Hoarding: Buried Alive Season 4 Episode 1

Ep 1. Tiny Monsters

  • TV-PG
  • January 1, 2012
  • 44 min

As a hoarder for over 20 years, Joel's apartment has become filled to the brim with his collection of miniature figurines, also known as tiny monsters. With no room to move around, Joel must navigate his way through stacks of junk to get to his bed each night. The living conditions in his apartment have gotten so bad that Joel has even started using the bathroom sink as a makeshift kitchen. His adult daughters, who are concerned for their father's health and safety, have reached out to a professional hoarding team for help.

During the episode, the hoarding team works with Joel to slowly start clearing out his apartment. But it's not an easy task - each miniature figurine holds sentimental value to Joel, and he struggles with the idea of getting rid of them. With the help of a therapist, Joel faces his hoarding tendencies head-on and starts to realize the severity of his situation.

As the team starts to remove items from Joel's apartment, they discover more concerning issues, such as mold and fire hazards. The hoarding team works to clean and sanitize the apartment, making it safe for Joel to continue living there.

Throughout the episode, we see Joel's daughters offer emotional support to their father as he works through the hoarding tendencies. They express their worry for his well-being and stress the importance of making changes in his living situation. Together, the family works towards a solution that will allow Joel to keep his beloved tiny monsters while also prioritizing his health and safety.

In the end, the hoarding team is able to make significant progress in clearing out Joel's apartment. While it's not a complete transformation, it's a step in the right direction for Joel and his family. The episode highlights the difficulties of hoarding and the importance of seeking help in breaking the cycle.

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Hoarding: Buried Alive, Season 4 Episode 1, is available to watch and stream on TLC. You can also buy, rent Hoarding: Buried Alive on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, TLC, FuboTV, Microsoft Movies & TV, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    January 1, 2012
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    44 min
  • Language
    English