The BEST episodes of Dark Side of the 90's
Every episode of Dark Side of the 90's ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dark Side of the 90's!
A deep dive into the decade's untold history, revealing secrets, and prespectives.
#1 - Arseniooo Hall!
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/14/2022
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.
#2 - Tyson: The Rise and Fall of Kid Dynamite
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/16/2024
Tyson reshaped boxing, becoming a pop culture sensation, feared for his violence and seeming invincibility; but in the end, he'll face the greatest opponent of his life: himself.
#6 - Friends: The One About The TV Show
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/23/2024
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.
#7 - The Viper Room: Hollywood's Sanctuary
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/22/2021
The Viper Room was a refuge for Young Hollywood to hide from the prying eyes of the press, until one fateful night when the death of a rising star instantly made it headline news.
#8 - Beanie Babies Go Bust
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/5/2021
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.
#9 - Tabloid TV
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/12/2022
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.
#11 - Secrets of the Runway
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/9/2021
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.
#12 - UFC Pt. 2: To Live or Die in the Octagon
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/5/2022
36 states have banned “no holds barred” fighting, and the UFC’s future is grim. Star fighter Ken Shamrock is also in trouble and needs a guardian angel to get him back on his feet.
#13 - Scores Strip Club: Girls & Gambinos
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/17/2024
Scores becomes a celebrity hangout. But when the club attracts the costly “protection” of the Gambino crime family, getting out of bed with the mob means getting in with the FBI.
#14 - Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/2/2021
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.
#16 - Agassi & 90's Tennis Prodigies
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/3/2024
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.
#19 - Internet 1.0: Don't Believe the Hype
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/16/2021
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.
#20 - NYPD Blue
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/30/2024
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.
#22 - TV for Teens
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/29/2021
The Fox Network made its mark by grabbing the attention of the nation's youth.
#25 - SNL
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/13/2024
For almost 50 years, SNL has launched comedy careers. But if you're lucky enough to get in, you may never get out alive.