The BEST episodes of Dark Side of the 90's season 1

Every episode of Dark Side of the 90's season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Dark Side of the 90's season 1!

A deep dive into the decade's untold history, revealing secrets, and prespectives.

Last Updated: 5/2/2025Network: VICE TV (US)Status: Continuing

7.34

67 votes

#1 - 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.

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7.30

43 votes

#2 - 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.

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7.24

37 votes

#3 - Baywatch: Sex Sells

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/19/2021

The world’s first influencer was a TV show. Baywatch’s Southern California sun, action, and laser focus on beauty made it appeal to more than a billion people worldwide.

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7.21

81 votes

#4 - Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly Talk

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/15/2021

As 90's Talk TV evolved from the cerebral (Donahue) to the trashy (Jerry Springer), the new format fused combustive relationships, shock and violence to entertain the masses.

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7.20

35 votes

#5 - 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.

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7.16

25 votes

#6 - 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.

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7.05

37 votes

#7 - 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.

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6.97

34 votes

#8 - A Tale of Two Cults

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/26/2021

Doomsday cults emerged in the '90s, seizing on Y2K fears. While we watched the tragic Waco massacre on TV, Heaven's Gate leader Marshall Applewhite made his own plan.

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6.94

54 votes

#9 - 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.

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6.89

45 votes

#10 - Grunge and the Seattle Sound

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/12/2021

SubPop's classic 90's indie ethos was tested when they chased mainstream money. The story of grunge told through the eyes of the little label that started it all.

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