The Steve Wilkos Show (2007)

Name: The Steve Wilkos Show
Rating: 5.4

Rating: 5.4

Synopsis

Former Chicago cop and security guard of The Jerry Springer Show gets his own series adapted from the popular 'Steve to the Rescue' segments he did while filling in for Springer. Steve says he hopes his show will provide him with a platform to stand up for everyday people and help viewers in need. Common topics include trying to confirm — often using results of lie-detector tests — whether guests abused or molested children. Steve also helps guests determine paternity and if guests are cheating on their partners.

First Air Date: 2007-09-10

Last Air Date: 2025-11-07

Number of Seasons: 18

Number of Episodes: 1470

Created By: Steve Wilkos, Rachelle Wilkos

Networks: Syndication

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Top Cast

Steve Wilkos as Self - Host

Seasons

Season 1 (2007)

Season 2 (2008)

Season 3 (2009)

Season 4 (2010)

Season 5 (2011)

Season 6 (2012)

Season 8 (2014)

Season 9 (2015)

Season 10 (2016)

Season 11 (2017)

Season 12 (2018)

Season 13 (2019)

Season 14 (2020)

Season 15 (2021)

Season 16 (2022)

Season 17

Season 18 (2024)

Season 19 (2025)

Season 1 (2007)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Molester Takes A Lie Detector! (2007-09-10)

A woman says her stepfather sexually abused her. Despite his being found not guilty, she asks that he take a lie-detector test. Also: A woman claims her ex is stalking her.
Ep. 2: Steve Confronts a Deadbeat Dad! (2007-09-11)

A woman claims the father of her three children is absent; a couple say they have violent arguments that affect their child.
Ep. 3: My Mom is a Drug Addict! (2007-09-12)

A mother is confronted about her drug use.
Ep. 4: Steve vs. a Pedophile (2007-09-13)

An alleged child pornographer is confronted.
Ep. 5: Devil Mom! (2007-09-14)

A woman serving time for offering her daughter for use in child pornography is confronted.
Ep. 6: Stop Beating Me! (2007-09-17)

A man admits to abusing his wife, but says he does it because he loves her. Her mother wants her to leave him.
Ep. 7: Dead Beat Dads (2007-09-18)

A woman wants the unemployed father of their three children to start paying child support. He says he needs to pay off his debts first.
Ep. 8: Steve and Bad Guys (2007-09-19)

A woman wants to get out of a relationship with a pimp, while the pimp claims she's abusing him. He also says he can't get a real job because of his troubled past.
Ep. 9: Did Ray Do It? (2007-09-20)

A man is accused of making sexual advances toward his stepdaughter by the girl's father.
Ep. 10: Under the Bridge (2007-09-21)

Homelessness in San Antonio is explored.
Ep. 11: Pregnant & Abused (2007-09-24)

An abusive boyfriend is confronted.
Ep. 12: DNA Disasters (2007-09-25)

A teen says she is supporting her family while her father remains jobless; a paternity test is requested.
Ep. 13: I Shot My Boyfriend (2007-09-26)

Steve confronts an abusive boyfriend; a woman wants her sister to stop prostituting herself.
Ep. 14: I Want Your Baby (2007-09-27)

An irresponsible teen mother is confronted.
Ep. 15: I Give Away My Babies (2007-09-28)

A woman giving up her third child for adoption is confronted. Also: An attempt to dissuade a troubled teen from being in a gang.
Ep. 16: Bad Mom: Bad Day/I Lost My 8 Kids (2007-10-01)

A couple with poor-parenting skills are the guests.
Ep. 17: 16 Year Old Mom (2007-10-02)

A 16-year-old mother wants custody of her two-year-old child, but her mother thinks it's a bad idea.
Ep. 18: Steve's Intervention #2 (2007-10-03)

A homeless woman is assisted; a woman confronts her alcoholic sister.
Ep. 19: I Give My Kids Away; My Son Beats Me (2007-10-04)

A mother and daughter clash over child care; a man who is abusive to his mother is confronted.
Ep. 20: Steve Arrests a Murderer (2007-10-05)

Steve tags along with a New Orleans police patrol. Also: a homeless man reunites with his family.
Ep. 21: Save My Daughter (2007-10-08)

Parents seek help for their daughter, a heroin user.
Ep. 22: I Hurt My Child (2007-10-09)

An abusive father wants to be part of his son's life.
Ep. 23: Guests Walk Off/ Under Age and In Love (2007-10-10)

Troubled teens are confronted about their actions.
Ep. 24: Steve vs. Abuser! (2007-10-11)

An abusive husband is confronted; a father tries to reconcile with his pregnant daughter.
Ep. 25: I Live Under a Bridge (2007-10-12)

Steve goes to San Antonio to meet with a homeless family; and visits a waitress in Columbus struggling to pay her son's medical bills.
Ep. 26: I’m Terrified By My Son (2007-10-15)

A troubled teen is confronted about his behavior and taken on a tour of a prison.
Ep. 27: Tough Love (2007-10-16)

A teen mother is confronted about her partying lifestyle.
Ep. 28: Pregnant and a Prostitute (2007-10-17)

A drug-abusing prostitute is confronted about her dangerous lifestyle.
Ep. 29: I Hate My Mom (2007-10-18)

A mother looks to reconcile with her daughter.
Ep. 30: Steve to the Rescue (2007-10-19)

Teens asks their mothers to give up drugs.
Ep. 31: I Don’t Care (2007-10-22)

A pregnant teen is confronted about her dangerous and illegal behavior.
Ep. 32: Dead Beat Dads With 7 Kids (2007-10-24)

A man who doesn't take responsibility for his children is confronted by his exes.
Ep. 33: Steve Saves a Prostitute (2007-10-26)

Steve tries to help a woman stop prostituting.
Ep. 34: He Kept Me Captive (2007-10-29)

A pregnant woman wants to get out of an abusive relationship, while her boyfriend claims that he's a changed man.
Ep. 35: Choose a Door (2007-10-30)

Two abusive relationships: one of the women is pregnant, and the other's husband won't support their child.
Ep. 36: I Will Not Help You (2007-10-31)

A woman fears for her baby's safety when her abusive boyfriend is around, but is reluctant to leave him because she hopes he'll change.
Ep. 37: Steve Explodes (2007-11-01)

A 15-year-old girl is pregnant by an older man, who's also sleeping with her mother, a drug abuser who had abandoned her.
Ep. 38: Confession and Arrest of a Pedophile (2007-11-02)

Steve talks to a man who says he's molesting young girls.
Ep. 39: My Mom Traded Me Away (2007-11-05)

A woman confronts her mother about turning her over to an older man.
Ep. 40: A Horror Story (2007-11-06)

A man confronts his abusive father.
Ep. 41: My Mom is on Crack (2007-11-07)

A woman confronts her drug-abusing mother.
Ep. 42: Steve vs. Bad Mom (2007-11-08)

A woman tries to reconnect with a daughter that was taken from her custody.
Ep. 43: I Molested My Child (2007-11-09)

A woman confronts her sexually-abusive father.
Ep. 44: Guest Updated (2007-11-12)

Past guests return to give updates on their personal problems
Ep. 45: 16-Year-Old Mom 2 (2007-11-13)

A mother confronts her daughter about the teen's multiple pregnancies.
Ep. 46: Did She Go? (2007-11-14)

A drug-abusing mother is confronted by her daughter.
Ep. 47: Steve vs. Abusive Parents (2007-11-15)

A grandmother requests that her abusive son and daughter-in-law turn over custody of their child to her.
Ep. 48: Abuser Takes a Lie Detector (2007-11-16)

A woman confronts her ex with allegations of child abuse.
Ep. 49: Out on the Streets (2007-11-19)

A teen prostitute is confronted about her dangerous behavior.
Ep. 50: I’m Not Going to Help You 2 (2007-11-20)

A mother who gave up custody wants her children back; a crack-addicted mother is confronted.
Ep. 51: The Horrible Truth (2007-11-21)

A mother accuses her ex of molesting her daughter. Lie-detector testing is used to determine the truth.
Ep. 52: Abuser’s Plan Backfires (2007-11-23)

A man accused of molesting his stepson tries to clear his name.
Ep. 53: Was She Raped? (2007-11-23)

A teen paternity dispute. The girl blacked out at a party; later, she discovered she was pregnant.
Ep. 54: Whose Fault Is It (2007-11-27)

Exploring a family's drug woes.
Ep. 55: Holiday Leftovers (2007-12-17)

A homeless mother looks for help; a woman confronts her abusive boyfriend; the girlfriend of a gang member asks him to reform his ways.
Ep. 56: Audience Intervenes (2007-12-18)

Audience members advise a young mother who is being abused by her boyfriend.
Ep. 57: Guest Updates 2 (2007-12-19)

Past guests return to give updates on their dysfunctional lives
Ep. 58: Hold Your Baby/Steve Explodes (2007-12-20)

Exes meet to discuss the welfare of their child; an abusive husband is confronted.
Ep. 59: Prostitute Amnesty (2007-12-21)

Issues associated with prostitution are discussed.
Ep. 60: Steve vs. Bad Dads (2007-12-24)

Abusive fathers are confronted about their troubling actions.
Ep. 61: Steve and the Kids (2007-12-25)

A look back at Steve's dealings with troubled children.
Ep. 62: Steve’s War On Drugs (2007-12-31)

Drug users are confronted about their self-destructive behavior.
Ep. 63: Steve vs. Abusers 2 (2008-01-01)

Abusive parents are confronted by their children and spouses.
Ep. 64: Who Beat This Child (2008-01-02)

A neglectful father is confronted by the mothers of his children.
Ep. 65: You Hurt My Child (2008-01-03)

An abusive father is confronted by his wife.
Ep. 66: Episode 66 (2007-12-10)

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Ep. 67: Episode 67 (2007-12-11)

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Ep. 68: Episode 68 (2007-12-12)

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Ep. 69: Episode 69 (2007-12-13)

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Ep. 70: Episode 70 (2007-12-14)

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Ep. 71: Episode 71 (2007-12-17)

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Ep. 72: Episode 72 (2007-12-18)

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Ep. 73: Episode 73 (2007-12-19)

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Ep. 74: Episode 74 (2007-12-20)

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Ep. 75: Episode 75 (2007-12-21)

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Ep. 76: Episode 76 (2007-12-24)

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Ep. 77: Episode 77 (2007-12-25)

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Ep. 78: Episode 78 (2007-12-26)

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Ep. 79: Episode 79 (2007-12-27)

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Ep. 80: Episode 80 (2007-12-28)

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Ep. 81: Episode 81 (2007-12-31)

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Ep. 82: Episode 82 (2008-01-01)

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Ep. 83: Episode 83 (2008-01-02)

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Ep. 84: Episode 84 (2008-01-03)

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Ep. 85: Episode 85 (2008-01-04)

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Ep. 86: Episode 86 (2008-01-07)

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Ep. 87: Episode 87 (2008-01-08)

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Ep. 88: Episode 88 (2008-01-09)

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Ep. 89: Episode 89 (2008-01-10)

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Ep. 90: Episode 90 (2008-01-11)

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Ep. 91: Episode 91 (2008-01-14)

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Ep. 92: Episode 92 (2008-01-15)

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Ep. 93: Episode 93 (2008-01-16)

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Ep. 94: Episode 94 (2008-01-17)

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Ep. 95: Episode 95 (2008-01-18)

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Ep. 96: I Am A Bad Mom (2008-01-21)

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Ep. 97: Episode 97 (2008-01-22)

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Ep. 98: Episode 98 (2008-01-23)

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Ep. 99: Episode 99 (2008-01-24)

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Ep. 100: Episode 100 (2008-01-25)

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Ep. 101: Episode 101 (2008-01-28)

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Ep. 102: Episode 102 (2008-01-29)

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Ep. 103: Episode 103 (2008-01-30)

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Ep. 104: Episode 104 (2008-01-31)

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Ep. 105: Episode 105 (2008-02-01)

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Ep. 106: Episode 106 (2008-02-04)

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Ep. 107: Episode 107 (2008-02-05)

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Ep. 108: Episode 108 (2008-02-06)

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Ep. 109: Episode 109 (2008-02-07)

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Ep. 110: Episode 110 (2008-02-08)

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Ep. 111: Episode 111 (2008-02-11)

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Ep. 112: I Killed My Baby (2008-02-12)

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Ep. 113: Episode 113 (2008-02-13)

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Ep. 114: Episode 114 (2008-02-14)

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Ep. 115: Episode 115 (2008-02-15)

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Ep. 116: Episode 116 (2008-02-18)

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Ep. 117: Episode 117 (2008-02-19)

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Ep. 118: Episode 118 (2008-02-20)

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Ep. 119: Episode 119 (2008-02-21)

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Ep. 120: Episode 120 (2008-02-22)

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Ep. 121: Episode 121 (2008-02-25)

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Ep. 122: Episode 122 (2008-02-26)

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Ep. 123: Episode 123 (2008-02-27)

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Ep. 124: Episode 124 (2008-02-28)

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Ep. 125: Episode 125 (2008-02-29)

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Ep. 126: Episode 126 (2008-03-03)

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Ep. 127: Episode 127 (2008-03-04)

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Ep. 128: Episode 128 (2008-03-05)

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Ep. 129: Episode 129 (2008-03-06)

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Ep. 130: Episode 130 (2008-03-07)

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Ep. 131: Episode 131 (2008-03-10)

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Ep. 132: Episode 132 (2008-03-11)

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Ep. 133: Episode 133 (2008-03-12)

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Ep. 134: Episode 134 (2008-03-13)

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Ep. 135: Episode 135 (2008-03-14)

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Ep. 136: Episode 136 (2008-03-17)

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Ep. 137: Episode 137 (2008-03-18)

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Ep. 138: Episode 138 (2008-03-19)

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Ep. 139: Episode 139 (2008-03-20)

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Ep. 140: Episode 140 (2008-03-21)

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Ep. 141: Episode 141 (2008-03-24)

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Ep. 142: Episode 142 (2008-03-25)

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Ep. 143: Episode 143 (2008-03-26)

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Ep. 144: Episode 144 (2008-03-27)

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Ep. 145: Daddy, Why Did You Sell Us? (2008-03-28)

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Ep. 146: Episode 146 (2008-03-31)

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Ep. 147: Episode 147 (2008-04-01)

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Ep. 148: Episode 148 (2008-04-02)

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Ep. 149: Episode 149 (2008-04-03)

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Ep. 150: Episode 150 (2008-04-04)

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Ep. 151: The Inventory of Phil (2008-04-07)

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Ep. 152: Episode 152 (2008-04-08)

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Ep. 153: Episode 153 (2008-04-09)

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Ep. 154: Episode 154 (2008-04-10)

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Ep. 155: Episode 155 (2008-04-11)

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Ep. 156: Episode 156 (2008-04-14)

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Ep. 157: Step Brother Rapist? (2008-04-15)

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Ep. 158: Episode 158 (2008-04-16)

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Ep. 159: Episode 159 (2008-04-17)

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Ep. 160: Episode 160 (2008-04-18)

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Ep. 161: Steve Cleans House (2008-04-21)

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Ep. 162: Episode 162 (2008-04-22)

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Ep. 163: I Left My Boys For The Bar (2008-04-23)

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Ep. 164: Episode 164 (2008-04-24)

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Ep. 165: Episode 165 (2008-04-25)

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Ep. 166: Episode 166 (2008-04-28)

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Ep. 167: Episode 167 (2008-04-29)

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Ep. 168: Is He A Molester? (2008-04-30)

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Ep. 169: Steve Attacks an Attacker (2008-05-01)

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Ep. 170: Episode 170 (2008-05-02)

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Ep. 171: Episode 171 (2008-05-05)

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Ep. 172: Episode 172 (2008-05-06)

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Ep. 173: Episode 173 (2008-05-07)

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Ep. 174: Episode 174 (2008-05-08)

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Ep. 175: Episode 175 (2008-05-09)

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Ep. 176: Episode 176 (2008-05-12)

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Ep. 177: Episode 177 (2008-05-13)

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Ep. 178: I Burned My Baby (2008-05-14)

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Ep. 179: Episode 179 (2008-05-15)

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Ep. 180: You're Busted! (2008-05-16)

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Ep. 181: Episode 181 (2008-05-19)

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Ep. 182: Episode 182 (2008-05-20)

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Ep. 183: Episode 183 (2008-05-21)

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Ep. 184: Episode 184 (2008-05-22)

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Ep. 185: Episode 185 (2008-05-23)

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Ep. 186: Episode 186 (2008-05-26)

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Ep. 187: Episode 187 (2008-05-27)

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Ep. 188: Episode 188 (2008-05-28)

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Ep. 189: Episode 189 (2008-05-29)

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Ep. 190: Episode 190 (2008-05-30)

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Ep. 191: Episode 191 (2008-06-02)

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