Extreme Cheapskates
Overview
Extreme Cheapskates showcases an eclectic group of self-identified frugal enthusiasts who take thriftiness to a whole new level. Each episode reveals their unconventional strategies for slashing expenses, featuring everything from scavenging for treasure in dumpsters to meticulous recycling practices and stringent financial planning. Viewers are treated to a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these extreme money-savers, who are willing to go to extraordinary lengths to keep their wallets full while living life on a budget.
Episodes
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1
Kate
Join Kate, an Extreme Cheapskate and passionate dumpster diver, as she reveals her incredibly frugal way of life in the heart of New York City.
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2
Terence / Greg
Terence and Greg, the extreme cheapskates, create tension among their friends as they stick to their minimalistic spending habits. Their frugal ways c...
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3
Victoria
Join Extreme Cheapskate Victoria as her boyfriend, Steve, temporarily moves in to test whether he can adapt to her unconventional and water-saving way...
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4
Abdul & Vickie
Extreme cheapskates Abdul and Vickie push frugality to the extreme, negotiating relentlessly for a discount on their anniversary cake and even resorti...
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5
Jeff
Extreme cheapskate Jeff opts to bike instead of driving to cut down on gas expenses. He ends up crashing at a friend's place, and in return for their ...
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6
Roy & Ben
Title: Roy & Ben Plot: Frugal duo Roy and Ben reveal their unconventional approaches to saving money. Ben hosts a gathering for friends with an ast...
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Rick & Karissa / Torski
Since their wedding five years ago, Karissa and her husband Rick have turned frugality into a friendly competition, each trying to outdo the other in ...
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2
Shelly
For more than twenty years, Shelley, a mother of two, has been scrimping and saving in Mesa, Arizona. However, her toughest financial hurdle yet will ...
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3
Angel / Mark
Even though Angel is eight months along in her pregnancy, she and her husband Orlando often visit nearby junkyards. Meanwhile, Mark, who resides in La...
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4
Melody / Marlin
Title: Melody / Marlin Plot: Melody reveals her frugal lifestyle, successfully keeping her family's monthly expenses to $1,000. They all share a sing...
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5
Matt / Sarah
In pursuit of his ambition to be a professional wrestler, Matt has managed to cut his monthly expenses down to a mere $300. Meanwhile, Sarah, an Extre...
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6
The O'Briens
The O'Brien family is determined to avoid buying new items, opting instead to creatively repair their damaged possessions. Despite having a net worth ...
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7
Jordan / Michael
Jordan, a housewife in Utah, expertly keeps her family's monthly expenses to just $1,400 by carefully rationing supplies and requesting leftover food ...
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8
Stephanie / Larry
Stephanie’s frugal habits make her boyfriend, Patrick, feel awkward, as he believes they have ample funds to enjoy themselves. Meanwhile, Larry, the...
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1
Guide to Love
In Extreme Cheapskates Guide To Love, couples demonstrate that romance doesn't have to break the bank. They creatively repurpose funeral flowers for t...
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2
In Sickness and in Wealth
Karen and Barry, the ultimate extreme cheapskates, are determined to avoid spending money at all costs. From cooking breakfast on their car engine to ...
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3
All Wrapped Up
Title: Bubble-Wrapped Life Plot: Todd Moriarty is fixated on maintaining the worth of his belongings. To ensure his house remains in pristine conditi...
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4
Home Is Where the Cart Is
Title: Where the Heart Is Plot: Steffanie, a flight attendant, invites her boyfriend to the Unclaimed Baggage Center, aiming to deepen their bond. Me...
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5
Cheap Hair Day
Kelley has decided to cut costs by insulating her whole house with plastic. To save an additional $800 a month, she’s moving her Pilates studio into...
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6
Father Knows Debt
Raul Pinto, the family patriarch, rummages through the vacuum canisters at the car wash, searching for any loose change he can find. Meanwhile, Kia Ca...
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7
Pool Rules: No Spending
Title: Pool Rules: No Spending Plot: Jeni Cox, a devoted homemaker, visits sporting goods stores to take advantage of the exercise machines on displa...
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8
Nobody Pays Retail
Lydia Abate meticulously searches through obituaries and then approaches the grieving families, hoping to acquire the clothing of the departed. Meanwh...
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9
The Grass Is Always Cheaper
Jamie has transformed her garden entirely with silk flowers and is now set on swapping out her entire lawn for artificial grass to cut down on landsca...
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10
Feast or Famine
Title: Gourmet on a Budget Plot: Culinary expert Ron Maestri reveals the secrets to achieving a lobster-like flavor while sticking to a tuna fish bud...
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11
Diving for Dollars
Title: Treasure Hunting for the Big Day Plot: As their wedding approaches in just a few days, budget-conscious couple Anne Marie and Peter embark on ...
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12
Vacations
Join a budget-conscious group of Americans eager to explore the open road while keeping their expenses low. Among them is a family of four who squeeze...
