Collection Intervention

Collection Intervention (2012)

EndedReality show

In Syfy's newest reality series, Collection Intervention, premiering Tuesday, August 14 at 10PM (ET/PT), former Head of Special Collections at Christie's Elyse Luray helps couples, families and individuals whose pop-culture memorabilia collections - from Star Wars and Battlestar Galactica to Catwoman and Barbie - have become damaging obsessions, creating financial strife and a huge strain on their lives. In each of the six hour-long episodes, Elyse will create a strategy that helps these collectors curate and showcase their collection by assessing where the true value lies and then allow them to decide what's worth keeping and what they can sell. These massive collections include dining rooms stuffed with 30,000 comic books, a garage filled to the rafters with Catwoman memorabilia, and an almost uninhabitable house filled with Transformers. For each collector, parting with some of their...

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Yabba Dabba Don't!sept. 11, 2012
S01E05No More Arigato, Mr. Robotosept. 11, 2012
S01E04An Avalanche of Superheroessept. 4, 2012
S01E03Thinking Outside the Boxesaoût 28, 2012
S01E02Two Houses Dividedaoût 21, 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Collection Intervention premiere?

Collection Intervention premiered on August 14, 2012.

What is the premise of Collection Intervention?

The show follows Elyse Luray, an art expert, as she helps compulsive collectors de-clutter their homes and manage their collections.

Who is Elyse Luray?

Elyse Luray is an art expert and the host of Collection Intervention.

How does Elyse Luray help compulsive collectors on the show?

Elyse Luray helps compulsive collectors de-clutter their homes, appraise their items, and organize their collections in a more manageable way.

What are some examples of collections shown on Collection Intervention?

Collections shown on the show include Star Wars memorabilia, Barbie dolls, comic books, and sports memorabilia.

How many episodes of Collection Intervention were produced?

A total of 8 episodes of Collection Intervention were produced.

What is the running time of each episode of Collection Intervention?

Each episode of Collection Intervention has a running time of approximately 22 minutes.

How were subjects selected for Collection Intervention?

Subjects for Collection Intervention were selected through online applications and referrals from collectors' friends and family members.

In what cities was Collection Intervention filmed?

Collection Intervention was filmed in various cities throughout the United States, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston.

Was Collection Intervention well-received by critics?

Reviews for Collection Intervention were mixed, with some critics praising the show's educational value and others criticizing its formulaic structure.

Did Collection Intervention feature any guest stars?

Yes, Collection Intervention featured guest appearances from experts in different collecting fields, such as comic book artist Joe Jusko and Star Wars toy expert Steve Sansweet.

What was the production company behind Collection Intervention?

Collection Intervention was produced by High Noon Entertainment.

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