This Is Life With Lisa Ling

Children of the Prophet

Two children of imprisoned Fundamentalist Latter-Day Saints prophet Warren Jeffs are interviewed.

Electronic Woodstock

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

Inside Mongol Nation

Lisa examines the "one-percenter" Mongols Motorcycle Club.

Fatherless Towns

Lisa Ling accompanies 13 inmates who are preparing for an unprecedented father-daughter dance.

Faces That Sell

It’s a deep dive into the competitive fashion world, as Lisa Ling meets girls vying to be the next top model who discover it’s not all glitz and glamour.

America's Busiest Coroners

What is it like to see death daily? Lisa Ling visits the dedicated men and women at the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

The Seduction Game

Lisa Ling attends a pickup artist training boot camp in the desert where she explores what draws men to the lifestyle.

The Satanists Next Door

Lisa Ling travels to Detroit to meet one of the most controversial religious groups, the Satanic Temple, as they unveil a monument dedicated to Satan.

Locked Angeles

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

Women Who Fight

Join Lisa Ling as she steps into the cage with three female fighters who are turning the sport of mixed martial arts on its head.

The Black and White of Heroin

Is the gentler approach to heroin use being applied equally to the rich and poor, Black and White? Lisa Ling goes to Chicago to investigate.

21st Century Brothel

Lisa Ling travels to the most famous legal brothel, Dennis Hof’s Moonlite Bunny Ranch, to meet the women who are making a living off lust.

Silicon Savants

Meet ambitious young people in San Francisco, who hope to become the next Mark Zuckerberg.

Wired Philly

Lisa Ling embeds with the Philadelphia Police Department to explore how new technology is changing what it means to be an officer in America.

Sins of the Father

Should rapists be allowed to have visitation with their child? Lisa Ling talks with sexual assault survivors who are fighting this in court.

Prison Love

Lisa Ling investigates why some women seek a romantic companionship with a prison inmate.

Sexual Healing

Lisa Ling explores the worlds of Tantra and surrogate partner therapy — two unique approaches to sexual healing.

Chinese in America

Lisa Ling traces her family roots to find out what it means to be Chinese in America and explores the diverse movement of immigration from China to the US.

Age of Consent

What are the legal and social consequences of convicting adolescents and young adults of sex offenses? Lisa Ling investigates.

Patriot Movement

Lisa Ling embeds with The Patriot Movement — an extremist militia deep in the Arizona desert, preparing for foreign and domestic threats.

America's First Muslims

Lisa Ling meets three different African-American Muslims and learns about how Islam is reshaping lives in the Black community.

Modern Love

Open-minded singles, couples and throuples show Lisa Ling that love doesn’t always come in pairs.

Lost Vegas

Lisa Ling investigates the dark, shocking and sometimes dangerous underbelly of Las Vegas that few get to see.

Transbeauty

Lisa Ling takes a look inside the exciting and emotional competition that is the world's most prestigious transgender beauty pageant.

The Myth of MS-13

Thirteen years after reporting on the world’s most dangerous gang, Lisa Ling returns to the ultra-violent world of MS-13.

The Meth Crossroads

Lisa Ling meets the law enforcement teams working to curb the crystal meth epidemic in Oklahoma.

Gender Fluidity

Lisa Ling meets with people in the LGBTQ community who are seeking acceptance from those closest to them.

Screen Addiction

What role does technology play in the mental health crisis? Lisa Ling goes in depth.

Children of Killers

Lisa Ling investigates the lives of the children of mass murderers.

The Mediums of Lily Dale

Travel with Lisa Ling to Lily Dale Assembly, a lakeside village in upstate New York, that is home to a community of mediums.

The Dad Dilemma

Lisa Ling meets with fathers on the losing side of custody battles and dives deep into the world of child support.

Fury Nation

Lisa Ling explores the unique community of “furries.”

Porn Ed

Lisa Ling investigates how online pornography is shaping a generation's perception of sex and intimacy.

The Benzos Crisis

Take an in-depth look at benzodiazepine use and uncover the threats these drugs pose, with Lisa Ling.

A Few Good Women

Lisa Ling gets a rare look inside the Marines’ initiative to integrate men and women in combat training.

Mississippi Gangland

Explore the inner workings of Mississippi’s fastest-growing gang — The Simon City Royals — with Lisa Ling.

Twinning

Lisa Ling explores the community of identical twins and the unfathomable bond shared between them.

When Women Kill

Lisa Ling meets two convicted female killers to learn what led them to their crimes — and the unique circumstances that connect the women who commit murder.

Swingers

Lisa Ling attends the country's largest swingers party and learns how the swinging lifestyle is evolving into a movement for total sexual freedom.

Fighting Terror in NYC

Find out what it takes to keep New York City safe from terror threats, as Lisa Ling embeds with the New York Police Department.

Prison & Prep School

Lisa Ling witnesses the melding of two worlds -- a prison and a prep school -- and experiences the surprising outcome of the unlikeliest of bonds.

Lost Boys

Lisa Ling explores the critical transition when boys become men and investigates how the digital age is impacting a generation of young boys.

When Heroin Hits Home

Lisa Ling witnesses what happens when heroin addiction hits home, including the kids who grow up too soon, the addicts fighting to get clean, and the families and agencies working with addicts to create safe homes and win custody of their children.

The Secret World of Massage Parlors

Lisa Ling investigates the illicit massage parlor industry, from the police struggling to curtail trafficking to the desperate circumstances that lead women into this lucrative yet exploitative trade.

Under the Gun

Lisa Ling meets with families of victims and survivors who are joining forces to support one another and fight gun violence.

Psychedelic Healing

Explore the medical uses of psychedelics with Lisa Ling, who examines how the hallucinogenic toolbox might hold the key to a healthier future.

The Legacy of Vincent Chin

Lisa Ling shines a light on the murder of a Chinese American in 1980s Detroit and witnesses communities combatting a new wave of anti-Asian hate crimes.

American Militias

Lisa Ling unpacks the origins of so-called militias in America and the dramatic emergence of armed movements as a domestic threat.

Sex Work: Past, Present, and Future

Lisa Ling investigates the current debate about decriminalizing sex work and uncovers a surprising experiment during the Civil War to legalize the world's oldest profession.

The Conspiracy Effect

Lisa Ling reveals the deep roots of conspiracy thinking and misinformation in America, including how tech companies have been profiting from the fallout.

Chicago's History of Violence

Lisa Ling takes a journey back in time to ask if "Black on Black" crime is a result of over 100 years of deliberate and systematic actions by a group of people who felt oppressed when they first arrived in Chicago.

Gay Panic

Lisa Ling uncovers a Cold War campaign to purge LGBTQ+ individuals from the government and meets those who are still grappling with its legacy.

Osage: Reign of Terror

Lisa Ling investigates the murders of wealthy Native Americans during the 1920s oil boom and witnesses how the descendants are fighting to revive what was nearly lost forever.

Intolerable: Sex Crimes in the Military

Lisa Ling investigates what may finally be a tipping point for true reform in the decades-long history of sexual assault and harassment in the military.

Sex, Love and Technology

During one of the loneliest times in history, technology provided new ways to connect. Now, VR, AI and even sex dolls have become a way for many people trying to assuage their loneliness. Is this a beautiful solution or a dangerous trend?

Interracial Love

Even in 2022, stigma against interracial marriages continues. Lisa meets three different interracial couples who took the leap, and explores the story of their lives -- and loves -- in a divided country.

We Have a Drinking Problem

Lisa explores America’s epidemic of alcoholism, and how its upsurge through the pandemic is having a shocking impact on the health of approximately 15 million people.

Tiger Queens

Tiger Queens is a road trip into the soul of post-Tiger King America, where the abuse and exploitation of tigers continues, and a group of passionate female journalists, activists, scientists and conservationists work to shut it down.

Got Sperm?

In the world of online sperm donation, moms uninterested in sperm banks meet donors online. Lisa meets prolific donor Ari Nagel, father to more than 117 children, seeking answers to the question: what would motivate someone to do this?

LA's Mental Health Crisis

Lisa explores serious mental illness and how it's affecting her home city of Los Angeles. She meets those who are suffering as well as those who are fighting to help people in need.