Ep 9. Tami / George

Tami and George are the focus of this episode of Hoarders season 3. Tami is a middle-aged woman living in a small house with her mother. She has been hoarding for years and her home has become unlivable with piles of books, magazines, and other items filling every available space. Tami's mother has been living in a small room surrounded by Tami's clutter and is unhappy with the situation. Tami is resistant to cleaning up and gets defensive when confronted about her hoarding.

George, on the other hand, is an elderly man living in a large house by himself. He has been hoarding for over three decades and his home is in a state of disrepair. George's house is filled with old newspapers, magazines, and various items that he has collected over the years. He is also reluctant to clean up and does not see the harm in his hoarding.

The episode starts with the team of experts arriving at Tami's home to assess the situation. They note that Tami's hoarding has created a hazardous living environment with mold, roaches, and other health hazards. Tami's mother is also present and expresses her frustration with the situation. Tami initially resists cleaning up, but after much persuasion and support from the team, she agrees to start the cleanup process.

The team helps Tami sort through her clutter and they find many items that she has been hoarding for years, including old magazines, clothing, and even expired food. Tami becomes emotional during the cleanup process and admits that she has been hoarding to fill a void in her life. The team provides Tami with counseling and support as she works to let go of her hoarding behaviors.

Meanwhile, George is visited by the team at his home. His hoarding has created a massive amount of clutter, with items piled up to the ceiling in many rooms. The team notes that George's hoarding has also created health hazards, with mold and unsanitary conditions present throughout the house. George is initially resistant to cleaning up but with the help and persistence of the team, he agrees to start the process.

The team works with George to sort through his belongings and they find many items that he has been hoarding for decades. George becomes emotional during the cleanup process and admits that he has been hoarding to fill a void in his life. The team provides George with counseling and support as he works to let go of his hoarding behaviors.

Throughout the episode, both Tami and George make progress in cleaning up their homes. They both express that they feel a sense of relief as they let go of their hoarding behaviors. The team continues to provide support and counseling to both individuals as they work towards a healthier and happier life.

Overall, this episode of Hoarders season 3 provides a glimpse into the lives of two individuals struggling with hoarding behaviors. It shows the hazardous living conditions that hoarding can create and the emotional toll that it can have on individuals and their families. Through the help of the team of experts, Tami and George start the process of overcoming their hoarding behaviors and improving their quality of life.