Ep 1. He Hates My Boyfriend

My Cat From Hell is a reality television series that features cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy as he helps cat owners with their problematic feline friends. In season 1 episode 1 titled "He Hates My Boyfriend," Jackson travels to Colorado Springs to meet a couple named Teresa and Ward who are in desperate need of his expertise.

Teresa and Ward adopted their cat Benny from a shelter thinking he was the perfect addition to their family. However, Benny soon began to show aggressive behavior towards Teresa's boyfriend, Mike, which has caused tension in their relationship. In fact, Benny has become so violent towards Mike that he has even drawn blood on multiple occasions.

When Jackson arrives, he immediately gets to work assessing Benny's behavior and trying to figure out what triggers his aggression towards Mike. He observes Benny as he interacts with both Teresa and Mike and quickly determines that Benny is a territorial cat who feels threatened by Mike's presence in the house.

In order to help Benny overcome his aggression, Jackson suggests a variety of techniques for Teresa and Mike to implement. These include creating a safe space for Benny where he can retreat when feeling threatened, using positive reinforcement techniques to reward good behavior, and playing with Benny to help channel his energy in a productive way.

Throughout the episode, viewers are able to see the progress Benny makes as he responds positively to the techniques demonstrated by Jackson and implemented by Teresa and Mike. By the end of the episode, Benny is seen cuddling up to Mike and even sitting on his lap - a far cry from the violent cat that attacked him just weeks earlier.

Overall, "He Hates My Boyfriend" is a heartwarming and informative episode of My Cat From Hell that exemplifies the show's commitment to helping cats and their owners to live happy and healthy lives together.