The Steve Wilkos Show Season 6 Episode 39 A Lifetime Of Lies?
- November 12, 2012
A Lifetime of Lies is the 39th episode of the sixth season of The Steve Wilkos Show. In this episode, Steve confronts guests who have been keeping secrets and lying for years. The show opens with a woman named Tamika, who has been hiding a big secret from her ex-husband, Daniel. Tamika admits to Steve that she cheated on Daniel during their marriage and that the child she claimed was his is actually the product of that affair. Daniel is devastated upon hearing this news and breaks down in tears. Tamika tells Steve that she wants Daniel to forgive her and take her back, but Daniel is unsure if he can ever trust her again.
Next, the show focuses on a man named Frank, who has been keeping a secret from his wife, Linda, for over 20 years. Frank reveals to Steve that he served time in prison for molesting a minor before he met Linda. Steve tells Linda about Frank's secret, and she is understandably shocked and upset. Linda tells Frank that she can't be with someone who has done something like that, and the couple ultimately decides to separate.
The next guest is a woman named Jessica, who claims that her boyfriend, David, has been lying to her about his criminal past. Jessica says that David told her he had served time for theft, but she recently found out that he had actually been convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. David admits to his crime on the show but argues that he didn't think it was relevant to their relationship. Jessica is furious and tells David that she can't be with someone who has been violent in the past.
The final guest is a woman named Jennifer, who has been keeping a secret from her family for years. Jennifer reveals to Steve that she is a stripper and that her family has no idea about her profession. Jennifer's sister, Lisa, is in the audience and is shocked to hear this news. Lisa tells Steve that she is disappointed in Jennifer for lying to them all this time and keeping such a big secret from the family. Jennifer says that she loves her job and doesn't want to quit, but Lisa tells her that she needs to tell their parents the truth.
Throughout the episode, Steve offers advice and support to the guests, encouraging them to be honest with themselves and those around them. The episode ends with Steve reminding viewers that honesty is always the best policy and that secrets and lies can ultimately destroy relationships.