Hoarders Overload

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  • 2016
  • 1 Season

Hoarders Overload is a reality show that airs on A&E. The show focuses on those who are struggling with compulsive hoarding behavior and have accumulated excessive amounts of clutter within their living space. It follows their journey as they work with professional organizers, therapists, and psychologists to declutter and overcome their addiction.

The show gives viewers an inside look at the devastating impact that hoarding can have on a person's life. The clutter can often take over every aspect of their home, making it difficult to find space to move around or even perform basic activities such as cooking or bathing. In severe cases, hoarders may even be at risk of being evicted from their homes due to the unsanitary and unsafe living conditions they create.

Hoarders Overload features individuals from all walks of life who have allowed their hoarding behavior to spiral out of control. Some hoarders have suffered from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions that have contributed to their hoarding. Others have experienced traumatic events, such as the loss of a loved one, that have triggered their hoarding behavior.

Throughout the series, viewers witness the emotional struggles that hoarders face as they confront the reality of their hoarding behavior. They work with expert psychologists and organizers to develop a plan of action to declutter their homes and address the underlying causes of their hoarding. The show provides hope that even the most severe cases of hoarding can be treated effectively with the right support and treatment.

One of the unique aspects of Hoarders Overload is the focus on the psychological aspects of hoarding. The show explores the reasons why hoarders feel a compulsion to accumulate and keep items even when they have no practical use or value. Viewers gain insight into the thought processes and emotions that drive hoarding behavior, and how these can be addressed through therapy and other treatments.

Another feature of the show is the emphasis on the physical and logistical challenges of decluttering a hoarder's home. Viewers see firsthand the difficulties that come with sorting through years of accumulated items, dealing with hazardous materials such as mold or animal waste, and finding ways to dispose of unwanted items in an ethical and sustainable manner.

Overall, Hoarders Overload is a thought-provoking and emotionally engaging show that sheds light on a complex and often misunderstood behavior. It offers a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to helping hoarders overcome their compulsion and reclaim their lives. The show is a valuable resource for anyone struggling with hoarding behavior, as well as for family members, friends, and professionals seeking to better understand this challenging issue.

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Ellen & Sybil
20. Ellen & Sybil
July 25, 2017
Triggered by the tragic loss of her husband, Ellen's hoarding has become so bad she is in danger of losing her homeowners insurance; Sybil's hoarding is so intense that mice have started to live in her bathtub and refrigerator.
Kevin & Elmira
19. Kevin & Elmira
July 18, 2017
Kevin is hiding a hoard of sexual paraphernalia from his family; he must reveal his secrets and clean up his home if he wants to move back in; Elmira's hoard has become so bad that code enforcement is on the verge of condemning her home.
Jackie & Ed and Connie
18. Jackie & Ed and Connie
July 11, 2017
A San Francisco woman lives in a hillside home with $1 million worth of teddy bears; a teenager demands that his parents clean up their stash of Halloween items.
Dorothy and David & Doris
17. Dorothy and David & Doris
June 27, 2017
Dorothy and David's home has become physically unsafe; doctors warn Dorothy that she could suffer from a fall that leaves her paralyzed; Doris has been forced out of her house because it is packed with wigs, shoes and other treasures.
Celia & Nathan
16. Celia & Nathan
June 20, 2017
A shoplifter may lose her home filled with ill-gotten gains and an illegal stash of dogs; a gay man becomes a hoarder after he feels rejected by his community.
Roxann & Barbara
15. Roxann & Barbara
June 13, 2017
A 32-year-old mother and former model fears Child Protective Services will intervene if she doesn't clean up her messy home; a woman must get her house in order before the city steps in and condemns her home.
Ruby & Mary
14. Ruby & Mary
June 6, 2017
Summary not available
Judy
13. Judy
May 30, 2017
The fire department and health department order that a woman who fears germs clean up her filthy, mice-infested home.
Stanks & Anne
12. Stanks & Anne
May 23, 2017
A couple who have hoarded themselves out of their home face the loss of their property if they cannot get it up to code; a woman's collection of Christmas decor poses a threat to her husband.
Leza & Linda
11. Leza & Linda
May 16, 2017
A woman must clean up her packed property before a city-imposed deadline or lose her house; a woman prepares for the end of times by packing her 180-acre historic farm to the brim.
Maggie & Ann
10. Maggie & Ann
March 5, 2017
A lady obsessed with shopping forces her granddaughter to sleep on mounds of purchases and shower outside using a garden hose; a hoarder's disgruntled partner throws out an ultimatum after ten years of empty promises.
Cynthia & Ricky
9. Cynthia & Ricky
February 26, 2017
A woman who has an autoimmune disease dwells in a hoard that could make her infirmity deadly; a guy sleeps in a home loaded with paper and other fire-hazards one spark away from an inferno.
Michelle & Mary
8. Michelle & Mary
February 19, 2017
A lady's huge doll hoard threatens her husband's sobriety; a woman's home becomes ground zero for the neighborhood's rat population due to her hoard.
David & Nora
7. David & Nora
February 12, 2017
A guy has to clean up his three-acre hoard or possibly lose his home; a lady hoards to cope with the death of her son and hides the habit from family.
Brian & Coral
6. Brian & Coral
January 29, 2017
A man serves as president of his condo HOA, but he lives in a hoard that would cause any other tenant to be evicted; a woman must choose between hoarding or engaging in a romantic relationship.
Doris & T'resa
5. Doris & T'resa
January 29, 2017
A woman sleeps on the patio because her hoard occupies every room in her house; a heavy smoker lives in danger of setting her hoard on fire.
Joyce & Kimberly
4. Joyce & Kimberly
January 15, 2017
A lady's husband warns he will end their 38-year marriage if she refuses clean up their home; a woman confronts eviction if she won't address her stash.
Ruthann
3. Ruthann
January 8, 2017
A lady defaults on a pact to transform a historic house into a bed and breakfast, and winds up ruining it with her cat and antique hoarding.
Michelle & Yama
2. Michelle & Yama
January 1, 2017
A couple's obsession with shopping puts them in danger of losing custody of their children; a 22-year-old woman shops and hoards to preserve the memory of her dead mother.
Laura
1. Laura
December 25, 2016
A woman's hoarding forces her partner to sleep in the garage, and her teenage daughter to share her bed.
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  • Premiere Date
    December 25, 2016