Season 5

Did you know there are THREE CRITICAL NEEDS every daughter requires from her mother? If they aren’t met, the effects can be devastating. “Mother Hunger” author and trauma psychotherapist Kelly McDaniel joins the table as Jada, Gammy and Willow open up about how their mothers affected them. Entertainment reporter Tanika Ray discovers how her destructive behaviors are linked to a strained relationship. A 25-year-old woman is anxious about passing along unresolved trauma to her children. A motherless mother shares how devastating losses have affected her own parenting. Don’t miss this unforgettable RTT full of life-changing wisdom!

For the first time, actor Michael K. Williams’ nephew speaks out about losing his beloved uncle to fentanyl. Comic Kate Quigley reveals how she was the lone survivor of a fentanyl poisoning that killed three of her friends including comedian Fuquan Johnson. The grief-stricken parents of a 15-year-old girl share the tragic tale of their daughter who died after taking a counterfeit Percocet. It’s a life-saving Red Table every family must watch

“Tinder Swindler” victim Ayleen Charlotte speaks out for the first time since the record-breaking documentary, revealing shocking new details about the notorious conman and how she was swindled out of her life savings. In another first, Rachel Williams – victim of “the fake German heiress” Anna Delvey discloses her trauma, including death threats and the fallout after a vacation from hell. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation.

Exclusive: The heartbroken mom and stepdad of Miss USA Cheslie Kryst join the Red Table for their first interview after their daughter tragically died by suicide earlier this year. Cheslie’s mother April shares the devastating final message her daughter sent moments before her death, opens up about Cheslie’s past struggles with mental health and sets the record straight about Cheslie’s cause of death. Don’t miss this emotional and eye-opening Red Table Talk.

RTT Exclusive: Oscar winner Kim Basinger and her daughter Ireland Baldwin join the Table for their first-ever interview together. They open up about their crippling anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and mental health issues that impact millions. Ireland reveals the effects of her parents’ bitter, public divorce and how she learned to heal after hitting her breaking point.

Trailblazing global superstar Janelle Monáe joins the Red Table and shares her inspiring message for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t fit in or can’t be themselves. This unapologetic Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, actor, fashion icon, LGBTQIA+ superhero and author of the new book The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer reveals what inspired her to come out later in life. Janelle shares how she overcame her fears of abandonment and healed from the traumatizing effects of her father’s drug addiction. Then, a special appearance by Janelle’s fierce and fun-loving mom shakes up the Table. Plus, a dream comes true for a Janelle superfan.