The BEST episodes of Behind the Music season 5

Every episode of Behind the Music season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Behind the Music season 5!

Behind the Music details the rise and fall of many of the most popular musical acts of the last 25 years. The show was nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Non-Fiction Series for four consecutive years.

Last Updated: 11/1/2024Network: Paramount+Status: Continuing
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#1 - Boyz II Men

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/16/2002

The R&B quartet that dominated the charts in the early to mid 1990s with record-setting hits such as ""End of the Road"" and ""One Sweet Day.""

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#2 - Pat Benatar

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2001

The rock singer known for 1980s hits like ""Love Is a Battlefield"" and ""Hit Me With Your Best Shot.""

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#3 - REO Speedwagon

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/12/2001

The 1980s rock band that hit #1 with ""Keep on Loving You"" and the ballad ""Can't Fight This Feeling.""

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#4 - Judas Priest

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/23/2001

The metal band that faced several lawsuits from parents who claimed the group's music caused teenagers to commit suicide.

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#5 - Twisted Sister

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/19/2001

The '80s heavy metal band that recorded the rock anthem ""We're Not Gonna Take It.""

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#6 - Foreigner

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/28/2002

The British-American rock group which was one of the top selling rock bands of the late '70s and 1980s, thanks to songs such as ""Double Vision"" and ""Waiting for a Girl Like You.""

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#7 - Busta Rhymes

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/17/2002

The eccentric rapper known for hits like ""Woo-hah! Got You All in Check.""

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#8 - Sheryl Crow

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/17/2002

The singer/songwriter who began a successful career by going platinum and winning a Best New Artist Grammy for her debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club.

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#9 - Hall & Oates

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/27/2002

The white pop/soul duo that recorded over two dozen hits over the course of 15 years, including 6 songs that topped the charts.

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#10 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Heartbreaks & Break-ups

Season 5 - Episode 28 - Aired 8/31/2002

A look at relationships gone bad.

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#11 - Anthrax

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2002

The speed metal band that enjoyed success throughout the '80s and '90s despite a lack of radio airplay.

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#12 - Garbage

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/7/2002

The alternative rock group that also crossed over to pop radio with such songs as ""Stupid Girl"" and ""Only Happy When It Rains.""

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#13 - Bob Marley

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/30/2002

The legendary reggae star.

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#14 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Updates & Fresh Takes

Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/26/2002

The show catches up with some of its past subjects.

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#15 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Riches to Rags

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/27/2002

A look at stars who lost their fortunes.

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#16 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Most Shocking Moments

Season 5 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/28/2002

A look back at some of the more surprising events described in previous episodes.

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#17 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Near Death Experiences

Season 5 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/29/2002

A review of episodes involving stars who faced death and lived to tell about it.

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#18 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Raunchy Revelations

Season 5 - Episode 27 - Aired 8/30/2002

Some of the more surprising (and disgusting) confessions from previous episodes are recalled.

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#19 - The Cult

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/20/2002

The hard rock band fronted by Ian Astbury.

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#20 - Sublime

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2001

The alternative rock band that found success with its catalog only after the drug overdose death of lead singer Bradley Nowell.

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#21 - Salt 'n' Pepa

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/8/2001

The all-female rap trio that scored major hits with songs like ""Push It"" and ""Whatta Man.""

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#22 - Mary J. Blige

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/18/2001

The talented R&B singer/songwriter who struggled with drugs, alcohol, stormy relationships and her own ego before finally finding peace.

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#23 - Lindsey Buckingham

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/2001

The singer/guitarist and member of Fleetwood Mac, who had a tumultuous relationship with bandmate Stevie Nicks.

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#24 - Sinead O'Connor

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/22/2000

The controversial Irish singer who landed a number one hit with ""Nothing Compares 2 U.""

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#25 - Aaliyah - The Life and Death

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2001

The young R&B superstar who died in a plane crash in 2001.

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