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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!

Lisa Ling's investigative documentary series goes behind the scenes to discover the secret societies within the American society.
Genres:NewsDocumentary
Network:CNN

Best Episodes Summary

"Porn Ed" is the best rated episode of "This Is Life with Lisa Ling". It scored 9.2/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/29/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Osage: Reign of Terror".

  • Porn Ed
    9.2/1011 votes
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    #1 - Porn Ed

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Osage: Reign of Terror
    9.2/106 votes
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    #2 - Osage: Reign of Terror

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2021

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Furry Nation
    9.1/1014 votes
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    #3 - Furry Nation

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Black and White of Heroin
    8.8/106 votes
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    #4 - The Black and White of Heroin

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2016

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sins of the Father
    8.8/106 votes
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    #5 - Sins of the Father

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2016

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • LA's Mental Health Crisis
    8.8/106 votes
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    #6 - LA's Mental Health Crisis

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 12/11/2022

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Age of Consent
    8.7/1011 votes
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    #7 - Age of Consent

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fatherless Towns
    8.6/1015 votes
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    #8 - Fatherless Towns

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sexual Healing
    8.6/109 votes
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    #9 - Sexual Healing

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Got Sperm?
    8.6/108 votes
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    #10 - Got Sperm?

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 12/4/2022

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Transbeauty
    8.3/108 votes
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    #11 - Transbeauty

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • America's First Muslims
    8.2/106 votes
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    #12 - America's First Muslims

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Myth of MS-13
    8.2/108 votes
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    #13 - The Myth of MS-13

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gender Fluidity
    8.2/1010 votes
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    #14 - Gender Fluidity

    Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Dad Dilemma
    8.2/106 votes
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    #15 - The Dad Dilemma

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Conspiracy Effect
    8.2/1012 votes
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    #16 - The Conspiracy Effect

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2021

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sex, Love, and Techology
    8.2/108 votes
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    #17 - Sex, Love, and Techology

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/2022

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Meth Crossroads
    8.1/107 votes
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    #18 - The Meth Crossroads

    Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2018

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Locked Angeles
    8.0/1010 votes
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    #19 - Locked Angeles

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2016

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Psychedelic Healing
    8.0/106 votes
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    #20 - Psychedelic Healing

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • American Militia
    8.0/105 votes
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    #21 - American Militia

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2021

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sex Work: Past, Present, & Future
    8.0/107 votes
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    #22 - Sex Work: Past, Present, & Future

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2021

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Patriot Movement
    7.9/107 votes
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    #23 - Patriot Movement

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mississippi Gangland
    7.9/108 votes
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    #24 - Mississippi Gangland

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Electronic Woodstock
    7.8/108 votes
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    #25 - Electronic Woodstock

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A