The BEST episodes of Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge

Every episode of Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge!

Interviews with Louis Theroux and conversations between the filmmaker and some of his most notable contributors.

Last Updated: 9/28/2026Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
Beyond Belief
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#1 - Beyond Belief

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2020

Louis Theroux looks back at his earliest documentaries and explores how some people’s most fervent beliefs can bring them into conflict with mainstream society.

The Dark Side of Pleasure
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#2 - The Dark Side of Pleasure

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2020

Journalist Louis Theroux looks back at 25 years of documentaries and explores how America has managed to take our darkest desires and commodify them.

Law and Disorder
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#3 - Law and Disorder

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/2020

Louis Theroux reflects on the documentaries he has made about the American criminal justice system.

Family Ties
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#4 - Family Ties

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/27/2020

Louis examines how the greatest source of love in our lives – our families – can often be the cause of our deepest pain.