Hoarders (TV series)

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Not to be confused with Hoarding: Buried Alive, a similar American reality television series on TLC.
Hoarders
Hoarders titlecard.jpg
GenreReality show
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons11
No. of episodes128 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Dave Severson
  • Andrew Berg
  • David McKillop
  • Elaine Frontain Bryant
  • George Butts
  • Jessica Morgan
  • Matt Chan
  • Mike Kelly
Camera setupMultiple
Running time42–85 minutes
Production companyScreaming Flea Productions
DistributorA+E Networks
Release
Original network
Original releaseAugust 17, 2009 (2009-08-17) –
present
External links
Website

Hoarders is an American reality television series that debuted on A&E on August 17, 2009. The show depicts the real-life struggles and treatment of people who suffer from compulsive hoarding disorder.[1]

The series concluded its original run on February 4, 2013, after six seasons.[2] Over a year after the program's original cancellation in 2013, Lifetime began airing a series of weekly "Update" episodes on June 2, 2014.[3] Each "Update" episode presented an episode from earlier seasons, ending with a present-day visit to a featured hoarder by the therapist or organizer who worked with him/her. Interviews with the hoarder and his/her family reveal how their lives have progressed since their first appearance on the show. This led to the production of a seventh season, Hoarders: Family Secrets, which aired on Lifetime from May 28, 2015, to July 30, 2015.[4]

The program returned to A&E for subsequent seasons beginning with season eight on January 3, 2016.[5] "Update" episodes continue to run between seasons under the titles Hoarders: Where Are They Now?, Hoarders: Then & Now or Hoarders: Overload. The eleventh season premiered on July 20, 2020.[6] A twelfth season premiered on March 22, 2021.[7]

Overview[]

Concept[]

Each 60-minute episode profiles one or two interventions. During most of the first season, the hoarder worked with either a psychiatrist/psychologist, a professional organizer, or an "extreme cleaning specialist," each of whom specialized in some aspect involving the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety disorders, and/or hoarding. A crew of professional cleaners (usually a local franchise of the series' major corporate sponsor) performed the actual cleanups. Two episodes in the first season featured a cleanup with both a psychologist and an organizer: Jill (episode "Jennifer and Ron/Jill") and Patty (episode "Patty/Bill"). From season 2 onward, all hoarders were given a psychologist and an organizer. The final episode of the first season, "Paul/Missy and Alex", featured professional organizer Geralin Thomas, CPO-CD, working with Missy, while a child psychologist, Dr. David Dia, worked with Missy's seven-year-old son Alex. Beginning in the second season, each hoarder had a psychologist-plus-organizer/cleaning specialist team assisting them. This specialist combination leads a group of cleaning professionals, family, friends, and relatives of the hoarder in conducting a two- to three-day decluttering session. In most instances, a crisis prompted the intervention, such as a threat of eviction or the removal of minor children from the home.[citation needed]

At the end of each episode, on-screen text indicates the short-term outcome of the cleanup effort, including the subjects' decisions on whether to seek further assistance from organizers and/or therapists. The show provides six months of aftercare funds to pay these professionals and, occasionally, to carry out vital repairs to the home.[8]

Beginning with the season nine finale, episodes were expanded to two hours and focused on a single hoarder.[9]

Each of the "Update" episodes revisits hoarders from previous episodes, showing clips from their original appearances followed by newer footage detailing the progress they have made.[citation needed]

Hoarding disorder[]

With the release of the DSM-5 in 2013, hoarding was classified as a separate disorder. During the show's original run, hoarding behaviors were considered symptoms of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Hoarding does show links to obsessive and compulsive behaviors; however, it also shows connections to major depressive disorder as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).[10]

The role of documentary shows like Hoarders in this change of classification is unclear. However, some believe the rise in awareness caused by such shows was a significant contributing factor.[11] When hoarding became a buzzword, it "commanded a significant amount of professional…attention".[11]

Episodes[]

Main article: List of Hoarders episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
17August 17, 2009 (2009-08-17)September 28, 2009 (2009-09-28)
214November 30, 2009 (2009-11-30)May 31, 2009 (2009-05-31)
320September 6, 2010 (2010-09-06)January 10, 2011 (2011-01-10)
417June 20, 2011 (2011-06-20)November 28, 2011 (2011-11-28)
511January 2, 2012 (2012-01-02)March 12, 2012 (2012-03-12)
614September 10, 2012 (2012-09-10)June 2, 2014 (2014-06-02)
710May 28, 2015 (2015-05-28)July 30, 2015 (2015-07-30)
816January 3, 2016 (2016-01-03)April 3, 2016 (2016-04-03)
96December 18, 2016 (2016-12-18)January 22, 2017 (2017-01-22)
105March 5, 2019 (2019-03-05)April 2, 2019 (2019-04-02)
118July 20, 2020 (2020-07-20)September 14, 2020 (2020-09-14)
12TBAMarch 22, 2021 (2021-03-22)TBA

Contributors[]

A number of board-licensed therapists, psychologists, and professional organizers have contributed to the show as on-air personalities. Recurring cast members are as follows:

Therapists[]

Professional Credential(s) Associated institution(s)
Dr. Suzanne Chabaud[12] Ph.D. OCD Institute of Greater New Orleans
Dr. Melva Green[12] M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H.
Dr. Scott Hannan[12] Ph.D. The Institute of Living
Mark Pfeffer[12] M.S., L.M.F.T. Panic/Anxiety Recovery Center of Chicago
Dr. Renae Reinardy[13] Psy.D. Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change (Fargo, North Dakota)
Dr. David Tolin[12] Ph.D., A.B.P.P. The Institute of Living
Dr. Michael Tompkins[12] Ph.D. San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy
Dr. Robin Zasio[12] Psy.D. L.C.S.W. The Anxiety Treatment Center (Sacramento, California)

Organizers[]

Professional Title
Dorothy Breininger[12] Certified Professional Organizer
Cory Chalmers[12] Extreme Cleaning Specialist
Matt Paxton[12] Extreme Cleaning Specialist
Dr. Darnita L. Payden[12] Life Management Specialist
Standolyn Robertson[12] Extreme Cleaning Specialist
Geralin Thomas[14] Certified Professional Organizer

Reception[]

At the time of its premiere, Hoarders was the most-watched series premiere in A&E network history among adults aged 18–49 and tied for the most ever in the adults aged 25–54 demographic.[15] The premiere was watched by 2.5 million viewers: 1.8 million adults aged 18–49.[15]

In 2011, Hoarders won a Critics' Choice Award, in a tie with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, for best reality series.[16][17]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "A&E Premieres New Original Nonfiction Series "Hoarders"". The Futon Critic. August 11, 2009.
  2. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (September 25, 2013). "'Hoarders' Canceled by A&E after Six Seasons". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013.
  3. ^ "Hoarders Update on Lifetime Could Revive Show". May 31, 2014.
  4. ^ "New Episodes of Hoarders in Production". Mar 15, 2015.
  5. ^ Andy Dehnart (2016-01-04). "Hoarders quietly moves back to A&E". reality blurred. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  6. ^ Cohn, Paulette (2020-07-20). "Real People, Real Disorders! Everything We Know About Hoarders Season 11". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  7. ^ Leiber, Sarah Jae. "A&E's INTERVENTION Returns For A New Season In Las Vegas". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  8. ^ "Aftercare — Home cleaning". A&E Community. Retrieved 27 February 2012. This is Cory Chalmers from Hoarders and as part of my business, we offer regularly scheduled cleaning for every hoarding case we help with.
  9. ^ Goronja, Ariel (2020-07-20). "Hoarders Season 11 Premiere Schedule: What Time & Date Does it Air?". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  10. ^ Hall, Brian; Tolin, David; Frost, Randy; Steketee, Gail (2013). "An exploration of comorbid symptoms and clinical correlates of clinically significant hoarding symptoms". Depression and Anxiety. 30 (1): 67–76. doi:10.1002/da.22015. PMC 4887088. PMID 23213052.
  11. ^ a b Marchland, Shoshana; Phillips McEnany, Geoffry (September 2012). "Hoarding's place in the DSM-5: Another symptom, or a newly listed disorder?". Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 33: 593–597.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Emmy-nominated "Hoarders" Premieres an All-new Season". TV Weekly Now. May 25, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  13. ^ Gerdes, Vicky (November 19, 2010). "Hoarders just can't let go of their stuff". Detroit Lakes Online. Great Lakes, Minnesota. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  14. ^ Juzwiak, Rich (June 19, 2011). "Geralin Thomas on Helping Through Hoarders". TV Guide. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
  15. ^ a b Seidman, Robert (August 18, 2009). "Hoarders has best premiere ever for A&E with adults 18–49". TV by the Numbers (Press release). Archived from the original on October 7, 2013.
  16. ^ Mets, Lauren. "RHOBH Grabs Critics' Choice Award; Lisa Vanderpump 'Bloody Can't Believe It'". Bravo. The Daily Dish. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
  17. ^ "'Mad Men' & 'Modern Family' Among Winners At First Critics' Choice TV Awards". Deadline. Retrieved September 5, 2016.

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