Hoarding: Buried Alive

Overview
Hoarding: Buried Alive premiered on TLC on March 14, 2010, offering a poignant look into the lives of those affected by hoarding disorder. This documentary series delves into the emotional and psychological struggles of individuals as they confront their compulsive behaviors. Each episode provides insight into their unique challenges while showcasing the journey toward recovery and organization. By highlighting both the personal stories and the supportive interventions, the show aims to raise awareness about this complex issue and the impact it has on individuals and their families.
Episodes
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1
Welcome to My Nightmare
The lives of extreme hoarders become increasingly chaotic as their overwhelming collections threaten their opportunities for a fulfilling family life....
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2
Beyond Embarrassment
A 55-year-old man decides it's time to leave his clutter-filled home behind and move in with his mother, who also struggles with hoarding. Meanwhile, ...
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3
Paralyzed by Clutter
An extreme hoarder struggles with denial as her overwhelming collection of possessions takes over her life. Meanwhile, a woman grapples with her own ...
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4
Life On Fire
In this gripping episode, extreme hoarders confront the harsh reality of potentially losing their homes and the isolation that comes with their compu...
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5
Family Secrets
Two women reach out for assistance to tackle their struggles with compulsive hoarding. As they confront their cluttered living spaces, they uncover d...
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6
Filling the Void
Two isolated women grapple with the dual nature of hoarding, which serves as a source of solace yet also acts as a debilitating burden. As they naviga...
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7
No One Would Choose This
Two women confront the challenges of their compulsive hoarding habits, which threaten not only their living situations but also their relationships wi...
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8
Everything Is at Stake
Two women struggle with severe hoarding tendencies, creating an overwhelming environment that alienates their family and friends. As their living spac...
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9
A Million Excuses
The compulsive hoarding habits of the parents pose a significant risk to their family's unity, pushing them to confront their excessive accumulation o...
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Homeless Man with a House
In the premiere of Season 2, two hoarders seek assistance to confront their long-standing compulsive tendencies, which have caused rifts with their f...
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2
Robbing the Kids…
Two mothers, both struggling with hoarding tendencies, seek assistance when they come to terms with the fact that their compulsions are fracturing the...
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3
Prison of Garbage
After experiencing devastating personal losses, two women find themselves trapped in the cycle of hoarding. As their lives become increasingly consume...
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4
Everything's Junk
In the episode titled "Everything's Junk," a woman grapples with the aftermath of her experiences during the September 11 attacks, leading her to beco...
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5
Battle with Chaos
Two passionate hoarders face an urgent wake-up call: if they don't alter their ways, they risk losing everything that matters to them.
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6
How Do I Get Out of This
A woman's compulsive hoarding has led to the disintegration of her family life. As her clutter accumulates, tensions rise, and relationships strain un...
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7
The Scariest Place on Earth
A desperate situation unfolds for a compulsive hoarder who faces imprisonment if he fails to declutter his home. As the deadline looms, he grapples wi...
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8
The Mess I've Created
A woman's struggle with compulsive hoarding nearly leads to a tragic outcome for her husband. As her clutter grows uncontrollably, it becomes a danger...
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9
This Is Where You Sleep
Following a devastating revelation that shattered her marriage, a woman finds solace in hoarding. As she struggles to cope with the emotional fallout,...
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10
Nowhere Near Normal
Jahn, an extreme hoarder, faces a daunting challenge as she attempts to sort through her possessions in not just one, but two homes teetering on the b...
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11
I Want to Cuss
Sharon, a compulsive hoarder, faces trouble when she is discovered stealing items from her neighbor’s house. Meanwhile, Len grapples with a difficul...
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12
Oh My Gosh
Tammy's living situation has deteriorated to the point where she finds herself eating her meals in her car. Meanwhile, her ailing father remains stuck...
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13
Better Get a Dumpster
A woman's relentless fixation on acquiring bikinis, sweaters, and dresses begins to jeopardize her precious bond with her sole daughter. As her collec...
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14
Overwhelming Pile of Junk
Debbie's years of hoarding have cost her not just the coziness of her home but also the relationship with her four children. Meanwhile, Chip's inabili...
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15
My Biggest Embarrassment
Patti's severe hoarding has created an unbearable living situation for her daughter, making cohabitation nearly impossible. Meanwhile, Jonathan's comp...
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17
Like a Dog in a Cage
A mother fights to safeguard her children from the overwhelming chaos of their father's clutter. Meanwhile, an artist finds herself drawn to quirky in...
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18
It's a Freaking War Zone
Maggie's ever-growing hoard is creating a hazardous environment that endangers her son's safety, while Bob's obsessive fixation on acquiring swimming...
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1
Surviving on Trash
Expecting her first child, Traci is eager to return to her childhood home. However, the house is overwhelmed with her mother's belongings, stacked fro...
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2
There Are Mice Everywhere
Kathleen, a compulsive hoarder, finds herself overwhelmed when she uncovers an infestation of thousands of mice in her kitchen. Meanwhile, Jaime, ano...
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3
Not a Safe Place
A woman grappling with obsessive-compulsive disorder struggles to part with her belongings, leading to a cluttered living environment. Meanwhile, a mo...
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4
A Horrible Sight
Individuals facing the daunting reality of having their homes condemned due to extreme hoarding behavior are given a stark choice: clean up their livi...
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5
I Was Gonna Gag
A compulsive hoarder is confronted with the possibility of losing custody of his children unless he takes drastic steps to tidy up his living space. A...
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6
Is That a Goat?
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7
Stop Touching My Stuff
The parents of a teenage hoarder seek help in the hopes that an encounter with an extreme hoarder will inspire their daughter to change her habits. Th...
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8
Overtaken By Puppets
A once-celebrated ventriloquist finds herself consumed by her former fame, leading to an unhealthy fixation on her craft. Meanwhile, a father struggl...
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9
I Can't Breathe
A mother faces the imminent threat of losing custody of her ten-year-old daughter if she doesn't confront her compulsive hoarding behavior. As she gra...
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3
Sleeping in a Dumpster
Laura's obsession with collecting has reached a breaking point, straining her bonds with her two sons. As she attempts to tidy up her cluttered home, ...
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4
This is Unreal
Following the death of his mother, a man's passion for shopping spirals into an obsession, leading to significant consequences in his life. As his com...
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5
Just Tear It Down
A couple finds themselves in a precarious situation as their home is overflowing with hoarded items, putting them at risk of eviction. With their livi...
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1
Losing Half Myself
Phyllis and Patty are not only mirror images of each other as identical twins, but they also share a compulsive habit of hoarding. Their lives become ...
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2
Leading a Double Life
Lalie and her children face a host of problems, including mold, mice, and flea infestations, stemming from their upstairs neighbor and landlord, Denis...
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3
Somewhere in My Pile
Beverly's home is overwhelmed with clutter, rendering it uninhabitable. The accumulation of belongings has taken over every corner, and her three cher...
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4
Waste Not, Want Not
Terry and Bill appear to be the ideal couple, but beneath the surface lies turmoil. The tragic death of Nancy’s daughter has caused her to compulsiv...
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5
The Last Clear Spot
Jessica, a little person, finds herself living in a chaotic environment filled with precariously stacked clutter. Together with her mother, they have ...
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7
You're Gonna Die in Here
Following a harrowing school shooting, a former principal's life takes a drastic turn. Struggling with severe PTSD, he becomes consumed by hoarding, u...
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8
My Teeth Are Lost in the Pile
A woman's neglect has turned her and her husband's residence into a mountain of clutter, putting them dangerously close to losing their home. As the c...
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9
It's A Horror Story
Frank was taken by surprise when Susan moved in and quickly transformed his home into a chaotic mess. Her previous residence, a house she had lived i...
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Updates: Benny
After years of accumulating clutter, Benny finds himself estranged from his loved ones. His excessive hoarding has created a barrier, making it diffic...