Monday, December 12, 2005 (Episode #3060)
Christina is excited to receive an honorable job offer that may have the additional benefit of mending some old wounds. Jessica panics as the visit that gets to the heart of why she came to the Starting Over house approaches. Iyanla arranges a meeting for Allison that will help her as she prepares for life outside the Starting Over house. Tuesday, December 13, 2005 (Episode #3061)
In a Group Session, Rhonda instructs the women on an important skill that resonates with them all, but has particular importance for Jessica. Jessica nervously awaits the imminent arrival of her guests, and TJ plans a special dinner for them as well, despite her feelings of being attacked by her housemates.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005 (Episode #3062)
Jessica is assigned to show her housemates what she’s been working on, and then must approach an art shop about selling her photographs. Christina shares some details from her previous life with the women of the Starting Over house, and then they start to celebrate as one member learns of her upcoming graduation!
Thursday, December 15, 2005 (Episode #3063)
An old friend arrives to the Starting Over house to help prepare the soon-to-be graduate for her emotional graduation ceremony. A stressed out Christina works though a challenging test. Allison learns a difficult lesson about the dangers of accepting help from others when one should rely on oneself.
Friday, December 16, 2005 (Episode #3064)
Tension pervades the Starting Over house as the women anticipate the new arrival. TJ and Life Coach Rhonda have a very serious talk about one of TJ vices. Christina wins a small victory in her ongoing battle to escape her past. While in her care, three baby dolls are stranded by TJ. Allison struggles with serious financial difficulties.
Monday, December 19, 2005 (Episode #3065)
The Starting Over house welcomes new arrival Kim and she isn’t in the house long before suspicion and gossip starts to flow among the housemates! TJ works with Lisa on the ‘rules of communication’ with mixed results. Christina’s money troubles are highlighted when a website refuses to remove her pictures without payment.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005 (Episode #3066)
One of the women announces to her housemates that she has finally graduated! The house pulls together a fabulous going-away dinner and grand departure. Kim bonds with one of the housemates and finds some clarity about herself as a person in the process. Jill confronts expert witnesses on the subject of love and forgiveness.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005 (Episode #3014) (Repeat Broadcast)
With ‘Relationship Boot Camp’ concluded, the Starting Over house welcomes five new female faces, all eager to make positive changes in their lives, in this return to the traditional Starting Over format. However, sparks fly when one of the women helps another cheat on one of the first assignments! Jessica reveals the tale of her tragic 9/11 loss and the effect that it has had on her emotional development.
Thursday, December 22, 2005 (Episode #3015) (Repeat Broadcast)
A familiar face returns to the Starting Over house after being delayed by dramatic health issues. TJ immediately clings to one of the housemates in exaggerated efforts to show her sympathy. Former radio personality Jill shares her desire to gain distance from her mother in a tell-all radio show.
Friday, December 23, 2005 (Episode #3016) (Repeat Broadcast)
Life Coach Rhonda Britten gives Jessica a challenging assignment to share the tragedy of her past. One of the housemates reveals her true colors for the first time! Jill takes her first step toward her weight loss goals. Lisa is asked to wear a costume that shows the level of her maturity.
Monday, December 26, 2005 (Episode #3017) (Repeat Broadcast)
The housemates get a special surprise that allows them to explore their sensual side. Allison returns to her surgeon for an important health update. One of the housemates makes an important discovery when she is forced to sit with a babysitter while her housemates go out on the town!
Tuesday, December 27, 2005 (Episode #3018) (Repeat Broadcast)
TJ shares the story of her painful childhood. Lisa hits the Los Angeles hotspots with an eye-opening assignment from Life Coach Rhonda. Jill struggles with her Jenny Craig diet plan amongst temptations from her housemates.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005 (Episode #3019) (Repeat Broadcast)
Christina reveals the reason that she is in the Starting Over house. Life Coach Iyanla gives Christina a difficult assignment that will force her to own up to her past. One of the housemates continues to isolate herself from roommates. Jessica shares a moment with the memory of her mother.
Thursday, December 29, 2005 (Episode #3020) (Repeat Broadcast)
The housemates have a special visitor that will show them the mystery of dreams. Christina learns to forgive herself and writes an apology to the people she has hurt in her past. Tensions build when a housemates snoops through the private property of another housemate. Life Coach Iyanla helps Allison to find balance in her life.
Friday, December 30, 2005 (Episode #3021) (Repeat Broadcast)
TJ has a breakdown when Life Coach Rhonda gives her a difficult assignment. The housemates spend a day exchanging currency and learning how much they are worth. One of the housemates discovers the true weight of her emotional baggage.