My Strange Addiction
"Strange" doesn't seem to adequately describe some of the addictive behaviors profiled on this series. "Dangerous," even "life-threatening," come much closer. Each half-hour episode features two adults who resort to extreme compulsions in an effort to soothe their emotional demon
- 2010-2026
- 7 seasons
- Discovery Communications
- Documentary, Reality
- TV-14
"Strange" doesn't seem to adequately describe some of the addictive behaviors profiled on this series. "Dangerous," even "life-threatening," come much closer. Each half-hour episode features two adults who resort to extreme compulsions in an effort to soothe their emotional demon
Season 5 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
I'm a Living Doll
Wed, Jan 1, 2014 43 mins
In I'm a Living Doll, meet Justin, Venus and Emily: three individuals who go to extreme physical and behavioral efforts to live as dolls.
Episode 2
Pony Play/Addicted to Drinking Paint
Wed, Jan 1, 2014 22 mins
For the past 20 years, 31-year-old Nicole has been addicted to Pony Play, a form of costumed role play. Meanwhile, 43-year-old single mother of two Heather has been addicted to drinking paint for nearly three years.
Episode 3
Identical Twin Obsession/Eats Mattresses
Wed, Jan 1, 2014 22 mins
Forty-four year old twins Amy and Becky are addicted to being identical, looking alike, acting alike, and even weighing their meals to stay the exact same size. Meanwhile, 26 year-old Jennifer has been addicted to eating mattresses for over 20 years.
Episode 4
Proud to Be Plastic
Wed, Jan 8, 2014 22 mins
"My Strange Addiction" tells the stories of people who can't kick their unusual addictions. Lacey, a 44-year-old mother of six has had at least 30 plastic surgery procedures and spent more than $250,000 building the most extreme body in the world.
Episode 5
Chews Dirty Diapers/Addicted to Leeches
Wed, Jan 15, 2014 22 mins
"My Strange Addiction" tells the stories of people who can't kick their unusual addictions. Profiled addicts include a 22-year-old woman who is addicted to chewing on urine-soaked diapers and a 50-year-old man who uses leeches up to 40 times a year.
Episode 6
Addicted to a Doll/Eats Plastic Bags
Wed, Jan 22, 2014 22 mins
"My Strange Addiction" tells the stories of people who can't kick their very unusual addictions. Addicts include a 23-year-old man who's addicted to eating plastic newspaper bags and a 48-year-old woman whose best friend is a doll.
Episode 7
Justin Bieber Look-a-like/Makeup Eater
Wed, Jan 29, 2014 21 mins
"My Strange Addiction" tells the stories of people who struggle with their very unusual addictions. Addicts include a 33-year-old man who's spent over $100,000 on surgery to look like Justin Bieber and a 22-year-old woman who's addicted to eating makeup.