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2011
1 Season

The Swell Life is an American reality television show that premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) in 2011. The show follows the daily lives of the Paskowitz family, specifically Danielle and her husband Izzy Paskowitz, as they navigate and balance their family life with their love for surfing. The Paskowitz family is comprised of nine children, with the youngest three being triplets.

Danielle Paskowitz is the matriarch of the family and an aspiring writer. She struggles to find a balance between her responsibilities as a mother and wife, her career aspirations, and her passion for surfing. Izzy Paskowitz, on the other hand, is a former professional surfer who now runs the nonprofit organization Surfers Healing, which provides free surf therapy to children with autism.

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Seasons

9. Summers End

August 6, 2011

Surf Camp is closed for the winter and there are big changes happening at the Paskowitz ranch. The family gathers for dinner at Elah and Chris' new home.

8. The Odyssey

August 6, 2011

Izzy travels to the East Coast to host several Surfers Healing events. Despite bad weather and Izzy hurting himself, the events are a huge success. Back at home, Danielle worries about Isaiah's recent behavior problems affecting his first day at school.

7. Homebound

August 6, 2011

Isaiah has a major meltdown causing Izzy and Danielle to remove him from Surf Camp and his not joining the East Coast Surfers Healing trip. Khira, a young student who is very scared after witnessing Isaiah's tantrum, spends the week learning to surf.

6. No More Horsing Around

August 6, 2011

Surf instructor Jade connects to a student with high functioning autism at Surf Camp and vows to reconnect with his own autistic son. Will the reality of the situation overwhelm him? Izzy tries to connect with Danielle by entering a horse competition.

5. Empty Nest

August 6, 2011

Danielle and Izzy learn about Elah's plans to move in with her boyfriend. Danielle stays home to monitor Isaiah's behavior after his recent meltdown.

4. Head Sick

August 6, 2011

Isaiah has a breakdown and is rushed to the ER, unnerving Izzy and Danielle.

3. The Biggest Loser

August 6, 2011

Isaiah's obsessive-compulsive disorder is investigated, and Izzy and Danielle brainstorm ways to help him lose weight before his next doctor's visit. Jade is a constant complainer at camp, much to the dismay of his fellow surf instructors.

2. Pitch Perfect

August 6, 2011

Isaiah sings with Nick's band, but needs a little help. Danielle decides to give him some lessons, which improves his singing. Eli struggles living in his father's surfing shadow.

1. Summertime

August 6, 2011

The beginning of the summer is hectic for former pro-surfer Izzy Paskowitz and his wife Danielle: Elah plans to move in with her boyfriend, Isaiah wins an award, and they scramble to open their family's Surf Camp and Surfers Healing for kids with autism.

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