The WORST episodes of Behind the Music
Every episode of Behind the Music ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Behind the Music!
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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - TLC: The Final Chapter
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/2004
A continuation of the story of the female hip hop trio, focusing mainly on the death of member Lisa ""Left Eye"" Lopes in a 2002 car crash.
#3 - Spice Girls
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2003
The girl group that became a pop phenomenon in the late 1990s.
#4 - Britney Spears
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2003
The dance-pop superstar of the late '90s and '00s.
#5 - Matchbox Twenty
Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2002
The '90s-'00s rock band known for hits such as ""Push"" and ""3 AM.""
#6 - Hootie & the Blowfish
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2002
The pop-rock band that went multi-platinum with its 1994 album, Cracked Rear View.
#7 - Cyndi Lauper
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/8/2002
The fun-loving singer who began her career as an eccentric pop star and later evolved into a mature adult contemporary singer.
#8 - Aerosmith
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2002
The Boston-based hard rock band that overcame heavy drug abuse and in-fighting to enjoy a successful career spanning three decades.
#9 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Heartbreaks & Break-ups
Season 5 - Episode 28 - Aired 8/31/2002
A look at relationships gone bad.
#10 - Guns N' Roses
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/4/2004
The controversial hard rock band that captured a huge audience in the late '80s and early '90s with its albums Appetite for Destruction and Use Your Illusion I and II.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Riches to Rags
Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/27/2002
A look at stars who lost their fortunes.
#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.
#16 - 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.""
#17 - 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.""
#18 - 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.""
#19 - New Kids on the Block: A Behind the Music Special Event
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/28/2008
In 1988, when the New Kids On The Block's second album "Hangin' Tough" was released, there were very few acts that equaled the success of The Beatles or Michael Jackson. But overnight, "Hangin' Tough" sales catapulted the five young teens into superstardom. With each airplay the "New Kids" sold more merchandise and concert tickets than virtually any other musical act. They became a money-making machine. Their success set a new standard for many, many imitators to follow. Through the millions of screaming girls, tours around the world, homesick nights, private jets, psychotic groupies, rumors and deceptions, they had developed a bond like soldiers in a foxhole. However, the whirlwind of exploitation soon surrounded the New Kids. Combined with the changing music climate and the ever-escalating pressures of being international superstars, the group was pushed to an unexpected breakup. But what if they could do it all over again? What if they're given the opportunity to do it their own way -- unlike before? Is that brotherhood bond still strong enough? Do they still have what it takes? VH1, in association with Allentown productions, will trace the history of New Kids On The Block while also documenting their inspired 2008 reunion. Thru rare archival images and modern day verite footage, intercut with interviews from all five band members, their enterprising producer, and the people closest to them throughout their career, this hour long documentary will take viewers on a wild ride "behind the music." This isn't just another reunion show. It's about five "brothers" whose experience was unmatched by anyone else in history.
#20 - Eve
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/14/2010
Behind the Music: Eve tracks the rocky rise to fame of one of rap's most successful female artists. A journey plagued by bouts of depression, excessive drinking, a stint at a strip club, and painful reminders of her past.
#21 - Christina Aguilera
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2010
In this episode of Behind The Music, we span the life and career of Christina Aguilera, the sexy, brassy diva who stormed the pop music scene at the turn of the millennium.
#22 - DMX
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2011
Born Earl Simmons and raised in the notorious School Street Projects of Yonkers, NY, multi platinum rapper DMX was drawn to life on the streets. This episode of Behind the Music will trace DMX's journey from his childhood home of violent beatings and his experience with the juvenile justice system to becoming the voice of the streets. As a rapper, he battled his way to the top, becoming the first hip hop artist to have 5 consecutive records debut at Number 1 and crossing over into a lucrative movie career.
#23 - Lil Wayne
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/10/2009
By the time he was 11 years old, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., aka Lil Wayne, had lost his virginity, dealt drugs, snorted cocaine and nearly shot himself to death after accidentally pulling the trigger on a gun he found in his mother's bedroom. That was life in the dangerous, poverty stricken neighborhood on New Orleans 17th ward, where Lil Wayne grew up. A musical prodigy, hip hop was Wayne's ticket to a better life. As a nine year old, he began recording rhymes with his surrogate family and mentors, Baby and Slim Williams, who owned the fledging label, Cash Money Records. Together, they shared in Wayne's success, first as a teenage sensation with the Hot Boys, then as a solo artist. But Wayne's path to stardom was littered with personal challenges. The violence of New Orleans struck again as his stepfather was gunned down when Wayne was just 14. To support his mother he dropped out of high school and put everything he had into jumpstarting his music career. A year later, at 15, Wayne became a father and now had a family to support. Then, just as his solo career was taking flight, his hometown was decimated by Hurricane Katrina, a tragedy that profoundly affected Wayne. Rumors of an addiction to prescription cough syrup and an arrest in New York City for gun possession only fueled the controversy surrounding the outlaw rapper. Regarded as a renegade, Wayne then released a prolific and game changing record, Tha Carter III. Almost instantly, Lil Wayne rocketed to superstardom and became the pop icon of 2008. The self proclaimed "greatest rapper alive" received the ultimate validation when Wayne walked away with four Grammy Awards, completing a remarkable journey for the 27 year old.
#24 - 50 Cent
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2009
Curtis Jackson III, aka 50 Cent, grew up on the violent and drug infested streets of Jamaica, Queens. His mother was murdered when he was 8, and by the time he was a teenager, he was following in her footsteps, dealing crack to make ends meet. Several arrests led to hard time in a "shock incarceration" boot camp. Headed down the wrong road, 50 Cent gave up the hustle and chased a new dream: to become a hip hop star. But his road to superstardom wouldn't be easy. With gritty street rhymes, 50 attacked the industry and his bad boy reputation grew as fast as his list of enemies. A public feud with fellow Queens' rapper Ja Rule led to a brawl and 50 got stabbed. Then, in May 2000, nine bullets nearly ended 50 Cent's life. Facing his moment of truth, 50 persevered thru intense physical pain, emotional self doubt and came back to the game even stronger. Teaming up with Dr Dre and Eminem, his first two albums, Get Rich or Die Trying and The Massacre, were hugely successful. 50 Cent parlayed his street hustle instincts into an empire, forming the G Unit business enterprise and inking a lucrative deal with Vitamin Water that reportedly earned him over 100 million dollars. Always a target, 50's street cred was attacked as he engaged in feuds with everyone from Fat Joe to his protégé, The Game. The beefs only fuel 50's drive. Older and wiser, he hasn't lost the edge he honed on the streets of New York as he continues his relentless quest for success.
#25 - T.I.
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/8/2009
T.I, aka Clifford Harris Jr, grew up on the tough streets of Atlanta's Bankhead neighborhood, an area filled with crime, violence and drugs. By the time he was 18, he was a high school dropout who was behind bars for dealing crack. Stuck in a cell, he channeled his frustration and sadness into rhymes, talking about "life in the trap." Paroled, he quickly turned those rhymes into a rap career and inked a deal with LaFace Records. But after his first album flopped, he was dumped from the label and was back to square one. This time, T.I took to the streets with his own independent mix tapes and generated enough buzz to get a second chance. Signing a new deal with Atlantic Records, he broke thru with the successful 2003 release "Trap Muzik." But once again, just as T.I began to make progress, he ended up on the wrong side of the law. Busted for gun possession, he spent another six months in jail. Upon his release, his career took off and by 2006, T.I was on top of the world. Then tragedy would rock his world forever. When a bar room brawl escalated into a shoot out, T.I watched his close friend, Philant Johnson, die. Riddled with guilt, T.I went into a tailspin and suddenly his life as a celebrity was filled with paranoia and threats against his life. To protect himself, he began collecting a vast array of weapons. In 2007, while attempting to buy another firearm, T.I was set up in a sting operation and busted by federal agents. Facing 30 years in prison, T.I settled on a unique deal: one year behind bars and 1500 hours of community service. Using his charismatic personality, T.I has thrived in his role of mentor, reaching out to troubled youth and preaching against the very mistakes he once made. T.I is admittedly a reformed man, and while he says he will never get over the death of his friend, he is at peace with past, is currently serving his prison sentence and looks forward to working for a "higher cause."