Seasons & Episodes
Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly Talk
As 90's Talk TV evolved from the cerebral (Donahue) to the trashy (Jerry Springer), the new format fused combustive rela
The Viper Room: Hollywood's Sanctuary
The Viper Room was a refuge for Young Hollywood to hide from the prying eyes of the press, until one fateful night when
TV for Teens
The story of how the upstart Fox Network forever changed television.
Beanie Babies Go Bust
90's parents and kids bonded over collecting playful plush toys known as Beanie Babies until the toy's creator, Ty Warne
Grunge and the Seattle Sound
SubPop's classic 90's indie ethos was tested when they chased mainstream money. The story of grunge told through the eye
Baywatch: Sex Sells
The world’s first influencer was a TV show. Baywatch’s Southern California sun, action, and laser focus on beauty ma
A Tale of Two Cults
Doomsday cults emerged in the '90s, seizing on Y2K fears. While we watched the tragic Waco massacre on TV, Heaven's Gate
Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War
90's hip hop had an uphill fight for airplay and recognition. When the media finally caught on, they told a story that t
Secrets of the Runway
90's supermodels were part rock stars, part royalty, and all dusted in cocaine. But off the runway, many were abused by
Internet 1.0: Don't Believe the Hype
In the 90’s, the surge of internet-exclusive companies captured the dreams and greed of American investors. In its wak
Arseniooo Hall!
Arsenio carves out a niche in the white, late-night world by showcasing hip hop artists and emerging talent. Despite his
MTV & The Real World
MTV’s The Real World is television with something to say--with a soap opera twist. But when MTV gets rich from reality
Cops: Bad Boys, Bad Boys
When COPS hits the airwaves, the gritty reality of police work becomes a phenomenon. Despite being the longest-running p
UFC Pt. 1: No Holds Barred
Ken Shamrock and the UFC are joined at the knuckle. Dubbed "human cockfighting," the UFC will fight senators and scandal
UFC Pt. 2: To Live or Die in the Octagon
36 states have banned "no holds barred" fighting, and the UFC’s future is grim. Star fighter Ken Shamrock is also in t
Tabloid TV
With sex, attempted murder and betrayal, nothing personifies the tabloidification of ’90s America better than the stor
Black Sitcoms' Last Laugh
Black comedies explode in the 90s, with sitcoms written and produced by Black creators, featuring Black casts. But no cu
The Rise of Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh is conservative radio’s first megastar, claiming to have "talent on loan from God." He creates a divide
Y2K: Paranoia Will Destroy Ya
At the end of the decade, the fear of an apocalypse looms. Two men become the stars of the real-life action thriller kno
Morning Show Wars
Morning TV is the profit center of the news divisions that produce them. Today and Good Morning America battle for domin
Tyson: The Rise & Fall of Kid Dynamite
Tyson reshaped boxing, becoming a pop culture sensation, feared for his violence and seeming invincibility; but in the e
Friends: The One About The TV Show
Friends is must-see TV but some of the cast struggle under the weight of sudden and massive fame with painfully public a
NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue forever changes TV with its use of nudity, violence and profanity. Heavy scrutiny from special interest groups
Robert Downey Jr.: The Comeback Kid
Robert Downey Jr. turns his troubled backstory into a superpower. While battling a string of addictions, Downey reinvent
SNL
For almost 50 years, SNL has launched comedy careers. But if you're lucky enough to get in, you may never get out alive.
Infomercials: Shams and Scams
Infomercials mark the Golden Age of the Con Job. These shameless 90's scam artist vie to become top dog in a cut throat
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls are one of the biggest pop acts ever. But behind the glitz and glamour, they battle blackmail, eating di
Agassi & 90s Tennis Prodogies
Enfant terrible Andre Agassi leads a handful of prodigies to shake up the stodgy sport of tennis. Athletes become intern
Scores Strip Club: Girls & Gambinos
Scores attracts celebrities, the Gambino crime family, and eventually the FBI.
Rave Culture: Under the Influence
Rave culture is a euphoric cocktail of electronic dance music, synthetic party drugs and optimism. But where there are d
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