Dark Side of the 90's

The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the 90's

Genre:Documentary
Network:Vice TV

Every episode of Dark Side of the 90's ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dark Side of the 90's!

A deep dive into the decade's untold history, revealing secrets, and prespectives.
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30
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  1. 7.5/10(166 votes)

    #1 - The Viper Room: Hollywood's Sanctuary

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    The 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.

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  2. 7.5/10(18 votes)

    #2 - NYPD Blue

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    NYPD Blue forever changes TV with its use of nudity, violence and profanity. Heavy scrutiny from special interest groups will nearly get it cancelled before it ever even airs.

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  3. 7.4/10(49 votes)

    #3 - UFC Pt. 1: No Holds Barred

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    Ken Shamrock and the UFC are joined at the knuckle. Dubbed "human cockfighting," the UFC will fight senators and scandals in a battle that almost ends the sport before it begins.

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  4. 7.4/10(47 votes)

    #4 - UFC Pt. 2: To Live or Die in the Octagon

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    36 states have banned "no holds barred" fighting, and the UFC’s future is grim. Star fighter Ken Shamrock is also in trouble and needs a guardian angel to get him back on his feet.

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  5. 7.3/10(158 votes)

    #5 - Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly Talk

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    As 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.

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  6. 7.3/10(111 votes)

    #6 - Grunge and the Seattle Sound

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    SubPop'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.

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  8. 7.3/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Tyson: The Rise & Fall of Kid Dynamite

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    S3:E1

    Tyson reshaped boxing, becoming a pop culture sensation, feared for his violence and seeming invincibility; but in the end, he'll face the greatest opponent of his life: himself.

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  9. 7.3/10(17 votes)

    #8 - Robert Downey Jr.: The Comeback Kid

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    Robert Downey Jr. turns his troubled backstory into a superpower. While battling a string of addictions, Downey reinvents himself into one of the most celebrated actors today.

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  10. 7.1/10(125 votes)

    #9 - TV for Teens

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    The story of how the upstart Fox Network forever changed television.

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  11. 7.1/10(66 votes)

    #10 - Arseniooo Hall!

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    Arsenio carves out a niche in the white, late-night world by showcasing hip hop artists and emerging talent. Despite his success, Arsenio becomes a casualty in the late-night wars.

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  12. 7.0/10(109 votes)

    #11 - Beanie Babies Go Bust

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    90'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.

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  13. 7.0/10(21 votes)

    #12 - Friends: The One About The TV Show

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    Friends is must-see TV but some of the cast struggle under the weight of sudden and massive fame with painfully public addictions, and at least one near-death experience.

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  14. 6.9/10(100 votes)

    #13 - Baywatch: Sex Sells

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    The 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.

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  15. 6.9/10(18 votes)

    #14 - SNL

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    For almost 50 years, SNL has launched comedy careers. But if you're lucky enough to get in, you may never get out alive.

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  16. 6.9/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Spice Girls

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    S3:E7

    The Spice Girls are one of the biggest pop acts ever. But behind the glitz and glamour, they battle blackmail, eating disorders, death threats, abusive relationships and addiction.

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  17. 6.7/10(50 votes)

    #16 - Tabloid TV

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    With sex, attempted murder and betrayal, nothing personifies the tabloidification of ’90s America better than the story of how Amy Fisher shot Mary Jo Buttafuoco in the head.

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  18. 6.7/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Infomercials: Shams and Scams

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    Infomercials mark the Golden Age of the Con Job. These shameless 90's scam artist vie to become top dog in a cut throat industry--leaving a trail of misery in their wake.

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  19. 6.7/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Scores Strip Club: Girls & Gambinos

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    Scores attracts celebrities, the Gambino crime family, and eventually the FBI.

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  20. 6.6/10(36 votes)

    #19 - Morning Show Wars

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    Morning TV is the profit center of the news divisions that produce them. Today and Good Morning America battle for dominance where there’s no room for failure.

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  21. 6.5/10(53 votes)

    #20 - MTV & The Real World

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    MTV’s The Real World is television with something to say--with a soap opera twist. But when MTV gets rich from reality TV, they trade in realness for fart jokes and hot tubs.

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  22. 6.3/10(90 votes)

    #21 - A Tale of Two Cults

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    Doomsday 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.

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  23. 6.3/10(76 votes)

    #22 - Internet 1.0: Don't Believe the Hype

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    In 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.

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  24. 6.1/10(72 votes)

    #23 - Secrets of the Runway

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    90'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.

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  25. 6.0/10(83 votes)

    #24 - Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War

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    90'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.

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  26. 5.8/10(50 votes)

    #25 - Y2K: Paranoia Will Destroy Ya

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    At the end of the decade, the fear of an apocalypse looms. Two men become the stars of the real-life action thriller known as the Y2K scare.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Viper Room: Hollywood's Sanctuary" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of the 90's". It scored 7.5/10 based on 166 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/22/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "NYPD Blue".