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Season 2 – 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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Virginia Heffernan New York Times 03/10/2020
The more you think about it, the clearer it becomes: "Starting Over," television's newest institution, is not as good as it used to be. Go to Full Review
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 2004 New cast members arrive; Deborah is very vocal about what brings her to the house; Sinae stuns the women when she reveals her issues. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 14, 2004 Life coach Iyanla works with Jennifer; Sinae reveals another reason why she came to the house; a cast member uses another woman's possessions without asking permission. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 15, 2004 Josie reveals the identity of Chloe's father; Towanda reveals a family secret to Kim; Kim shows pictures of her glamorous life; Deborah's disruptive behavior isolates her even more. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 16, 2004 Towanda reveals her family secret to the entire house; Iyanla challenges Towanda to see her burdens from a different perspective; Kim has a tense meal with one of the women; Sinae's visit to the doctor confirms her fears. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 17, 2004 One woman attempts to leave the house; potential pregnancy; a midnight emergency forces the women to evacuate the house; Deborah finally tells the story of her family tragedy; the women meet Dr. Stan for the first time. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 20, 2004 One of the women gets to live a real-life fantasy; Deborah raises more questions as she makes some suspicious phone calls. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 21, 2004 The women go out on the town dressed as their worst nightmare; Rhonda confronts Deborah about alleged lies; Deborah contemplates leaving the house. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 22, 2004 Iyanla takes Towanda to a mall; Sinae meets a potential role model; Josie learns more about how to create a stable life for Chloe. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 23, 2004 Josie finds her dream job in an unexpected and unusual profession; Kim experiences a breakthrough as she assesses her past relationships; Sinae reveals her love for her boyfriend. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 24, 2004 Towanda reveals more details about her feelings for her family; Kim is assigned a task of creating a welcome party for the newest cast member. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 27, 2004 Sommer gets off to a rough start; Josie confesses her feelings for Chloe's father; Jennifer tries to work through her anger. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 28, 2004 Iyanla strips Kim of her most-valued possessions; Sommer reveals details about her life to her housemates; a surprise guest tries to teach the women how to express their sensuality. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 29, 2004 Josie spends a day at the playground with Chloe; the housemates vow to help Josie; Towanda confronts Iyanla about her coaching methods; Kim talks to Dr. Stan about her sister. Details Episode 14 Aired Sep 30, 2004 The women reveal their deepest secrets; Sinae shares her frustrations and learns some valuable skills; the women go out for a night on the town. Details Episode 15 Aired Oct 1, 2004 Kim tells her sad stories to strangers; Sinae goes hiking in the canyons; Josie declares that no one in the house will ever watch Chloe again. Details Episode 16 Aired Oct 4, 2004 Rhonda confronts Josie about her harsh behavior; Kim has not made as much progress as she thought; Jennifer discovers a great deal of fear beneath all of her anger. Details Episode 17 Aired Oct 5, 2004 A visit from Kim's family threatens her progress; Sommer tries to change her ways; Towanda seems to have a breakthrough; Siane and Jennifer go out for the afternoon. Details Episode 18 Aired Oct 6, 2004 One of the housemates is accused of theft, leading the other women to question her integrity. Details Episode 19 Aired Oct 7, 2004 Sommer talks about her physical and emotional scars; two of the women are questioned about their progress in the house. Details Episode 20 Aired Oct 8, 2004 Towanda revisits her past; Kim finds some of her possessions missing; Sommer meets a new mentor. Details Episode 21 Aired Oct 11, 2004 Josie struggles to decide whether or not to continue her relationship with Chloe's father; Kim has a realization about her past; Iyanla tells Towanda about a tragic loss she suffered six months ago. Details Episode 22 Aired Oct 12, 2004 The housemates participate in an exercise designed to teach patience and understanding; Towanda strives for answers regarding her problematic childhood; Kim learns of a tragedy involving her best friend; Josie and Sommer search for love. Details Episode 23 Aired Oct 13, 2004 Jennifer confronts her family past; Sinae proves her survival skills; Sommer goes on a shopping spree to celebrate her successes. Details Episode 24 Aired Oct 14, 2004 Sinae prepares to show her mother how independent she has become; Josie has a career revelation; Iyanla teaches a meaningful lesson to Towanda, Jennifer and Kim about personal loss. Details Episode 25 Aired Oct 15, 2004 Sommer confronts uncomfortable issues about her self-image; Josie is wracked by guilt; Kim makes a surprise revelation; Towanda sings an emotional melody. Details Episode 26 Aired Oct 18, 2004 Towanda's husband visits the house; Sommer learns healthier alternatives to her usual diet; Dr. Stan helps Jennifer realize that the issues she is coping with are directly related to her childhood experiences. Details Episode 27 Aired Oct 19, 2004 Towanda becomes enraged when her husband disappears for several hours; Josie apologizes for her rude behavior during interviews involving her career; the housemates become annoyed with Sinae. Details Episode 28 Aired Oct 20, 2004 The women and Dr. Stan discuss sex; Sommer hosts a fashion show that reveals the sexiest characteristics of each housemate; Kim risks failure at a difficult assignment; Jennifer and Josie try to reconcile their relationship. Details Episode 29 Aired Oct 21, 2004 Kim has a spiritual revelation; Rhonda surprises Sinae with a test for Sinae's newly found independence; Jennifer begins new practices designed to keep her physically and emotionally well. Details Episode 30 Aired Oct 22, 2004 Josie is confronted by the board of review regarding her progress and her desire to change; Iyanla challenges Jennifer about her progress with her goals; Towanda admits the powerful effect Iyanla has on her; the women have an ice cream social. Details Episode 31 Aired Oct 25, 2004 The first housemate graduates; Rhonda assigns Josie a task that shows how much her negativity is weighing her down; another woman confronts Josie about her behavior. Details Episode 32 Aired Oct 26, 2004 Rhonda travels to Chicago when she learns that tragedy has struck a first-season graduate; Josie reaches out to Chloe's father; three of the women accuse a life coach of unfair evaluations. Details Episode 33 Aired Oct 27, 2004 Towanda reacts angrily to a suggestion about her performing style; Jennifer gets valuable information about her mother's illness; a new housemate arrives. Details Episode 34 Aired Oct 28, 2004 Josie has high hopes for a day of indulgence with her mother; Josie's mother confesses her concerns to Rhonda; Towanda works with Iyanla. Details Episode 35 Aired Oct 29, 2004 Josie confirms the plans for her life after graduation; Sommer learns how to make the most of her wardrobe; Jennifer struggles to express her anger effectively. Details Episode 36 Aired Nov 1, 2004 The housemates try to learn how to express their anger. Details Episode 37 Aired Nov 2, 2004 Rhonda challenges Sommer in order to find out the reasons behind her weight gain; Maureen comes to grips with her recent tragedy; the women go out for dinner. Details Episode 38 Aired Nov 3, 2004 Josie attends a parenting class; Sommer confronts her destructive eating habits; Kim and Jennifer bond. Details Episode 39 Aired Nov 4, 2004 Sommer finally breaks down during a group session; Rhonda challenges Maureen with the task of letting go of her lost possessions; some of Kim's daily affirmations come to pass. Details Episode 40 Aired Nov 5, 2004 A drill sergeant tests the women's attitudes toward authority; Towanda meets with a voice coach; Iyanla forces Kim to break out of old patterns of behavior. Details Episode 41 Aired Nov 8, 2004 Josie takes an important legal step regarding Chloe's future; Maureen faces a choice about her marriage; Rhonda plans an elaborate exercise for Sommer; Jennifer prepares for her sister's visit. Details Episode 42 Aired Nov 9, 2004 Jennifer's sister arrives; Rhonda confronts Sommer about her smoking habit; Kim prepares herself for a possibly painful reconciliation with her sister. Details Episode 43 Aired Nov 10, 2004 Kim takes an important step in mending her relationship with her sister; Maureen meets with a couple who lost their home; Jennifer spends some time with her sister. Details Episode 44 Aired Nov 11, 2004 The housemates select a blind date for Sommer; Towanda tries to mend her broken heart; one of the women leaves the house to rebuild her life. Details Episode 45 Aired Nov 12, 2004 The newest housemate tries to find her place in the house; a series of pranks pushes Josie over the limit; the women discuss racism; Jennifer develops for empathy for her father. Details Episode 46 Aired Nov 15, 2004 Racial tensions cause conflict for the women; Cassie tries to overcome her losses; Towanda puts finishing touches on a project. Details Episode 47 Aired Nov 16, 2004 Towanda challenges her roommates to be honest about their prejudices; Cassie continues dealing with feelings of guilt; Iyanla gives Kim an ultimatum. Details Episode 48 Aired Nov 17, 2004 Kim clashes with Iyanla; Towanda finally agrees to contact an estranged family member; Jennifer considers visiting her father in prison. Details Episode 49 Aired Nov 18, 2004 One of the housemates leaves in an ambulance; Iyanla gives Kim and Jennifer a difficult assignment; surprise guests visit the house; the women enjoy a night on the town. Details Episode 50 Aired Nov 19, 2004 One of the women graduates; Chloe gets a baby makeover; Kim prepares to meet her estranged sister; Jennifer gets ready to visit her father; Towanda experiences rejection. Details Episode 51 Aired Nov 22, 2004 A new roommate arrives; Kim receives an unexpected call; an exercise challenges Sommer to take credit for the weight she has lost; Cassie struggles with her realization of all the time she has been absent from her son's life. Details Episode 52 Aired Nov 23, 2004 One of the women threatens to leave; Kim and Jennifer explore their fears about an upcoming trip; anger and sadness overwhelm Denise when she confronts the severity of her problems. Details Episode 53 Aired Nov 24, 2004 Sommer helps Rhonda confront her fears of rejection; Jennifer establishes a new relationship with her mother; Kim prepares to meet her estranged sister; Dr. Stan talks to Denise about her behavior. Details Episode 54 Aired Nov 25, 2004 Six women attempt to change their lives while living under the same roof. Details Episode 55 Aired Nov 26, 2004 Kim comes face to face with her sister and slides into her old patterns of behavior; Jennifer opens up to her father; Sommer lists all of the risks she has refused to take; Rhonda gives Cassie an unusual assignment. Details Episode 56 Aired Nov 29, 2004 Sommer wears her new bathing suit and tries to charm her friend into spending the night; Jennifer and Kim have major breakthroughs; Cassie worries that she has made terrible decisions. Details Episode 57 Aired Nov 30, 2004 Rhonda tests Denise's organizational skills; Sommer's obsessions begin to endanger the progress of the other women in the house; the women face the Board of Review. Details Episode 58 Aired Dec 1, 2004 Two women graduate and leave the house after getting makeovers; a member of Towanda's family offers an opinion explaining the distance between Towanda and her family. Details Episode 59 Aired Dec 2, 2004 The women meet their new housemate; one of the women must redeem herself with a new assignment; Denise tries to clear a path to success. Details Episode 60 Aired Dec 3, 2004 Another new housemate arrives; Towanda delves deeper into her past; Rhonda's assignment for Denise earns suspicion from the other women in the house. Details Episode 61 Aired Dec 6, 2004 Rachel gathers the courage to confront a family member; Renee comes to an important realization; a new assignment challenges Sommer to take risks. Details Episode 62 Aired Dec 7, 2004 Armed policemen evacuate the women from the house; Denise faces a harsh realization about herself; Iyanla forces Towanda into isolation; Cassie deals with the possibility that her son might not want to talk to her. Details Episode 63 Aired Dec 8, 2004 Towanda experiences painful revelations about her family and herself; Sommer prepares for a visit from her parents; Denise tries to get attention from her roommates. Details Episode 64 Aired Dec 9, 2004 Towanda feels Iyanla betrayed her; Rachael talks about her emotional scars; Renee breaks down when she receives an assignment she thinks she cannot handle. Details Episode 65 Aired Dec 10, 2004 Rachael must work on identifying her wounds before she can be healed; Renee breaks down after an unusual assignment; Towanda lashes out at her life coach. Details Episode 66 Aired Dec 13, 2004 Sommer's parents arrive at the house; Cassie is dealt an emotional blow after meeting with an adoption attorney; Towanda invites her husband to the house. Details Episode 67 Aired Dec 14, 2004 Towanda and her husband engage in a fierce conversation; Sommer has a breakthrough with her parents; Rachael deals with the grief over her deceased mother. Details Episode 68 Aired Dec 15, 2004 Towanda struggles to save her marriage; the housemates are suspicious of Denise when she seems to have a change of heart; Renee is assigned to call her enemies and find out what they think of her. Details Episode 69 Aired Dec 16, 2004 Towanda explodes when she finds out an anonymous housemate thinks she is a hypocrite; Denise's husband visits the house; Cassie is assigned to attend a dating function with her single housemates. Details Episode 70 Aired Dec 17, 2004 Cassie has a meltdown after getting a makeover; Denise comes to a new realization about her feelings for her husband; Renee focuses on growing up. Details Episode 71 Aired Dec 20, 2004 Six women attempt to change their lives while living under the same roof. Details Episode 72 Aired Dec 21, 2004 The women are irritated at Sommer with a secret that has come out; Renee continues to deal with a traumatic event from her past; Towanda prepares for her big performance. Details Episode 73 Aired Dec 22, 2004 Towanda must prove she has what it takes to make it as a diva; Cassie must learn to stop looking back on her painful past; Rachael must face the consequences after she does not complete an assignment. Details Episode 74 Aired Jan 10, 2005 The life coaches decide whether one of the women can remain in the house; Towanda graduates; one of Towanda's closest friends in the house is forced into isolation and unable to say goodbye. Details Episode 75 Aired Jan 11, 2005 Rachael honors the memory of her parents; Denise must write a difficult letter as she battles her anger and grief from her past; Cassie must prove herself through a series of risk-taking adventures. Details Episode 76 Aired Jan 12, 2005 The newest housemate arrives; Renee must discuss a sensitive subject about her past; Cassie takes her GED assessment test; Rachael receives a package that stirs up memories of her deceased mother. Details Episode 77 Aired Jan 13, 2005 Another new housemate arrives; Rhonda assigns Bethany the task of watching an old high-school video to help her face her forgotten past. Details Episode 78 Aired Jan 14, 2005 Iyanla encourages Rachael to be honest about her grief over the death of her parents; Candy begins her journey with a trip to a costume shop; Denise must work out her frustrations. Details Episode 79 Aired Jan 17, 2005 Candy and Denise argue about cleanliness; Bethany struggles to adjust to life in the house; Rachael visits a boxing ring to release pent-up anger. Details Episode 80 Aired Jan 18, 2005 Denise struggles to forgive her father for the abuse he inflicted on the family; Cassie comes one step closer to meeting the son she gave up for adoption; Candy finds an assignment difficult. Details Episode 81 Aired Jan 19, 2005 Denise lashes out at Candy; Rachael struggles with an assignment designed to channel her raw emotions into something positive. Details Episode 82 Aired Jan 20, 2005 Six women attempt to change their lives while living under the same roof. Details Episode 83 Aired Jan 21, 2005 A new assignment terrifies Bethany; Cassie is more worried than ever about locating her adopted son; an attempt at reconciliation between Candy and Denise ends in disappointment for both women. Details Episode 84 Aired Jan 24, 2005 Denise makes significant progress toward her goal; long-simmering tensions erupt between Renee and Rachael; Candy gets completely pampered for the first time in her life. Details Episode 85 Aired Jan 25, 2005 The life coaches review some of the most powerful fights and disagreements that have occurred in the house. Details Episode 86 Aired Jan 26, 2005 Rachael confronts Renee during a group session; Cassie meets again with her private investigator; Dr. Stan challenges Denise to stick to a schedule. Details Episode 87 Aired Jan 27, 2005 Rhonda contacts the adoptive mother of Cassie's son; Candy goes on a professional photo shoot; Bethany leaves the house to navigate on her own and learn an important lesson. Details Episode 88 Aired Jan 28, 2005 Cassie hears distressing news about her son; Rachael meets six women who have the illness that took her parents' lives; Denise is assigned to make the first move in order to reconcile with her sister. Details Episode 89 Aired Jan 31, 2005 Denise and Candy must spend the day in each other's shoes; Cassie continues trying to contact her son; Bethany's life coaches confront her about her relationship with her father. Details Episode 90 Aired Feb 1, 2005 Rachael must dig into her past and discover suppressed emotions; Candy makes an important step toward her goal; Dr. Stan makes an insightful announcement about Renee. Details Episode 91 Aired Feb 2, 2005 Rhonda says she was robbed of something valuable; Cassie's hero visits the house; a new assignment teaches Renee a valuable lesson about herself. Details Episode 92 Aired Feb 3, 2005 The women put on a show for Bethany to help her remember her past; Candy struggles with an ongoing assignment; Cassie takes her GED. Details Episode 93 Aired Feb 4, 2005 Cassie sees her birth mother for the first time in over 20 years; Rhonda and Bethany prepare to meet a specialist to discuss Bethany's amnesia; Denise gets a taste of her own medicine when a housemate takes her most valuable possession. Details Episode 94 Aired Feb 7, 2005 One of the housemates contemplates leaving; Bethany investigates a family secret that may have triggered her memory loss; Renee must discuss a sensitive topic with complete strangers. Details Episode 95 Aired Feb 8, 2005 Cassie is still shaken by the visit with her mother; Bethany takes an important trip to find out the cause of her amnesia; Iyanla forces Rachael to do something that she has been dreading for years. Details Episode 96 Aired Feb 9, 2005 Bethany confronts her father; Renee hits the streets to learn the true meaning of giving; Cassie must complete the math section of the GED; Iyanla comes to the rescue when one woman feels attacked by the others. Details Episode 97 Aired Feb 10, 2005 Bethany feels a sense of peace after visiting her home; Candy goes to a doctor; Denise's limits are tested when a drill sergeant shows up at the house. Details Episode 98 Aired Feb 11, 2005 Bethany tries to fill in the missing gaps in her life; Cassie gets one step closer to meeting her son; Renee meets with a specialist to determine if she has a disability. Details Episode 99 Aired Feb 14, 2005 Renee invites her mother to the house; Bethany gets flashes of memory after undergoing more hypnosis; Denise learns an important lesson in personal boundaries; Rachael meets with a private investigator. Details Episode 100 Aired Feb 15, 2005 Candy must deal with her dysfunctional relationship with her father; Denise's husband secretly holds the key to her future; Cassie anxiously awaits her GED results. Details Episode 101 Aired Feb 16, 2005 Bethany has a startling memory flashback; Denise learns the truth about her husband's role in her progress; Rachael is overwhelmed at the prospect of meeting her biological father. Details Episode 102 Aired Feb 17, 2005 Denise is assigned a crucial task that will determine whether she graduates; Cassie decides to take the ultimate risk regarding her son; Candy must choose to embrace something she dreads. Details Episode 103 Aired Feb 18, 2005 Denise races to finish the assignment that will determine her graduation; Rachael must put her heart into a special project; Renee must find another way to confront her mother. Details Episode 104 Aired Feb 21, 2005 One of the women graduates; Bethany researches her past to try and discover the mysterious cause of her amnesia; Renee gets tested for a disability. Details Episode 105 Aired Feb 22, 2005 The newest housemate arrives; one of the women gets a nude portrait painted; Renee gets an unexpected phone call that may change the course of events for her in the house. Details Episode 106 Aired Feb 23, 2005 A soap opera star has an interesting invitation for the women; Cassie's continued efforts to reconnect with her son pay off; Rhonda encourages Vanessa to explore her feelings of failure and her tendency to blame others. Details Episode 107 Aired Feb 24, 2005 Renee confronts her mother about a secret; Bethany undergoes hypnosis again; the women spend the day provoking Rachael to see how she will deal with her anger. Details Episode 108 Aired Feb 25, 2005 Candy and Bethany visit a lingerie store to embrace their femininity; Vanessa interviews strangers; Renee must quickly learn to see life from a different perspective. Details Episode 109 Aired Feb 28, 2005 Rachael and Renee must spend the day seeing their situations from their fathers' points of view; Bethany must change her negative body image; Cassie creates a special message to send to her son. Details Episode 110 Aired Mar 1, 2005 Candy loses control when she hears disturbing news about her son; Renee's patience is tested with the ultimate trial; Iylanla encourages Rachael to speak to her estranged father. Details Episode 111 Aired Mar 2, 2005 Cassie gets closer to seeing her son for the first time; Renee discovers devastating news that could destroy her progress in the house; Bethany and Vanessa spend the day making up for their lost childhoods. Details Episode 112 Aired Mar 3, 2005 Rhonda confronts Bethany on a very sensitive topic; Vanessa discovers that the person closest to her is bringing her down; Rachael must plan a memorial service; Renee must channel her energy into something positive. Details Episode 113 Aired Mar 4, 2005 Two women are evaluated at the board of review; Vanessa struggles with one of her biggest fears; Candy is tempted to let her controlling nature take over when she hears bad news from home; Cassie must re-evaluate her goals. Details Episode 114 Aired Mar 7, 2005 One of the women graduates and gets a makeover from a surprise guest; another surprise guest inspires the women at the graduation ceremony; Rachael makes an important decision that will greatly affect her progress toward graduation. Details Episode 115 Aired Mar 8, 2005 Allison, the newest housemate, arrives and shares her heart-wrenching story; Rachael encounters a difficult family member; Vanessa and Bethany make startling confessions about their eating habits. Details Episode 116 Aired Mar 9, 2005 Cassie receives a letter from the adoptive mother of her son; Rachael gets more bad news about her parents' memorial service; Allison has a major breakthrough; Bethany gets a boost of self-confidence. Details Episode 117 Aired Mar 10, 2005 Iyanla challenges Candy to face her fear of heights; Rachael meets with a legal expert to discuss a sensitive family issue; Vanessa is torn between equally awful challenges. Details Episode 118 Aired Mar 11, 2005 Rachael gets a long-awaited surprise visitor and reaches a pivotal moment in her stay at the house; Cassie makes a stunning decision regarding her son; the life coaches worry about Bethany. Details Episode 119 Aired Mar 21, 2005 Cassie finally gets her GED test results; Bethany undergoes medical tests; Rachael says goodbye to her deceased parents. Details Episode 120 Aired Mar 22, 2005 The role shame plays in the lives of the women. Details Episode 121 Aired Mar 23, 2005 Candy must learn to surrender control; Vanessa is forbidden to speak to her boyfriend for a week; Cassie plans a special ceremony to honor her son. Details Episode 122 Aired Mar 24, 2005 A surprise date shows up to take Cassie away in a limousine; Allison meets with a woman who inspires her. Details Episode 123 Aired Mar 25, 2005 Rachael is furious when she learns about a relative's betrayal; Bethany works with Rhonda; a surprise visitor greets Cassie at the house. Details Episode 124 Aired Mar 28, 2005 The newest housemate arrives; Iyanla confronts Allison about sabotaging her health; Candy is given a difficult assignment. Details Episode 125 Aired Mar 29, 2005 Bethany gets dating tips; Vanessa struggles with past failures; Tess confronts the truth of what her marriage has become. Details Episode 126 Aired Mar 30, 2005 Rachael has an emotional phone conversation with her deceased mother's closest friend; Allison works with Iyanla to confront her low self-esteem; Vanessa rediscovers the joy she felt in gymnastics. Details Episode 127 Aired Mar 31, 2005 Rachael is furious over the decision her aunt made after Rachael's mother passed away; Rhonda shows Bethany exactly how negative her self-criticisms are; Candy gets a surprise visit. Details Episode 128 Aired Apr 1, 2005 One of the women graduates; Iyanla sends Allison to the gym; an upcoming procedure terrifies Bethany. Details Episode 129 Aired Apr 4, 2005 Karen, the newest housemate, arrives; Tess learns a lesson about being judgmental; Vanessa grapples with the emotional effects of no longer being a star athlete. Details Episode 130 Aired Apr 5, 2005 Iyanla accuses Karen of finding comfort in drama; Rachael fears being entirely cut off from her family; three men compete for Bethany's attention. Details Episode 131 Aired Apr 6, 2005 Rachael confronts her father and demands answers to the questions she has had since childhood; the housemates worry about Karen's emotional state; Allison meets an inspirational figure. Details Episode 132 Aired Apr 7, 2005 Karen gets caught in a downward spiral and Dr. Stan worries about her; Vanessa and Bethany are encouraged to be "bad girls" for a day; Tess is challenged to be a better listener. Details Episode 133 Aired Apr 8, 2005 Iyanla challenges Allison; a visitor raises uncomfortable questions for Vanessa; one of the women learns she is graduating, while another is told she is not doing the work that is required of her. Details Episode 134 Aired Apr 11, 2005 Dr. Stan and the life coaches explore the topic of body image and the role that it plays in the self-esteem of some women. Details Episode 135 Aired Apr 12, 2005 One of the housemates graduates; Karen faces the truth about the affair that ended her marriage; Iyanla encourages Allison to see the bright side of life. Details Episode 136 Aired Apr 13, 2005 The newest housemate arrives, and the others quickly come to view her as a threat; Tess gets to know her housemates better; Iyanla gives Karen a tough assignment that reveals Karen's dramatic history. Details Episode 137 Aired Apr 14, 2005 Allison visits a genetic specialist to determine her risk of developing cancer again; Layne realizes the connection between her relationships with the men in her life and the men in her family; Rachael speaks to her half sister for the first time. Details Episode 138 Aired Apr 15, 2005 Allison makes a difficult decision regarding her health and well-being; Iyanla challenges Karen to ask the public about her provocative appearance; Rhonda helps Tess break down her emotional walls. Details Episode 139 Aired Apr 18, 2005 Dr. Stan and the life coaches explore the important role that a father plays in determining how women shape relationships; Renee explains her frustrations with her father and why she ultimately pushed him away. Details Episode 140 Aired Apr 19, 2005 Allison attends a cancer support group; Rachael hosts a family reunion; Tess reveals a shocking secret to Rhonda. Details Episode 141 Aired Apr 20, 2005 One of the housemates graduates; Allison decides to undergo a controversial medical procedure; Tess shares traumatizing experiences from her childhood with her housemates. Details Episode 142 Aired Apr 21, 2005 Dr. Stan and the life coaches examine the common stages in the grief process. Details Episode 143 Aired Apr 22, 2005 The newest housemate arrives and reveals her deep-rooted phobias that are beginning to take over her life; Karen misrepresents herself through her outer appearance again. Details Episode 144 Aired Apr 25, 2005 Graduates return to discuss traumatic childhood experiences and how they have worked to overcome the painful issues. Details Episode 145 Aired Apr 26, 2005 Allison visits a specialist about a condition that has been troubling her; the housemates begin to doubt Tess's authenticity; Iyanla challenges Megg to confront her claustrophobia. Details Episode 146 Aired Apr 27, 2005 A housemate threatens to leave; Vanessa continues to be hard on herself; Megg is once again forced to face her fear of closed spaces. Details Episode 147 Aired Apr 28, 2005 The life coaches and Dr. Stan hold an emergency board of review to determine whether one of the women should be asked to leave the house. Details Episode 148 Aired Apr 29, 2005 One of the women continues to struggle to fit in; Karen gets a surprise makeover; a big surprise awaits Allison when she returns from a visit to the oncologist; Layne gets an assignment that pushes her to meet the right men. Details Episode 149 Aired May 2, 2005 Tess struggles to regain her foothold in the house; Allison gets a special surprise and a new look; Rhonda gives Vanessa a difficult assignment. Details Episode 150 Aired May 3, 2005 Allison learns that she has additional health problems; Rhonda confronts Layne; Megg makes an important discovery about her phobias after a challenging assignment from Dr. Stan. Details Episode 151 Aired May 4, 2005 Graduates and their partners return to the house to share their stories of love and romance. Details Episode 152 Aired May 5, 2005 Allison meets with another specialist to discuss reconstructive surgery; Megg faces a specific fear; Rhonda gives Vanessa a fun assignment. Details Episode 153 Aired May 6, 2005 Dr. Stan challenges Layne's expectations of men; Iyanla forces Karen to see that she has a distorted image of herself; the housemates reveal their feelings about Allison's unhealthy behavior. Details Episode 154 Aired May 9, 2005 One of the housemates gets some bad news and faces a difficult decision; Rhonda gives Tess and her husband a lesson on how to fight fairly; Vanessa makes a decision about her new identity. Details Episode 155 Aired May 10, 2005 A celebrity and cancer survivor inspires Allison; Rhonda gives Layne a tough assignment that will dispel her old-fashioned views; Tess and her husband continue to make strides toward building the trust in their relationship. Details Episode 156 Aired May 11, 2005 The life coaches talk about sexual abuse; Rain and Cassie visit the house to discuss their own painful experiences with childhood abuse; identifying and preventing sexual abuse and date rape. Details Episode 157 Aired May 12, 2005 The housemates discover another secret about Tess which causes them concern; Megg works with Dr. Stan on a difficult exercise that will help her prepare for her next challenge; a disappointment involving her daughter causes Karen to shut down. Details Episode 158 Aired May 13, 2005 The housemates go somewhere that will test their spontaneity; one of the women breaks an agreement and causes problems with the other women in the house; Karen has trouble completing her assignments; Megg must face her biggest fear. Details Episode 159 Aired May 16, 2005 A housemate gets married for a day; Megg breaks down and calls Dr. Stan for an emergency session; Iyanla gives Allison an assignment that calls on her skills as an event planner; Rhonda gives Tess a challenge that mimics her noisy life. Details Episode 160 Aired May 17, 2005 An assignment challenges Layne's romantic fantasies; Vanessa must perform a dance for her fellow housemates; two housemates face the board of review. Details Episode 161 Aired May 18, 2005 Layne finally gets the wedding she has wanted; Vanessa goes through an audition; Karen sells her artwork in a gallery; Megg reveals a secret that may be the underlying cause of her phobias. Details Episode 162 Aired May 19, 2005 One of the housemates graduates; Vanessa performs in a variety show and learns that she has special visitors in the audience; Megg faces her phobia of airplanes once again; Allison hosts a breast cancer fund-raiser. Details Episode 163 Aired May 20, 2005 Karen's strange behavior worries the other housemates; a frightening situation rattles the housemates, and Layne's role as mentor is put to the test. Details Episode 164 Aired May 23, 2005 The housemates and life coaches hold an intervention to help Karen face her breakdown; Karen's accusations confuse Megg; a special guest visits the house and gives Allison some top-notch treatment; two housemates learn they are graduating. Details Episode 165 Aired May 24, 2005 One housemate graduates and another leaves the house; Allison meets with an oncologist and geneticist to discuss her options; one of the graduating women feels torn about leaving the house. Details Episode 166 Aired May 25, 2005 Two housemates graduate; Allison gets a makeover and a special surprise; review of the season. 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 13, 2004