Digital Addiction
As the world emerges from the global COVID pandemic that forced many to live in isolation, our reliance on digital devices has never been stronger. It is a reality that has taken a toll on many people, with digital addiction rates skyrocketing to unprecedented levels.
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- A+E Networks
- Documentary
- TV-14
As the world emerges from the global COVID pandemic that forced many to live in isolation, our reliance on digital devices has never been stronger. It is a reality that has taken a toll on many people, with digital addiction rates skyrocketing to unprecedented levels.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Beth & Brandon
Mon, Jun 13, 2022 42 mins
Beth hides behind the safety of her devices until her family and friends confront her about how she cares more for her devices than for them. Then, Brandon only has in-person relationships with his phone and the strangers he meets on hookup apps.
Episode 2
Steffanie & Matthew
Mon, Jun 20, 2022 42 mins
Steffanie, 33, is so traumatized by her past that she only feels safe online. But her family and friends worry that her online activity is causing harm. Matthew, 15, is surviving his teen years through his devices. His mother, Lina, in an effort to save her son, ends up discovering more about herself.
Episode 3
Bella & Lunds
Mon, Jun 27, 2022 42 mins
Bella 52, obsessed with her social media "analytics," believes her channel will catapult her to fame. Tensions explode when friends try to get her help. Daniel and David, 27, are twin brothers who share everything including compulsively gaming and watching porn online, until mom and friends have had enough.
Episode 4
Wade & Alexis
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Wade, 38, is addicted to gaming. With no job and no income, he is on the verge of eviction. His friends and family are desperate to get him help. Alexis, 21, has been a cell phone junkie ever since she got her first phone at nine years old. Since then, her phone addiction has only gotten worse--and puts her in dangerous situations time and again. Her family is desperate to help her before it's too late.
Episode 5
Joceyln & Nicholas
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Jocelyn, 29, dreams of being Insta-famous. Her family ignores her online addiction, leaving Jocelyn at risk. Live-streamer Nicholas, 34, will stop at nothing to achieve his dream of becoming a respected content creator. But after too many dangerous stunts, Nicholas's friends fear for his safety.
Episode 6
Seth & Monya
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
For Seth, 23, the only world worth living in is the digital one. His family makes one last attempt to save him from the depths of his addictions. Monya, 55, spends most of her day "doomscrolling," but says the problem is with her family, not her.
Episode 7
Wayne & Carissa
Mon, Aug 1, 2022
From the outside, 35-year-old Wayne seems to have a perfect life, but his digital use has led him down a destructive path of porn addiction--and more. Carissa, 23, dreams of helping others through online connections, but she doesn't realize she needs to help herself first.
Episode 8
Kerri & Devonte
Mon, Aug 1, 2022
Kerri, 42, has an online gambling addiction that is tearing her family apart. It's urgent that Kerri get help before her family ends up in debt they can't get out of. Devonte, 28, and his wife Lisa, are expecting their first child together. But his gaming addiction makes Lisa question how he can be a good father and husband when he can't stop gaming.
Episode 9
Skyler & Nina
Mon, Aug 8, 2022
Skyler, 20, spends all of her time creating and consuming content on social media about being a young mom. Her family is concerned about its effect on her, and her two young sons. Nina, 57, discovered social media during the pandemic. But her digital addiction is causing a rift between her and her husband that may be too big to fix.
Episode 10
Amberlyn & Cooper
Mon, Aug 8, 2022
29-year-old Amberlyn's online shopping addiction strains her bank account and her relationships, but her family is scared to confront her due to her volatile behavior. Cooper, 14, spends more time gaming than in school. His mother Christina is overwhelmed by his addiction and doesn't know how to help him.
