Hoarding: Buried Alive Season 3 Episode 5

Ep 5. I Was Gonna Gag

  • TV-PG
  • August 14, 2011
  • 44 min

In the fifth episode of the third season of Hoarding: Buried Alive titled "I Was Gonna Gag," we are introduced to a woman named Michelle who has been hoarding for over twenty years. She lives with her husband and teenage daughter in a cluttered and unsanitary house in Pennsylvania.

Michelle's hoarding has escalated to a dangerous level, as she is not only hoarding items such as clothing, newspapers, and books, but also expired food and raw chicken that has been sitting out for weeks. The house is infested with insects and rodents, and the smell is unbearable.

Michelle's husband is at his breaking point and has threatened to leave her if she does not get help. In a last-ditch effort, he contacts the hoarding experts from the show to intervene.

The hoarding experts arrive at the house and are shocked by the level of filth and clutter. Michelle is defensive and reluctant to let go of any of her possessions. She is emotionally attached to everything in her house and cannot bear to part with anything.

Over the course of the episode, the hoarding experts work with Michelle to help her understand the dangers of her hoarding and to address the underlying emotional issues that have caused her to hold onto her possessions for so long.

They also bring in a team of cleaners to help remove the clutter and disinfect the house. The cleaning process is not easy, as some of the items that Michelle has hoarded have attracted vermin and are infested with mold and mildew.

As the cleaning process continues, Michelle becomes more and more overwhelmed. She is forced to confront the reality of her hoarding and the damage it has caused to her family and her own mental health.

Despite the challenges, Michelle does make progress, and by the end of the episode, the house has been transformed into a clean and livable space. Michelle's husband and daughter are thrilled with the changes and are hopeful for a brighter future.

"I Was Gonna Gag" is a powerful episode that highlights the devastating effects of hoarding and the importance of getting help. It also shows that with hard work and determination, it is possible to overcome hoarding and reclaim your life.

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Hoarding: Buried Alive, Season 3 Episode 5, is available to watch and stream on TLC. You can also buy, rent Hoarding: Buried Alive on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, TLC, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    August 14, 2011
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English