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Season:	5
Genre:	Documentary

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True Life \| Full Episode \| 'I Live Another Life On The Web'
	On this episode of True Life we meet three people who embody alter-egos online that are vastly different to who they are in real life. Watch this Full Episode Now!

True Life \| Full Episode \| 'I Have Schizophrenia'
	On this episode of True Life we follow Josh, Amber and Ben as they try and lead normal lives despite being diagnosed schizophrenics. Watch this Full Episode Now!

True Life \| Full Episode \| 'I Have Embarrassing Parents 2'
	On this episode of True Life we follow two young people who's parents bizarre behavior is so over-the-top it's putting considerable stress of their relationships. Watch this Full Episode Now!

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	Check out an exclusive sneak peek of all new 'True Life' episodes starting May 15th at 10 PM ET/PT. Watch the True Life Sneak Peak Trailer now!

True Life \| Full Episode \| 'I'm Under Peer Pressure'
	On this episode of True Life, we follow Alex, Nikki, and AJ as they try to fit in with their friends and co-workers. Watch this Full Episode!

True Life | Full Episode | 'I'm a Southern Belle'
On this episode of True Life, we follow Leigh Anne, Raini and Kate as they try to balance their southern values with the modern world they live in.
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I'm Going to Fashion Week'
This episode of True Life follows Stefanie, Jaime, and Cassie as they work on shows for the fashion industry's largest stage: New York Fashion Week.
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I Work In The Sex Industry'
On this episode of True Life we follow Rebekah, Aaron and Shawntelle as they try to main a normal life while working in the sex industry
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I'm On A Diet'
On this episode of True Life we follow Amber, Cory and Kelly as they try to lose weight by any means necessary.
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I'm Coming To America'
On this episode of True Life we follow the lives of two young people as they adjust to life in America.
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I Want The Perfect Body II
On this episode of True Life we follow the lives of three individuals trying to sculpt their bodies into perfection.
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I Have A Husband In Iraq
On this episode of True Life we follow three army wives whose husbands have been deployed to Iraq.
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I Need Anger Management
On this episode of True Life we follow Anna, Johnny and Madison as they attempt to handle their anger in a healthy manner.
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I'm Happy To Be Fat
On this episode of True Life we follow three people who are happy about being overweight.
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I'm Getting Out of Prison
On this episode of True Life we follow Stephen, Jessica and Chaz through their first weeks out of prison.
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True Life | Full Episode | 'I'm An Alcoholic
On this episode of True Life, we follow two girls whose problems with alcohol are so severe that they have trouble keeping jobs or functioning relationships.
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Jason wrote at 10:48am on September 29th, 2008

I think some of the girls who think they're overweight are actually pretty cute.

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Zach wrote at 7:32pm on September 16th, 2008

honestly i think a true life episode should be about straight edge kids and there lives. straight edge is basically a movement that kids mainly 13 and up live under 2 simple rules: no drugs no alcohol for life. now that would be a great show.

Ashley wrote at 2:59pm on September 13th, 2008

I luv the new epside True Life: I Have Acne. I've had acne since like the 4th grade n it sux! I'm glad I can relate to those people. It also shows how much damage acne can do to your self-esteem and u

Barb wrote at 8:39pm on September 11th, 2008

You need to do True Life: Im paralyzed.

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Since its initial episode in 1998, MTV's award-winning True Life documentary series has told remarkable real-life stories of young people and the unusual subcultures they inhabit. Whether documenting the lives of gay marriage activists, individuals dealing with obesity, or teens in high school--the True Life series tells its stories solely from the varied voices and points-of-view of its characters--putting the series in the unique position of reflecting the state of youth culture at any given m... (read more)

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True Life Update: How Brandon’s Skin — And Social Life — Have Changed

The producers of True Life: I Have Acne finished filming Brandon at the end of June, when his skin was showing only a little improvement. Since then, he’s tried a few new treatments, and he’s had some major changes in his social life. We’ll let Brandon fill you in... Hey! How ...

True Life Update: Richard Is Moving Past His Mother

When the producers finished filming True Life: I'm Looking for My Mother in mid-June, Richard still had hope that his mother would respond to his requests to meet him. Below, Richard explains what's happened in his life since then. Since the show wrapped, I've tried to contact my mother several times ...

True Life Update: Life After Locating Debra’s Mom

Despite the lukewarm reception Debra got from her mother, she hasn't given up hope that one day she'll be able to help her. In the meantime, Debra is working hard to better herself. Since she graduated in April with her associates degree Debra has enrolled in a bachelors degree program. ...

True Life: I Can’t Stay Thin Spotlights Dangers Of Compulsive Dieting

Most of us have tried dieting (or at least skipping dessert) at one point or another. But for some, the struggle of keeping off the weight can become all-consuming. Read on to hear what True Life producers had to say about how they cast this particularly moving episode. When we first ...

True Life’s Shawny Gone, But Not Forgotten

As you just saw, one of the characters from True Life: I Don't Trust My Partner died during the filming process. Here, one of the show's producers shares his reaction to the sad news and explains how Shawny impacted his life. The morning I got word Shawny passed away, I was ...

True Life When ‘Retail Therapy’ Becomes Compulsive Shopping

When most of us hear the term "compulsive shopper," we think of Carrie Bradshaw and her giant, department store-sized shoe collection. But as today's True Life: I'm A Compulsive Shopper shows, the addiction can also have extremely serious consequences. Find out what producers had to say about this shockingly dangerous ...

Behind the Scenes On MTV’s True Life: I’m Deaf

After seeing how many challenges Chris faces in his everyday life, it's hard to imagine how producers were even able to set up this True Life shoot. Turns out, it wasn't easy. Below, the show's producers explain how they worked with Chris on-set to make sure his voice was heard. When ...