Season 1
Maxed Out is a Canadian reality makeover television series produced by RTR Media which helps financially-stressed couples to face their fears, get on top of their finances and turn their lives around.
The series premiered in Canada on the W Network on 27 January, 2006. There are 50 half-hour episodes in three seasons to date.
The first season was hosted by Ayse Hogan. Since Season 2 it has been hosted by Alison Griffiths.
Maxed Out airs in South Africa on DStv's The Home Channel.
Season 1 Synopsis
Bounced another cheque? Swimming in a sea of bills? Drowning in credit card debt?
Meet Aurora – she’s 21 and already $80 000 in debt. Can she put the manicures on hold and give herself a fresh financial start?
Kathleen is a single mother, earning $37,000 a year. Can she dig herself out of debt and give her children the security they deserve?
In each episode, money coach Ayse Hogan gets to the root of what is causing each woman’s bad relationship with money.
Observing their behaviour and putting them on a strict budget, Maxed Out helps these financially-stressed women to face their fears, get on top of their finances and turn their lives around.