Maxxed Out Season 1 Episode 1 was released on January 10, 2026. The reality show featured Leah Collins visiting a husband-wife duo, Cory and Nina.It was after Cory nominated his wife for mismanaging their finances. To get more information, financial advisor Leah went to meet them. They discussed how Cory and Nina have been managing their finances, among other things.While on her way to see them, Leah shared more about Cory and Nina's situation:"Cory nominated Nina because he feels like she's out of touch financially, and maybe just a little complacent. This is very common with couples where one focuses on earning and one focuses on the spending. And they end up on different pages. But that's okay. I'm here to help them get on the same page and create financial harmony."Maxxed Out Season 1: Leah Collins meets Cory and Nina to discuss their household finances and Nina's spending habits View this post on Instagram Instagram PostMaxxed Out Season 1 Episode 1 featured Nina and Cory. After he nominated his wife, Nina, for her spending habits, Leah was on her way to meet the couple. She noted that such a situation would lead a husband and a wife to different pages. However, she would be helping them create financial harmony.Soon, Leah arrived at Cory and Nina's house for the intervention. She met Cory, who shared the situation."I think my wife's draining me. She buys a lot of unnecessary things.....A lot of things that may seem small at first, but they just keep piling up. Hundreds of $1 purchases purchases," shared Cory.Maxxed Out's Leah asked her about their financial management. He responded that he would pitch money. But later he learned that they couldn't afford certain things. It was then that he was surprised to hear such from his wife."You know, I make a pretty good living. Why can't we do these things? And I come home and see Amazon boxes," he added. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLeah was excited to learn more from Nina's perspective on the situation. Cory said that she might be a little bit surprised. He told her earlier about nominating her, but she wasn't sure if he would actually move forward with it.Later in Maxxed Out, Cory asked Nina to meet Leah and shared that she was their financial advisor. Nina was surprised to see that Cory was quick to appoint the advisor. When Leah mentioned their finances, Nina asked whether Cory meant that she was mismanaging their finances."I'm just saying, you're fully aware of what you're doing, just...may not know the affect of what you're doing," said Cory.In their joint confession, Nina shared that it didn't sit well with her that Cory had the "audacity" to nominate her. The two had been married for over a decade and had two young daughters. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostListening to him talk about his earnings, Lead added that she also contributed to that income."I am a full time stay at home mom. But I'm also a freelance voice actress. We wouldn't survive if I didn't actually chip in," shared Nina.Leah asked about their monthly expenses. Nina asked the same question to Cory. He said that he expected the expenses to be paid. Later, when Leah asked, Nina noted that it was around $3,300.Maxxed Out's Leah asked who would be the spender and who would be the saver. Being a nominator, Cory said that Leah would be the spender. However, she added that she was also the saver. She noted that Cory earned, but he didn't know how to save.Listening to that, Leah noted that since Cory wasn't involved in the finance management, they would also need to discuss more about it later on.To know more, fans can head to OWN and stream Maxxed Out Season 1 Episode 1.