Extreme Cheapskates (2012)
Follow some of the most peculiar self-proclaimed frugalistas as they go to radical lengths to save money. These extreme penny pinchers share their best money saving tips, from dumpster diving to excessive recycling to strict budgeting.
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Episode 1 - Rick & Karissa / Torski
Release Date: 2013-10-30Karissa and her husband Rick have been competing to be cheaper than the other since their wedding five years ago. By sharing everything from their shower to a single toothbrush, this cheapskate couple has no limit to their cost cutting.
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Episode 2 - Shelly
Release Date: 2013-10-30Mother-of-two Shelley has been penny-pinching in Mesa, Arizona for over twenty years. But Shelley's biggest money saving challenge is going to be throwing her daughter Ashley's wedding on a one thousand dollar budget.
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Episode 3 - Angel / Mark
Release Date: 2013-11-06Although she's 8 months pregnant, Angel frequents local junkyards on a regular basis with her husband Orlando. Mark lives in Las Vegas and yet he manages to not spend a penny of his full time salary.
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Episode 4 - Melody / Marlin
Release Date: 2013-11-06Melody manages to only spend $1,000 a month for her family of four by sharing her extreme ways. They all sleep in one bed and share bath water. And Marlin will face his biggest cost-saving challenge as he organizes his daughter's sweet-sixteen.
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Episode 5 - Matt / Sarah
Release Date: 2013-11-13To afford his dream of becoming a pro-wrestler, Matt has reduced his spending to just $300 a month. Extreme Cheapskate Sarah saves on groceries by never leaving one of her family's catering events without leftovers.
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Episode 6 - The O'Briens
Release Date: 2013-11-13The O'Brien's refuse to buy anything new and instead find ingenious ways of fixing their broken belongings. Aimee's total net worth is 5.3 million dollars but she refuses to spend more than $1000 a month.
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Episode 7 - Jordan / Michael
Release Date: 2013-11-20Utah housewife Jordan manages to only spend $1400 a month for her family of five by rationing everything and asking her neighbors for their leftovers. Michael finds new uses for everything, including his bath water to do the dishes and his laundry.
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Episode 8 - Stephanie / Larry
Release Date: 2013-11-27Stephanie's cheap behavior embarrasses her boyfriend, Patrick, who thinks they have plenty of money to spend. Larry is the cheapest mechanic in Texas. He even avoids paying rent by living and working in his garage.