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The Best Episodes of This Is Life with Lisa Ling

Every episode of This Is Life with Lisa Ling ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of This Is Life with Lisa Ling!

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Lisa Ling's investigative documentary series goes behind the scenes to discover the secret societies within the American society.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 8 Episode 7 - Osage: Reign of Terror
    9.3/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Osage: Reign of Terror

    S8:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 5 Episode 8 - Furry Nation
    9.2/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Furry Nation

    S5:E8

    Lisa Ling explores a unique community of animal super-fans called furries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 6 Episode 1 - Porn Ed
    8.9/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Porn Ed

    S6:E1

    Lisa Ling takes on a topic most avoid: online pornography and how it is shaping a generation's perception on sex and intimacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 3 Episode 3 - The Black and White of Heroin
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The Black and White of Heroin

    S3:E3

    Lisa Ling visits Chicago to investigate whether a gentler approach to heroin use is being applied equally to the rich and poor, black and white.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 3 Episode 7 - Sins of the Father
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Sins of the Father

    S3:E7

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 9 Episode 4 - LA's Mental Health Crisis
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #6 - LA's Mental Health Crisis

    S9:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 2 Episode 3 - Fatherless Towns
    8.6/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Fatherless Towns

    S2:E3

    Imprisoned dads learn to become fathers through an innovative program. 13 Inmates prepare for an unprecedented event: The father-daughter dance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 4 Episode 1 - Sexual Healing
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Sexual Healing

    S4:E1

    Lisa Ling goes on a journey through the scintillating worlds of Tantra and surrogate partner therapy in search of sexual healing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 4 Episode 3 - Age of Consent
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #9 - Age of Consent

    S4:E3

    Lisa explores the legal and social consequences of convicting adolescents and young adults of sex offenses; when teenage sexuality crosses the line and becomes a crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 9 Episode 2 - Got Sperm?
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Got Sperm?

    S9:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 4 Episode 5 - America's First Muslims
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #11 - America's First Muslims

    S4:E5

    Islam has a long history in America; Lisa meets 3 different African American Muslims; learning about the power of Islam to reshape lives in the black community.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 5 Episode 1 - The Myth of MS-13
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #12 - The Myth of MS-13

    S5:E1

    Lisa Ling reports on the ultraviolent world of MS-13, investigating how the US helped create Trump's “violent animals.”

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 5 Episode 3 - Gender Fluidity
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Gender Fluidity

    S5:E3

    Lisa Ling explores the revolution going on in how people think about genders. She meets individuals across the spectrum who are seeking acceptance from those closest to them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 5 Episode 7 - The Dad Dilemma
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #14 - The Dad Dilemma

    S5:E7

    Lisa Ling meets up with dads on the losing side of custody battles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 8 Episode 4 - The Conspiracy Effect
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #15 - The Conspiracy Effect

    S8:E4

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 9 Episode 1 - Sex, Love, and Techology
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Sex, Love, and Techology

    S9:E1

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 4 Episode 8 - Transbeauty
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Transbeauty

    S4:E8

    Lisa takes a revealing look inside the world's most prestigious transgender beauty pageant, an exciting and emotional competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 5 Episode 2 - The Meth Crossroads
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #18 - The Meth Crossroads

    S5:E2

    Lisa Ling meets the law enforcement teams working to curb the crystal meth epidemic plaguing the people of Oklahoma.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 3 Episode 1 - Locked Angeles
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Locked Angeles

    S3:E1

    Lisa Ling gains unprecedented access to the Los Angeles County Jail to understand what it takes to manage the country's busiest jail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 7 Episode 6 - Psychedelic Healing
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Psychedelic Healing

    S7:E6

    Lisa Ling explores the medical uses of psychedelics and examines how for some the hallucinogenic toolbox might hold the key to a healthier future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 8 Episode 3 - Sex Work: Past, Present, & Future
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Sex Work: Past, Present, & Future

    S8:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 4 Episode 4 - Patriot Movement
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Patriot Movement

    S4:E4

    Lisa Ling reports on the Patriot Movement and embeds with a militia deep in the Arizona desert who are preparing for threats both foreign and domestic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 6 Episode 4 - Mississippi Gangland
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Mississippi Gangland

    S6:E4

    Lisa Ling explores the inner workings of Mississippi's fastest growing gang, The Simon City Royals, and how some members are walking away from the brotherhood and turning their lives around.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 2 Episode 5 - Electronic Woodstock
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Electronic Woodstock

    S2:E5

    Lisa relives her life as a 1990s raver, by embedding with a new generation of electronic music fans at a festival called Mysteryland.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. This Is Life with Lisa Ling Season 9 Episode 3 - Tiger Queens
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Tiger Queens

    S9:E3

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Osage: Reign of Terror" is the best rated episode of "This Is Life with Lisa Ling". It scored 9.3/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/21/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Furry Nation".