In 2007, there were 24 This American Life episodes.
Show description: Stories of the mysterious hold supers have on their buildings, or their buildings have on them. Prologue: Ira speaks with a super who has exclusive access to a courtyard, but does not use it Act #1: The Super Always Rings Twice Music interlude: "Theme from Superman: The Movie" Act #2: Super Duper Music interlude: The White Stripes, "Blue Orchid" Act #3: Please Re-Lease Me Music interlude: Elvis Presley, "Working on a Building"
Act #1: Mr. Adam's Neighborhood – Nancy Updike and Adam Davidson
Act #2: Tragedy Minus Time Equals Happily Ever After
Act #1: It’s Not a Crack House, It’s a Crack Home – Maherin Gangat
Maherin Gangat interviews an old man who keeps rather unsavory guests in his New York City home. Act #2: The Crisco Kid Music interlude: Ted Nugent, "Stranglehold" Act #3: Bully's Pulpit – Alex Blumberg Music interlude: Gwen Stefani, "U Started It"
Act #1: Gamester of Ireland is Fine – Ronan Kelly
Act #2: Dire Enigmas for Elite Fans – Lisa Pollack
Music interlude: The Undertones, "Smarter Than You" Act #3: Girls in Need of a Safer Time – Robin Epstein
Act #1: I'm the Decider – Davy Rothbart
David Rothbar makes a decision that is not his to make. Act #2: Kill the Messengers – Ira Glass What it is like to be the proxy for American soldiers in Iraq. Act #3: Redemption by Proxy – Eve Ambrams A girl steps in for her dead best friend.
Show description: Collection of commentaries from live shows about television. All interludes performed by a band touring with This American Life, Mates of State. Prologue: Ira Glass describes the effect of television on our culture. Act #1: 29 – David Rakoff David Rakoff takes the task of watching and describing the first 29 hours of television he has watched in years. (Takes its name from the average amount of time spent watching television each week by the typical person) Act #2: Turkeys in Pilgrim Clothing – Sarah Vowell Sarah Vowell talks about the ubiquitous "Thanksgiving Episode", and how writers always manage to dilute the truth. Act #3: Radio on the TV – Ira Glass Ira Glass reflects on TV, and in particular on a line from an episode of The O.C. which holds special meaning to This American Life. Act #4: My Other Dog's a German Shepherd – Dan Savage Columnist Dan Savage commentates on the portrayal of sexuality on television and what effect this can have.