Episode
Teen Mom OG: Helpful Not Helpless
Overview
Mackenzie struggles to keep her blood sugar under control and lashes out at Josh. Gary reaches out to a parenting coach for advice on Leah and Amber’s relationship. Cheyenne goes into the early stages of labor. Maci wants Taylor to see a therapist.
Details
- Series
- Teen Mom OG
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 22
- Air date
- 2021-11-09
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Helpful Not Helpless is Episode 22 in Season 9 of Teen Mom OG. It aired on 2021-11-09. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 21: Just Be Present
Catelynn & Tyler explain Carly’s adoption to Nova. Cheyenne finds out she will likely be induced for the safety of her baby. Maci makes healthy lifestyle changes to help manage her PCOS. Gary invites Amber over and their reunion does not go as planned.
Episode 23: Home Is Where the Heart Is
Cheyenne gives birth to baby Ace while Catelynn plans a babymoon. Mackenzie’s father comes to visit, so she tries to get his health back on track. Gary wants to understand Amber’s mental illnesses so agrees to go to therapy with her.
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Episode 20: The Here & Now
Maci attempts to explain her PTSD to Bentley; Mackenzie and Josh get advice from a parenting coordinator; Catelynn and Tyler try to wean Vaeda off her pacifier before the new baby arrives.
Episode 24: Give Yourself Some Grace
Amber & Gary finally go to therapy. Maci & Taylor plan a romantic date to work on their marriage. Mackenzie’s father asks to take Jaxie to Oklahoma for the summer. Catelynn and Tyler welcome their fourth and final child.
Episode 19: Balancing Act
Catelynn considers having Nova in the room when she gives birth; Zach decides to pursue a real estate license, but Cheyenne is concerned he will not be able to balance a newborn with a new career.
Episode 25: Reunion, Part 1
In Part 1 of the Reunion, Maci shares dating advice with Y&P’s Brianna while Cate & Ty discuss Rachel’s childhood trauma. Amber finds out information that sends her reeling while Cheyenne & Cory question if they are doing enough to make Ryder feel stable.
Episode 18: Proceed With Caution
Maci has a panic attack when she drives by the gas station where the shooting took place. Amber reveals that she is bisexual. Catelynn finds out that her brother has a girlfriend, so she talks to him about safe sex.
Episode 26: Reunion, Part 2
Farrah introduces a clip from the upcoming series Teen Mom: Family Reunion. Maci gets emotional discussing her journey on the show while Cheyenne gives words of wisdom to Y&P’s Kayla. Mackenzie explains why she is so protective of her family.
Episode 17: The Innermost Inside
Catelynn takes her microblading career to the next level and starts taking on clients. Gary finally invites Amber over to see Leah. Mackenzie contemplates if Broncs should repeat Pre-Kindergarten. Maci and Taylor divide their time between the kids’ sports.
Episode 16: Flying By the Seat of Our Pants
Still hoping to reconnect with Leah, Amber sends her an emotional video message. Maci and Taylor worry that Maverick might be held back from going to kindergarten. While on vacation in Florida, Catelynn and Tyler meet up with Mackenzie and Josh.
Episode 15: Agree to Disagree
Amber wants to pursue a college degree in Psychology. Mackenzie and Josh seek professional help for Broncs. Catelynn tries to understand Tyler’s ketamine treatment. Cheyenne is devastated when her sister decides to move to DC.
Episode 14: A Day Late and a Dollar Short
Catelynn is wary of the new treatment Tyler wants to try for his bipolar disorder, Amber wants to go to therapy with Leah, and Cheyenne gets upset at Cory for putting work ahead of Ryder.