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13 Episodes 0 - 2007
Episode 1
22 mins
When Elizabeth lost her job, this family of five felt the crunch. But Elizabeth didn't stop spending, so Wojtek began juggling their growing debt between 16 credit cards with low introductory rates. Now, the cards are about to jump to full interest and these two are preparing for the worst.
Episode 2
22 mins
Tom and Lisa have creditors lining up at the door. But as a supply teacher, Lisa hasn't made the effort to work more than a day or two per week. Tom has a good job, but ends up throwing out bills because he says they just can't pay them. Will these two grow up, face up to their debt and take charge of their future?
Episode 3
22 mins
Gerry is a financial analyst but the books at home just don't balance. This is a second marriage for both Kelley and Gerry and they're both trying hard to avoid control issues they faced in past relationships. But, with three kids and seven years of uncontrolled spending under their belts, they're sinking fast.
Episode 4
22 mins
Approaching age fifty, married couple Gail and Tony should be at the point in their lives of thinking about retirement and planning for it. Instead, they are mired in $80,000 of consumer debt, with no savings for retirement beyond their government pensions. Gail had no debt when she and Tony got together nine years ago, but she, who handles all the household finances, has allowed Tony many indulgences as he did not have many of those available to him the better part of his life. They bought a $22,000 timeshare with on-going fees on credit which they have never used. But their biggest extravagance is their vehicles. They belong to a car club, which means putting a lot of money into their show car. Tony also trades up his vehicle on average once a year. Gail has thought about leaving Tony because of the money issues, the extent of the problem of which Tony is, although not totally oblivious, unaware by choice. Gail Vaz-Oxlade (GVO) wants them to match their spending to their income, which means either earning more money and/or selling the luxury asset(s) in their lives, namely the timeshare, Tony's truck and/or the show car. GVO wants them to find other hobbies that they can still do together but that don't cost a lot of money. And GVO shows them what their retirement life will look like if they don't plan for it and make the necessary changes.
Episode 5
22 mins
Alina's privileged upbringing hasn't prepared her to stand on her own two feet. Dan is a man who loves to play and likes a good deal. He has a $250/month gym membership he's never used. Their parents seem determined to step into this couple's struggle, but it's time for them to go it alone. Can Gail show them how?
Episode 6
22 mins
Corrina and Jay have had a $1,500 pay advance loan for the past four years, racking up thousands of dollars in interest. It's a cycle they just haven't been able to break. Jay has resigned himself to living in constant debt, but Corrina is losing sleep. Can Gail pull them out and show them a different way?
Episode 7
22 mins
Lori and Greg have had two babies very close together. When their first child was born, they weren't prepared for the hit Lori's maternity leave would have on their income. Now Baby #2 has left them financially breathless. Greg can't understand why they're in debt and blames Lori. With a newborn and toddler at home, a fresh start is critical. That's where Gail comes in...
Episode 8
22 mins
Ronald and Vivian were on the verge of calling it quits. Vivian's gambling at the casino and Ronald's frequent fleeing to a hotel was driving them into crushing debt. With four children at home, this house of cards was on the verge of collapsing. Then, just days before Gail arrives to help, they get the notice of foreclosure on their house. Can this family be saved?
Episode 9
22 mins
Kristy and Dean are newly-weds with two kids who are completely stressed about their cash-strapped situation. They're sinking fast - as soon as their pay comes in, it goes straight out again. This young couple is down-trodden and exhausted. They need Gail to give them a road-map to help get them out of this mess.
Episode 10
22 mins
Nicole and Russell are new parents who are trapped in a quagmire of spiraling credit card debt. Russell's $40K income at a big box store barely covers rent and the credit card minimums. As a small business owner, Nicole can't even venture a guess how much she makes a year. They hope that Gail will be able to help them figure out how to create a viable business that allows Russell to join Nicole in the design business full time. Her business is at stake - and so is their relationship.
Episode 11
22 mins
Michael and Laural don't see eye-to-eye on anything - except they both agree they're very deep in debt. Laural blames Michael's huge student loan, but ignores the impact of her shopping addiction. Gail is going to teach them to stop pointing fingers at each other and start building a better life for their son.
Episode 12
22 mins
Newlyweds Natalie and Matt have accumulated $25,000 in consumer debt, and they haven't even celebrated their first anniversary. Natalie's so stressed out, she's taken a leave of absence from work. Meanwhile, Matt's an overgrown teenager who spends more time playing sports and drinking beer with buddies than he does working. Gail needs to show these two how to grow up.
Episode 13
45 mins
Tears, tantrums and a runaway groom are among the highlights of this special hour long episode. Host Gail Vaz-Oxlade works with three young couples, all in love, engaged to be married - and deep in debt. Dreaming of $50,000 weddings while living paycheque to paycheque, these couples are given a serious reality check in Gail's Court of Love. Catherine and Scott have the least amount of debt, but their bickering over bucks is a symptom of their deep communication problems and Scott is reluctant to walk down the aisle until those issues can be resolved. George and Shantelle are trapped in the buy now, pay later cycle, with thousands of dollars in payments coming due and a high interest loan for the engagement ring to pay off. Duane and Aisha owe $80,000 and have just bought a new home - will they even be able to move into it? With $15,000 up for grabs, these couples complete some of the biggest challenges ever in their quest to become financially solvent before their wedding day.