The Cleaner premiered on A&E on July 15, 2008. Inspired by the true story of a real life extreme interventionist, William "The Cleaner" Banks hits rock-bottom from his own addictions after the birth of his daughter and strikes a tentative deal with God. In exchange for a second chance, he vows to kick his addictions and dedicate his life to helping others. Now, along with his unconventional team, he helps people get clean from their own addictions by any means necessary.