Hoarding: Buried Alive

Sherry's hoard has broken up her marriage. Now, authorities are threatening to take away her children and condemn her home. With only weeks to clean it up, Sherry could lose everything she loves.

Hsi-Ming and Miranda are both mothers and extreme hoarders. Miranda's obsession has left her twin toddlers with no room to play amongst the hoard. Hsi-Ming's daughter is concerned for the health and safety of her mother.

Celia is a psychologist who helps others but can't solve her own hoarding problem. Now she's losing the battle against her stuff and the millions of roaches infesting her home.

After years of hoarding, Vickie and Jeff's marriage is at its breaking point. Beyond the stress of the clutter on their relationship, Vickie reveals the secrets she's been keeping from him. Will there be any chance left of saving their marriage?

Janet and Herv have kept their hoarding a secret from everyone. But as they confront the clutter, shocking secrets concerning their relationship and sex lives are coming to light. Now, they are in a fight to save their house - and their marriage.

The city is threatening to demolish Caryn's home and, if the condition doesn't change, the consequences could be devastating. Theresa is putting her stuff before her children in their time of greatest need and could end up losing everything.

Phyllis' neighbors are complaining about the trash bags piling up outside of her home, while the inside of her home is so packed that she can barely move around. Faye, who suffers from COPD, realizes her hoard is killing her.

Brad isn't sure why he hoards but he is certain that piles of clothing, expired foods and other items have taken over his mobile home. Meanwhile, Mary has been evicted and has just weeks to clean out decades of stuff or have her home condemned.

Hoarding has destroyed Carol's relationship with her daughter. Now, she has one final chance to clean up or say goodbye to her forever. Also, Amy's years of collecting have turned into a massive hoard. With her home nearly unlivable, she seeks help.