Synopsis
A deep dive into the decade's untold history, revealing secrets, and prespectives.
Episodes
1
Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly TalkAs 90's Talk TV evolved from the cerebral (Donahue) to the trashy (Jerry Springer), the new format fused combustive relationships, shock and violence to entertain the masses.45m2
The Viper Room: Hollywood's SanctuaryThe Viper Room was a refuge for Young Hollywood to hide from the prying eyes of the press, until one fateful night when the death of a rising star instantly made it headline news.45m3
TV for TeensThe story of how the upstart Fox Network forever changed television.45m4
Beanie Babies Go Bust90's parents and kids bonded over collecting playful plush toys known as Beanie Babies until the toy's creator, Ty Warner, used the internet's power to create a frenzied market.45m5
Grunge and the Seattle SoundSubPop's classic 90's indie ethos was tested when they chased mainstream money. The story of grunge told through the eyes of the little label that started it all.45m6
Baywatch: Sex SellsThe world’s first influencer was a TV show. Baywatch’s Southern California sun, action, and laser focus on beauty made it appeal to more than a billion people worldwide.45m7
A Tale of Two CultsDoomsday cults emerged in the '90s, seizing on Y2K fears. While we watched the tragic Waco massacre on TV, Heaven's Gate leader Marshall Applewhite made his own plan.45m8
Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War90's hip hop had an uphill fight for airplay and recognition. When the media finally caught on, they told a story that twisted the narrative with sometimes dangerous consequences.45m9
Secrets of the Runway90's supermodels were part rock stars, part royalty, and all dusted in cocaine. But off the runway, many were abused by men using their power to conceal an ugly secret.45m10
Internet 1.0: Don't Believe the HypeIn the 90’s, the surge of internet-exclusive companies captured the dreams and greed of American investors. In its wake, one beloved mascot was killed — the Pets.com puppet.45m
Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly TalkAs 90's Talk TV evolved from the cerebral (Donahue) to the trashy (Jerry Springer), the new format fused combustive relationships, shock and violence to entertain the masses.45m2The Viper Room: Hollywood's SanctuaryThe Viper Room was a refuge for Young Hollywood to hide from the prying eyes of the press, until one fateful night when the death of a rising star instantly made it headline news.45m3TV for TeensThe story of how the upstart Fox Network forever changed television.45m4Beanie Babies Go Bust90's parents and kids bonded over collecting playful plush toys known as Beanie Babies until the toy's creator, Ty Warner, used the internet's power to create a frenzied market.45m5Grunge and the Seattle SoundSubPop's classic 90's indie ethos was tested when they chased mainstream money. The story of grunge told through the eyes of the little label that started it all.45m6Baywatch: Sex SellsThe world’s first influencer was a TV show. Baywatch’s Southern California sun, action, and laser focus on beauty made it appeal to more than a billion people worldwide.45m7A Tale of Two CultsDoomsday cults emerged in the '90s, seizing on Y2K fears. While we watched the tragic Waco massacre on TV, Heaven's Gate leader Marshall Applewhite made his own plan.45m8Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War90's hip hop had an uphill fight for airplay and recognition. When the media finally caught on, they told a story that twisted the narrative with sometimes dangerous consequences.45m9Secrets of the Runway90's supermodels were part rock stars, part royalty, and all dusted in cocaine. But off the runway, many were abused by men using their power to conceal an ugly secret.45m10Internet 1.0: Don't Believe the HypeIn the 90’s, the surge of internet-exclusive companies captured the dreams and greed of American investors. In its wake, one beloved mascot was killed — the Pets.com puppet.45mReviews & discussion
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