Season 2 • Episode 40
LatestStarting Over is an American reality TV show that follows the lives of women who are experiencing difficulty in their lives and want to make changes, with the help of life coaches. It was the first reality TV show to be nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. Six women at a time work to overcome obstacles and meet personal goals. When it is determined that a woman has met all her goals, she "graduates" from the house and is replaced by a new roommate. On the other hand, if it's determined that she's not met her goals, she could be put on probation, or even asked to leave.
Production
Bunim-Murray perfected the 'therapeutic reality' blueprint here.
Acting
Iyanla Vanzant's life coach era before Fix My Life fame.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This pioneered the 'therapy reality' genre that Dr. Phil and Fix My Life later dominated.
Daytime Emmy nomination made history as first reality show recognized—judges clearly didn't see the manipulation edit.
US
