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Secret Lives of Americans Season 1 Episodes

  • 2015-2016
  • 2 Seasons
  • Documentary
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Thousands of people hold onto life-altering secrets every day " many of which shed light on greater issues plaguing this country. Gut wrenching and all consuming, these secrets have drastic, permanent repercussions if revealed. But at a certain point, they become too big to hold onto. The reveals are illuminating. There's no going back. And for the first time, these intimate moments are captured in the most intimate way. Secret Lives of Americans is a groundbreaking format that takes an unflinching look at people's lives as they expose their powerful secrets to friends, family, significant others, co-workers, teachers, and mentors " the most influential people in their lives. This is their confession, their story to tell, so using cameras, cell phones, and laptops; they'll document the reveals and fallout themselves. With access that a camera crew would find impossible, we'll immerse ourselves in their lives as they hit the record button or pass the camera to their most trusted friend to capture the action. And as their journey unfolds, viewers come to understand their story within the context of a greater social issue. A Muslim woman, who has been hiding her religion and culture from the world since 9/11, reflects upon current affairs in our nation. A mother who secretly never learned how to read reminds audiences that illiteracy is still an issue to be remedied even in present day. Each story is illuminated with archival, documentary, and news footage that illustrates the bigger picture in present America. Through these personal stories, we will shed light on the pressing issue of the day. Viewers come away from each episode moved and informed, seeing a significant issue played out at a micro level. From the most spine-tingling to the most heart-warming moments you could imagine, each episode's subject captures their own story as they come clean and move forward.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

10 Episodes 2015 - 2015

Episode 1

Jack

Fri, Jun 12, 201522 mins

Jack, a TV script coordinator, is lonely and looking to find that special someone. But before he can find true happiness Jack must reveal to his co-workers and friends a problem that has prevented him from moving on with his life.

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Episode 2

Scarly

Fri, Jun 19, 201522 mins

Scarly is a full-time college student who just wants to live the American dream. When she was 17, she learned something about herself that would make achieving that dream nearly impossible. She's now prepared to reveal this secret to her classmates.

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Episode 3

Kenny

Fri, Jun 26, 201522 mins

Kenny, a fashion consultant living and working in Los Angeles, CA, has been hiding a huge part of his life for the past two years. He is now ready to reveal his secret to his friends in LA and family in Nigeria.

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Episode 4

Erma

Fri, Jul 3, 201522 mins

Erma is a senior in college studying psychology. With graduation around the corner and a new chapter of her life about to begin, it's time for her to reveal a secret she's been hiding from her friends and family.

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Episode 5

Jean

Fri, Jul 10, 201522 mins

Jean, like many members of her family, is plagued with a secret. She'll need help from her children, friends, and the rest of her family to get through it, but first she needs to find the courage to tell them.

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Episode 6

Alyssa

Fri, Jul 17, 201522 mins

Alyssa, a busy and hard working dance teacher, has a secret that she's been keeping from her friends. Afraid that her secret damages her close friendships and social life, Alyssa is ready to reveal what she must do in order to keep her family afloat.

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Episode 7

Cayes

Fri, Jul 24, 201522 mins

Cayes, a behavioral interventionist, has struggled with a secret as long as he can remember. After years of hiding it out of shame, he's decided that it's finally time to take charge and reveal his secret to his friends and the rest of the world.

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Episode 8

Travis

Fri, Jul 31, 201522 mins

Travis has maintained a secret since he was a child that follows him everywhere he goes. He's now at a point in life where it's time to share this secret with the world to help him move on and help others through the same process.

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Episode 9

Mike

Fri, Aug 7, 201522 mins

Mike, a blue-collar worker from Alaska, has been hiding a life-changing secret for the past two years from his family, friends, and daughter. He's finally ready to tell them what he's been keeping so safely guarded.

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Episode 10

Katherine

Sat, Aug 1, 2015

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