Own Announces Maxxed Out: A Bold New Financial  Series

OWN is taking an unfiltered look at the emotional and financial stress affecting relationships across America with its new unscripted series, MAXXED OUT. The bold, eight-episode “financial intervention” series explores how money—and mismanaged money—can push families, friends, and partners to the brink. It shows how private financial turmoil can quickly turn into relationship-breaking fallout.

Financial expert Leah Collins anchors the series. She brings straight talk, practical strategy, and real accountability to each high-stakes intervention. In every episode, Collins leads tough conversations behind the “what were you thinking?” moments. She helps participants face the receipts, confront mounting debt, and begin rebuilding healthier financial habits. The mission, however, goes beyond balancing budgets. MAXXED OUT also focuses on restoring trust and connection. Those bonds are often damaged when financial stress, secrecy, or poor decisions impact the people closest to us. 

The stories are deeply personal and immediately relatable. One episode follows a ten-year married couple with two young daughters. They are overwhelmed by debt and divided by conflicting values about money.

Another episode centers on daughters confronting their mother about spiraling debt and inconsistent income. The situation has forced six family members to share a small two-bedroom apartment. The series also spotlights two sisters running a family business. One sister is trying to stay afloat under $90,000 in debt. She is also navigating the long-term effects of out-of-pocket medical care without health insurance.

“MAXXED OUT isn’t just a show; it’s a mirror reflecting the financial pressures so many of us face and the ripple effect they have on our closest relationships,” said Drew Tappon, Head of OWN Unscripted Programming and Development. OWN says viewers can expect raw, powerful storytelling. The series also promises perspective and actionable guidance. The goal is to help people rewrite their financial story and reclaim peace of mind.

Watch all the episodes at https://www.oprah.com/app/maxxed-out.html

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