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The Worst Episodes of Dark Side of the 90's

Every episode of Dark Side of the 90's ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dark Side of the 90's!

Worst episode
S2E8 The Rise of Rush Limbaugh
4.887 votes
Best episode
S1E2 The Viper Room: Hollywood's Sanctuary
7.6175 votes
Top season
Season 3
7.0avg
Binge time
7h 30m
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dark Side of the 90's Season 2 Episode 8 - The Rise of Rush Limbaugh
    4.8/10(87 votes)

    S2:E8

    Rush Limbaugh is conservative radio’s first megastar, claiming to have "talent on loan from God." He creates a divide in America that we see unfolding today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dark Side of the 90's Season 2 Episode 3 - Cops: Bad Boys, Bad Boys
    5.4/10(71 votes)

    S2:E3

    When COPS hits the airwaves, the gritty reality of police work becomes a phenomenon. Despite being the longest-running prime-time live-action series, COPS is mired in controversy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Side of the 90's Season 2 Episode 7 - Black Sitcoms' Last Laugh
    5.6/10(70 votes)

    S2:E7

    Black comedies explode in the 90s, with sitcoms written and produced by Black creators, featuring Black casts. But no culture is immune to the toxicity of fame and power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dark Side of the 90's Season 1 Episode 8 - Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War
    6.0/10(86 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dark Side of the 90's Season 2 Episode 9 - Y2K: Paranoia Will Destroy Ya
    6.0/10(61 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dark Side of the 90's Season 1 Episode 9 - Secrets of the Runway
    6.3/10(79 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Dark Side of the 90's Season 3 Episode 8 - Agassi & 90's Tennis Prodogies
    6.3/10(27 votes)

    S3:E8

    Enfant terrible Andre Agassi leads a handful of prodigies to shake up the stodgy sport of tennis. Athletes become international celebrities, but their fame comes at a cost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dark Side of the 90's Season 1 Episode 7 - A Tale of Two Cults
    6.5/10(100 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Dark Side of the 90's Season 1 Episode 10 - Internet 1.0: Don't Believe the Hype
    6.5/10(84 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dark Side of the 90's Season 2 Episode 2 - MTV & The Real World
    6.5/10(63 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Dark Side of the 90's Season 3 Episode 10 - Rave Culture: Under the Influence
    6.5/10(22 votes)

    S3:E10

    Rave culture is a euphoric cocktail of electronic dance music, synthetic party drugs and optimism. But where there are drugs there is also exploitation, violence, and moral panic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Dark Side of the 90's Season 2 Episode 10 - Morning Show Wars
    6.6/10(44 votes)

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Dark Side of the 90's Season 2 Episode 6 - Tabloid TV
    6.8/10(58 votes)

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dark Side of the 90's Season 3 Episode 6 - Infomercials: Shams and Scams
    6.9/10(27 votes)

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Dark Side of the 90's Season 3 Episode 5 - SNL
    6.9/10(33 votes)

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dark Side of the 90's Season 1 Episode 6 - Baywatch: Sex Sells
    6.9/10(108 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Dark Side of the 90's Season 3 Episode 7 - Spice Girls
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Dark Side of the 90's Season 1 Episode 4 - Beanie Babies Go Bust
    7.0/10(119 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dark Side of the 90's Season 3 Episode 9 - Scores Strip Club: Girls & Gambinos
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    S3:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dark Side of the 90's Season 2 Episode 1 - Arseniooo Hall!
    7.1/10(76 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Dark Side of the 90's Season 3 Episode 2 - Friends: The One About the TV Show
    7.2/10(36 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dark Side of the 90's Season 1 Episode 3 - TV for Teens
    7.1/10(135 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dark Side of the 90's Season 3 Episode 4 - Robert Downey Jr.: The Comeback Kid
    7.3/10(30 votes)

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Dark Side of the 90's Season 3 Episode 3 - NYPD Blue
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Dark Side of the 90's Season 1 Episode 5 - Grunge and the Seattle Sound
    7.3/10(119 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Rise of Rush Limbaugh" is the worst rated episode of Dark Side of the 90's. It scored 4.8/10 from 87 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 26, 2022. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Cops: Bad Boys, Bad Boys".

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