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Season 1 – Starting Over

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This real daytime drama focuses on women who are looking to make major changes in their lives and don't mind if the cameras are rolling when it happens. Inspirational speaker and best-selling author Iyanla Vanzant joins motivational expert Rhonda Britten as a life coach supporting the women.

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Josh Friedman Los Angeles Times 03/10/2020
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 8, 2003 Two life coaches help six women define and pursue their goals. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 9, 2003 Tensions rise between Nyanza and Andy; Lori strives for a new beginning; Christine faces her fear; Andy releases years of emotional confusion. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 10, 2003 Andy learns the true feelings of her roommates; Cassie takes major strides to fulfill her dream; the women hit the town without Andy. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 11, 2003 Andy prepares for her interview; Christine tries sticking to her diet despite temptations; Maureen uses laughter to hide her pain. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 12, 2003 The group tries pulling Lori out of her shell; Andy focuses on becoming a TV news intern; Nyanza wants to get real. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 15, 2003 Cassie struggles with the house rules and tries to stay clean; Andy focuses on fun; Nyanza receives a challenging assignment; Maureen learns she has other goals besides comedy. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 16, 2003 Nyanza makes a promise to her boyfriend, Eric; Cassie plans a barbecue to relieve her boredom; Lori makes a shocking decision. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 17, 2003 Maureen takes another shot at stand-up comedy; Nyanza finds herself in a jam; Christines struggles with her diet; Lori gets her hair cut. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 18, 2003 A simple dispute spirals out of control; Andy continues to struggle with the transition into the group; a dark secret is revealed, to Christine's shock. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 19, 2003 Lori reveals a whole new side during the girls' night out; Maureen faces career and marriage troubles; Andy misses the group session, then receives devastating news. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 22, 2003 The group tries to get Cassie to give up her tomboy ways; Nyanza reveals something about her past; Andy decides to focus on bonding with her housemates instead of her career. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 23, 2003 The housemates give up on Andy, who has been dealing with a crushing career blow; Christine struggles with changes in her life; Lori and Cassie boost their self-esteem. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 24, 2003 Andy's anger fades after she gets a surprise delivery; the group turns on Andy and Maureen; Nyanza leaves Cassie and Christine stuck at home. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 25, 2003 Chaos erupts as the housemates turn against one another; Maureen and Cassie try to quit smoking; Nyanza entertains her boyfriend instead of her friends. Details Episode 15 Aired Sep 26, 2003 The housemates split into two groups, and tension continues to loom; Christine starts dating; Andy helps transform a group of football players; Cassie hosts a luncheon. Details Episode 16 Aired Sep 29, 2003 Lori kisses a man for the first time in five years; Maureen takes a stand in her marriage; Christine starts dating; Andy explores other career opportunities. Details Episode 17 Aired Sep 30, 2003 Nyanza learns to rely on her friends; Lori overcomes her fear of dating; Maureen makes a decision about her marriage; Christine sticks to her new healthy lifestyle. Details Episode 18 Aired Oct 1, 2003 Nyanza makes her feelings clear; Cassie rebels against high style; Lori gets her heart broken; a mediator tries to reunite the group. Details Episode 19 Aired Oct 2, 2003 Cassie opens her heart; Christine and Nyanza make up; Andy tries coping with her past; Lori makes a shocking discovery about her date. Details Episode 20 Aired Oct 3, 2003 Nyanza's assignment leaves her speechless; Maureen puts her comedy to the test; Cassie brings her date home for dinner; Andy's past comes back to haunt her; Lori starts dating again. Details Episode 21 Aired Oct 6, 2003 Old disputes are rekindled after the women are put to the test while on a camping trip. Details Episode 22 Aired Oct 7, 2003 The great outdoor challenge continues as Christine is put to the test; Lori takes a leap of faith; Andy has a breakthrough during a trust exercise. Details Episode 23 Aired Oct 8, 2003 Lori goes back into her shell; Christine takes her fitness routine up a notch; Maureen finally gets caught; Andy is forced to trust others with her life. Details Episode 24 Aired Oct 9, 2003 Lori gets set up on a blind date; Christine puts her best foot forward; Maureen is reprimanded for cheating. Details Episode 25 Aired Oct 10, 2003 Lori's latest assignment scares her into taking a self-defense class; Cassie goes shopping for a new look; Christine wants to land the man of her dreams. Details Episode 26 Aired Oct 13, 2003 Andy hones her teaching skills; Lori finally lets down her guard; Cassie has a hard time finding a new look. Details Episode 27 Aired Oct 14, 2003 Christine steps up to the plate; Andy's husband comes to visit; Maureen is not laughing about her new assignment; Lori tries her hand at love. Details Episode 28 Aired Oct 15, 2003 Andy puts her foot down; Cassie feels torn; Maureen has a meltdown; Christine becomes accountable for her actions; Nyanza provokes the other women. Details Episode 29 Aired Oct 16, 2003 Nyanza lashes out at Cassie; problems arise during a visit from Andy's husband; Maureen deals with a crisis; Christine creates a love potion. Details Episode 30 Aired Oct 17, 2003 Nyanza and Cassie's relationship with Christine suffers another blow; Andy's confidence is shaken; Maureen deals with stage fright. Details Episode 31 Aired Oct 20, 2003 The women defend themselves at the board of review; Nyanza and Christine face off; Andy wonders if she made a mistake; Cassie is pressured to perform. Details Episode 32 Aired Oct 21, 2003 The rift between Nyanza and Christine deepens; Andy's old issues resurface; Lori gives Cassie a gift. Details Episode 33 Aired Oct 22, 2003 Maureen and Nyanza contine their dispute; Nyanza and Christine remain at odds; Andy reveals she still has a lot to learn; Lori reaches out to Cassie. Details Episode 34 Aired Oct 23, 2003 Tensions run high on the night of the fund-raiser; the women wonder whether Nyanza will have a change of heart; the conflict between Maureen and Nyanza intensifies when Christine intervenes. Details Episode 35 Aired Oct 24, 2003 Andy makes a shocking decision; the tension between Nyanza and Maureen pushes them farther apart; Cassie's big night finally arrives. Details Episode 36 Aired Oct 27, 2003 Nyanza goes on a tirade, but Christine no longer cares what she thinks; Lori and Christine face off; Andy has a breakthrough; Maureen procrastinates. Details Episode 37 Aired Oct 28, 2003 Cassie goes on the defensive; Andy makes a surprising move; the women learn someone is leaving the house; Christine does not want to listen to Nyanza; Lori's old fears resurface. Details Episode 38 Aired Oct 29, 2003 Christine lands a date; Cassie lashes out at Andy; one of the women learns she will be the first to leave the house; the women prepare to meet their new roommate. Details Episode 39 Aired Oct 30, 2003 Cassie finds it difficult to reach out for help; Christine describes what she is looking for in a man; the woman say goodbye to one roommate and welcome another. Details Episode 40 Aired Oct 31, 2003 The women open up to their new roommate, Kimberlyn; Nyanza gets a big surprise; Christine lashes out at her life coach; another woman graduates. Details Episode 41 Aired Nov 3, 2003 Nyanza continues to try to be authentic; Rhonda turns up the heat on Andy's career; Christine tries to keep her feelings in check. Details Episode 42 Aired Nov 4, 2003 Cassie starts to give up on her college aspirations; Lori learns the art of massage; the attraction between Christine and Charlie becomes stronger; Cassie's past threatens her progress. Details Episode 43 Aired Nov 5, 2003 Another woman prepares to leave the house; Christine's date lasts until long after curfew; the women receive a surprise announcement; problems arise with Kimberlyn. Details Episode 44 Aired Nov 6, 2003 Members of the group share their secrets; Christine threatens to leave; Kimberlyn takes another step toward her goal; the women say goodbye to Nyanza. Details Episode 45 Aired Nov 7, 2003 A new roommate moves into the house; Kimberlyn decides to leave, but the other women do not seem to mind. Details Episode 46 Aired Nov 10, 2003 Andy hits her breaking point; the women try a new form of exercise; Kimberlyn's family threatens her growth; Lori falls apart. Details Episode 47 Aired Nov 11, 2003 The women let go of their inhibitions; Lori takes her relationship with Matt to a new level; Christine sees Charlie again. Details Episode 48 Aired Nov 12, 2003 Andy cannot take the pressure; Lori's assignment sends her into shock; Christine opens up about her date with Charlie. Details Episode 49 Aired Nov 13, 2003 Kimberlyn faces the board of review; Lori has a scare; one more woman leaves the house. Details Episode 50 Aired Nov 14, 2003 The life coaches intervene when Lori leads the charge against Kimberlyn; Christine says goodbye. Details Episode 51 Aired Nov 17, 2003 Lori faces a difficult decision and cannot control her anger; a familiar face arrives; Andy takes a risk; Kimberlyn runs into problems at the track. Details Episode 52 Aired Nov 18, 2003 Another woman moves into the house; Andy refuses to do an assignment, then meets someone she did not want to see again; the women have an intimate conversation. Details Episode 53 Aired Nov 19, 2003 Andy tries to fulfill a lifelong dream; Lori lets go of her past; the board of review makes a decision that leaves the women speechless. Details Episode 54 Aired Nov 20, 2003 Andy struggles to say goodbye to everyone; Teresa makes a connection; Audrey takes her talent to the streets. Details Episode 55 Aired Nov 21, 2003 Audrey goes on the defensive; Cassie vents her frustration; the women go out on the town; another roommate arrives. Details Episode 56 Aired Nov 24, 2003 The women go to boot camp; Brenda's love life improves; Kimberlyn deals with her fear of other drivers; Audrey takes to the stage; Cassie celebrates her accomplishments; Teresa overcomes obstacles; Lori tries conquering a new fear. Details Episode 57 Aired Nov 25, 2003 Audrey performs on stage; the roommates try to help Kimberlyn overcome her fear of driving; Cassie receives good news. Details Episode 58 Aired Nov 26, 2003 Brenda enters the dating world; Cassie reunites with a former housemate; the women say goodbye to their youngest roommate. Details Episode 59 Aired Nov 27, 2003 A new woman moves into the house; Audrey tries to conquer self-doubt; Kimberlyn faces her biggest challenge yet; Lori struggles to forge new friendships in the house. Details Episode 60 Aired Nov 28, 2003 Brenda receives a shock; Lori finally leaves the house, but there is a catch; one of the roommates considers leaving; Jennifer breaks down; Teresa prepares to let everything go. Details Episode 61 Aired Dec 1, 2003 Jennifer receives some stress relief after tackling another wedding assignment; Lori cries out for help, and three former roommates respond. Details Episode 62 Aired Dec 2, 2003 Lori throws the biggest graduation party the women have ever seen; Teresa goes after Brenda's date; Kimberlyn has a rough day in the car, which does not go over well with Rhonda. Details Episode 63 Aired Dec 3, 2003 Kimberlyn is put on notice for the second time; a new roommate arrives; Audrey's singing career kicks into high gear; Brenda receives a dating challenge. Details Episode 64 Aired Dec 4, 2003 Kimberlyn learns it is time to take her driving test; Teresa's enormous debt starts to sink in; a surprise road trip puts a strain on the housemates. Details Episode 65 Aired Dec 5, 2003 Kimberlyn takes her driving test; Teresa confronts Brenda; Audrey's confidence shatters; Jennifer's wedding plans are in jeopardy; one of the housemates is asked to leave. Details Episode 66 Aired Dec 8, 2003 Tension in the house builds as the roommates address a serious problem; the newest housemate finds an incentive to exercise. Details Episode 67 Aired Dec 9, 2003 Jennifer's wedding plans suffer a serious setback; Teresa learns about bargain shopping; another woman gets kicked out of the house. Details Episode 68 Aired Dec 10, 2003 PJ expresses her growing frustration about her weight; Audrey takes her first singing lesson; family problems make Jennifer's wedding jitters worse. Details Episode 69 Aired Dec 11, 2003 The new roommate's goal stuns the other women; Teresa undertakes a daunting assignment; Jennifer's cooking skills are put to the test during her romantic evening. Details Episode 70 Aired Dec 12, 2003 The women hire an exotic dancer to help Jennifer celebrate; PJ starts falling back into old habits; Brenda clashes with the newest roommate; the women learn about dating; Karen shares her secret trade. Details Episode 71 Aired Dec 15, 2003 PJ feels guilty after an encounter with a male stripper at the bachelorette party; Brenda has a blind date; Teresa learns the meaning of the phrase "buyer beware" the hard way. Details Episode 72 Aired Dec 16, 2003 Karen reveals shocking news; Teresa makes a big decision about her "life liquidation"; Jennifer struggles with her family opinions. Details Episode 73 Aired Dec 17, 2003 Jennifer must let go when her next exercise involves a trapeze; PJ explores her spirituality; Karen experiences her first challenge with costume design. Details Episode 74 Aired Dec 18, 2003 PJ deals with a potentially deadly habit; Brenda's career blossoms; the women tell what they really want in a relationship. Details Episode 75 Aired Dec 19, 2003 Brenda tries to take her relationship with Greg to the next level; Teresa lets her guard down; Karen's dressmaking skills are tested; PJ reveals her soul; Jennifer confronts her parents; Audrey meets someone in the country music business. Details Episode 76 Aired Dec 22, 2003 Karen and Audrey get into an argument; Teresa misses an important deadline; PJ has a night out to remember. Details Episode 77 Aired Dec 23, 2003 Brenda's perfectionism takes over; PJ tosses her burdens aside; Karen tries her hand at wedding design. Details Episode 78 Aired Dec 24, 2003 Audrey's fear puts her career at risk; Jennifer is rewarded for her hard work; Teresa speaks her mind. Details Episode 79 Aired Dec 25, 2003 Jennifer practices for her wedding day; Karen hits a roadblock; PJ tries to overcome a setback; Brenda tells Greg that she needs to get back to the basics; the women let loose. Details Episode 80 Aired Dec 26, 2003 Brenda's search for love is unnerving; Teresa gets closer to financial freedom; Jennifer's pursuit of perfection unravels. Details Episode 81 Aired Dec 29, 2003 Six women attempt to change their lives while living under the same roof. Details Episode 82 Aired Dec 30, 2003 Six women attempt to change their lives while living under the same roof. Details Episode 83 Aired Dec 31, 2003 The women dirty dance; PJ's workout hits a rough patch; one woman receives disappointing news while another prepares to graduate. Details Episode 84 Aired Jan 1, 2004 Six women attempt to change their lives while living under the same roof. Details Episode 85 Aired Jan 2, 2004 Audrey makes her performance sassier; Karen is thrown into costume design; the women say goodbye to Jennifer. Details Episode 86 Aired Jan 5, 2004 Jennifer cannot find her mother at her wedding; PJ's new assignment hurts her self-confidence; Brenda has trouble getting used to a new image; Audrey's temper flares, and the women lash out at her. Details Episode 87 Aired Jan 6, 2004 Audrey's strong opinions threaten her music career and rekindle tensions between her and Karen; Teresa struggles to reach her goal; PJ explores a different religion. Details Episode 88 Aired Jan 7, 2004 An assignment shakes PJ's confidence; an illness jeopardizes Audrey's final recording session; Teresa receives some uplifting advice; the women work with an image consultant. Details Episode 89 Aired Jan 8, 2004 Brenda must let go of the past on her search for romance; Audrey's demo tape is revealed; the women meet their new roommate, Hannah. Details Episode 90 Aired Jan 9, 2004 Audrey pushes the women too far; Karen clings to the past; Brenda fumbles through her mock interview. Details Episode 91 Aired Jan 12, 2004 Hannah helps Teresa with her auction; Karen considers a career change; Audrey is nervous about her showcase; PJ makes an emotional breakthrough; the women learn about Hannah's painful past; Teresa and Brenda go on a manhunt. Details Episode 92 Aired Jan 13, 2004 Audrey's separation from her son and mother is over; Hannah gets more into the fast-paced world of auctions; PJ explores a career in sex therapy. Details Episode 93 Aired Jan 14, 2004 Audrey's showcase gets closer; Brenda joins a golf foursome on her hunt for love; Teresa seeks some "retail therapy" after meeting with a bankruptcy lawyer. Details Episode 94 Aired Jan 15, 2004 Friction between Hannah and Teresa heats up; Audrey receives some discouraging feedback from a country music pro, but her mood lifts when she is sent on a surprise trip. Details Episode 95 Aired Jan 16, 2004 Hannah shares a painful experience from her life that scares the other women; Teresa has trouble completing her assignments; Audrey tries to convince a record producer that she is ready for the big time. Details Episode 96 Aired Jan 19, 2004 Peace in the house disappears; the women take sides as Karen lashes out at Audrey; Brenda is wined and dined; PJ confronts an eating disorder. Details Episode 97 Aired Jan 20, 2004 Built-up anger and frustration spills out between Audrey and Brenda; Brenda makes special dinner plans for Audrey, but Hannah takes her out to dinner instead. Details Episode 98 Aired Jan 21, 2004 The women try to hold back their anger over Audrey's rocky departure; PJ shares the details of her eating disorder; Brenda's love life takes off. Details Episode 99 Aired Jan 22, 2004 PJ receivest her toughest assignment; Teresa's auction plans fall apart; Hannah tries to take control of the auction, but sales do not improve. Details Episode 100 Aired Jan 23, 2004 PJ must examine her relationship with Greg; the women have fun throwing away their emotional baggage; Brenda's love life heats up. Details Episode 101 Aired Jan 26, 2004 Teresa battles to stay in the house at the board of review; the women meet their newest roommate, Rain. Details Episode 102 Aired Jan 27, 2004 Karen's daughter arrives to share in her mother's dream; the women throw a masquerade party; a friendly competition between Rain and PJ gets out of control; Teresa struggles to keep up with assignments. Details Episode 103 Aired Jan 28, 2004 Teresa's time in the house is running out; Hannah tries auctioneering; Karen is not getting the feedback she desires; tensions grow between Rain and PJ; a life-changing program is revealed. Details Episode 104 Aired Jan 29, 2004 Former housemate Andy Paige returns to present the Countdown to a Better You program; PJ discovers her true feelings for Greg; Karen lashes out at Rhonda. Details Episode 105 Aired Jan 30, 2004 With Andy's help, Hannah makes an amazing transformation; Karen hopes she does not get kicked out of the house because of her fight with Rhonda. Details Episode 106 Aired Feb 2, 2004 Karen's goal of becoming a costume designer is in jeopardy; Brenda makes a difficult decision; Teresa hopes she has worked hard enough to graduate. Details Episode 107 Aired Feb 3, 2004 Andy Paige returns to work her makeover magic on Teresa; the women celebrate Teresa's achievement of financial freedom; PJ has a health scare. Details Episode 108 Aired Feb 4, 2004 PJ's health condition worsens; the newest house member, Christine, moves in and shares her dreams. Details Episode 109 Aired Feb 5, 2004 PJ faces more health problems and returns to the hospital; Andy Paige returns to help one of the women find her inner beauty; Christine begins to open up. Details Episode 110 Aired Feb 6, 2004 Rain confronts her issues; Christine has problems coping in the house; the women take a retreat. Details Episode 111 Aired Feb 9, 2004 Christine confronts Hannah and Rain; another woman achieves her goal; Andy Paige gives the women more makeovers; PJ stops taking her medicine; Brenda worries about PJ. Details Episode 112 Aired Feb 10, 2004 Tensions explode between Christine and Rain; Andy Paige makes over another housemate; the women make an impression as they hunt for new careers; Hannah gets a date. Details Episode 113 Aired Feb 11, 2004 Brenda receives her biggest career challenge; Christine and Rain butt heads, and Rain wonders whether she belongs in the house; the women start to choose sides. Details Episode 114 Aired Feb 12, 2004 The bond between Christine and Hannah is tested; PJ is crowned queen of the house for five days; PJ has trouble saying goodbye to Brenda. Details Episode 115 Aired Feb 13, 2004 A new roommate arrives; Andy Paige returns and challenges Christine; tension in the house continues to build until Rain explodes. Details Episode 116 Aired Feb 16, 2004 Christine decides to rethink why she is in the house; Hannah faces a harsh reality; Erika struggles to separate from her twin sister; Karen takes another step toward her dream. Details Episode 117 Aired Feb 17, 2004 Rain's job frustrates her; Christine prepares to take extreme action; Erika separation from her sister causes anxiety. Details Episode 118 Aired Feb 18, 2004 Rhonda delivers an unwelcome wakeup call to the women; indecision threatens to ruin Erika's makeover; Hannah's dreams fall apart. Details Episode 119 Aired Feb 19, 2004 PJ's doctor gives her alarming news; Hannah confronts her fear of being an auctioneer; Christine realizes she may have to leave the house. Details Episode 120 Aired Feb 20, 2004 Christine and Rain try to settle their dispute; Erika struggles to find her place in the house; Andy Paige gives PJ a makeover before her graduation from the house. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Millee Taggart-Ratcliffe, Jim Johnston
Network
Syndicated
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Reality, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 8, 2003