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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Dark Side of the Ring Season 2 Episode 2 - Benoit Part Two
    9.0/10(723 votes)

    #1 - Benoit Part Two

    S2:E2

    The conclusion to wrestling's darkest hour, including startling revelations about the troubled mind of Chris Benoit before he killed his wife and son, and then took his own life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dark Side of the Ring Season 2 Episode 1 - Benoit Part One
    8.9/10(746 votes)

    #2 - Benoit Part One

    S2:E1

    In 2007, wrestling superstar Chris Benoit murders his wife and 7-year-old son, then ends his own life; those closest to the tragedy never speak openly until now.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Side of the Ring Season 2 Episode 10 - The Final Days of Owen Hart
    8.9/10(608 votes)

    #3 - The Final Days of Owen Hart

    S2:E10

    In 1999, Owen Hart fell 80 feet to his death in a stunt that went tragically wrong. Bravely reliving his final day, his widow Martha reveals the mistakes that took his life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dark Side of the Ring Season 1 Episode 3 - The Killing of Bruiser Brody
    8.7/10(690 votes)

    #4 - The Killing of Bruiser Brody

    S1:E3

    Wrestlers discuss the tragic evening in 1988 when they witnessed a locker room confrontation that resulted in the death of legendary wrestler Bruiser Brody.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dark Side of the Ring Season 1 Episode 2 - The Montreal Screwjob
    8.5/10(754 votes)

    #5 - The Montreal Screwjob

    S1:E2

    In one of wrestling's most infamous off-script moments, wrestler Bret Hart is stripped of his championship title through a backstage plot of betrayal that forever changes the sport.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dark Side of the Ring Season 1 Episode 4 - The Last of the Von Erichs
    8.5/10(703 votes)

    #6 - The Last of the Von Erichs

    S1:E4

    The last surviving brother of the legendary Von Erich wrestling dynasty revisits the tragedy that plagued his once iconic family

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dark Side of the Ring Season 3 Episode 6 - In The Shadow of Grizzly Smith
    8.5/10(407 votes)

    #7 - In The Shadow of Grizzly Smith

    S3:E6

    Having survived familial abuse at the hands of their father and the mysterious abduction of their sister, Jake "The Snake" and his siblings struggle to reconcile with their past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dark Side of the Ring Season 3 Episode 2 - Brian Pillman Part Two
    8.3/10(424 votes)

    #8 - Brian Pillman Part Two

    S3:E2

    After enduring a horrific car wreck, Brian Pillman masks his injuries while pushing his body to the brink. His untimely death leaves his young family struggling to cope.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dark Side of the Ring Season 6 Episode 1 - Mick Foley: Hell in a Cell
    8.3/10(229 votes)

    #9 - Mick Foley: Hell in a Cell

    S6:E1

    From the first terrifying fall off the cage to the impact he still feels today, Mick Foley relives one of wrestling’s most iconic matches, Hell in a Cell ‘98 moment by moment.

    Director:Stuart Stone
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dark Side of the Ring Season 1 Episode 1 - The Match Made in Heaven
    8.2/10(755 votes)

    #10 - The Match Made in Heaven

    S1:E1

    Art collides with real life when the mythical love story between wrestling icons Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth explodes beyond the ring with tragic consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dark Side of the Ring Season 3 Episode 1 - Brian Pillman Part One
    8.2/10(440 votes)

    #11 - Brian Pillman Part One

    S3:E1

    Brian Pillman clawed his way to infamy with a groundbreaking performance that blurred the lines between fact and fiction until it led to his ultimate destruction.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dark Side of the Ring Season 5 Episode 8 - Sensational Sherri
    8.1/10(211 votes)

    #12 - Sensational Sherri

    S5:E8

    An icon of the 80s and 90s as the 'Sensational' manager of top wrestling stars, Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 Episode 1 - Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 1
    8.1/10(163 votes)

    #13 - Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 1

    S7:E1

    Born into wrestling, Jeff Jarrett builds Total Nonstop Action Wrestling from scratch, battling the WWE through a decade of success and controversy.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 Episode 7 - Paul Orndorff: Saving Mr. Wonderful
    8.1/10(111 votes)

    #14 - Paul Orndorff: Saving Mr. Wonderful

    S7:E7

    A top heel with a perfect physique, Paul Orndorff helped define the WWF, but after his career, his son is forced to save him from abuse and neglect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Dark Side of the Ring Season 2 Episode 3 - The Life and Crimes of New Jack
    8.0/10(589 votes)

    #15 - The Life and Crimes of New Jack

    S2:E3

    One of the most feared and controversial wrestlers of all time, New Jack's career reads like a criminal rap sheet; revealing the man behind the monster and his hardcore legacy

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Dark Side of the Ring Season 2 Episode 4 - The Brawl For All
    8.0/10(582 votes)

    #16 - The Brawl For All

    S2:E4

    Known as the worst idea in the history of professional wrestling, a legitimate boxing tournament leads to career-ending injuries and has audiences begging for the final bell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dark Side of the Ring Season 3 Episode 8 - The Plane Ride From Hell
    8.0/10(449 votes)

    #17 - The Plane Ride From Hell

    S3:E8

    A private 757 flight descended into a nightmare as intoxicated wrestlers clashed with their flight crew, erupting into one of wrestling’s most infamous scandals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dark Side of the Ring Season 6 Episode 10 - Becoming Muhammad Hassan
    8.0/10(162 votes)

    #18 - Becoming Muhammad Hassan

    S6:E10

    Just three years post-9/11, Marc Copani sees the highs and lows of wrestling when he’s given the chance to portray Muhammad Hassan, a villainous Arab-American character for the WWE.

    Director:Stuart Stone
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dark Side of the Ring Season 3 Episode 9 - The Double Life of Chris Kanyon
    7.9/10(348 votes)

    #19 - The Double Life of Chris Kanyon

    S3:E9

    In a culture that celebrates machismo and negative gay stereotypes, wrestling innovator Chris Kanyon kept his own sexuality a closely guarded secret for decades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Dark Side of the Ring Season 6 Episode 9 - The Scream Queen: Daffney
    7.9/10(163 votes)

    #20 - The Scream Queen: Daffney

    S6:E9

    With her piercing scream, Shannon Spruill became a cult star as Daffney in the squared circle. Outside the ring, Daffney fought a much more punishing battle with bipolar disorder.

    Director:Stuart Stone
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 Episode 2 - Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 2
    7.9/10(149 votes)

    #21 - Jeff Jarrett & The Battle for TNA Part 2

    S7:E2

    As Total Nonstop Action Wrestling grows, Jeff Jarrett faces internal chaos, power struggles, and scandal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 Episode 4 - Necro Butcher vs. Samoa Joe
    7.9/10(140 votes)

    #22 - Necro Butcher vs. Samoa Joe

    S7:E4

    In 2005, hardcore brawler Necro Butcher faced powerhouse Samoa Joe in a brutally savage match that became one of indie wrestling’s most infamous.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 Episode 5 - The Big Boss Man
    7.9/10(135 votes)

    #23 - The Big Boss Man

    S7:E5

    From prison guard to WWF star, Ray Traylor became the Big Boss Man, while behind the persona he battled pain and addiction.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Dark Side of the Ring Season 7 Episode 9 - Zach Gowen: Against All Odds
    7.9/10(79 votes)

    #24 - Zach Gowen: Against All Odds

    S7:E9

    After losing his leg to cancer as a child, Zach Gowen chased wrestling stardom, rising in the WWE before a dramatic fall.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Dark Side of the Ring Season 2 Episode 7 - David Schultz & the Slap Heard Round the World
    7.8/10(477 votes)

    #25 - David Schultz & the Slap Heard Round the World

    S2:E7

    The cautionary tale of David Schultz, set to become a superstar until his violent run-in with "20/20" reporter John Stossel saw him exiled from the business he'd sworn to protect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Benoit Part Two" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of the Ring". It scored 9/10 based on 723 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/24/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Benoit Part One".