Monster In-Laws

Reality · 2011 · 22 min iTunes

MONSTER IN-LAWS explores the conflicts between married couples and their in-laws, and the ways that they can be resolved. Relationship expert Mel Robbins or psychologist Dr.Tom Kersting go to the homes of troubled families so that they can identify the existing issues that are tearing them apart. While each therapist has a different approach to the way they work with their clients, they are both committed to finding ways to help them communicate better. The featured families also work on developing new ways of relating to each other, in hopes that that they can rebuild the existing negative relationships into positive ones.

Reality · 2011 · 22 min
  • 15+
Starring Mel Robbins , Tom Kersting , Laura Baron
Director Ryan Callahan

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1

    The Last Italian Supper

    Anthony says starting a restaurant with his father-in-law is the worst mistake he's ever made, and he lives with that mistake every day. Strong-willed father-in-law Richie has driven a wedge into Anthony's relationship with his wife Kim and daughter Nina Maria. The tension runs so high Mel Robbins struggles to keep things from coming to blows.

    21 min · Oct 24, 2011
  • EPISODE 2

    Money Can't Buy a Grandbaby

    When Kristin met her husband Scott, she had already cut her monster-like mother, Susan, from her life. Scott encouraged Kristin to heal her relationship with her mother but would soon regret that he did. Now that the couple are expecting their first child, Kristin's mother is more opinionated than ever about how the couple should live their lives. If Susan doesn't learn to shut her mouth she might be cut from the newborn's life forever.

    21 min · Oct 24, 2011
  • EPISODE 3

    Everyone Has a Price

    Southern hot-head Ron is so fed up with his mother-in-law Patricia that he makes a shocking offer: take $100,000 and stay out of my family's life forever. If Mel Robbins can't fix the family, will Patricia take the money and run?

    21 min · Oct 31, 2011
  • EPISODE 4

    Monster of the Bride

    Khalood has a single mission: to prevent her daughter Fallon from marrying fianc Steve, and she'll stop at nothing to tear their relationship apart. Tom Kersting puts the whole family on the spot as they all must decide the fate of the pending nuptials.

    21 min · Oct 31, 2011
  • EPISODE 5

    Ton-in-Law

    Brian is fat, and his live-in mother-in-law Teresa reminds him of that every chance she gets. Her non-stop insults have taken their toll on Brian's self-esteem and his marriage with Christine. If Teresa can't shape up, Mel Robbins will ship her out.

    21 min · Nov 7, 2011
  • EPISODE 6

    Meaty Issues

    Vegetarian Amy has had enough of her live-in boyfriend's intrusive, loud-mouthed mother-in-law, Doreen. Amy and Mike are trying to raise their children vegetarian, but Doreen disregards Amy's wishes and brings meat to the house. Expert Mel Robbins must teach Amy to speak up and Doreen to listen.

    21 min · Nov 7, 2011

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Cast & Crew

  • Mel Robbins

    Self
  • Tom Kersting

    Self
  • L‌B

    Laura Baron

    Host
  • R‌C

    Ryan Callahan

    Director
  • Brent Montgomery

    Producer
  • C‌M

    Courtney Montgomery

    Producer
  • D‌M

    David McKillop

    Producer
  • Elaine Frontain Bryant

    Producer
  • S‌H

    Stephen Harris

    Producer

About

Monster In-Laws

Reality

MONSTER IN-LAWS explores the conflicts between married couples and their in-laws, and the ways that they can be resolved. Relationship expert Mel Robbins or psychologist Dr.Tom Kersting go to the homes of troubled families so that they can identify the existing issues that are tearing them apart. While each therapist has a different approach to the way they work with their clients, they are both committed to finding ways to help them communicate better. The featured families also work on developing new ways of relating to each other, in hopes that that they can rebuild the existing negative relationships into positive ones.

15+

COMMON SENSE

Family interventions include lots of intense drama.

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2011
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