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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the 90's Season 1

Every episode of Dark Side of the 90's Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dark Side of the 90's Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the 90's Season 1

A deep dive into the decade's untold history, revealing secrets, and prespectives.

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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. 7.3/10(158 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. 7.3/10(111 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 7.1/10(125 votes)

    #4 - TV for Teens

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

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  5. 7.0/10(109 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. 6.9/10(100 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 6.3/10(90 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 6.3/10(76 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. 6.1/10(72 votes)

    #9 - 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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  11. 6.0/10(83 votes)

    #10 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Viper Room: Hollywood's Sanctuary" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of the 90's" season 1. 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 is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly Talk".