Ricki Lake is an American first-run syndicated talk show that was hosted by Ricki Lake. The show ran for eleven seasons from September 13, 1993, to May 21, 2004, in which it broadcast 2,420 episodes. Taped at Chelsea Studios, the show was primarily formatted as a tabloid talk show. It featured single-issue panel discussions with everyday people, in which the guests discussed their personal experiences. These topics were often centered on relational transgressions. Lake moderated these discussions and an emphasis was placed on audience engagement.