the story of Mike, who is dangerously overweight and looking to get his life back on track. Episode 9 - Tough Breaks This episode involves Terrence, an Akron, Ohio native with a fantastic singing voice who was fleeced by a shady producer. We also meet West Virginia native and spousal abuse survivor Robyn, who is looking to get a criminal law degree, but has so far not made it through the application process. The team attempts to get them moving in the right direction. Episode 10 - Beyond the Norm While watching an episode of Dog The Bounty Hunter, a man named Timothy saw a commercial for Random 1, and recognized a man he had not talked to in thirteen years—Normand, from Episode 4, his estranged father. He contacted the Random 1 team, and with his help they, along with a now-sober Mark, returned to Woonsocket, Rhode Island to search for Normand. Portions of this episode appear in Random 1's feature film Lost In Woonsocket'', which has been being shown at film festivals. Origins The project began in 1996 when documentary filmmaker John Chester joined fitness trainer Andre Miller to seek out strangers for assistance; starting in 1999, the pair began documenting their experiences on film. In 2001, three volunteer producers joined the project, initially working out of a basement office. In 2004, the group acquired a customized RV donated by the manufacturer for use as a mobile support center. A&E began airing the group's efforts as a 10-episode series in November 2005. References External links at AEtv.com A&E (TV network) original programming Philanthropy 2000s American reality television series 2005 American television series debuts 2006 American television series endings English-language television shows