Ruby
TV-PG
7.7
2008
Reality
Ruby is an American reality-documentary television series on Style. The series debuted on November 9, 2008 and follows the life of Ruby Gettinger who lives in Savannah, Georgia as she attempts to lose weight. On December 12, 2011, it was announced that Style has passed on a fifth season order of the series and it has since been cancelled.
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- Cast:
- Ruby Gettinger
Episode 11 : The Thinner Child
May. 02,2010
Ruby and the ladies of Women's Fat Night take part in a six-day intensive program to confront their weight issues.
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Episode 10 : Ruby Fires Back
April. 25,2010
An increase in local crime pushes Ruby to take shooting lessons and a self-defense class.
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Episode 9 : Hacky Thanksgiving
April. 18,2010
With holiday temptations looming, Ruby challenges herself and her friends to prepare a healthy Thanksgiving dinner.
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Episode 8 : Skin Tight Ruby
April. 11,2010
Ruby takes a trip to L.A. with Denny and looks at getting plastic surgery to remove her excess skin.
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Episode 7 : My Australian Adventure
April. 04,2010
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Episode 6 : Trimming the Fat
March. 28,2010
As Ruby struggles with losing weight, her therapist suggests she give up five unhealthy things from her life.
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Episode 5 : Sleepless in Savannah
March. 21,2010
Ruby spends a night in a sleep clinic and tracks down Dr. Dukes who helps shed light on her missing memories.
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Episode 4 : Plus Size Beauty
March. 14,2010
Ruby encourages Christina to take part in the Plus Teen USA pageant and helps with her transformation.
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Episode 3 : Ruby's Swimsuit Issue
February. 28,2010
Ruby visits her ex Denny in Myrtle Beach for the weekend and wears a swimsuit for the first time.
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Episode 2 : Mississippi Memories
February. 21,2010
Ruby goes to Mississippi for a friend's birthday, but takes a detour to explore the missing memories of her childhood.
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Episode 1 : Ruby's Road to Recovery
February. 14,2010
Ruby turns to a new therapist to help understand her recurring nightmares.
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