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S17 E14 16 Year Old Runaway

Entertainment

14+

40m

Dec 31, 2009

16-year-old Desire ran away from home about a month ago. Since then the only contact she's had with her mother are random text messages telling her that she's still alive. Desire says she always risked abuse and could never confide in her mother.

Season 17, 84 Episodes

The Steve Wilkos Show - A Fatal Mistake

A Fatal Mistake,

According to Drew, the baby was given gin and died. Shawn, the grieving mother, claims she had no prior knowledge and believes it was tampered with, possibly by her own sister and friend. Who's responsible?

The Steve Wilkos Show - I Have Two Husbands

I Have Two Husbands,

Jessica married Gian after a five month relationship. With a baby on the way, everything seems to be going great for the couple, except Jessica is married to another man, Michael!

The Steve Wilkos Show - Am I Living a Lie?

Am I Living a Lie?,

Jeanette witnessed her husband John kissing a man named Russell, who was living with them, but John claims that Russell was trying to homewreck. Then Vanessa is desperate to put an end to her boyfriend Robert's constant accusations of cheating.

The Steve Wilkos Show - College Life Uncovered Part 1

College Life Uncovered Part 1,

We'll talk to 2 college students on opposite ends of the hazing debate with an audience that's just like them! Then, a mother talks about losing her son to hazing and Katie tells all about how she finances her tuition!

The Steve Wilkos Show - College Life Uncovered Part 2

College Life Uncovered Part 2,

Steve's guests are 3 students who were wrongfully accused. They'll talk about how a certain type of stigma stays with them.

The Steve Wilkos Show - A Cruel Lie

Courtney is here because he's trying to find out why his fiancée Jasmine has never allowed him to see his daughter in person. Then, Charlita knows that her husband has been cheating with their nanny Stephanie. He admits to cheating only once.

The Steve Wilkos Show - 16 Year Old Runaway

16 Year Old Runaway,

16-year-old Desire ran away from home about a month ago. Since then the only contact she's had with her mother are random text messages telling her that she's still alive. Desire says she always risked abuse and could never confide in her mother.

The Steve Wilkos Show - 3 Teens Pregnant by 1 Man

3 Teens Pregnant by 1 Man,

Heather, Britney and Taylor are expectant teenagers who will confront James for getting them pregnant at the same time! Plus, Ashley says that Jason beat and exposed her daughter to unsafe situations including a drug-and-alcohol-fueled party.

The Steve Wilkos Show - Steve Got it Wrong?

Steve Got it Wrong?,

Trish says that her on-and-off boyfriend Jake is awful and cheating, but Jake says she's lying. Will Chante's lie detector test results finally convince Walter that she's not cheating and ready for a relationship?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Teen Girls Go to Jail

Teen Girls Go to Jail,

Steve helps set 2 wild teenage girls straight! They've been involved in drugs, sex, and gang activity! When the girls refuse to heed Steve's warnings, there's only one thing left to do – send them off to jail!

The Steve Wilkos Show - Teen Girls Go to Jail Part 2

Teen Girls Go to Jail Part 2,

When Stephanie and Maribel's daughters were first on the show, they showed no respect. After failing to break through to them on stage, Steve resorted to sending them to jail. Steve gives an update on whether jail was a wake-up call!

The Steve Wilkos Show - An Explosive DNA Story

An Explosive DNA Story,

Teneal and Richard are telling different tales, each alleging the other is unfit to parent! The truth will come down to a lie detector test, and the results will be shocking!

The Steve Wilkos Show - Devil Dad

Today Danny is finally ready to face the missing man in his life and get answers to lifelong questions. Steven offers a number of excuses for not seeing his son, but can we redeem himself?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Steve to the Rescue

Steve to the Rescue,

After receiving a heartfelt plea from a daughter begging to get her mom off drugs, Steve travels to a small town in Ohio! Rachelle will fight her way through rehab and embrace a chance to change her life forever!

The Steve Wilkos Show - Did You Murder My Daughter?

Did You Murder My Daughter?,

Two years ago, Latisha and her boyfriend were found shot to death in their car. Latisha’s mother Nancy believes her ex-husband Kenneth was involved. Who is responsible for their deaths?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Your Mom’s a Victim

Your Mom’s a Victim,

Robin is trapped living in a nightmare with her fiancé Alfredo. She says he treats her like a slave: ordering her to cook, clean, and other demands. Alfredo doesn't deny it, but says it's his right as a man!

The Steve Wilkos Show - I Got a 14 Year Old Pregnant

I Got a 14 Year Old Pregnant,

Megan is 14 and pregnant with 19 year old Michael’s baby, but he doesn’t see any problems with this situation. Laurie, Megan’s mother, turns to Steve to help get through to her!

The Steve Wilkos Show - Teen Girls: Tough Topics

Teen Girls: Tough Topics,

During the season Steve met teen girls with issues ranging from pregnancy to gangs. He's tried to help these young women get their lives on the right path. Now, Steve's hosting his very own teen girl town hall. No question is off-limits!

The Steve Wilkos Show - Teen Girls: Tough Topics 2

Teen Girls: Tough Topics 2,

The forum continues! Steve's hosting a teen girl town hall. No topics are off-limits and these girls will get the unique chance to learn from Steve, and more importantly, each other.

The Steve Wilkos Show - Steve, Get Him Out!

Steve, Get Him Out!,

Kelly’s ex-husband Nikki continues to haunt her. He went to jail for killing her 2 week old son and is now dating her 18 year old daughter! Can Steve get Nikki out of their lives forever?

The Steve Wilkos Show - A Mother in Denial

A Mother in Denial,

When ordinary people need help, Steve Wilkos is ready to answer the call. Watch as Steve helps ordinary people stand up for themselves and fight for what he believes in order to promote justice for all.

The Steve Wilkos Show - Explosive Lie Detector Results

Explosive Lie Detector Results,

Latoya is worried that her sister Tenielle's boyfriend Ashley is too close to Tenielle's daughter! Latoya and the child's father Antonio are here because they demand Ashley prove his innocence with a lie detector test!

The Steve Wilkos Show - A Mother's Rage

A Mother's Rage,

Three years later, Elizabeth still carries strong doubts about Manny's intentions with her family and her husband Rodney is caught in the middle. Is Manny innocent?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Mommy Hurt Me

Stephanie’s drug addiction led her to neglect and abuse her kids. Scott’s fiancée stepped up as a mother and Stephanie failed multiple drug tests, he doesn’t want her near the kids, but wants her to atone for her wrongs!

The Steve Wilkos Show - Who’s Hurting My Granddaughter?

Who’s Hurting My Granddaughter?,

Maria claims that her son’s ex Amy and her new boyfriend Brian are abusing and neglecting her granddaughter. But Amy says Maria is a racist and angry over raising her grandchild in a Hispanic home!

The Steve Wilkos Show - What If You’re Pregnant By Him?

What If You’re Pregnant By Him?,

After causing Jasmine to have 4 miscarriages, she told Steve she was through with Tyrone. But having to support herself, Jasmine went back to him. Now Jasmine believes she could be pregnant again.

The Steve Wilkos Show - You Had Sex with My Worst Enemy

You Had Sex with My Worst Enemy,

Miranda says that her fiancée Charlie is guilty of cheating and taking drugs. Has he been cheating with Lisa, Miranda's worst enemy? He says that he stayed a couple of days at Lisa's house to make Miranda jealous! Can this relationship survive?

The Steve Wilkos Show - What Happened to My Baby?

What Happened to My Baby?,

Baby Garrett died of an oxycodone drug overdose while in Sharon’s care. His mother Casey left him with Sharon so she could visit her husband Kenneth in the hospital. Who’s responsible?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Steve, I Think He's Gay

Steve, I Think He's Gay,

Sharina thinks that Clarence is cheating on her because he’s always out late. Plus, Chrystal doesn’t want Earnie’s ex Tenyia to live with them just because she’s the mother of his child.

The Steve Wilkos Show - Explosive Paternity Test Results

Explosive Paternity Test Results,

Eugene and Kendra are tired of being harassed by Simone, his ex, who alleges he fathered her 3 children. While he does admit to sleeping with her, he denies the kids because he says she slept around! What will the DNA test results say?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Is My Husband the Abuser?

Is My Husband the Abuser?,

Joyia is desperate to keep her friend Stephanie from going back to her problematic ex Scott. But she still loves him! Will she have the strength to leave him?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Steve Outraged!

Steve Outraged!,

Jack is worried about his grandchildren because his daughter-in-law Carol has been negligent and hot-tempered. Then, Kendra explains why she suddenly put Corey’s baby up for adoption.

The Steve Wilkos Show - Did You Murder My Daughter?

Did You Murder My Daughter?,

Teenager Megan lives with her older controlling boyfriend Rick. Megan cannot attend school, find a job, or even eat without his OK! Can her aunt and Steve get through to her?

The Steve Wilkos Show - My Man Has a Secret Life

My Man Has a Secret Life,

Damon confesses to his girlfriend Shanice that he's been cheating on her with 2 women and has a kid with Danielle who wants him to sign over his parental rights! Monica is scared that her fiancée Cedric is unfaithful. Can he prove her wrong?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Look What You Did to Your Baby

Look What You Did to Your Baby,

Dennis claims his ex-girlfriend Kendal keeps tied down with pregnancy lies! He wants to know if their daughter is even his! Will Steve’s DNA test results finally let them move on?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Results Revealed: Did She Cheat?

Results Revealed: Did She Cheat?,

Justin is convinced that girlfriend Lainie has been cheating on him, and more importantly that he’s not the father of their child. But his own insecurities have led him to turn violent. Also, Steven doubts whether Ashley’s child is his.

The Steve Wilkos Show - A Tragic Accident

A Tragic Accident,

Rebecca left her baby with fiancé James and his mother Adeline, only to discover that her baby was hospitalized. Rebecca suspects that James is responsible. Adeline blames her for the baby’s death!

The Steve Wilkos Show - I’m Starving Myself to Death

I’m Starving Myself to Death,

Pamela aims to weigh 40 pounds. Samantha, who suffers from bulimia and alcoholism, steals to accomplish her binging. Can both women confront their eating disorders with support and treatment?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Crawl to Your Wife

Crawl to Your Wife,

After surviving a wild car chase, losing her leg, and being comatose due to her husband, Portia will finally confront him. He won't admit fault, but today Steve’s helping Portia find her voice.

The Steve Wilkos Show - My Teen Daughter Wants a Baby

My Teen Daughter Wants a Baby,

17-year-old Naomi has undergone a sudden attitude change and is on a mission to have a baby. Parents Leeanders and April need Steve to intervene!

The Steve Wilkos Show - You Stole 15 Years of My Life

You Stole 15 Years of My Life,

Jennifer left home to protect herself from her stepdad Allen. 15 years later, her mother wants a second chance, but Jennifer is hesitant. Can Steve help mend this broken family?

The Steve Wilkos Show - She Is My Property

She Is My Property,

Lanika is sick and tired of her boyfriend Malcom’s abusive ways. Then, Tim’s jealousy has torn his family apart, but now he’s desperate to win them back, but will Tiffany leave him for good?

The Steve Wilkos Show - You Slept With THAT Man?

You Slept With THAT Man?,

LaShawna and her boyfriend James will learn if her friend Coral harmed her child years ago. She’ll also admit that she cheated with Coral. How will he react when he finds out another bombshell?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Steve vs. Buddy

Steve vs. Buddy,

Buddy spends his days smoking and playing videos games, rather than providing for his family. His girlfriend Holly works to provide for everyone including their special needs child, but is fed up!

The Steve Wilkos Show - You Better Not Fail That Test!

You Better Not Fail That Test!,

Lainie and Justin have 9 month old baby together. Justin hurts Lainie because he thinks she’s cheating. But how will Steve react when he confronts Justin?

The Steve Wilkos Show - How Could You Cover for Him?

How Could You Cover for Him?,

Gina believes that daughter’s boyfriend Efrain is abusing her grandson. Her daughter wants to prove that Efrain is innocent, but her father Raul suspects she is covering for Efrain.

The Steve Wilkos Show - Tell the Truth Now

Tell the Truth Now,

Julian recently confessed to cheating with Joanna, Linda's sister-in-law, who actually seduced him. Joanna strongly denies having an affair and believes Julian is creating the entire event to cover his tracks. Who will Linda believe?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Mom, Meet Your 8 Year Old Son

Mom, Meet Your 8 Year Old Son,

Broderick has been an exemplary father to his 5 children, all of whom he's had to raise alone because their mother Renita abandoned them. They refuse to watch their youngest brother BJ grow up motherless and want Renita to wake up!

The Steve Wilkos Show - Steve Confronts a Racist

Steve Confronts a Racist,

Katie's fed up with her brother-in-law Gary's disrespectful behavior. His conduct has landed him in jail, isolated him from his biracial niece, and is now influencing his 5-year-old daughter. Will he change for the better?

The Steve Wilkos Show - Is My Stepdad the Father?

Is My Stepdad the Father?,

Travis suspects that the real father of his toddler might be his stepfather Ducky. While Travis served in Iraq, he says that his wife Sharon and Ducky began a relationship. Will Steve's DNA results give Travis the closure he needs?

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The Steve Wilkos Show

Talk Show

14+

6 Seasons

39m

Former cop Steve Wilkos reunites broken traumatized families while uncovering ugly relationship truths.

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