Season 5: Stories from the Stage: Season 5

Stories from the Stage returns with its fifth season. Hosted by Wes Hazard and Theresa Okokon, the series showcases ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories with a unifying theme, the series spotlights diverse tellers who each share moments - from the everyday to the life-altering - that remind audiences of our shared humanity.

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Stories from the Stage

Outside, Looking In

Most of us crave a sense of belonging and want nothing but to be accepted.

Outside, Looking In

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Stories from the Stage

Unfamiliar

In our lives, we experience the unfamiliar. This means stepping out of our comfort zones.

Unfamiliar

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Stories from the Stage

Growing Up Asian

Millions are creating their own definitions of what it means to be Asian American.

Growing Up Asian

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Stories from the Stage

Match Made

The search for a partner is far from perfect...with twists & turns as part of the journey.

Match Made

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Stories from the Stage

Family Ties

Sometimes, we are born into families that nurture us. And other times, we create our own.

Family Ties

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Stories from the Stage

One Way or Another

Dealing with challenges showed storytellers the strengths they never knew they had.

One Way or Another

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Stories from the Stage

First

There is a first time for everything. In some cases, they become unforgettable lessons.

First

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Stories from the Stage

A Perfect Match

Searching & finding the right match - forged, challenged, lost, kept - isn't always easy.

A Perfect Match

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Stories from the Stage

Fish Out of Water

It can be a struggle to make sense of a world in which you don't quite belong.

Fish Out of Water

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Stories from the Stage

Above and Beyond

It's okay to lessen our expectations at times. But expecting more should be the norm.

Above and Beyond

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Stories from the Stage

Unexpected

Big changes can happen when we least expect them. When they do, we have to improvise.

Unexpected

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Stories from the Stage

Perfect Storm

No one wants to be caught in a storm. Don't know when it'll hit but lessons to be learned.

Perfect Storm

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Stories from the Stage

As Good As It Gets

How do we make the best of a situation? With imagination, initiative, and risk-taking.

As Good As It Gets

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Stories from the Stage

Off the Press

The flow of news never seems to end. Yet we rarely learn the story behind the story.

Off the Press

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Stories from the Stage

Stay the Course

Staying in the game is hard. When you hang in there, the memories can last a lifetime.

Stay the Course

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Stories from the Stage

For the Greater Good

One person making a difference is difficult. By working together, we can change the world.

For the Greater Good

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Stories from the Stage

Second Chance

How can you move forward when everything is lost? With luck...and a second chance.

Second Chance

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Stories from the Stage

Timeout

For most, sports is about meeting personal challenges - from first tries to last hurrahs.

Timeout

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Stories from the Stage

Serving with Honor

Service members and families demonstrate character and resolve in trying circumstances.

Serving with Honor

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Stories from the Stage

Resilience

Ethnically diverse Houston, TX is a community who has learned the fine art of resilience.

Resilience

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Stories from the Stage

Newsworthy

News is attention grabbing. But sometimes the story is as interesting as the headlines.

Newsworthy

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Stories from the Stage

Changed Forever 9/11

9/11 changed the world with people struggling to make sense of it and rebuild their lives.

Changed Forever 9/11