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 - Megadeth
Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/22/2001
The popular metal band, formed in the 1980s, which continued to sell despite a lack of radio airplay.
#2 - 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.""
#3 - 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.
#4 - Sean P. Diddy Combs
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2001
The successful rapper/producer, known for his solo hits as well as his work with artists such as Mase and The Notorious B.I.G., who battled gun charges following a shootout at a nightclub.
#5 - Blind Melon
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2001
The alternative rock group, known for the hit ""No Rain,"" that soon lost lead singer Shannon Hoon to a drug overdose.
#8 - Rick Nelson
Season 4 - Episode 32 - Aired 6/24/2001
The white R&B/pop singer and actor who got his start as a teen singing on his family's series The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet.
#9 - Blues Traveler
Season 4 - Episode 28 - Aired 5/27/2001
The blues-rock group that lost one member to a drug overdose and had another undergo gastric bypass surgery to save his life.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Saturday Night Fever
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/1/2001
The 1977 disco film that spawned one of the biggest-selling soundtracks of all time.
#12 - Flashdance
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/11/2001
A look at the hit 1983 film in which Jennifer Beals starred as a welder with professional dance aspirations.
#13 - Rod Stewart
Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/4/2001
The English-born singer who remained a chart presence for nearly three decades, with hits in genres ranging from rock to disco to adult contemporary.
#14 - Grease
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/21/2001
The popular 1978 movie musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
#15 - 2000
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/17/2000
A look at the battle over the Napster file-sharing service, popular artists licensing their songs for commercials, and other issues that dominated the music industry in 2000.
#16 - Everclear
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/10/2000
The Portland, Oregon-based rock trio, whose songs mostly dealt with issues of familial strife.
#17 - John Lennon: The Last Years
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/3/2000
The final years of the life of the rock legend, which he mainly spent caring for youngest son Sean.
#19 - 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.
#20 - 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.
#21 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Heartbreaks & Break-ups
Season 5 - Episode 28 - Aired 8/31/2002
A look at relationships gone bad.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - BTM 5th Anniversary: Riches to Rags
Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/27/2002
A look at stars who lost their fortunes.