True Life

True Life is a documentary series running on MTV from 1998 to the present. Each episode follows a particular topic - e.g. heroin addiction in the first episode, Fatal Dose.

The show is created by following a series of subjects by a camera crew through a certain part of their life. Depending on the season and topic, the production values vary. Sometimes the number of cameras or personal mics is lower or higher, resulting in more/less interesting video or clear audio.

In 2005/2006 MTV Canada produced a series of Canadian made True Life episodes. They are yet to air. It is not known if the Canadian shows will air on MTV US.

Topics covered

As evidenced by the episode listing below, True Life has covered everything from drug use, money issues, sexual topics to simple social behavior like visiting the Jersey Shore. As of this writing, the show is currently looking for "sibling rivals, people moving to Las Vegas, meth addicts and people suffering from Tourettes Syndrome".

Of particular interest is the occasional intersection between this show and other shows, both on and off MTV. For example, the recent episode I'm a Reality TV Star featured people from Real World and Survivor, while the episode I'm a Muay Thai Fighter featured Kit Cope who has recently signed a deal with the WFA.

Episode Listing

Season 1 (3/1998-12/1998)

Fatal Dose, No Money, Mo' Problems, Freaknik, I'm a Porn Star, Matthew's Murder, It Could Be You, I have STDs

Season 2 (10/1999-4/2000)

• I'm a Hacker,

I Need Sex Rx, I am Driving While Black, I'm a Model, I'm a Football Hero, I'm on Crystal Meth, I'm a Star at Sundance, I'm the Youngest Tycoon in the World, I'm a Comic, I'm on the Runway, I'm Horny in Miami, I'm Going to Mardi Gras featuring Yasmin Gabriel, I Live in a Brothel

Season 3 (11/2000-1/2003)

I'm on Ecstacy, I'm a Backyard Wrestler, I Drive Race Cars, I'm a Cheerleader, I'm a Beauty Queen, The Aftermath of Terror, I'm a Private Wrestler, I'm a True Life VIP, I'm Getting Plastic Surgery, I'm Coming Out, I Have Embarrassing Parents, I'm in Therapy, I'm Going to Fat Camp, I'm a Heisman Trophy Candidate, I'm Getting Breast Implants, Sex2k

Season 4 (2/2003-2/2004)

I Was Famous for 15 Minutes, I Have a Phobia, I'm Adopted and looking for my parents, I've got Baby Mama Drama, I Live in the Terror Zone, I'm a Binge Drinker, I'm a Gamer, I'm a College Baller, I'm Breaking Up, I Have an Eating Disorder, I'm Shipping Out, School's Out: the Life of a Gay High School in Texas, I'm Wasted, I'm Going to the Prom, First Year, I'm a Fanatic, I'm in a Wheelchair, I'm a Neglected Girlfriend and Boyfriend, I'm Getting Divorced, I Want the Perfect Body, I'm Getting Married, I'm Obsessed with my Dog, I'm a Street Racer, I'm Hooked on OxyContin, I'm a Little Person, I Live with my Parents, I'm a Girlfriend (Boyfriend), I'm an Urban Cheerleader, I Have a Friend with Benefits, I Have a Summer Share, I'm in the System, I'm an Identical Twin, I'm a Big Wave Surfer, I Live in Iraq, I'm a High School Senior (two hour special)

Season 5 (6/2004-8/2004)

I'm Gay and I'm Getting Married, I'm Obese, I'm Surviving High School, I Live a Double Life, I'm a Muay Thai Fighter, I'm in an Interracial Relationship, I'm on Adderall, I Live to Ride, I'll Do Anything for Money

Season 6 (10/2004-10/2004)

I'm Backpacking Through Europe, I'm a Jersey Shore Girl, I'm Rallying to L.A.,

Season 7 (5/2005-11/2005)

I'm on a Diet, I'm Dead Broke, I'm Moving Back in with My Parents, I'm Coming Home From Iraq, I Want the Perfect Body II, I'm a Battle Rapper, I'm a Professional Gamer

Season 8 (12/2005-3/2006)

I'm Jealous, I have OCD, I'm a Gun Owner, I'm Moving to NYC, I'm on Steroids, I Live on the Edge, I Have Gay Parents, I'm a Competitive Eater, I'm on Trial by Fire, I'm a Reality TV Star, I'm a Genius

Season 9 (9?/2006-2007?)

I Don't Fit In, I'm Moving Back to New York, I'm a Staten Island Girl, I Have Tourette's Syndrome, I'm Addicted to Crystal Meth, I'm Jealous of My sibling, I'm a Genius, I'm Out, I'm On Vacation, I'm Moving to Las Vegas, I'm in an Interfaith Relationship, I'm a Sumo Wrestler, I Have Autism, I'm In Debt, I Self-Injure, I'm Celibate, I'm Looking for my Father

External links

• IMDb Entry