Taboo USA

2013 • National Geographic Channel
4.9
20 reviews
TV-14
Rating
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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Secret Passions
6/3/13
A man who thinks he's a dog trapped in a human's body, a "pony play" dominatrix, two Satanists and a real life vampire are all considered Taboo.
2 Strange Bonds
6/11/13
One man who strives to befriend his enemies, two people that cross the boundaries of gender, one married couple that embraces extramarital partners, and another couple who battle sexual norms from the confines of their wheelchairs are all people who work to redefine traditional relationships.
3 Odd Jobs
10/26/13
A real life exorcist, an artist that paints with his own blood, a male escort, and a voodoo priestess are all people with careers that many would consider…Taboo.
4 Forever Young
6/25/13
One yogi indulges in an unusual elixir, a man who strives to cut out aging from his life, a bodybuilder who prefers 100% juice, and an Eastern guru who lives and breathes his spirituality, are all people on the quest for the fountain of youth.
5 Strange Obsessions
7/2/13
One woman who is the landlord to a thousand furry tenants, a couple that wears disguises so they can clown around, a woman mothers a dark collection, and a man who is addicted to being skinny are all people who live with their strange obsessions.
6 Inked, Pierced & Hooked
7/9/13
A congregation that stretches the limits of their religion, a band of inventors magnetized by body modifications, women with a piercing concept of art, and one man who embraces his animal instincts are all people who push the limits of what their body can handle, and what is taboo.
7 Extreme Obesity
9/4/13
One woman who has created a business around her massive size, a couple that that proves relationships are a matter of give and take, a woman whose fears push her into heavy territory, and club-goers that defy the rules of the velvet rope, are all people who challenge the American ideals of health and beauty.
8 Strange Medicine
7/22/13
A doctor who takes his patients to new heights, a man with a poisonous passion for self-immunization, a priest who turns to the dark arts for spiritual illumination, and a man who treats diseases with blood sucking organisms, are all people who embrace extreme medicine.
9 Body Shock
7/30/13
A victim of illegal plastic surgery, a woman who is allergic to everything, a rare medical condition that causes hair-raising symptoms, and a real life "popeye" are all considered Taboo.
10 Home Strange Home
8/6/13
A man with a backyard battlefield, a community that dwells underground, a collector with hundreds of mannequin roommates, and a professional couch surfer are all people that have redefined the meaning of “home”.

About this show

We've taken you around the world exploring behaviors and lifestyles that are acceptable in some cultures but forbidden, illegal or reviled in others. But this season, we're looking in our own backyard. Taboo USA goes behind the closed doors and picket fences of America's most normal looking homes to find a fringe few that can only be described as... taboo. And we're showcasing those willing to push the boundaries of taste, societal acceptance; those obsessive about their hobbies, their relationships, and their lifestyles.

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