Storyline

Follow the touching stories of people who have suffered a lifetime of separation and are yearning to be reunited with their birthparents and biological families or find children they had to place for adoption long ago.

First Aired

2016-03-06
Last Aired

2019-12-07
Creator
Genre

Family, Reality, Documentary, Drama
Seasons

6
Episodes

52
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

TLC

Keywords:

reunion search long lost relative adoptee child given up for adoption search for mother search for father search for child parent child reunion search for sibling

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1. I've Waited for This Call for 45 Years

A mother forced to give up her baby 31 years ago still holds onto his baby blanket and hopes to see hi...More

A mother forced to give up her baby 31 years ago still holds onto his baby blanket and hopes to see him again; an adopted woman suspects mysterious circumstances surrounding her birth and wants to find answers.Less

42mins 2016-03-06

2. Your Mom's Been Here the Whole Time

Photo evidence suggests that an adoptee and mother may have been unknowingly connected for years; a wo...More

Photo evidence suggests that an adoptee and mother may have been unknowingly connected for years; a woman discovers some shocking news about her biological family.Less

42mins 2016-03-13

3. Nobody Knew I Existed

A couple worries about the fate of their son after all communication with his adoptive family suddenly...More

A couple worries about the fate of their son after all communication with his adoptive family suddenly stops. A woman seeks to uncover the truth surrounding her adoption, and shake off the lifelong fear that she is someone’s dirty little secret.Less

42mins 2016-03-20

4. I Should’ve Fought Harder to Keep Her

A mother searches for the child that her family never allowed her to hold and forced her to place for ...More

A mother searches for the child that her family never allowed her to hold and forced her to place for adoption. A father seeks to solve an exhaustive search and resolve an intense emotional journey by connecting with the daughter he regrets losing.Less

42mins 2016-03-27

5. Am I Who I Think I Am

A woman discovers her mom kept a life-long secret about the man who raised her & realizes her biologic...More

A woman discovers her mom kept a life-long secret about the man who raised her & realizes her biological father doesn't know she exists. An adopted woman's only hope for finding her biological family is through DNA. Is she ready for what it uncovers?Less

42mins 2016-04-03

6. Why Did You Leave Me

Two sisters search for the father who suddenly vanished from their lives when they were just 4 and 5 y...More

Two sisters search for the father who suddenly vanished from their lives when they were just 4 and 5 years old. A woman tries to overcome a lifetime of hurt and discovers her musical talent is attributed to the woman who gave birth to her.Less

42mins 2016-04-10

7. Everything Your Parents Told You Was A Lie

A woman suspects her adoptive parents withheld information about her birth family, but nothing can pre...More

A woman suspects her adoptive parents withheld information about her birth family, but nothing can prepare her for the crimes that are uncovered. A man discovers previously sealed documents that could unlock the mysteries surrounding his birth.Less

42mins 2016-04-17

8. Alone In A Crowded Room

A woman meets a wall of silence in the search for her birth mother, whom she believes may have once vi...More

A woman meets a wall of silence in the search for her birth mother, whom she believes may have once visited her home. But does the mystery woman really want to be found? A family's tragedy turns into healing during a long-awaited reunion.Less

42mins 2016-04-24

9. I Knew I’d Never See My Mom Again

Reunited with facts and extra scenes- Chris Jacobs & Lisa Joyner help long lost families: one man hasn...More

Reunited with facts and extra scenes- Chris Jacobs & Lisa Joyner help long lost families: one man hasn't seen his mom since he was 6, when she walked into a grocery store and never came out; a 54-year-old adoptee hopes to meet her biological family.Less