of motherhood and introduces to the world to her new baby boy, Milo Sebastian Sussman. The star-studded show features Olympic gold medalist Dominique Moceanu, Patti D’Arbanville, and Nell Carter along with a selection of famous television moms and hot TV hunks with their moms.

4164 Mom, I’m A Teen Hotty With A Body...Back Off! My Looks Get Me What I Want!
Today’s “Ricki” features teens who use their gorgeous looks to get anything and everything
they want. Their horrified mothers say their daughters beauty queen looks are turning into
beauty queen nightmares. Psychiatrist Carla Dixon joins the panel to counsel the guests.

4165 Appearing On “Ricki” Changed My Life...Walk A Day In My Shoes, So I Can Help You
On today’s “Ricki,” former guests whose lives were changed on the show now will try to help others
by inviting them to walk a day in their shoes. Among the guests they’ll be trying to help are a girl
who has run away from home, a gay teen who has been selling drugs and his body for money
and an overweight woman.

4167 Hey, Ricki, Reunite Me With Last Summer’s Fling...Today I’m Begging For One More Chance
Today’s “Ricki” reunites boyfriends and girlfriends who experienced a sizzling romantic fling last summer. These love struck guests have come on the show to seek one last chance to ignite last summer’s romances and relive the memories.

4168 I’m Afraid of My Teen
Parental and sibling abuse by rebellious teens is one of the fastest growing forms of domestic violence facing families today. This show features out-of-control teenagers who have physically harmed, robbed, or endangered their family members without remorse. Family therapist Jeffrey Gardere counsels guests as they share their stories.

4169
You Were Cheating While I Was Giving Birth To Your Baby
One of life’s harshest betrayals must be the discovery that your man was cheating while you gave birth or while you were pregnant. Guests tell all as they share their tales of woe.

4170 Tell Me The Truth...Is It What I Suspect? Today I’ll Finally Find Out
Ever have a hunch that something is going on behind your back? On today’s “Ricki,” several
guests have their suspicions confirmed as their lying and cheating partners come clean.

4171
You Think I Dress Like A Total Freak...But You Haven’t Seen Anything Yet...Until Today!
On today’s “Ricki,” guests who love to dress in unconventional attire, such as Mohawk hairdos and platform shoes, show family members and friends how they really look when they go out on the town.

4172 Drugs Have Stolen You From Your Family...Today’s Our Last Hope
Where does one turn when a close family member has a serious drug problem? Today’s guests are
experiencing these difficult situations. relatives share their stories of coping with loved ones who
are addicted to drugs.

4174
A Parents Nightmare...Ricki, Help Me Find My Missing Child!
On today’s “Ricki,” parents whose worst nightmares have become reality -- their children are
missing. Some of the children were abducted by strangers, others by a parent, while some
have run away and are considered in danger. Ricki tries to help these families find loved ones
and bring them safely home. Policy psychic Nancy Weber lends her expertise in finding
missing children.

4173 You Were On “Ricki” And Were So Rude...Today I Tell You, “Lose The ‘Tude!”
“Ricki” allows viewers to talk back to some especially memorable guests from the show.

4175 We’ve Never Met...Surprise! I Love You
On today’s “Ricki,” people involved in Online romances meet the person of their cyber dreams
face-to-face for the first time. Also appearing is R&B recording group Az Yet who perform
their hit single “Hard To Say I’m Sorry.”

4176 Happy First Mother’s Day!...Today I Make Your Dream Come True
A mother’s wish....”Ricki” celebrates her first Mother’s Day with a touching tribute to moms
everywhere. With help from “Ricki,” some lucky guests honor their moms by making one of
their dreams come true.

4177 Stop Dating Guys Half Your Age!
Is age really an issue where love is concerned? Today’s “Ricki” deals with both sides of this
controversial debate. Relationship expert Jennifer Duff shares practical insight.

4178 We Haven’t Spoken In Years...Today Let’s Break The Silence
It’s never easy to say you’re sorry, especially for today’s guests who have been estranged from family
members for years. Relatives are brought together to settle their differences and to break the deafening
silence that has haunted them over time. Psychologist Caryn Stark counsels guests throughout the show.

4179
Ricki, I know A Brand New Mom...Help Me Surprise Her With A Makeover!
New moms get make-overs on today’s “Ricki” as she teams up with fellow new mother, noted model, actress and
fitness guru Kathy Ireland. Vidal Sassoon stylists help create some make-over magic while national Aerobics
Champion Tim Green offers fitness advice.

4180
Surprise! Don’t Tell! Today We’ll Reunite Long-Lost Family Members!
On today’s “Ricki,” people searching for long lost family members will have their dreams fulfilled. On this emotionally charged episode, relatives are reunited with their loved ones for the first time after years, and in some cases decades, of separation. Joining the program is Troy Dunn, one of the founders of International Locators, an organization which helped make these reunions possible.

4181 Ricki, You Be The Judge...Is It Cheating If...
On today’s “Ricki,” guests debate whether or not the people they are involved with are cheating on them.
The audience helps them determine whether it’s cheating or if jealousy has overridden their better judgment.
Joining the show is relationship expert and radio personality Lisa G., who offers advice to guests on how to
communicate better with their partners.

4182 You’re Having A Baby, We’d Like You To Get Married
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the happy wife with a baby carriage? On today’s “Ricki,” guests
and their families find out what happens when you put the baby carriage before the marriage. Joining the show is
relationship therapist Susan Rabin who offers advice and guidance.

4183
Guess What? I’m In Love With You!
Love is in the air! On today’s “Ricki,” amorous guests reveal their love for the first time face to face.

4184 Mom I Can’t Believe Your Kicking Me Out!
What happens when your perfect little angels turn into uncontrollable teenage trouble-makers? Today’s
guests say their children are out-of-control and won’t listen to a word they say. Joining the show is family therapist Suzanne Lopez.

4185 I Don’t Approve Of Your Interracial Relationship
On today’s “Ricki,” guests discuss the impact of interracial marriages on their families. Family members who oppose their child’s or sibling’s interracial relationship claim not to be racist but rather, believe that people are better off “mixing with their own kind” when it comes to relationships.

4186 I Lost More Than 100 LBS...Wait ‘Til You See Me Now
On today’s “Ricki,” featured guests are men and women who have lost more than 100 pounds. They will re-introduce their new slimmed downed selves to their friends, family and former lovers who have not seen t hem since they shed the weight.

4187
Mom, I Made Your Life A Nightmare...Will You Ever Forgive Me?
On today’s “Ricki,” formerly rebellious teenagers return to the show to apologize to their parents. They decided to return and try and start the process of reconciliation. Joining the show is family psychologist Anne-Renee Testa.

4188
Today The Test Will Prove...You’re My Baby’s Father!
On today’s “Ricki,” moms say they are here with one mission and that’s to prove, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the men they suspect of fathering their children are in fact “Daddy.” Joining the show is DNA expert Caroline Caskey, who will reveal the paternity results and will be assisted by psychologist/attorney June Jacobsen.

4189
You’re Pregnant Stop Partying
Today’s “Ricki” features young expectant mothers who refuse to give up drinking and drugs during their pregnancy. Joining the show are concerned family members and friends who hope to change their destructive behavior. Also, a family therapist counsels the guests on the effects of using drugs and alcohol while pregnant.

4190
You Lost Weight...Now Lose The Attitude!
On today’s show, guests who have recently shed their extra weight are brought together with their friends who say the extra pounds have gone straight to their heads.

4191 You Made A Promise On “Ricki”...Did You Keep It?
Have you ever broken a promise? On today’s show, former “Ricki” guests who made promises to change their ways are back to give us an update on whether or not they kept their word. Offering advice via telephone is a clinical psychologist.
4192 Hey, Ricki, Bring Back Those Sizzling Sibling And Celebrities!
Today’s “Ricki,” features sizzling sibling celebrities, Shawn and Marlon Wayans of the hit sitcom, “The Wayans Bros.” Joining the show are returning sibling guests who tell all since they last visited the show.

4193 You’ve Broken My Son’s Heart…How Can I Forgive You?
Today’s guests on “Ricki” are moms and sisters who are finally getting the chance to demand the anwers they’ve been waiting for from the women who have hurt their sons and brothers. Joining the show to offer advice is actress and comedian Cece Antoinette.
4194 Help! I Dumped Him By Mistake...Reunite Me With My Soul Mate
On today’s “Ricki,” guests are women who once let the men of their dreams walk out of their lives but now want them back for a second chance at love and happiness. Female vocal group, “Allure,” performs their smash hit, Head Over Heals.

4195 You Say It’s Discipline; I say It’s Abuse…Stop Raising A Hand To Your Kid!
Today’s “Ricki” focuses on the thin line between disciplining your child and child abuse. Parents are joined by family members who are concerned that their discipline techniques cross the line into abuse. Two experts, Dr. Alan Schneider and Deidre Laiken offer techniques on how to better control one’s child.

4196 Ricki’s Fun Friday!
It’s an electric fun-filled Friday on today’s “Ricki,” Casey Kasem kicks off the show and is joined by Kim Coles, Erik Estrada and musical group Real McCoy, who perform their two hit singles One More Time and I Wanna Come.

4197 We Just Got Married...Help! We’re Already In Trouble
Today’s “Ricki” features couples who have been married for a brief amount of time and are experiencing difficulties. Throughout the show, relationship expert and author Carolyln Bushong offers tips for nourishing healthy relationships

4198 Make My Dream Come True
Dreams really do come true on today’s “Ricki.” Guests who have survived life threatening illnesses, financial devastation and natural disasters have their dreams fulfilled. Also, Ricki presents the very first “Ricki Teen Hero Award” to two teenagers who have made a difference in the lives of others.

4199 Teen Meeting (Working Title)
On today’s “Ricki,” a Teen Town Forum will convene to address issues facing teenagers such as drugs, premarital sex and violence. Joining the show to counsel the teenagers on the consequences of their actions are people who have been in their shoes, but have since turned their lives around.