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Season 1 – Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp

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Bristol Palin gained notoriety when her mother, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, ran for vice president during John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign. The half-hour series chronicles Palin's life as a single mother to her son, Tripp, who was born in 2008, as she moves from her hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, to Los Angeles and back to Alaska. The show gives viewers a look at the decisions Bristol has to make for her relationships, career and family as she deals with raising and disciplining her son without his father around.
Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A vanity project without a discernible hook, Life's a Tripp only succeeds in inspiring bipartisan antipathy.

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David Hinckley New York Daily News 08/28/2020
As trips go, this one's a yawn. Go to Full Review Darren Franich Entertainment Weekly 08/27/2020
When most of us were 17, we were just starting to figure out how to be a person. Bristol Palin was only ever allowed to be a personality. Her story could make a great TV show. But Life's a Tripp is just awful. Go to Full Review Verne Gay Newsday 08/27/2020
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Grim, sad, painful. Go to Full Review Tracie Egan Morrissey Jezebel 08/28/2020
If you're one of the eight or so people watching Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp, then you know that this family really makes you reevaluate the popular notion that the Kardashians are talentless, because they are [at] least, watchable. Go to Full Review Pete Vonder Haar Houston Press 08/28/2020
Bristol Palin: Life's a Tripp, is comically bad, a clueless endeavor so half-assed I doubt it'll last through an entire season. You know, kind of like Mom's term as governor. Go to Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky 08/28/2020
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Its subjects live off their media fame while at the same time blaming the media for often making them miserable. In the Palins' case, it's a chorus without basis. And it's gotten damned boring, too. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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David McKenzie

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James Romanovich

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David Martin

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Robert Sharenow

Executive Producer

Gena McCarthy

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 19, 2012 Spreading My Wings Bristol prepares to leave her hometown for a few months; Bristol adjusts to life in Los Angeles; Bristol is confronted by an angry critic of the Palin family. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 19, 2012 From Bad to Worse Bristol is confronted by an angry critic of the Palin family; Bristol reunites with Mark Ballas; Willow returns to Alaska. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 26, 2012 Bristol, a Book, and the Beach Levi Johnston's book is published while Bristol struggles to adjust to life in Los Angeles; Bristol begs Willow to return; Bristol reflects upon the differences between Alaska and Los Angeles. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 26, 2012 Baby Daddy Dilemma Bristol arranges for a meeting with Levi to discuss his role in Tripp's life; Willow does not think Levi should get another chance; Bristol is comforted by her friend. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 3, 2012 Ms. Palin Goes to Washington Bristol and Willow join their mother on a trip to Washington; Bristol encounters hecklers, hosts a book signing, and meets a Sarah Palin impersonator. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 3, 2012 Sarah's Surprise Bristol, Willow and their family plan a surprise party for Sarah; Bristol realizes that Tripp's discipline issues are out of control. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 10, 2012 Valen-Times Gino surprises Bristol with an Alaskan gift; Willow proves there is no love lost between her and Bristol. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 10, 2012 Reindeer Games Bristol, Gino and Andy prepare Tripp for his first Iron Pup race; Bristol does a radio interview and encounters her biggest fear. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 17, 2012 Cabin Fever Willow tours Trendsetters Beauty School and contemplates her future; Bristol, Gino and Tripp spend their first vacation together. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 17, 2012 New Beginnings Bristol and Willow travel to Phoenix; Bristol finalizes the sale of an investment property and prepares to move into her new lake house; Gino hopes to invest with Bristol. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 24, 2012 Bearizona Bristol, Tripp and Gino travel to Arizona to check on Willow; Bristol and Gino soak in the local culture and try to conquer a bucking bronco. Details Episode 12 Aired Jul 24, 2012 Kicked to the Curb Bristol takes a road trip to the Grand Canyon; Gino is ousted from the car; Bristol heads north to Seattle while pondering her relationship. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 31, 2012 The Bet Bristol asks her friend, who is also a single mother, to move in with her in Wasilla, Alaska; a trip to a maternity house is an eye-opening experience; Gino and Bristol rekindle their romance. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 31, 2012 The Ring Bear-er Bristol and Gino take major steps in their relationship; Gino must clear the air with Willow; bear-baiting adventure. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
David McKenzie, James Romanovich, David Martin, Robert Sharenow, Gena McCarthy, Noah Pollack
Network
Lifetime
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 19, 2012