MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012
“PUSHY PARENTS”
Ricki explores an alarming trend of hypercompetitive parents who make no apologies for pushing their children to extremes.  Meet a self-admitted overbearing mom who stands by her decision to be that obnoxious parent on the sidelines in order to see her kids achieve winning results.  Also, Gloria Govan (VH-1’s “Basketball Wives”) shares her story of being a college student caught in a “cash-for-grades” scandal and a college senior confesses to taking the psycho-stimulant drug, Adderrall, to get good grades.  In addition, legendary choreographer Debbie Allen shares exactly what it takes to succeed in the competitive world of show business and Judge Mablean Ephriam (“Divorce Court”) joins the conversation to deliver no-nonsense advice to parents everywhere.  
 
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012
“RICKI’S PJ PARTY”
Ricki throws her very first pajama party complete with the audience donning their favorite cozy pj’s!  Today’s celebrity guests (Former Miss America Ali Landry, actor Jai Rodriguez (ABC’s “Malibu Country”) and legendary drag queen RuPaul) hop in to bed (literally) with Ricki to dish on all sorts of slumber party and sleep-related topics.  Ricki also analyzes some audience members’ dreams with hypnotherapist and author Kelly Sullivan Walden.  And, Ricki chats with the man who videotaped his mother sleepwalking and turned it into an internet sensation.
 
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2012
“FACING YOUR FEARS”
Today, Ricki challenges her guests to face their fears.  Troy is so desperate to overcome his debilitating fear of flying that he actually traveled more than 40 hours by train just to be on the show.  His best friend, Jasmine, loves to travel and just wants him to conquer his fear so that they can travel together.  Ricki also seeks help for a woman who is horrified and grossed out at the sight and sound of a dog.   To do this, Ricki enlists the expertise of psychotherapist, phobia expert and author, Dr. Barton Goldsmith.
 
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012
“HOW TO FIND YOUR PERFECT MATCH”
Outspoken dating maven from “The Millionaire Matchmaker,” Patti Stanger joins Ricki to discuss the most common dating issues and giving “dating makeovers” to two audience members who need to improve on their first impressions.  Ricki also sets out to demystify the scary world of dating with the help of a panel of straight-talking men -- Mike Catherwood (“Loveline with Dr. Drew”), author Maxwell Billieon (“Death of the Cheating Man: What Every Woman Must Know About Men Who Stray”) and relationship expert/author Steve Santigati (“Code Of  Honor”) -- who are ready to reveal the down and dirty truth about dating.  And, Ricki plays matchmaker with her own version of “The Dating Game.”
 
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2012
“COMING OUT OF THE DARKNESS”
Ricki takes this opportunity to bring the topic of suicide out of the shadows and in to the light.  She assembles some of the leading authorities on suicide, including psychologist and C.E.O. of the renowned Didi Hirsh Mental Health Services, Dr. Kita Curry and New York Times best-selling author, Jill Bialosky, who lost her sister to suicide.  Ricki also speaks with a young man who survived a suicide attempt and family members who were left behind in a suicide’s wake.