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The Worst Episodes of Our America with Lisa Ling

Lisa Ling takes viewers along for an in-depth look at some of the most controversial and thought-provoking issues in the United States today, including religious...

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    #1 - Faith Healers

    S1:E1

    Ling visits a faith healing revival in Fort Mill, S.C., run by controversial evangelist Todd Bentley. During the visit, Ling says she's challenged by what she thought she knew about faith.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - A Closer Look

    S1:E7

    Updates on the people and situations shown in previous episodes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Amateur Porn

    S2:E1

    Lisa Ling begins Season 2 by exploring homemade sex films on the Internet, and how the widespread availability of online pornography has affected Americans' sex lives and relationships.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - Modern Polygamy

    S2:E2

    A report on plural marriage in the U.S. focuses on the polygamous community in Centennial Park, Ariz.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #5 - 3AM Girls

    S2:E3

    Lisa explores sex trafficking in Washington, DC.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #6 - Invisible Wounds of War

    S2:E4

    Exploring problems facing U.S. veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Host Lisa Ling visits a suicide hotline for veterans in New York City and a veterans' retreat in New Mexico.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #7 - Twin Lives

    S2:E5

    Human individuality is explored in a report on identical twins.

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    #8 - Incarceration Generation

    S2:E6

    Exploring the rate at which black men are incarcerated, and ways to reduce it. Included: case studies.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Extreme Parenting

    S2:E7

    From pageant parents to a "tiger mom" to parents who opt for radical "un-schooling," Lisa Ling explores the world of extreme parenting and discovers what these moms and dads have in common: they all believe their path is the best for their children.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #10 - The Stories Continue...

    S2:E8

    Ever wonder what happens after the cameras shut off and the Our America crew leaves? Find out how live has changed for some of the most compelling individuals from this season of the show when Lisa Ling pays them a visit.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #11 - Sparkle Babies

    S3:E1

    Beauty queens- as American as apple pie, adored by little girls everywhere. But over the past few years it's little girls, rather than women, who have taken center stage. Who are these pint-sized princesses? And whose dreams are they really fulfilling?

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    Director:Unknown
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    #12 - Brides of Christ

    S3:E2

    Statistics show that the tradition of the American nun may be dying out, but Lisa Ling will meet nuns and sisters of all ages who continue to pledge their lives to God - and discover what draws them to this radical lifestyle.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #13 - Teen Mom Nation

    S3:E3

    Over 1000 American girls give birth every day, more than in any other nation in the developed world. This is a story of teenage dreams, of powerful efforts to stop children from having children, and of teenage freedom lost to the cycle of teen pregnancy.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #14 - Life on the Rez

    S3:E4

    Native American stereotypes are alive and well: extreme poverty, high teen suicide rates, and alcoholism. Ling meets the people who are seeking both modern and traditional solutions to give the next generation a fighting chance at a brighter future.

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    #15 - Labeled for Life

    S3:E7

    Lisa Ling investigates the case of a teenage boy who was sentenced to 16 years in prison for touching a girl's breast - and is now a registered sex offender. Lisa will try to piece together what happened and find out: did the punishment fit the crime?

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    #16 - Innocent Behind Bars?

    S3:E8

    In America, we're innocent until proven guilty. But when the system fails, how can an innocent person restart their life? Lisa explores the lives of men who were wrongly convicted, and one man on death row whose daughter is fighting for the truth.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #17 - Pray the Gay Away? - Breaking News

    S3:E9

    Is it possible to use prayer and therapy to "pray the gay away"? Revisit the groundbreaking episode on this topic, along with an exclusive new interview with the leader of Exodus International, Alan Chambers, who credits "Our America" with changing his mind.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #18 - Swingers Next Door

    S3:E10

    Monogamy is the defining feature of almost all American marriages, but today more and more everyday Americans are choosing to leave the "vanilla" world behind and embrace their own unique brand of "negotiated monogamy." It's estimated that 15 million Americans are active in the Swinger lifestyle. From suburban house parties to exclusive nightclub gatherings, Lisa crosses the country to explore what's at stake with this non-traditional yet growing phenomenon.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #19 - Shades of Kink

    S4:E1

    Lisa Ling goes beyond Fifty Shades of Grey to explore the real world of BDSM: bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sado-masochism.

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    #20 - Generation XXL

    S4:E2

    In a report about childhood obesity, Lisa Ling meets families who are struggling to help their children lose weight in order to survive.

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    #21 - 3 AM-Girls: Breaking News

    S4:E4

    In an episode update, Ling returns to the streets of Washington, D.C. to see how two young women who were caught up in the shadowy underworld of domestic human sex trafficking are faring, and to catch up with the crusaders who risked their lives to secure their safety.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #22 - Martyrs for Christ?

    S4:E5

    Lisa goes inside a new religious movement where members literally hear the voice of God, proclaiming a radical message of spiritual warfare and martyrdom.

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    #23 - A Predator in the Clubhouse

    S4:E6

    Lisa Ling explores two stories of stolen innocence and the pattern of inaction that continues to compromise our children's safety.

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    #24 - I Love You & You...& You

    S4:E7

    Polyamorous couples are committed to non-monogamy. Lisa visits three polyamorous households – each of them pushing the limits of love, commitment, and family.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #25 - Families of Killers

    S4:E8

    Lisa Ling meets family members whose closest relatives have committed unthinkable crimes, and asks what the concept of family means in the face of these actions.

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    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Faith Healers" is the worst rated episode of "Our America with Lisa Ling". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/15/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Closer Look".