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#9007 10-Sep-01 "RICKI'S INTERNATIONAL MANHUNT FOR THE WORLD'S SEXIEST MAN!" From the jammin’ "jewels" of Jamaica to the bodacious "booty" of Brazil, "Ricki’s" going globetrotting in search of sizzling, seductive studs in its first-ever international showdown for the title of the world’s sexiest man. Twenty four men from around the world share the stage for some strutting and styling,, and the all-female audience crowns its favorite"flavor."

#9005 11-Sep-00 "STEP UP…KEEP IT REAL, DATE YOUR OWN RACE!"Love’s bloom may be colorful, but some of today’s guests aren’t interested in any color that’s not their own and are ready to face off with men and women who are involved in interracial relationships. These "mixed" couples adamantly defend their decision to date outside their race believing that love is "color blind." They turn to "Ricki" for assistance in telling their "closed-minded" friends that they have no intention of terminating their interracial love connections.

#9010 12-Sep-01 "THE JIG IS UP...STOP PRETENDING TO BE GAY FOR PLAY!" Prowling predators, or deceitful desperados? Self-proclaimed straight men on today’s "Ricki" pretend to be gay in order to get women to let down their guard so they can "get down" in the bedroom. Formerly self-proclaimed gay men claim that now they're really straight and plan to marry and start families. Former scorned lovers and disgusted friends say the jig is up, but viewers will need a scorecard to sort out who is really what!

#9003 13-Sep-01 WACH'EM HARD SMACK'EM DOWN...MOM YOU CAN'T STOP THEM FROM BACK YARD WRESTLING" Today’s guests are obsessed with professional wrestling, and they’re taking that passion to a dangerous extreme. Teens who participate in backyard wrestling “face off” with their concerned and disapproving parents who refer to the dangerous amateur version as “slow suicide.” “Ricki” recruits pro wrestling legend Stevie Ray to talk to today’s daredevil guests in an effort to set them straight.

#9011 14-Sep-01 "FROM HERE TO MATERNITY: YOU HAD THE BABY...WHY DO YOU STILL LOOK LIKE HELL" Having children should bring a husband and wife closer together, but the "horrified husbands" on today’s "Ricki" want their "once-sexy" wives to get their post-partum acts together. These men are insisting that their "slovenly" spouses get out of their post-baby ruts and return to the routine that produced their sexy selves of yesteryear. "Ricki" recruits the "stylin’ stork" to help pull off some magnificent mommy makeovers.

#9017 17-Sep-01 "BABE, I WAS MISSING, AND I KNOW YOU’RE MAD…IT’S TIME TO COME CLEAN, ‘CUZ IT’S ALL BAD!" Their faces may not have been on milk cartons or in the local post office, but the guests on today’s "Ricki" were "missing"…by choice. Men and women who can’t live with the guilt after pulling disappearing acts on their loved ones and lying about where they were come clean about the "adventures" they pursued while they were absent. "Ricki" finds out if their loved ones can forgive them for the unnecessary grief.

#9006 18-Sep-01 "WHICH ONE OF US HAS THE GOODS TO BECOME A POPSTAR" Although their friends and families aren’t convinced that today's guests have what it takes to make it as a pop star, these wannabe performers are confident that they’ll soon see their names in lights…and "Ricki" is giving them the chance to prove it with a face off for the spotlight. From Janet Jackson devotees to Britney and Christina admirers, today’s guests get star makeover artists to give them the looks and personal choreographers to show them the moves that’ll set their dreams in motion.

#9004 19-Sep-01 "RICKI HELP ME BEFORE I HURT MY BABY" Today’s special ‘Ricki Report,” examines the devastating effect of post-partum depression. From those who experience mild “baby blues” to those who suffer from post-partum psychosis, women in the midst of it all turn to Ricki for some much-needed help. One woman is so despondent that she’s afraid to be alone with her children for fear that she may harm them. Another guest, the neighbor of Andrea Yates the woman convicted of killing her five children sheds some light on the woman behind the headlines. “Ricki” enlists the experts to help guide today’s guests in the direction of better mental health.

#9014 20-Sep-01 "MY STYLE IS MAGICAL, AND YOURS IS TRAGIC-AL! I’M THE TRUE DIVA OF THE WEAVE!" The "war of the weave" is on as hair masters face off on today’s unbe"weave"able episode. Vying for the title of "Ricki’s Diva of the Weave," several self-proclaimed "hair architects" go head to head – literally – presenting their creative and sometimes outlandish masterpieces of mane. When all is said and done, "Ricki" makes one "dream weaver’s" dreams of stardom come true. .

#9012 21-Sep-01 "YOU THINK YOU KNOW YOUR KIDS…WAIT TILL YOU SEE WHAT WE CAUGHT ON TAPE!" How well do you know your kids? The parents on today’s "Ricki" are going to find out. With each parent’s consent, his/her children found themselves facing several difficult and tempting situations, and "Ricki’s" hidden cameras caught some of a parent's worst nightmares on tape. Mothers and fathers who are confident that they raised their children "right" may be in for a rude awakening after they see what their kids did when no one was looking.

#9015 24-Sep-01 "MOM, GET A CLUE…YOU’RE WAY TOO OLD TO BE DRESSING LIKE BRITNEY!" The young women on today’s "Ricki" are tired of being embarrassed by their Britney -wannabe mothers. The pop diva may be "the bomb," but there’s no excuse for mom to try and emulate the look of a teenybopper icon. And, their disenchanted daughters are counting on "Ricki" to help get that message across. "Ricki" rounds up the makeover mavens for sassy yet sophisticated looks that’ll please both mom and daughter.

#9001 25-Sep-01 "CHUBBY CHASERS VS. CHUBBY HATERS!" Is "big" the bomb, or does "thin" win? According to today’s self-proclaimed "chubby-chasing" male guests, thin is definitely not in, and they’re ready to confront their "chubby-hating" friends. One chubby chaser praises some of his large lady’s attributes including her ability to "provide warmth in the winter and shade in the summer."

#9016 26-Sep-01 "GUESS WHAT? YOU’RE NOT MY ONLY LOVER!" Today’s guests admit that they have so many lovers they need a revolving door to keep the traffic flowing smoothly, but they’ve grown tired of all of the lying and juggling. Two timers who are ready to come clean to their significant others and accept the consequences turn to "Ricki" to help them lay their cards on the table.

#9019 27-Sep-01 "YOU WANNA KNOW THE TRUTH? THE RESULTS ARE IN…THE DNA WILL PROVE YOU’RE THE FATHER!" Do you know who your baby’s daddy is? That’s the question that’s been haunting some of today’s guests, and they’re ready to get the answer. In an effort to settle the score between feuding and confused lovers and to identify the legitimate father of each innocent child, "Ricki" relies on DNA testing to prove proper paternity.

#9009 28-Sep-01 "YOU SAY YOU’RE GAY, BUT I WANT YOU ANYWAY!" Men and women who’ve fallen for their gay friends come clean to the ones they love and hope that love is reciprocated. When Cupid misfires his arrow, the results can be confusing especially if the "love connection" crosses the boundaries of supposed sexual preference. Some of today’s guests have taken Cupid’s poorly aimed arrows right between the eyes, and the people they’re "crushing on" could be in for a big surprise.

#9008 1-Oct-01 "MY ROLLS ARE PHAT…STEP ASIDE, SISTER, ‘CUZ YOUR SKINNY BUTT AIN’T WHERE IT’S AT!" Is the super-sized sister sexier, or is the pint-sized princess your preference? The sisters on today’s “Ricki” want to settle the score once and for all, and they’re ready to take the “sexy sister” challenge. When the results are in, there will be no doubt whether or not “fat is all that” or “thin is in.”

#9022 2-Oct-01 "MOM, YOU THINK YOU’RE MOTHER OF THE YEAR… THINK AGAIN!" The guest on today’s “Ricki” believe that “mother” is a root derived from the word “smother.” They’re sick and tired of their “meddling mammas” minding matters that aren’t their business, and they’re ready to cut the apron strings today. The mothers claim that they are just being loving and exercising their maternal instincts in an effort to provide life lessons and guidance for their children.

#9020 3-Oct-01 "YOU SAY YOU SHOPLIFT TO SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY . . . GET A REAL JOB OR GET OUT!" Some people look for a second job when they can’t make ends meet, but the guests on today’s “Ricki” don’t feel the need to get even one job to support themselves and their loved ones…because they shoplift for a living. The “five-finger” discount shoppers don’t think they’re doing anything wrong, but their friends and relatives are ready to voice their disagreement and disgust.

#9021 4-Oct-01 "HEY! YOU’RE PRETTY SMART! CAN YOU TELL WHOSE BREASTS ARE REAL AND WHOSE ARE FAKE" Most people can tell the difference between home cooking and store bought dinners, but can the same be said about determining whether a woman’s breasts are “home grown” or “not her own?” Are today’s guests keepin’ it real or are they really keepin’ the real deal under wraps? Women of all “shapes” and “sizes” strut their stuff so viewers can get to the bottom line about today’s guests’ bust lines.

#9023 5-Oct-01 "BACK OFF! I SAY MY DRINKING AND DRUGGING ARE GOOD FOR MY BABY!" Pregnant and partying or bearing babies and boozing…not the picture-perfect description of a prenatal lifestyle, but the unrepentant moms-to-be on today’s “Ricki” don’t think their 24-7 “funfests” are anyone’s business but their own. Their friends and families vehemently disagree and insist that their loved ones get help, if not for themselves then for the wellbeing of their unborn children.

#9013 8-Oct-01 "RICKI'S BATTLE OF THE SEXES" Many women would like to believe that sexism is a thing of the past, but the chauvinistic men on today’s episode are determined to prove their enlightened wives and friends wrong. There’s just one catch…the wives of these "pig-headed men" are not taking the "king-of-the-castle" husband routine lying down, so they've turned to "Ricki" to help them prove their narrow-minded spouses wrong. It’s a showdown like no other as Ricki moderates a special battle of the sexes to find out who really wears the pants in each relationship.

#9030 9-Oct-01 “EXPLORING RACIST MENTALITIES IN THE AFTERMATH OF SEPTEMBER 11.” In the aftermath of the unprecedented, devastating terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, DC, "Ricki" explores the alarmingly negative attitude some Americans are taking toward specific races, particularly Muslim and Arab-Americans. In an effort to thwart the unfounded, blind hatred and educate individuals against intolerance, "Ricki" arranges for those who hate without cause to spend a day with the ones they hate for what promises to be an eye-opening experience.

#9002 10-Oct-01 “PEOPLE ABUSING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.” Today’s guests have been filling their own prescription for disaster. From narcotics including OxyContin to controlled substances like Vicodin, "Ricki" explores the alarmingly common practice of abusing easily available, legally prescribed drugs. Friends and family of loved ones whose abuse has spiraled out of control turn to "Ricki" and its experts for help.

#9032 11-Oct-01 “MENDING BROKEN FAMILY TIES AS A RESULT OF THE RECENT TRAGEDY.” Sometimes it takes tragedy and sudden loss to open people’s eyes to the fleeting nature of life and the precious element of time, and that’s just what today’s guests say the September 11th terrorist attacks on America have done for them. Although today’s guests’ initial, heated appearances on "Ricki" examined conflicts between them that seemed irreconcilable, they’re ready to make amends and make an attempt to bridge the gap that’s come between them.

#9018 12-Oct-01 “OVERWEIGHT TEENS GET HELP.” It’s hard enough dealing with the self-doubt that goes hand in hand with entering adolescence, but today’s teenage guests are also dealing with a serious weight issue. Mom and dad are concerned that their children’s lack of self-esteem is spiraling out of control. "Ricki" offers its despondent guests a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel by recruiting a host of experts and celebrities including fitness guru Richard Simmons and plus-size model Mia Tyler to implement a weeklong training program during which both the teens and their parents learn the necessary tools to help rectify their weight crises.

#9033 15-Oct-01 “RICKI’S COURT OF REVENGE.” "Ricki" may not be an official court of law, but when it comes to the "trials" and tribulations surrounding revenge, the show has seen more than its share of cases. Today’s guests, whose once-loving relationships ended on a less-than-loving note, are tired of begging their exes to give them their stuff back. "Ricki" rounds up a jury of their peers to listen to the arguments, study the evidence, and reach a verdict that decides who’s going home with what.

#9034 16-Oct-01 Today’s amateur, drag-racing guests feel the need for speed even if it leads to the ultimate sacrifice…losing their lives. Although the high-speed street races statistically have taken thousands of young lives, today’s teen guests refuse to give it up because the "risks are minimal compared to the rush." Terrified friends and family whose anxiety levels continue to skyrocket turn to "Ricki" to help talk some sense into their daredevil loved ones.

#9031 17-Oct-01 “OUT OF CONTROL KIDS SET STRAIGHT.” The parents on today’s "Ricki" have tried "every method known to mankind" in an effort to discipline their unruly children, but their kids are out of control…and mom and dad have the home videos to prove it. For the sake of their sanity and the wellbeing of their children, parents at their wits’ end turn to "Ricki" for help. "Ricki" enlists the experts for some on-the-spot counseling to get a handle on what steps need to be taken in order for these families to begin rectifying their unhealthy familial relationships.

#9035 18-Oct-01 When tragedy in the form of terrorist attacks struck America on September 11, 2001, many people took stock of their lives and loved ones, as did the guests on today’s "Ricki." Men and women who had been estranged from their families for years, sometimes decades, quickly realized that they "didn’t want to look back with regret." Desperately longing to locate their long-lost relatives but not knowing where to find them, they turn to "Ricki" for help, and the result is several memorable, touching, and heartwarming surprise reunions.

#9005 19-Oct-01 "STEP UP! KEEP IT REAL! DATE YOUR OWN RACE!" Love’s bloom may be colorful, but some of today’s guests aren’t interested in any color that’s not their own and are ready to face off with men and women who are involved in interracial relationships. These "mixed" couples adamantly defend their decision to date outside their race believing that love is "color-blind." They turn to "Ricki" for assistance in telling their "closed-minded" friends that they have no intention of terminating their interracial love connections.

#9041 22-Oct-01 "MEET MY OTHER LOVERS!" When it comes to the game of love, today’s guests say they play by their own set of rules…which sanction cheating. And, they’re ready to raise the stakes today by coming clean to their unsuspecting significant others. All bets are off when today’s guests ‘fess up about their infidelities and lay it all on the line, regardless of the consequences.

#9010 23-Oct-01 "THE JIG IS UP…STOP PRETENDING TO BE GAY TO GET PLAY!" Prowling predators, or deceitful desperados? Self-proclaimed straight men on today’s "Ricki" pretend to be gay in order to get women to let down their guard so they can "get down" in the bedroom. Formerly self-proclaimed gay men claim that now they're really straight and plan to marry and start families. Former scorned lovers and disgusted friends say the jig is up, but viewers will need a scorecard to sort out who is really what! Suggested listing: Pretending to be gay to get the opposite sex in bed.

#9040 24-Oct-01 "PREGNANCY IS NO EXCUSE…GET A JOB!" Working nine to five is the way to make a living…unless you’re one of the pregnant women on today’s "Ricki." These women feel entitled to kick back and take a hiatus from the daily grind for three trimesters and let someone else support them. Friends and family who’ve been bearing the financial burden are ready to put their foot down and let the mommies-to-be know that its time to start pounding the pavement.

#9042 25-Oct-01 "MEET NSYNC’s LANCE & JOEY!" "Ricki’s" making young women’s dreams come true giving several of NSYNC’s all-time biggest fans a chance to meet some of the members of America’s #1 boy-band. The guests on today’s episode are ready for a fierce showdown to prove that they will go to any length --facing all manner of shame and humiliation -- to win a glamorous makeover, snag a chauffeured limo to the coveted New York premiere of "On the Line," and meet the film’s stars, Lance Bass and Joey Fatone. Each guest’s outrageous plea for victory is judged by a celebrity panel comprised of radio DJs including WBLS’s Doug Banks and DeDe McGuire, KTU’s Goumba Johnny, and Z-100’s Danielle Monaro.

#9039 26-Oct-01 "TRASH TO FLASH SHOPPING CHALLENGE!" Some of today’s guests think their style is "smashing," but their "fashionable" friends say their sense of style is so tacky that the contents of their closets should be outlawed. In order to figure out which guest really can dress the best, "Ricki" puts all of the fashionistas to the test with a special one-hundred-dollars-or-under shopping challenge. The girl who can spend the least and pull off the most tasteful outfit goes home with the new duds and a cash prize.

#9048 29-Oct-01 "I’M FAT AND I WANT YOU!" Plus-size women who are tired of being rejected by the ones they desire because they don’t fit into a perfectly petite size turn to "Ricki" to help them confront the ones they love. Is it merely insecurity or will their worst fears be validated when these extremely curvaceous women face off with their significant others to find out if the lack of affection is a result of their fuller figures.

#9049 30-Oct-01 "I WAS DATE RAPED!" In an effort to raise awareness about date rape, the courageous women on today’s "Ricki" are finally ready to share their stories. Each recount the unthinkable events that transpired the day she was physically and emotionally violated and discusses how the attacks ultimately changed her life forever. "Ricki" also hears from potential perpetrators -- two men who think some women’s demeanor and attire is the equivalent of "asking for it." One admits to slipping girls GHB (the date-rape drug) in order to "lower the women’s inhibitions."

#9058 31-Oct-01 "REAL-LIFE VAMPIRES!" It¹s Halloween all year round for the guests on today’s "Ricki," who claim to be real-life vampires. Today’s guests’ chilling practices including drinking human blood, trolling cemeteries at night, and sleeping the day away in a coffin have these vampires’ friends and family concerned about their loved one’s well-being. "Ricki" provides a cautionary tale in the form of a former vampire cult member whose days as a "vampire" left her with a variety of health problems that she’s still dealing with today.

#9044 1-Nov-01 "ACCEPT ME AND MY GAY LOVER!" Today’s guests have been living "double lives," pretending to be heterosexual and keeping their same-sex relationships a secret from their families. They’re tired of lying and scheming to avoid the fallout from and rejection by the family members who they think will not only disapprove of their lifestyle but also disown them. "Ricki" gives these guests a chance to come clean to their families and with "Ricki" cameras in tow to catch the action sends them out to spend a day together to learn to accept one another.

#9038 2-Nov-01 "STOP TRYING TO GET ON REALITY TV!" So, you think you have what it takes to make it in the wild…the wild world of reality television, that is? Today’s guests do. From "Survivor" to the "Real World," the men and women on today’s "Ricki" explain why they think they can outlast, outplay, and outcast any of the contestants they’ve seen on the small screen. Former "Survivor" contestant Mitchell Olson helps "Ricki" choose the guest who’s best for the "mean streets" of reality TV competition, and the favorite wins a tropical trip for two.

#9052 5-Nov-01 “YOU ARE MY BABY’S DADDY!” It's time for both parents to step up and take responsibility for their children...the problem is, mom's only going on her "gut instinct" about who dad really is. Men and women who are fed up with the shadow of doubt surrounding their children’s paternity turn to "Ricki" to set the record straight. And, what better way to do that, than to hear both sides of the story…But in the end "Ricki" will rely on a good ol’ DNA test to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

#9037 6-Nov-01 “ONE MORE DATE BEFORE DIVORCE!” Can children keep a marriage together? "Ricki" finds out today…literally. Kids whose parents are on the brink of divorce hope that some much-needed romance will fortify their parents’ bond and save their relationship. "Ricki" sends each quarreling couple out for a picture-perfect night on the town in the Big Apple in an effort to rekindle the romance that once was and also enlists the experts to provide some crucial marriage counseling. Once they return to "Ricki’s" studio, it’s up to each couple to decide the fate of their future together.

#9043 7-Nov-01 “TEMPTATION ON MANHATTAN ISLAND…WITH A TWIST!” It’s Temptation Island "Ricki"-style when couples agree to spend a week apart and in the arms of others to test the strength of their relationships. But, there’s a bit of a twist because one member of each couple will pair with a date of their own gender to explore his/her same-sex fantasies. A selection of sexy tempters and temptresses are ready, willing, and able to put on a full-court press during a romantic night out in the Big Apple. "Ricki’s" cameras follow each couple on their outings catching all of the action from start to end. Each couple returns to "Ricki" to see for themselves how their significant others spent the time apart and decide whether or not they should stay together.

#9059 8-Nov-01 “SEXY LINGERIE MAKEOVERS!” According to the men on today¹s "Ricki," what began as a passionate relationship between their partners and them has since grown cold because their "better halves" have gone from hitting the sack in sexy sleepwear to donning something that more closely resembles a "sack." "Ricki’s" resolve is to rekindle the "lust connection" with eye-popping lingerie makeovers that are guaranteed to fuel the fire of love. And, just to put all team members on equal playing ground, the men get a little makeover of their own.

#9056 9-Nov-01 “NOW THAT WE’RE MARRIED, MY HUSBAND’S GOTTEN FAT!” The men on today’s "Ricki" seem to have added a clause to their marriage vows without consulting their wives. These women readily agreed to "better or worse," "richer or poorer," "in sickness and in health"…but, who said anything about for fat and fatter? Women whose husbands have packed on the pounds since taking that stroll down the aisle want their mates to lose some weight, but the men say the constant nagging and name-calling is far from motivational. "Ricki" enlists the experts to help today’s couples work on their weight issues in a "healthier" manner.

#9061 12-Nov-01 “CHEATING HUSBANDS CAUGHT ON TAPE!” The men on today’s episode claim to be poster boys for fidelity, but their wives and wives-to-be are tired of living in a constant state of suspicion when it comes to their men’s faithfulness. And, these women make no apologies for the "somewhat sneaky" way that they have planned to catch their men in the act…with hidden cameras. Before the end of the hour, the jig may be up for some of the unsuspecting Casanovas and their current relationship might be, too.

#9054 13-Nov-01 “I’VE HAD A DRASTIC CHANGE AND LOOK AT ME NOW!” If looking good is the best form of revenge thentoday’s guests are going to get payback, big-time! Men and women who’ve had radical, physical overhauls after spending years-passed being "dissed" by the people they wanted to impress most turn to "Ricki" to be reunited with the ones that taunted them. And, it’s not so they can kiss and make up…today’s guests are looking good and feeling even better and want to make their former antagonists eat crow while the entire country watches.

#9067 14-Nov-01 “YOU’RE NOT MY ONLY LOVER” The sweetheart swapping on soap operas pales in comparison to today’s guests’ revolving-door love lives which are on the verge of spinning out of control. Men and women who’ve convinced each of their lovers that they are their one-and-only want "Ricki’s" help coming clean about the swarm of secret sweethearts that they have stashed all over their neighborhoods. It’s decision time for today’s two-timing trouble-makers, but the tables might turn if the ones they want to keep in their lives don’t feel fondly about having been duped.

#9057 15-Nov-01 “NO WEAVE OR MAKE-UP FOR 48 HOURS!” The super-vain guests on today’s episode say they wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without a full face of make-up and a full head of weaved hair, but that’s exactly what they’re going to do because their friends and families have challenged them to a full 48 hours of "au naturale." From a woman who re-applies her "face" before turning in for the night to another who has so many weaves she has her own "wall of hair," "Ricki’s" cameras tag along for two days to document the experience and see who survives.

#9051 16-Nov-01 “FAT FOR A DAY!” What better way to force someone to confront his deepest prejudice than to have him live it for 24 hours? Well, that’s just what "Ricki" is requiring of today’s fat-hating guests. Men and women who’ve spent a lifetime purposely humiliating overweight friends and loved ones claiming it will help them gain the incentive needed to slim down are in for a big surprise. "Ricki" just happens to have some special "fat suits" on hand and once the fat-haters are suited up, they’ll be sent out into the harsh world for a taste of their own medicine.

#9069 19-Nov-01 BODY FETISHES…A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK! Body art may be en vogue, but the guests on today’s “Ricki” take the meaning to an entirely new level. Men and women whose love of tattooing, body-piercing, teflon implants, and suspension - not from school - explain why what some might consider borderline fetishism is really aesthetically and physically pleasing to them. Tired of being referred to as “freaks” and “weirdos,” today’s guests sport their “art” and discuss the pleasure they derive from extreme body modification.

#9060 20-Nov-01 DIET CHEATERS CAUGHT ON TAPE! Today’s guests say that they are the models of perfect dieting behavior, but their friends and families aren’t buying it, and they want "Ricki" to put their loved ones to the ultimate diet test…hidden cameras to catch all of the cheatin’ eaters in action. So with concealed cameras rolling and the edible temptation at arms-length away, "Ricki" determines who succumbed and who showed self-restraint.

#9075 21-Nov-01 I'M 16 AND I WANT TO STRIP! The teenage girls on today¹s "Ricki" make no apologies for their sexy career choice - taking off their clothes for cash - even if most of these girls aren¹t yet old enough to be admitted to a regular dance club. They say they¹re in control of their lives and enjoy the attention and quick cash, but their friends and families are worried that stripping will lead their loved ones down a dark road of self-destruction. "Ricki" provides a reality check hearing from a former teen stripper who¹s currently in hiding from her onetime strip club boss and pimp.

#9065 22-Nov-01 RICKI’S WRESTLING BOOTCAMP! The guests on today’s episode have taken their passion for wrestling to an extreme pursuing their dreams to become professionals by participating in dangerous, unsupervised matches without any of the essential professional training. Friends and family members who are concerned about their loved one’s well-being turn to “Ricki” for help. “Ricki” drives the lesson home by enlisting every one of today’s self-proclaimed wrestlers in wrestling bootcamp. From rooster’s crow to evening chow, “Ricki’s” cameras chronicle the hard-core training and by the end of the episode, viewers might be surprised at which guests want to pursue another vocation. Former professional wrestler Flex Armstrong talks about what it takes to make it as a pro.

#9066 23-Nov-01 I’M A VIRGIN…BE MY FIRST! The virginal guests on today’s “Ricki” have been window shopping long enough and are ready to make their final purchase, but the luxury item that they’re interested in may not be for sale. Men and women who are ready to leave their celibate days in the dust have chosen the ones with whom they want to liberate themselves from the throes of chastity and want “Ricki” to help them break their news. The question remains, will the person-of-choice still be in stock or has the their shelf-life already expired?

#9072 26-Nov-01 HERE’S WHY WE’RE NO LONGER INTIMATE! Today’s guests say that when it comes to their sex lives, there’s a whole lot of nothin’ goin’ on because they’ve been withholding sexual favors from their significant others, and their frustrated lovers don’t have a clue why. But, that’s all going to change by the end of the hour because the "withholders" are ready to tell the "withholdees" why there’s been a deep freeze in their bedroom. From cheating to neglect, the hot confessions may thaw the ice around some of "Ricki’s" guests’ hearts, but will it change the temperature in their bedrooms?

#9079 27-Nov-01 WIN A DATE WITH MY DJ SON! Sexy, single disc jockeys heard all over the country are in for a surprise when mom and "Ricki" play matchmaker. CoCo Budda from the nationally syndicated "The Doug Banks Morning Show," Skeery Jones from New York’s own "Z Morning Zoo", Manhattan’s "KTU Morning Show’s" Speedy, and Boston’s JAM’N 94.5 afternoon DJ, Kobe, are about to get hitched – at least for one night. A spicy selection of sultry, single sweethearts vie to catch the DJs’ eyes, but only the lucky ones will be chosen. After a night out in the Big Apple, the DJs and their dates return to tell "Ricki" whether or not there was a love connection.

#9073 28-Nov-01 PRE-MARITAL CONFESSIONS! They’re getting married and need to make room in their closets for the gifts they’ll be receiving, so it’s time they got some of those deep, dark secrets out of there. The guests on today’s "Ricki" have been up to some very naughty behavior and want to confess to their fiancés so they can start their lives together with a clean slate. But once the cat is out of the bag, some of today’s scorned significant others may not want to take that walk down the aisle.

#9063 29-Nov-01 GIVE ME BACK MY CHILD! Although they are ex-convicts, today’s guests say that a jail sentence shouldn’t mean a sentence to a lifetime without their children. But, loved ones who stepped in to take custody when the jailed parents went to serve their time have no intention of budging one bit when it comes to relinquishing custody of the children. In an effort to make sense of today’s emotional, bitter battles, "Ricki" enlists the help of a legal authority to offer expert guidance about custody conflict and try to figure out what is in the best interest of each child.

#9074 30-Nov-01 BIKINI MOM SURVIVOR CONTEST The guests on today’s "Ricki" are "hot mamas"…literally! These women are proud mothers with sizzlin’ bodies, but their daughters say that as beautiful as their moms are, their taste in men is downright ugly. Each mother-daughter team has agreed to duke it out in a survivor-style competition to determine which bikini-clad mama is deserving of the ultimate prize - a trip to the hottest singles spot in Jamaica for the chance to finally meet "Mr. Right."

#9077 3-Dec-01 “YOU’RE 12…STOP FLAUNTING YOUR BREASTS” Too tantalizing to be twelve? Not if today’s guests have their say. Twelve-year-old girls, proud of their prominent breasts, fight for their right to walk, talk, and dress as they please. Their mothers are concerned that their underdeveloped maturity level makes them ill-equipped to handle the circumstances that may arise as a result of their well-endowed, fully displayed bodies. "Ricki" enlists the experts to help today’s guests understand why they feel the need to use their bodies to get attention.

#9062 4-Dec-01 “AMBUSH MAKEOVERS!” "Ricki" responds to fashion-911 calls from friends and families living with walking, talking fashion faux pas by gassing up its emergency makeover van and heading cross country to surprise the less-than-chic guests with word of trips to New York for long-overdue transformations. Once in the Big Apple, unstylish guests are paired with "Ricki’s" talented team of makeover experts for a mind-blowing metamorphosis that will leave their loved ones speechless.

#9053 5-Dec-01 “WHITE GIRL’S GUIDE TO PLEASING BLACK MEN!” Love may be blind, but according to the guests on today’s "Ricki," it’s certainly not colorblind. The white women on today’s episode say that when it comes to interracial love, they wrote the book on how to satisfy black men better than any black woman ever could. But, their African-American female counterparts vehemently disagree, and the dissenting sides are ready to stand their ground and make their collective cases. "Ricki" moderates the heated debate in an effort to find out if race really makes a difference when it comes to true love.

#9076 6-Dec-01 “PSYCHIC TEMPTATION ON MANHATTAN ISLAND” The combative couples on today’s "Ricki" insist that there’s still plenty of love in their relationships, but they aren’t sure if they have what it takes to make it for the long haul. Taking a trip to Manhattan Island for "temptation" "Ricki-style" could be the cure for what ails these couples. And, there’s a bit of a twist…"Ricki’s" summoned the skills of psychic Madame V who will use her "powers" to forecast which couples ultimately have a future. When the tempters' seduction has ceased, will the couples realize they’re meant to be, or will they go their separate ways? And, find out if Madame V’s predictions are accurate.

#9081 7-Dec-01 “ALL YOU DO IS TALK ABOUT YOUR BABY!” Having a baby may transform a woman’s life, but the guests on today’s "Ricki" have undergone such drastic transformations that they don’t seem to have much of a life…outside of their children. Their friends and families are fed up with their loved ones’ single-subject speeches that all begin and end with "my baby this, and “my baby that" and are ready to confront the "mom-zillas." "Ricki" enlists the experts to determine whether or not these proud mamas have let their children take over their lives in an unhealthy way.

#9078 10-Dec-01 “HOOK ME UP WITH A UNIFORMED HUNK!” Sound the sirens…there’s gonna be a four-alarm fire in "Ricki’s" studio today when sizzling, single, uniformed men strut their stuff for the date of a lifetime with women who are looking for men who know how to provide tender, loving care and attention to those in need. A bevy of beautiful best friends compete against one another for the chance to date their favorite firefighter, policeman, and EMT. The winning women hit the town in their finest with America’s "finest" and "bravest." Following a night to remember, "Ricki" gets the post-date wrap-up from all of the lucky participants.

#9055 11-Dec-01 “A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN THE HOME!” Perhaps the men on today’s episode who unabashedly proclaim that a woman’s place is in the home slept through the women’s liberation movement. Their definition of a "good woman" is one who is barefoot, pregnant, and waiting with a home-cooked meal when their man walks in after a long day at the office. The women on today’s "Ricki" have goals of their own and are fed up with their significant other’s archaic notion of a gender-specific pecking order that leaves women with no options. MVP of the WNBA and two-time Olympic gold medalist Sheryl Swoops never let a man stop her from realizing her dreams, and she shares her thoughts on the subject.

#9003 12-Dec-01 "I WHACK ‘EM HARD, AND SMACK ‘EM DOWN…MOM, YOU CAN’T STOP ME FROM BACKYARD WRESTLING! Today’s guests are obsessed with professional wrestling, and they’re taking that passion to a dangerous extreme. Teens who participate in backyard wrestling “face off” with their concerned and disapproving parents who refer to the dangerous amateur version as “slow suicide.” “Ricki” recruits pro wrestling legend Stevie Ray to talk to today’s daredevil guests in an effort to set them straight.

#9064 13-Dec-01 “AMBUSH LIE DETECTOR TESTS!” “Ricki Lake” has seen its share of surprises in its nine-season run, but today is a first with surprise lie detector tests. The men on today’s episode have been charged with cheating, and they’ve entered pleas of “not guilty” but their women aren’t convinced and they’re asking “Ricki” to help them get the ultimate proof. Their game plan - to surprise their lovers with lie detector tests so they’ll know once-and-for-all whether they’re sinking suspicions are sound or they’re imaginations have gotten the best of them.

#9070 14-Dec-01 “RICKI’S AMAZING COUPLES RACE!” The couples on today’s "Ricki" have gone from being mad about each other to being mad at each other all the time, but they all say that despite the issues over which they argue there’s still love between them, and they want to give their relationships one more chance. To help them out, "Ricki" arranged a fun-filled, exciting adventure - a New York-style "Amazing Race" - that can be attempted and won only if each couple works as a team. After all of the clues are obtained, the landmarks are reached, and the challenges are negotiated, the couples return to "Ricki" to decide whether or not they can rekindle the romance in their relationships.

#9084 17-Dec-01 “I’M PREGNANT AND CONSIDERING ABANDONING MY NEWBORN!” The young women on today’s "Ricki" are facing a difficult decision…they’re pregnant and don’t think they can manage child rearing. And, if that wasn’t enough pressure, some of the mothers of the pregnant women on today’s episode are adamant about making the decision for their expectant daughters – you played, now you have to pay – you’re keeping your baby. Tempers may be flaring, but the bottom line is what’s in the best interest of each innocent child. "Ricki" enlists the help of Debbe Magnusen, the founder of Project Cuddle, the baby rescue program that provides 24-hour-a-day support for women contemplating abandoning their babies, to help each guest understand her options.

#9085 18-Dec-01 “YOU MADE MY LIFE MISERABLE…TODAY I GET REVENGE!” If revenge is sweet, today’s guests might need a good dentist for the mouthful of cavities they’re going to have after getting some much-anticipated retribution. They claim that they’ve been wronged in a big way by friends and family members and are giving the wrongdoers one last chance to apologize for their misgivings. But, the accused are not taking these accusations lying down and are prepared to rebut the allegations and hold back on the apologies. “Ricki” finds out which of today’s guests will be participating in something a little less sweet than revenge…eating crow!

#9047 19-Dec-01 “RICKI’S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS” In nine seasons of “Ricki Lake,” there have been many memorable moments and today’s episode highlights some of the most unforgettable revelations ever disclosed on “Ricki.” From the always-outrageous results of “Ricki’s” lie detector tests and the always-emotional outcome of DNA testing to guests’ confessions of scandalous secrets and titillating transformations, “Ricki” reminisces with tons of telling tape from over 1500 episodes.

#9083 20-Dec-01 “I’M GIVING YOU THE BOOT FOR CHRISTMAS” The guests on today’s "Ricki" must be patrons of "Cheap R Us" because the holiday season is drawing near, and the thought of giving gifts to two or more lovers fills these two-timers with fear. Men and women who have been playing the field - while their "significant other" was none the wiser - are ‘fessing up and giving one (or more) of their lovers the boot to save themselves a dime. Some of today’s penny-pinching guests may not even have to break their piggy bank after all of the lovers in their life discover that each is not their one and only.

#9011 21-Dec-01 FROM HERE TO MATERNITY: YOU HAD THE BABY…WHY DO YOU STILL LOOK LIKE HELL? Having children should bring a husband and wife closer together, but the "horrified husbands" on today’s "Ricki" want their "once-sexy" wives to get their post-partum acts together. These men are insisting that their "slovenly" spouses get out of their post-baby ruts and return to the routine that produced their sexy selves of yesteryear. "Ricki" recruits the "stylin’ stork" to help pull off some magnificent mommy makeovers.

#9079 24-Dec-01 “WIN A DATE WITH MY DJ SON!” Sexy, single disc jockeys heard all over the country are in for a surprise when mom and "Ricki" play matchmaker. CoCo Budda from the nationally syndicated "The Doug Banks Morning Show," Skeery Jones from New York’s own "Z Morning Zoo", Manhattan’s "KTU Morning Show’s" Speedy, and Boston’s JAM’N 94.5 afternoon DJ, Kobe, are about to get hitched – at least for one night. A spicy selection of sultry, single sweethearts vie to catch the DJs’ eyes, but only the lucky ones will be chosen. After a night out in the Big Apple, the DJs and their dates return to tell "Ricki" whether or not there was a love connection.

#9045 25-Dec-01 “EXTREME SPORTS; ARE YOUR KIDS IN DANGER?” Don’t be deceived by the seemingly "extremely" darling, fresh faces gracing "Ricki’s" stage during today’s episode because these kids are into some "extremely" dangerous activities including extreme skating, extreme skateboarding, and extreme biking. After numerous trips to local emergency rooms, their worried mothers are putting their collective feet down and setting limits for their daredevil, adrenaline-driven children. "Ricki" gives each youngster the opportunity to talk to professional skateboarder, Charlie Wilkens.

#9067 26-Dec-01 “YOU’RE NOT MY ONLY LOVER” The sweetheart swapping on soap operas pales in comparison to today’s guests’ revolving-door love lives, which are on the verge of spinning out of control. Men and women who’ve convinced each of their lovers that they are their one-and-only want "Ricki’s" help coming clean about the swarm of secret sweethearts that they have stashed all over their neighborhoods. It’s decision time for today’s two-timing trouble-makers, but the tables might turn if the ones they want to keep in their lives don’t feel fondly about having been duped.

#9066 27-Dec-01 “I’M A VIRGIN…BE MY FIRST!” The virginal guests on today’s “Ricki” have been window shopping long enough and are ready to make their final purchase, but the luxury item that they’re interested in may not be for sale. Men and women who are ready to leave their celibate days in the dust have chosen the ones with whom they want to liberate themselves from the throes of chastity and want “Ricki” to help them break their news. The question remains, will the person-of-choice still be in stock or has the their shelf-life already expired?

#9059 28-Dec-01 “SEXY LINGERIE MAKEOVERS!” According to the men on today¹s "Ricki," what began as a passionate relationship between their partners and them has since grown cold because their "better halves" have gone from hitting the sack in sexy sleepwear to donning something that more closely resembles a "sack." "Ricki’s" resolve is to rekindle the "lust connection" with eye-popping lingerie makeovers that are guaranteed to fuel the fire of love. And, just to put all team members on equal playing ground, the men get a little makeover of their own.

#9054 31-Dec-01 “I’VE HAD A DRASTIC CHANGE AND LOOK AT ME NOW!” If looking good is the best form of revenge then today’s guests are going to get payback, big-time! Men and women who’ve had radical, physical overhauls after spending years-passed being "dissed" by the people they wanted to impress most turn to "Ricki" to be reunited with the ones that taunted them. And, it’s not so they can kiss and make up…today’s guests are looking good and feeling even better and want to make their former antagonists eat crow while the entire country watches.

#9036 1-Jan-02 “I’M A TEEN AND SLEEPING AROUND!” Today’s guests are out-of-control teenage girls who are united in defiance against any type of adult supervision and structure in their lives. Much to their parents’ chagrin, they are determined to have a bevy of sexual partners, do drugs, and slack off no matter what consequences they may eventually face. "Ricki" provides a cautionary tale in the form of a young woman who lived her life much the same way as today’s guests and has been diagnosed with AIDS.

#9069 2-Jan-02 “BODY FETISHES…A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK!” Body art may be en vogue, but the guests on today’s “Ricki” take the meaning to an entirely new level. Men and women whose love of tattooing, body-piercing, teflon implants, and suspension - not from school - explain why what some might consider borderline fetishism is really aesthetically and physically pleasing to them. Tired of being referred to as “freaks” and “weirdos,” today’s guests sport their “art” and discuss the pleasure they derive from extreme body modification.

#9073 3-Jan-02 “PRE-MARITAL CONFESSIONS!” They’re getting married and need to make room in their closets for the gifts they’ll be receiving, so it’s time they got some of those deep, dark secrets out of there. The guests on today’s "Ricki" have been up to some very naughty behavior and want to confess to their fiancés so they can start their lives together with a clean slate. But once the cat is out of the bag, some of today’s scorned significant others may not want to take that walk down the aisle.
#9043 4-Jan-02 “TEMPTATION ON MANHATTAN ISLAND…WITH A TWIST!” It’s Temptation Island "Ricki"-style when couples agree to spend a week apart and in the arms of others to test the strength of their relationships. But, there’s a bit of a twist because one member of each couple will pair with a date of their own gender to explore his/her same-sex fantasies. A selection of sexy tempters and temptresses are ready, willing, and able to put on a full-court press during a romantic night out in the Big Apple. "Ricki’s" cameras follow each couple on their outings catching all of the action from start to end. Each couple returns to "Ricki" to see for themselves how their significant others spent the time apart and decide whether or not they should stay together.

#9093 7-Jan-02 “MY MAN IS NOT THE FATHER OF YOUR CHILDREN!” As in any "Ricki" DNA show, the stakes are high for the men in the hot seat. But the stakes are even higher for the alleged fathers on today’s episode because each man has moved on to a new woman who is none too happy that her man’s ex is claiming that the child she’s raising alone is a product of shared past passions. Can the men on today’s "Ricki" clean up the messy issues of paternity with their past lovers and start a new chapter chock full of bright, uncomplicated futures with their new ones? "Ricki" recruits the experts to offer guidance to the men who learn they are also daddies during today’s show.

#9046 8-Jan-02 “IDENTICAL TWIN TALENT SHOWDOWN!” They may look exactly alike, but the identical twins on today’s "Ricki" say there’s one thing that definitely sets them apart…their talent quotient. Each twin faces off against his or her identical sibling, doing the thing that each thinks he does best. By the end of the episode, "Ricki’s" special panel of twin judges will make the call, deciding which twin in each pair is the most talented of all.

#9087 9-Jan-02 “I WANT TO BE A STRIPPER” The guests on today’s show may come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common…they want to take a walk on the wild side by strutting their stuff – all of it – on the center stage at a strip club. Whether it’s for the attention, the power, or merely a thrill, today’s gutsy guests will have the opportunity they claim they’ve been waiting for when "Ricki" presents them with the chance to shake their groove thing at some of New York’s hottest adult clubs. Will they chicken out, or will they prove to be pole-worthy? "Ricki’s" cameras tag along to catch all of the amazing action.

#9091 10-Jan-02 “HONEY, YOU’RE A LOUSY LOVER!” There’s something cooking in the bedrooms of the couples on today’s "Ricki," but for at least half of each couple, whatever’s cooking isn’t steamy enough. And, believe it or not, it’s predominantly the woman in each relationship who’s tired of the less-than-impressive sex-life they share with their so-called "lovers." The "hot, bothered, and unsatisfied" say their significant others have pressed the snooze button on their love lives one too many times, and it’s time to turn it on or turn around and call the whole thing off. "Ricki" recruits the relationship experts to offer some much-needed guidance to today’s couples.

#9102 11-Jan-02 “RICKI’S COURT OF REIMBURSEMENT!” It’s time to grovel or hear the "bang, bang, bang" of the gavel for the cheap guests on today’s episode because "Ricki’s" going court-style with the help of a real-life judge to resolve monetary disputes that have wreaked havoc on relationships between friends and relatives. Whether it’s a case of a borrowed pager that never got returned to its rightful owner or of ridiculously overdue movie rentals that someone took out under her friend’s account, one side is in the wrong and is going to have to make it right today. Once the cases are heard and the judgements have been rendered, "Ricki" learns if the defendants plan to make good on their debts.

#9101 14-Jan-02 “LET’S END OUR FAMILY FEUD!” "Ricki’s" seen its fair share of bitter blood relatives battle it out over the years, but the rivaling relatives on today’s episode say that their family feuds are ten time worse than anything "Ricki’s" ever seen. From a father-son relationship that’s strained because of the son’s choice in women to a daughter whose emotionally unavailable father barely knows his own grandchildren, the family ties which should be among the strongest that today’s guests have are now hanging by a thread and threatening to break for good. "Ricki" recruits the experts to sort through the issues and help figure out if these family foes can become a friendlier family unit.

#9098 15-Jan-02 “YOUR KID’S LOOK IS TRASH!” Many parents complain that in this day and age their kids are growing up too quickly, but the parents on today’s “Ricki” aren’t among that population of thinkers. In fact, they encourage their kids to wear clothing that some adults wouldn’t even wear. Their friends and families say that it’s one thing for an adult woman to dress provocatively but quite another when she lets her kids look the same way. Several of today’s not-so-timid tots get age-appropriate makeovers to make them look a little more like children.

#9086 16-Jan-02 “WOMEN WHO PREFER TO BE BALD!” Many may think gentlemen prefer blondes, but the guests on today’s “Ricki” think they look better with no hair at all. The bald and wanna-be-bald women on today’s episode refuse to buy into the stereotype that long hair is the “ultimate sign of femininity” and aren’t put off when they are mistaken for men. But, their friends and families who desperately want their “chrome-domed” loved ones to grow back some hair would rather see them use a ponytail holder or wear a hat as a pre-emptive way of combating the occasional bad hair day. “Ricki” finds out if one long-haired lovely who’s recently morphed into a short-haired cutie will take the big step and become a bald beauty today.

#9094 17-Jan-02 “BACK OFF MY MAN!” Most people bring some baggage with them into a new relationship, but the guests on today’s "Ricki" have brought some "ex"cess baggage into their current romances - their ex-lovers have refused to face reality and let go of the past even though their former partners have obviously moved on. And, these men’s new mates are less-than-thrilled that they’ve had to share their men in any way, shape, or form with another woman, particularly one that’s an "ex." By the end of the episode, all of today’s "players’" cards will be on the table and they may just end up with a "royal flush"…from their current significant others.

116 18-Jan-02 “DUELING ELVIS IMPERSONATORS!” "Love Me Tender" and "Heartbreak Hotel" are common themes during any given episode of "Ricki Lake," but they take on an entirely new meaning when Elvis Presley impersonators battle it out for the title of "Ricki’s" favorite faux Elvis. Dressed in full Elvis regalia and armed with the moves that made women swoon today’s Elvis wannabes are judged not only on their resemblance to the King but also on their knowledge of Elvis Presley Trivia and performance techniques. Can they belt it out and shake it down like the King used to? The judges, including Elvis Presley’s real-life first cousin, Donna Presley Early, make that decision.

#9096 21-Jan-02 “WALK-A-DAY IN MY WEAVE!” The women on today’s episode consider themselves the divas of the weave and wish that everyone else would put even half of the same effort into their appearances. Loved ones say that what these divas see as a tenet of beauty is not really all that appealing. "Ricki" arranges a swap for a day, simplifying the looks of the daring divas and glaming up their plain-Jane friends. Will any of them actually like the way they look after their transformations “Ricki” gets the post-makeover low down.

#9050 22-Jan-02 “YOU AND YOUR MATE ARE FAT, SO STOP THINKING YOU’RE ALL THAT” The overweight couples on today’s "Ricki" are "large and in charge" and think that being big makes them twice as beautiful…literally! Their friends and families are fed up with their larger-than-life loved ones who insist on flaunting their offensive eating habits, huge bodies, and even larger egos and the outraged guests turn to "Ricki" to help stop the insanity. "Ricki" helps determine whether or not today’s plus-sized guests will have their big heads cut down to size or continue to think they’re "all that" and totally "phat."

#9103 23-Jan-02 “STOP USING YOUR RACE AS AN EXCUSE FOR YOUR PROBLEMS!” Tempers flare when the hot-button topic of race relations is addressed on today’s "Ricki." Some of the guests on today’s episode say that their lives aren’t what they could be because racism is alive and well in America, and the promise of equal rights and opportunities for all is being broken. But, they are going to have their arguments challenged today when they come face to face with people who say that they’re just using race as a bogus excuse to sit back and do nothing. "Ricki" enlists the aid of the experts to help give the bigger picture when it comes to racism in America.

#9071 24-Jan-02 I’LL BREAK A GUINNESS WORLD RECORD!” It’s record-breaking time on today’s Ricki," and the competition is heating up. From the longest kiss – over 30 hours – and cracking off bottle caps with your teeth to putting the greatest number of venomous rattlesnakes in your mouth or blowing the world’s largest bubble, the contestants on today’s episode are geared up and ready to tackle the mind-blowing records reported in the "Guinness Book of World Records." "Ricki" enlists the experts from Guinness to judge each showdown and determine if any new records are set.

#9095 25-Jan-02 “SECRET CONFESSIONS!” From a woman who lied to her father about having two children to a man who’s girlfriend of four years has no idea that he can’t read, today’s guests have been keeping secrets from their loved ones but can’t bear the guilty burden any longer. They’re ready to come clean to their lovers, friends, and family regardless of the consequences even if it means their confessions may unravel their relationships with those they love most. Once the cat is out of the bag, "Ricki" finds out if those who’ve been duped can forgive and move on.
#9106 28-Jan-02 “I’M A SINGLE TEEN MOM WHO IS READY TO PROVE THAT YOU’RE MY BABY’S FATHER!” Teenage years are difficult enough without having to worry about another young life, but that’s exactly what the teen moms on today’s "Ricki" have been doing…without the help of their baby’s father. These young women are fed up with fending for themselves with their young children and want the men who were all too eager to play to start taking responsibility for their actions. And, the only way to know for certain whether or not the young men they have pegged as "daddy’ is their child’s biological father is through DNA testing. "Ricki" reads the results, and not all of the guests will receive the fairytale ending they may have been hoping for.

#9089 29-Jan-02 “GET A CLUE! I’M USING YOU!” The women on today’s "Ricki" have been blinded by love and are in for quite a rude awakening when they find out that the financial stability they’ve been affording their men has been more than taken for granted. In fact, the two-timing boyfriends not only have been "using" their devoted partners for money so that they can live like kings, they’ve also gone out and found other women to call their very own queens just behind their unsuspecting lovers’ backs. But, all that is going to change today, and the deceitful men may be out of several relationships and a cushy lifestyle.

#9097 30-Jan-02 “I WISH I HAD A BODACIOUS BACKSIDE!” The women on today's "Ricki" are unhappy about their body types. After hearing today’s guests complain about their less-than-ample rear ends and their unsuccessful quests to achieve a beautiful shape, "Ricki" revamps each woman’s look with a little rear-end-specific padding and sends them out to live their lives for a day with the body type they’ve envied since puberty. The women return to share their experiences with "Ricki."

#9088 31-Jan-02 “STOP TRYING TO CONTROL MY LIFE!” "Control" isn’t a four letter word but it might as well be for the guests on today’s episode who are tired of battling it out with their domineering loved ones. They’re turning to "Ricki" to help settle their differences once and for all. From a mother who’s adamant that her pregnant daughter keep her unborn child to a father who’s insisting that his son end his current romantic relationship, "Ricki" enlists the experts to sort through the sordid details and figure out whether or not today’s guests can resolve their disputes.

#9108 1-Feb-02 “A RICKI CONFESSION: I CAN’T READ!” The guests on today’s episode are just a few of the forty-million American adults who are affected by illiteracy, and they’re tired of suffering in silence. Until today, "Ricki’s" guests have never told their loved ones that they have no ability to read, but they are ready to face their fears in the hopes of getting emotional support and eventually changing their quality of lives. From being able to obtain a driver’s license to being able to read a book to a grandchild, today’s guests are determined to defy what they initially thought was their destiny. And, "Ricki" is providing them with the first step in the right direction by introducing them to the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of America to help each find reading programs in their hometowns.

#9111 4-Feb-02 “I’M A SINGLE TEEN MOM WHO IS READY TO PROVE THAT YOU’RE MY BABY’S FATHER!” Teenage years are difficult enough without having to worry about another young life, but that’s exactly what the teen moms on today’s "Ricki" have been doing…without the help of their baby’s father. These young women are fed up with fending for themselves with their young children and want the men who were all too eager to play to start taking responsibility for their actions. And, the only way to know for certain whether or not the young men they have pegged as "daddy’ is their child’s biological father is through DNA testing. "Ricki" reads the results, and not all of the guests will receive the fairytale ending they may have been hoping for.

#9100 5-Feb-02 “GET A CLUE! I’M USING YOU!” The women on today’s "Ricki" have been blinded by love and are in for quite a rude awakening when they find out that the financial stability they’ve been affording their men has been more than taken for granted. In fact, the two-timing boyfriends not only have been "using" their devoted partners for money so that they can live like kings, they’ve also gone out and found other women to call their very own queens just behind their unsuspecting lovers’ backs. But, all that is going to change today, and the deceitful men may be out of several relationships and a cushy lifestyle.

#9105 6-Feb-02 “I WISH I HAD A BODACIOUS BACKSIDE!” The women on today's "Ricki" are unhappy about their body types. After hearing today’s guests complain about their less-than-ample rear ends and their unsuccessful quests to achieve a beautiful shape, "Ricki" revamps each woman’s look with a little rear-end-specific padding and sends them out to live their lives for a day with the body type they’ve envied since puberty. The women return to share their experiences with "Ricki."

#9116 7-Feb-02 “STOP TRYING TO CONTROL MY LIFE!” "Control" isn’t a four letter word but it might as well be for the guests on today’s episode who are tired of battling it out with their domineering loved ones. They’re turning to "Ricki" to help settle their differences once and for all. From a mother who’s adamant that her pregnant daughter keep her unborn child to a father who’s insisting that his son end his current romantic relationship, "Ricki" enlists the experts to sort through the sordid details and figure out whether or not today’s guests can resolve their disputes.

#9092 8-Feb-02 “A RICKI CONFESSION: I CAN’T READ!” The guests on today’s episode are just a few of the forty-million American adults who are affected by illiteracy, and they’re tired of suffering in silence. Until today, "Ricki’s" guests have never told their loved ones that they have no ability to read, but they are ready to face their fears in the hopes of getting emotional support and eventually changing their quality of lives. From being able to obtain a driver’s license to being able to read a book to a grandchild, today’s guests are determined to defy what they initially thought was their destiny. And, "Ricki" is providing them with the first step in the right direction by introducing them to the Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of America to help each find reading programs in their hometowns.

#9118 11-Feb-02 “I DON’T BELIEVE YOU’VE STOPPED SMOKING/DRINKING!” The guests in today’s episode say that their addictions to nicotine and alcohol have taken a severe toll on their personal lives and are finally declaring themselves clean of their nasty habits. The problem is that their loved ones don’t believe they’ve actually quit and they’ve turned to "Ricki" to put their smoking, drinking friends to the ultimate test with hidden cameras. Will these self-proclaimed recovering addicts be tempted when they think no one’s looking? "Ricki’s" got the shocking results.

#9123 12-Feb-02 “DNA CONFLICTS CONTINUE!” The guests on today’s "Ricki" thought that getting DNA results the last time they appeared on the show would help resolve the familial chaos in their lives, but just the opposite has occurred. The results may have put an end to unanswered questions but have apparently created a new set of problems. At their wits’ end, today’s guests want "Ricki" to help settle the score once and for all. One woman is insisting that her ex-husband remain involved in her child’s life – both financially and emotionally – even though the DNA results proved that he is not the biological father. "Ricki" enlists the legal experts to offer options for the disconcerted men and women who want to move on with their lives.

#9112 13-Feb-02 “SURPRISE, YOU’RE NOT MY ONLY LOVER!” When it comes to women, the men on today’s "Ricki" admit they feel like kids in a candy store…though they try to remain faithful to one special woman, they say that they can’t help being tempted by all the other "delicious" ones they see. But, the women in their lives are in for a big surprise when they find out that their so-called committed one-and-only honey has not retired his single, player ways. And, in all fairness, it’s not just the men who are commitment phobic, as "Ricki" learns from one female guest who’s ready to come clean to the two men she’s been playing for quite some time.

#9121 14-Feb-02 “I WANT TO WALK A DAY WITH A LARGER CHEST!” The women on today’s episode believe that bigger is definitely better when it comes to breast size but say that they weren’t blessed in that department. These less-than-endowed women are determined to go from boyish to buxom even though their friends and family say that they’re beautiful just the way they are. Before these women decide to make any permanent transformations, "Ricki" offers a temporary solution with the help of its crack makeover experts and a lot of strategic stuffing. With "Ricki’s" cameras in tow - to catch all of the catcalling and second glances - the newly voluptuous guests hit the streets of the Big Apple. Will they be satisfied with the temporary transformations? "Ricki" gets the goods when guests return to share their experiences.

#9120 15-Feb-02 “RICKIE’S GENDER-BENDING DIVA/DUDE PAGEANT!” Viewers who pride themselves on being able to spot a sexy siren from miles away may be in for a rude awakening after seeing some of today’s divas strut their stuff, because several of our glamorous gals are really guys. And, the same holds true for some of the dapper gentlemen on today’s "Ricki" who really were born members of the gentler, fairer sex. Not all of the guests taking part in today’s gender-bending pageant are what they seem, and it’s up to the audience to vote on which contestant is a man and which is a woman. Ultimately, "Ricki" reveals the truth about each participant, and some of the results are mind-blowing.

#9129 18-Feb-02 “I’M GOING BRA-LESS NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY!” Most well-endowed women want some sturdy bra support under their clothes, but the big-breasted women on today’s episode insist on au naturale, even with a bust size that measures 52DDD! Their friends and family are not only disgusted by the women’s decision to go bra-less, they’re also embarrassed to be seen with them. In a departure from the norm, "Ricki" presents all of today’s bra-less women to its studio audience and lets those-in-attendance decide the order in which viewers will see today’s stories. After all is said and done, "Ricki" finds out if loved ones can be a bit more emotionally supportive and if the free-spirited women will opt for more physical support of their buxom bodies.

#9113 19-Feb-02 “THE DNA TEST WILL PROVE YOU’RE THE FATHER!” DNA testing is the name of the game, and the women on today’s "Ricki" say that it’s the only game they’ll be playing because they’re sick and tired of the paternity guessing games in which they and their children have been engaged. And, they’re not going to stand by for one minute longer while their innocent children wonder where and who their daddies are These single moms are certain that they know the identity of their baby’s father and want "Ricki" to provide them with the proof they need to get their former lovers to participate in their children’s lives – both emotionally and financially. "Ricki" has the results, and some of the women on today’s episode might be shocked by the outcome

#9119 20-Feb-02 “CLEAN UP YOUR MESS, OR OUR RELATIONSHIP IS OVER!" If cleanliness is next to godliness, the guests on today’s episode can’t be very religious because they are super-slobs who have taken their lack of interest in cleaning to a nasty extreme. Their friends and family are fed up with living in filth and say that their slovenly partners must change their lazy ways, or it’s time to go their separate ways. Since words don’t do justice to the visual images of each guest’s messy abode, "Ricki" took a trip with cameras in hand to catch all of the filth on film for its viewers. "Ricki" gets the lowdown on whether or not any of today’s guests choose their mess over their mate.

#9080 21-Feb-02 “DIARY OF A PLAYER!” Ever wonder what makes a "player" tick, and why the ones "Ricki’s" seen in nearly a decade of show tapings inevitably get caught between a rock and a hard place? Well, today’s episode takes viewers and those who’ve been "played" for a roller coaster ride - "playa’ style" – with "Ricki’s cameras catching the ruthless Romeos in action from the non-stop ringing of their cell phones to the tricky timing of their comings and goings. But, once the bad boys have been exposed, will they be able to return to their ways of old, or will the "player" status be something from their days of old?

#9122 22-Feb-02 “I’M A MALE VIRGIN! BE MY FIRST!” The men on today’s show say that whether it’s because of shyness, fear of rejection, or just plain lack of opportunity, they’re all still virgins, and most of them are over 21. But, they think they’ve found that special someone to whom they want to give their most prized possession. They’re turning to "Ricki" for the opportunity – and support – to come clean to the ones they’re lusting after. Once the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no turning back, and it’s time to find out if today’s guests' romantic interests are up to the challenge.

#9124 25-Feb-02 “NO MATTER WHAT MY MAN THINKS, I’M GETTING BREAST IMPLANTS!” Wanting to have that perfect body is something that crosses many women’s minds, but the women on today’s episode are obsessed about one part of their physiques – their underdeveloped bosoms. The men in their lives say they love their significant others just the way they are and take it a step further by proclaiming that if their partners choose to surgically enhance their bust lines, it could mean the end of their relationships. With that information in mind, today’s flat-chested female guests have a decision to make…to augment or not to augment. "Ricki’s" providing each woman with the opportunity to finally look the way they’ve always wanted, but each decision could come at a price.

#9137 26-Feb-02 “DID THE WOMEN AUGMENT THEIR BREASTS? “RICKI’S” POST-OP UPDATE!” On today’s instant update, women who obsessed about their underdeveloped bosoms on yesterday’s episode reveal whether or not they went through with their resolve to get breast implants. The men in their lives, who said that if their partners choose to surgically enhance their bust lines it could mean the end of their relationships, may have to put their money where their mouths are after seeing the outcome of their significant other’s ultimate decision. Did all of the women carry out their plans to augment their breasts? "Ricki’s" got the footage that’ll give all of the answers.

#9132 27-Feb-02 “’RICKI’ HELP ME DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT I’M GAY!” The guests on today’s episode are in a state of sexual confusion and feel out of touch with their true sexual identities. They’re hoping that appearing on "Ricki" can help them determine once and for all if they are gay or straight, and they plan to do it the old-fashioned way with a little physical experimentation. Several men and women were chosen by today’s sexually ambiguous guests to get up-close and personal for the sake of "science"…and to ascertain sexual preference. Will the unsuspecting objects of "possible" affection be up for the challenge? "Ricki" gets the answers to all of today’s burning questions before the hour expires.

#9125 28-Feb-02 “I CAN’T GET THROUGH TO MY PROMISCUOUS TEEN!” All of the parents on today’s episode are living in fear of where their promiscuous teen’s behavior could lead them, and after numerous failed attempts to set their children straight, they’re turning to "Ricki" for help. From a teenage girl who became sexually active when she was just 13 years old to an 18-year-old young man who refuses to use protection, "Ricki" takes a behind-the-scenes look at the racy lives these teens are leading. In an effort to help today’s young guests realize the serious repercussions of their careless actions, "Ricki" enlists the experts who sit down for some in-your-face one-on-one time with each youngster. Will the message about valuing their lives be taken to heart? "Ricki" gets the answers at the end of the hour.

#9128 1-Mar-02 “TOO FAT TO BE A MODEL?” The word "model" conjures up glossy images of tall, wispy, magnificent-looking women, but the plus-size women on today’s episode say that needs to change, and there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be gracing the pages of fashion magazines. These wannabe models are butting heads with friends and family who say that no matter how hot these ladies think they are, there’s at lease a hundred pounds standing between them and their catwalk dreams. "Ricki” recruits plus-size model scouts to pick the guest whom they think has the most potential to make it in the biz.

#9085 4-Mar-02 “YOU MADE MY LIFE MISERABLE…TODAY I GET REVENGE!” If revenge is sweet, today’s guests might need a good dentist for the mouthful of cavities they’re going to have after getting some much-anticipated retribution. They claim that they’ve been wronged in a big way by friends and family members and are giving the wrongdoers one last chance to apologize for their misgivings. But, the accused are not taking these accusations lying down and are prepared to rebut the allegations and hold back on the apologies. “Ricki” finds out which of today’s guests will be participating in something a little less sweet than revenge…eating crow!

#9141 5-Mar-02 “SECRETS, BETRAYALS, AND CONFESSIONS!” Today’s guests have been keeping some pretty shocking secrets from their loved ones and can’t handle the burden of the betrayal any longer. Hoping that once all of the cards are on the table they’ll be able to explain various lapses in judgement and move on, today’s deceitful guests are turning to “Ricki” to help them come clean to their friends and family. Once the truth is revealed. “Ricki” learns which issues are too profoundly disturbing to be reconciled.

#9041 6-Mar-02 “MEET MY OTHER LOVERS!” When it comes to the game of love, today’s guests say they play by their own set of rules…which sanction cheating. And, they’re ready to raise the stakes today by coming clean to their unsuspecting significant others. All bets are off when today’s guests ‘fess up about their infidelities and lay it all on the line, regardless of the consequences.

#9052 7-Mar-02 “YOU ARE MY BABY’S DADDY!” It's time for both parents to step up and take responsibility for their children...the problem is, mom's only going on her "gut instinct" about who dad really is. Men and women who are fed up with the shadow of doubt surrounding their children’s paternity turn to "Ricki" to set the record straight. And, what better way to do that, than to hear both sides of the story…But in the end "Ricki" will rely on a good ol’ DNA test to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

#9136 8-Mar-02 “I CAN’T KEEP UP WITH MY MATE’S INSATIABLE SEXUAL APPETITE!” The guests on today’s episode are being driven mad by the insatiable sex drives of their mates. Tired of being on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week, today’s guests turn to "Ricki" to help prove to their "sexaholic" partners that there is definitely something wrong with their hyperactive sexual appetites. "Ricki" puts each couple to the test - 24 hours on libido lockdown - and "Ricki’s" cameras are documenting all of the guests’ actions…or lack thereof. Will any of the "sexaholics" be able to go an entire day without acting on their urges? The proof is evident when the couples return to the studio and "Ricki" rolls the videotape.

#9031 11-Mar-02 “OUT OF CONTROL KIDS SET STRAIGHT” The parents on today’s "Ricki" have tried "every method known to mankind" in an effort to discipline their unruly children, but their kids are out of control…and mom and dad have the home videos to prove it. For the sake of their sanity and the wellbeing of their children, parents at their wits’ end turn to "Ricki" for help. "Ricki" enlists the experts for some on-the-spot counseling to get a handle on what steps need to be taken in order for these families to begin rectifying their unhealthy familial relationships.

#9140 12-Mar-02 “STOP PRETENDING TO BE GAY!” “Outing” someone usually means letting the world know that the person being “outed” is gay, but the guests on today’s episode are being “outed” as heterosexuals. One guest presumably thinks she’ll attract more men by pretending to be a lesbian while another guest seemingly passes himself off as gay in order to see women in various states of undress. Today’s self-proclaimed gay guests face off with their friends and relatives who say the jig is up, and it’s time to come clean. “Ricki” finds out whether or not today’s guests’ sexual preferences are fueled by ulterior motives.

#9005 13-Mar-02 Love’s bloom may be colorful, but some of today’s guests aren’t interested in any color that’s not their own and are ready to face off with men and women who are involved in interracial relationships. These "mixed" couples adamantly defend their decision to date outside their race believing that love is "color-blind." They turn to "Ricki" for assistance in telling their "closed-minded" friends that they have no intention of terminating their interracial love connections.

#9008 14-Mar-02 MY ROLLS ARE PHAT…STEP ASIDE, SISTER, ‘CUZ YOUR SKINNY BUTT AIN’T WHERE IT’S AT! Is the super-sized sister sexier, or is the pint-sized princess your preference? The sisters on today’s “Ricki” want to settle the score once and for all, and they’re ready to take the “sexy sister” challenge. When the results are in, there will be no doubt whether or not “fat is all that” or “thin is in.” Suggested listing: Plus-size vs. pint-size sexy sister contest.

#9130 15-Mar-02 “HIGH SCHOOL PAYBACK TIME!” For athletes and cheerleaders, looking back on high school conjures many fond memories, but that’s certainly not the case for the guests on today’s episode. They say that high school was a miserable experience they’d like to forget but simply can not, because they can’t seem to get over the torment they suffered at the hands of a particular classmate. Today’s unhappy guests are turning to "Ricki" to help them confront former boyfriends, buddies and bullies in an attempt to get payback, close that chapter of their lives, and move on. Their former "tormentors" are in for a big surprise once they come face to face with the people that brought them to "Ricki."

#9058 18-Mar-02 “REAL-LIFE VAMPIRES!” It¹s Halloween all year round for the guests on today’s "Ricki," who claim to be real-life vampires. Today’s guests’ chilling practices including drinking human blood, trolling cemeteries at night, and sleeping the day away in a coffin have these vampires’ friends and family concerned about their loved one’s well-being. "Ricki" provides a cautionary tale in the form of a former vampire cult member whose days as a "vampire" left her with a variety of health problems that she’s still dealing with today.

#9115 19-Mar-02 “RICKI, HELP MAKE MY UNFEMININE GIRLFRIEND LOOK MORE FEMININE!” The guests on today’s "Ricki" say that when feminine charms were being handed out, their best friends and loved ones were nowhere to be found, and they’re tired of everyone thinking that they’re walking with their boyfriend rather than a girlfriend. After several failed attempts to get their "butch" friends to try a more effeminate look, they’re handing over the makeover reigns to "Ricki." By the end of the hour and several transformations later, there isn’t a masculine looking one among today’s female guests. The question is, will these women keep their ladylike looks or revert back to practical pants and sneakers?

#9074 20-Mar-02 “BIKINI MOM SURVIVOR CONTEST” The guests on today’s "Ricki" are "hot mamas"…literally! These women are proud mothers with sizzlin’ bodies, but their daughters say that as beautiful as their moms are, their taste in men is downright ugly. Each mother-daughter team has agreed to duke it out in a survivor-style competition to determine which bikini-clad mama is deserving of the ultimate prize - a trip to the hottest singles spot in Jamaica for the chance to finally meet "Mr. Right."

#9084 21-Mar-02 “I’M PREGNANT AND CONSIDERING ABANDONING MY NEWBORN!” The young women on today’s "Ricki" are facing a difficult decision…they’re pregnant and don’t think they can manage child rearing. And, if that wasn’t enough pressure, some of the mothers of the pregnant women on today’s episode are adamant about making the decision for their expectant daughters – you played, now you have to pay – you’re keeping your baby. Tempers may be flaring, but the bottom line is what’s in the best interest of each innocent child. "Ricki" enlists the help of Debbe Magnusen, the founder of Project Cuddle, the baby rescue program that provides 24-hour-a-day support for women contemplating abandoning their babies, to help each guest understand her options.

#9117 22-Mar-02 “SPY CAM: CAN MY MATE BE TRUSTED?” A lot of unscrupulous individuals would agree with the expression, "What they don’t know won’t hurt them," when it comes to being honest with their lovers. But, what today’s guests don’t know is that the jig is up, and what they didn’t know is going to hurt them because their suspicious lovers asked "Ricki" to place their significant others in several precarious ethical situations to see if their mates would take the bait. "Ricki’s" hidden cameras catch all of the action so that there will be no "he said, she said" when it comes time to ‘fess up to their dirty deeds.

#9047 25-Mar-02 “RICKI’S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS” In nine seasons of “Ricki Lake,” there have been many memorable moments and today’s episode highlights some of the most unforgettable revelations ever disclosed on “Ricki.” From the always-outrageous results of “Ricki’s” lie detector tests and the always-emotional outcome of DNA testing to guests’ confessions of scandalous secrets and titillating transformations, “Ricki” reminisces with tons of telling tape from over 1500 episodes.

#9068 26-Mar-02 “A BREAKUP: HOW DID WE GET HERE?” In a departure from "Ricki’s" regular routine, today’s episode tells the story in reverse. Instead of starting in the beginning, "Ricki" begins with the end – showing the faces and expressions of the now-jilted lovers – and then takes viewers back in time for a glimpse at where it all began. "Ricki" recalls the days before the threads of friendship and love that once bonded today’s guests began to unravel, detailing the love triangle that led up to best friends deliberately turning on one another and a broken romance, or two, or…make that three. When the storytelling concludes, viewers can decide for themselves if today’s guests could have done anything to prevent their current state of misery.

#9046 27-Mar-02 “IDENTICAL TWIN TALENT SHOWDOWN!” They may look exactly alike, but the identical twins on today’s "Ricki" say there’s one thing that definitely sets them apart…their talent quotient. Each twin faces off against his or her identical sibling, doing the thing that each thinks he does best. By the end of the episode, "Ricki’s" special panel of twin judges will make the call, deciding which twin in each pair is the most talented of all.

#9036 28-Mar-02 “I’M A TEEN AND SLEEPING AROUND!” Today’s guests are out-of-control teenage girls who are united in defiance against any type of adult supervision and structure in their lives. Much to their parents’ chagrin, they are determined to have a bevy of sexual partners, do drugs, and slack off no matter what consequences they may eventually face. "Ricki" provides a cautionary tale in the form of a young woman who lived her life much the same way as today’s guests and has been diagnosed with AIDS.

#9109 29-Mar-02 “PARENT LIE DETECTOR TESTS!” Usually, it’s teenagers who are compelled to keep secrets from their parents, but today’s "Ricki" is all about role reversal. Teen guests who are determined to get their parents to come clean about something they’ve been hiding demand that their parents take lie detector tests in an effort to get to the bottom of their folks’ elusive behavior. Once the results are in, "Ricki" finds out whether or not these families can deal with their issues and enlists the experts to give today’s guests the tools they’ll need to rebuild their relationships.

#9094 1-Apr-02 “BACK OFF MY MAN!” Most people bring some baggage with them into a new relationship, but the guests on today’s "Ricki" have brought some "ex"cess baggage into their current romances - their ex-lovers have refused to face reality and let go of the past even though their former partners have obviously moved on. And, these men’s new mates are less-than-thrilled that they’ve had to share their men in any way, shape, or form with another woman, particularly one that’s an "ex." By the end of the episode, all of today’s "players’" cards will be on the table and they may just end up with a "royal flush"…from their current significant others.

#9107 2-Apr-02 “TEENAGE SEXUAL REVOLUTION!” From teens who are having unprotected sex to those who already have had multiple partners at a tender young age, today’s episode takes an intimate behind-closed-doors look at the sex lives of several teens, and what "Ricki" finds out is shocking. The unsuspecting parents of these promiscuous teens are in for a rude awakening when they find out what their adolescent children have been up to. The truth is revealed through a series of shocking videotaped revelations recorded by each of today’s teens. "Ricki" recruits the experts to offer guidance to its guests.

#9015 3-Apr-02 MOM, GET A CLUE…YOU’RE WAY TOO OLD TO BE DRESSING LIKE BRITNEY! The young women on today’s "Ricki" are tired of being embarrassed by their Britney –wannabe mothers. The pop diva may be "the bomb," but there’s no excuse for mom to try and emulate the look of a teenybopper icon. And, their disenchanted daughters are counting on "Ricki" to help get that message across. "Ricki" rounds up the makeover mavens for sassy yet sophisticated looks that’ll please both mom and daughter. Suggested listing: Britney wannabe moms get mature makeovers.

#9077 4-Apr-02 “YOU’RE 12…STOP FLAUNTING YOUR BREASTS” Too tantalizing to be twelve? Not if today’s guests have their say. Twelve-year-old girls, proud of their prominent breasts, fight for their right to walk, talk, and dress as they please. Their mothers are concerned that their underdeveloped maturity level makes them ill- equipped to handle the circumstances that may arise as a result of their well-endowed, fully displayed bodies. "Ricki" enlists the experts to help today’s guests understand why they feel the need to use their bodies to get attention.

#9078 5-Apr-02 “HOOK ME UP WITH A UNIFORMED HUNK!” Sound the sirens…there’s gonna be a four-alarm fire in "Ricki’s" studio today when sizzling, single, uniformed men strut their stuff for the date of a lifetime with women who are looking for men who know how to provide tender, loving care and attention to those in need. A bevy of beautiful best friends compete against one another for the chance to date their favorite firefighter, policeman, and EMT. The winning women hit the town in their finest with America’s "finest" and "bravest." Following a night to remember, "Ricki" gets the post-date wrap-up from all of the lucky participants.

#9087 8-Apr-02 “I WANT TO BE A STRIPPER!” The guests on today’s show may come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common…they want to take a walk on the wild side by strutting their stuff – all of it – on the center stage at a strip club. Whether it’s for the attention, the power, or merely a thrill, today’s gutsy guests will have the opportunity they claim they’ve been waiting for when "Ricki" presents them with the chance to shake their groove thing at some of New York’s hottest adult clubs. Will they chicken out, or will they prove to be pole-worthy? "Ricki’s" cameras tag along to catch all of the amazing action.

#9097 9-Apr-02 “STOP USING YOUR RACE AS AN EXCUSE FOR YOUR PROBLEMS!” Tempers flare when the hot-button topic of race relations is addressed on today’s "Ricki." Some of the guests on today’s episode say that their lives aren’t what they could be because racism is alive and well in America, and the promise of equal rights and opportunities for all is being broken. But, they are going to have their arguments challenged today when they come face to face with people who say that they’re just using race as a bogus excuse to sit back and do nothing. "Ricki" enlists the aid of the experts to help give the bigger picture when it comes to racism in America.

#9051 10-Apr-02 “FAT FOR A DAY!” What better way to force someone to confront his deepest prejudice than to have him live it for 24 hours? Well, that’s just what "Ricki" is requiring of today’s fat-hating guests. Men and women who’ve spent a lifetime purposely humiliating overweight friends and loved ones claiming it will help them gain the incentive needed to slim down are in for a big surprise. "Ricki" just happens to have some special "fat suits" on hand and once the fat-haters are suited up, they’ll be sent out into the harsh world for a taste of their own medicine.

#9022 11-Apr-02 MOM, YOU THINK YOU’RE MOTHER OF THE YEAR… THINK AGAIN! The guest on today’s “Ricki” believe that “mother” is a root derived from the word “smother.” They’re sick and tired of their “meddling mammas” minding matters that aren’t their business, and they’re ready to cut the apron strings today. The mothers claim that they are just being loving and exercising their maternal instincts in an effort to provide life lessons and guidance for their children.

#9076 12-Apr-02 “PSYCHIC TEMPTATION ON MANHATTAN ISLAND” The combative couples on today’s "Ricki" insist that there’s still plenty of love in their relationships, but they aren’t sure if they have what it takes to make it for the long haul. Taking a trip to Manhattan Island for "temptation" "Ricki-style" could be the cure for what ails these couples. And, there’s a bit of a twist…"Ricki’s" summoned the skills of psychic Madame V who will use her "powers" to forecast which couples ultimately have a future When the tempters' seduction has ceased, will the couples realize they’re meant to be, or will they go their separate ways? And, find out if Madame V’s predictions are accurate.

#9037 15-Apr-02 “ONE MORE DATE BEFORE DIVORCE!” Can children keep a marriage together? "Ricki" finds out today…literally. Kids whose parents are on the brink of divorce hope that some much-needed romance will fortify their parents’ bond and save their relationship. "Ricki" sends each quarreling couple out for a picture-perfect night on the town in the Big Apple in an effort to rekindle the romance that once was and also enlists the experts to provide some crucial marriage counseling. Once they return to "Ricki’s" studio, it’s up to each couple to decide the fate of their future together.

#9055 16-Apr-02 “A WOMAN’S PLACE IS IN THE HOME!” Perhaps the men on today’s episode who unabashedly proclaim that a woman’s place is in the home slept through the women’s liberation movement. Their definition of a "good woman" is one who is barefoot, pregnant, and waiting with a home-cooked meal when their man walks in after a long day at the office. The women on today’s "Ricki" have goals of their own and are fed up with their significant other’s archaic notion of a gender-specific pecking order that leaves women with no options. MVP of the WNBA and two-time Olympic gold medallist Sheryl Swoops never let a man stop her from realizing her dreams, and she shares her thoughts on the subject.

#9112 17-Apr-02 “SURPRISE, YOU’RE NOT MY ONLY LOVER!” When it comes to women, the men on today’s "Ricki" admit they feel like kids in a candy store…though they try to remain faithful to one special woman, they say that they can’t help being tempted by all the other "delicious" ones see. But, the women in their lives are in for a big surprise when they find out that their so-called committed one-and-only honey has not retired his single, player ways. And, in all fairness, it’s not just the men who are commitment phobic, as "Ricki" learns from one female guest who’s ready to come clean to the two men she’s been playing for quite some time.
#9021 18-Apr-02 HEY! YOU’RE PRETTY SMART! CAN YOU TELL WHOSE BREASTS ARE REAL AND WHOSE ARE FAKE Most people can tell the difference between home cooking and store bought dinners, but can the same be said about determining whether a woman’s breasts are “home grown” or “not her own?” Are today’s guests keepin’ it real or are they really keepin’ the real deal under wraps? Women of all “shapes” and “sizes” strut their stuff so viewers can get to the bottom line about today’s guests’ bust lines.

#9075 19-Apr-02 “I’M 16 AND I WANT TO STRIP!” The teenage girls on today¹s "Ricki" make no apologies for their sexy career choice – taking off their clothes for cash - even if most of these girls aren¹t yet old enough to be admitted to a regular dance club. They say they¹re in control of their lives and enjoy the attention and quick cash, but their friends and families are worried that stripping will lead their loved ones down a dark road of self-destruction. "Ricki" provides a reality check hearing from a former teen stripper who¹s currently in hiding from her onetime strip club boss and pimp.

#9098R 22-Apr-02 “YOUR KID’S LOOK IS TRASH!” Many parents complain that in this day and age their kids are growing up too quickly, but the parents on today’s “Ricki” aren’t among that population of thinkers. In fact, they encourage their kids to wear clothing that some adults wouldn’t even wear. Their friends and families say that it’s one thing for an adult woman to dress provocatively but quite another when she lets her kids look the same way. Several of today’s not-so-timid tots get age-appropriate makeovers to make them look a little more like children.

#9120R 23-Apr-02 “RICKI’S GENDER-BENDING DIVA/DUDE PAGEANT!” Viewers who pride themselves on being able to spot a sexy siren from miles away may be in for a rude awakening after seeing some of today’s divas strut their stuff, because several of our glamorous gals are really guys. And, the same holds true for some of the dapper gentlemen on today’s "Ricki" who really were born members of the gentler, fairer sex. Not all of the guests taking part in today’s gender-bending pageant are what they seem, and it’s up to the audience to vote on which contestant is a man and which is a woman. Ultimately, "Ricki" reveals the truth about each participant, and some of the results are mind-blowing.

#9139 24-Apr-02 “SEXIST MEN WALK A DAY AS WOMEN!” The women on today’s episode are at ther breaking points thanks to the self-proclaimed sexist men in their lives. These women are tired of being treated poorly and want "Ricki" to give their significant others a taste of their own medicine. And that’s exactly what these chauvinistic men are in for as "Ricki" transforms them into what they consider to be "second class citizens" for 24 hours…heels and all! Will these narrow-minded men show more respect for their female counterparts? "Ricki’s" cameras document all of the action, and the moment of truth comes when the men return to the studio to tell their mates how their experiences affected the way that they view women.

#9126 25-Apr-02 “BLINDFOLD DATES” INTERRACIAL SECRETS REVEALED!” Today’s guests are fed up with loved ones who pass judgement on people before they get to know them. Those guests have come to "Ricki" to prove that if their friends and family would give everyone a fair shake, they might be able to appreciate people for who they are on the inside. "Ricki" has the perfect solution - blindfolding the judgmental relatives and sending them out to spend a day with certain significant people in today’s guests’ lives. The twist…the blindfolded loved ones already know - and dislike - the people they think they’re meeting for the first time. Can each of today’s guests learn to put their prejudices aside? "Ricki’s" got the shocking results.

#9135 26-Apr-02 “RICKI GETS REAL WITH RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!” "Ricki’s" seen its share of outrageous individuals, but none quite as extraordinary as the guests on today’s episode who have been featured on the television series "Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!" "Ricki" welcomes "Ripley’s" Executive Producer Dan Jbara and "Ripley’s" co-host – and former ‘Baywatch’ babe – Kelly Packard, who help explain the stories behind several amazing clips from their series. Some of the unusual guests joining "Ricki" in the studio include a man who - through body modification - plans to become the "lizard man," and stylish bathing suits made solely of body paints.

#9147 29-Apr-02 “EXPLORING THE SEX INDUSTRY” Pornography is big business, but while it’s titillating to some, it’s totally taboo to others. In this episode, “Ricki” explores every dimension of this rapidly growing industry, starting with couples that happily include x-rated material in their boudoir repertoire and those who say porn is destroying their relationships. And for those who are struggling with their opinion of pornography, “Ricki” will talk with some of the biggest stars in the adult entertainment industry who say adult videos are definitely not as sordid as one may think and can actually help save a relationship. Plus, “Ricki” will go on location for a rare behind-the-scenes look at what really happens on the set of an adult video! By the end of this stimulating hour, some of today’s guests might be ready to rethink their long-standing opinions about the “merits” of pornography.

#9134 30-Apr-02 “MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW IS A SLOB, AND I’VE GOT THE TAPE TO PROVE IT!” The mothers on today’s episode always have prided themselves on their efforts to raise their sons in a home that was spic-and-span and are appalled that their boys have since gone out and married lazy young women that are anything but neat. But, the daughters-in-law are tired of shouldering all of the blame for the slovenly state of their abodes. They’re ready to tell their mothers-in-law that they need to back off and open their eyes, because their sons are not the perfect proteges of Mr. Clean. "Ricki" rolls the tape featuring each guest’s messy home and finds out if today’s guests can clean up their acts and start getting along.

#9148 1-May-02 “KEEPING THE SPARK ALIVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE” The early passion of a relationship is electric but when that fervor fizzles, can couples re-ignite their fiery desires of yesteryear? “Ricki” talks to several couples whose initial infatuation with one another has gone from scorching hot to lukewarm and now these men and women say they are in a “deep freeze.” “Ricki” turns to the “sexperts” to help breath life back into these sexually barren relationships, and their seductive suggestions are nothing short of “steamy”: including partaking in the “Great American Sex Diet” – no cheating allowed - to learning how to strip for your lover. “Ricki” also hears from couples that have kept the fires burning in their relationships with what many might consider alternative methods like swinging and S & M.

#9131 2-May-02 “ANGRY CHILDREN CONFRONT BIRTH MOMS!” Many adopted children yearn to one day meet their biological mothers hoping that it will be a picture-perfect reunion. The guests on today’s episode actually fulfilled those dreams, but the reunions turned out to be more of a nightmare. The adopted daughters on today’s show turn to "Ricki" for the opportunity to confront their birth moms and tell them they want them out of their lives. "Ricki" recruits the psychological experts to perform some interventions and to determine if these blood relatives can maintain a healthy, rewarding relationship.

#9105 3-May-02 “I WISH I HAD A BODACIOUS BACKSIDE!” The women on today's "Ricki" are unhappy about their body types. After hearing today’s guests complain about their less-than-ample rear ends and their unsuccessful quests to achieve a beautiful shape, "Ricki" revamps each woman’s look with a little rear-end-specific padding and sends them out to live their lives for a day with the body type they’ve envied since puberty. The women return to share their experiences with "Ricki."

#9149 6-May-02 “HOW TO CATCH A CHEATER” There’s more than one way to catch a cheater, and the alleged – but unsuspecting - two-timers on today’s episode are about to experience what it’s like to be the main course on “Ricki’s” “how to expose a cheater” menu. Today’s guests are convinced that their mates have been unfaithful and are turning to “Ricki” to help them verify their suspicions – and their mates are shocked to discover that they’ve been under “surveillance” from some of the best experts in the business! From the tried and true detection methods like private investigators, to the headline-making DNA testing now being used in divorce cases, to some more outlandish methods like psychic consultations, “Ricki’s” determined to get to the bottom of its guests’ uncertainties. And, when “Ricki” makes some surprising discoveries, the experts are poised to help some of today’s guests come to terms with the consequences.

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