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Name: Confessions of a Matchmaker
Genre: Reality
Released: 2007-06-16
Cast: Michael Alan CollettePatti Novak

2007
1 Season
7.8 (39)

Confessions of a Matchmaker is an American reality television series that first aired on A&E in 2007. The show was hosted by Patti Novak, a professional matchmaker, and Michael Alan Collette, a relationship expert. The show follows Novak as she takes on clients who are struggling to find love and helps them navigate the complex world of dating.

Each episode of Confessions of a Matchmaker features a different client, who comes to Novak for help finding love. Novak begins by getting to know the client and learning more about their personality, interests, and what they are looking for in a partner. She then sets out to find potential matches for the client, using her extensive network of contacts and her expertise in the field of matchmaking.

Throughout the course of the show, viewers get an inside look at the matchmaking process, as Novak and Collette help clients prepare for dates, provide feedback on their performance, and offer advice on how to improve their chances of finding love. Viewers also get to see the emotional highs and lows of the matchmaking process, as clients open up about their struggles with loneliness and the challenges they face in finding a partner.

One of the unique features of Confessions of a Matchmaker is the way it explores the differences between men and women when it comes to relationships. Novak and Collette take a gender-focused approach, offering advice and insights tailored to the specific needs and concerns of each gender. This makes the show a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their dating skills or gain a deeper understanding of the opposite sex.

Another key aspect of Confessions of a Matchmaker is its focus on personal growth and self-improvement. Novak and Collette encourage clients to take a proactive approach to dating, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence, positive thinking, and a willingness to embrace new experiences. The show offers a wealth of valuable tips and advice for anyone looking to improve their love life and find true happiness.

Overall, Confessions of a Matchmaker is a fascinating look at the world of matchmaking and the challenges faced by those who are looking for love. Novak and Collette bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering practical advice and insights that viewers can apply to their own lives. Whether you are single and struggling to find a partner, or just looking for some entertaining and informative television, Confessions of a Matchmaker is definitely worth a watch.

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Seasons

13. Sean K. and Melba

August 26, 2007

Sean is one of the most difficult clients Patti's ever had to deal with. He writes an online blog about his daily life, but now the blog has crossed the line, and Sean is writing far-too-intimate details about his love life and sexual encounters. Patti tries to help Sean regain empathy and concern for the woman he dates, but she soon finds out that the problem is worse than she thought. Patti's also got her hands full with Melba, an attractive mother who is always on the prowl--for Mr. Right Now, not Mr. Right. Patti helps Melba keep the sex-kitten bottled up long enough for her to get her self-esteem back and be a strong, confident woman.

12. Sean B. and Tonya

August 19, 2007

Tongue-tied twenty-something Sean can't get beyond "How ya doin" when he tries to meet the ladies, so his friends play Cyrano by telling him what to say to girls. Patti gives Sean some tough advice and helps him realize that he has to leave the well-intentioned crutch of his friends behind if he's ever going to find true love. Her other client Tonya has turned to adult videos to satisfy her needs after being scarred by a difficult relationship, but now the man on the sex tapes has gone beyond just being a physical pleasure and has become a full-blown fantasy boyfriend. Things get heated when Patti tries to take away Tonya's TV Romeo.

11. Mike and Sue

August 12, 2007

Patti's latest client Mike has always wanted to be a dad. After a nearly fatal brush with cancer a few years ago, Mike became so dedicated to the idea of fatherhood that he started a fund for his future child's college education--but first he needs to get a girlfriend. Between teaching, coaching, and working for professional hockey, there's no time in Mike's life to find the special lady who will be wife to Mike and mother to his kids, and Patti has to help him make time for love. Meanwhile, Patti's adorable client Sue has a problem--she just can't flirt. When in the presence of men she finds attractive, Sue turns into a twelve-year-old girl teasing the boys in the playground. Patti has to help this vivacious lady learn to flirt and act like a sexy woman before she becomes "Just Friends" forever.

10. Jamie and Grant

August 5, 2007

Patti's latest client Jamie looks like the girl that has it all--she's young, intelligent, attractive, and friendly. Then why is she surrounded by cats--and birds, and flying squirrels? Patti has to help Jamie get to the bottom of her pet obsession and in love with a real man, before she turns into cat lady. Meanwhile, young Republican Grant struggles with finding love as a button-down-boy in a blue-jean town. Patti helps Grant let his hair down and take the bull by the horns.

9. Jack and Andrea

July 29, 2007

Patti's client Jack might as well be tattooed "Fratboy Forever"--he's almost forty but still partying with the college girls, traveling with a rowdy posse, and behaving like a wild kid. When Patti visits Jack at home she makes some surprising discoveries. Will Jack be able to behave like a grown-up or will he just turn into another old guy at the bar? Meanwhile Patti's client Andrea is 55 going on 85, and Patti's got a huge challenge getting Andrea to young up and understand that "fifty is the new thirty".

8. Mary and Mick

July 22, 2007

Patti's newest client Mary has a lot to learn about being a lady. Her rough-and-tumble ways have kept her from finding a good guy, and it's up to Patti to give her lessons in etiquette and proper date behavior. When Patti sends Mary on a date at Buffalo's finest art gallery, it's up to Mary to leave the tough girl attitude at home and behave like a pretty lady. Patti's also got her hands full with rock star client Mick, who says he's ready to ditch the groupies and settle down with a nice girl. But can Mick lose the rock star attitude or will he end up alone?

7. Janet and Derek

July 14, 2007

After surviving a difficult childhood and coming out stronger, Patti's client Janet is ready to be a woman in full bloom. Patti has to help Janet get as confident on the outside as she feels on the inside so that she is truly ready for love. Meanwhile, Patti helps former pro-am wrestler Derek be as fearless with women as he is in the wrestling ring. Can Derek finally win a round in love or will he be forever down for the count?

6. Paul and Amy

June 30, 2007

Patti's client Paul behaves like a rock star on his dates--bad manners, rudeness, and egocentric comments are all he brings to the table. Problem is, he's not a rock star, but just a clerk at the local Guitar Center. Patti has to help Paul keep his oversized ego in check long enough to let one of her girls see that he's a decent guy. Meanwhile, her client Amy has to deal with her "Mother Goose" side that's been turning off the guys--after being rejected by her last boyfriend, Amy's lost her mojo and it's up to Patti to help her get her sexy revved up again. New real-life series about matchmaker Patti Novak, who uses her no-nonsense style of tough love to bring lonely hearts together.

5. Lynn and Matthew

July 7, 2007

Blonde bombshell Lynn needs Patti's help finding a man--but first Lynn needs to start liking men, instead of boys. Her immaturity is a problem--at thirty-something she's still partying like a sorority girl, living at home with Mom and Dad, and talking like a twenty year old. While Patti helps Lynn act her age, she also has to help her client Matthew stop giving girls the third degree on the first date. A minister in a local church, Matthew is so obsessed with finding the perfect preacher's wife that he's missing the chance to find love.

4. Mary; Singles Mingle

June 23, 2007

Everybody has an idea of what they want in a potential mate, but not everyone carries around a sixty item typed list of exactly what attributes they require--except Mary, Patti's newest client. With a list called--what else--THE LIST--Mary's created such a difficult test to pass for any potential suitor that she'll probably end up alone. When Patti tells her to burn the list, it's up to Mary to keep the list out of her head and in her past where it belongs. Meanwhile, it's go-time for Patti's big yearly single event, The Mingle, but will the wintry weather keep the minglers away and make all of Patti's hard work be in vain? New real-life series about matchmaker Patti Novak, who uses her no-nonsense style of tough love to bring lonely hearts together.

3. Kevin and Brenda

June 23, 2007

Lookout, it's Party Mom! When Brenda, a 40-something mother of two, walks into Patti's office with a fondness for rocker boys in tight jeans, it's time to help her get real about the kind of man she deserves--but first, Brenda has to walk the straight-and-narrow and break up with her already-attached boyfriend. Meanwhile, Patti has to figure out what's going on with her nerve-wracked poem-spouting client Kevin, the one poet in the world who can't find love. It won't be easy finding an artsy girl in Buffalo, but when Patti finds her, will Kevin rhyme his way into her heart or will his nerves get the better of him? New real-life series about matchmaker Patti Novak, who uses her no-nonsense style of tough love to bring lonely hearts together.

2. John

June 16, 2007

When Patti's client John stops by for some love advice, she can hardly believe it -- this great looking guy is a real-life 41-year-old virgin! It's the biggest challenge of her matchmaking career. When she sets her virgin up with sexy Lisa, the sparks don't fly like she'd hoped. Will John be forever doomed to being single, or will Patti's blunt advice help him come out of his shell? New real-life series about matchmaker Patti Novak, who uses her no-nonsense style of tough love to bring lonely hearts together.

1. Charlie and Ashley

June 16, 2007

Matchmaker Patti helps her obese client Charlie, who thinks he should get a "barbie doll" girl because he was "Mr. Nude Universe" -- 200 pounds and 30 years ago. Between his weight and his bad table manners, Patti has her work cut out for her trying to get Charlie in shape for dating. She can lend a hand, but eventually it's up to Charlie to stop substituting doughnuts for love. Then, Patti tries to get her cute young client Ashley to lay off the heavy makeup and the tanning bed long enough to attract a good guy. Tensions run high when Patti tells Ashley what her life is going to look like if she doesn't lay off "the fake look". New real-life series about matchmaker Patti Novak, who uses her no-nonsense style of tough love to bring lonely hearts together.

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