The BEST episodes of Surviving R. Kelly

Every episode of Surviving R. Kelly ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Surviving R. Kelly!

Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him. For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse.

Last Updated: 10/24/2024Network: LifetimeStatus: Ended
Black Girls Matter
star
7.94
269 votes

#1 - Black Girls Matter

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/5/2019

As other major public figures fall from grace, women's groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar. Is R. Kelly's time finally up?

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All The Missing Girls
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7.80
317 votes

#2 - All The Missing Girls

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/5/2019

Parents of girls in R. Kelly's camp accuse him of keeping them psychologically and sexually imprisoned. One mother fights to get her daughter back -- and wins.

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star
7.69
89 votes

#3 - Please Come Forward

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/3/2020

R. Kelly faces his first round of criminal charges after the airing of "Surviving R. Kelly;" survivor Jerhonda Pace reveals a shocking pact she made.

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The Settlement Factory
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7.63
102 votes

#4 - The Settlement Factory

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

Tiffany Hawkins, the first person to attempt to hold R. Kelly legally responsible for his actions, breaks her silence and tells her story on camera after more than two decades.

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Hiding In Plain Sight
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7.60
372 votes

#5 - Hiding In Plain Sight

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/3/2019

After his marriage to Aaliyah is annulled, R. Kelly continues to soar on top of the charts. A talented choreographer becomes the new Mrs. Kelly in a secret ceremony.

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Sex Tape Scandal
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7.60
341 votes

#6 - Sex Tape Scandal

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/4/2019

As journalists uncover a trail of lawsuits and confidential settlements concerning underage girls, an underground sex tape emerges that puts R. Kelly in a compromising position.

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The Pied Piper of R&B
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7.59
441 votes

#7 - The Pied Piper of R&B

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2019

As R. Kelly rises to fame and power as an R&B icon, he forms relationships with younger singers and dancers. Rumors about his marriage to a 15 year old Aaliyah do little to stop his meteoric trajectory.

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7.59
81 votes

#8 - After the Rescue

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/3/2020

R. Kelly is released from jail and does a controversial interview with Gayle King. Following her rescue by her mother in Surviving R. Kelly, Dominique Gardner speaks on camera for the first time.

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It Hasn't Stopped
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7.54
102 votes

#9 - It Hasn't Stopped

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

As the world reels from the release of Surviving R. Kelly, a gun threat wreaks havoc at the premiere.

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The People vs. R. Kelly
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7.54
325 votes

#10 - The People vs. R. Kelly

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/4/2019

R. Kelly goes to trial in Chicago on multiple counts of child pornography for his alleged participation in a sex tape involving a minor.

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star
7.49
74 votes

#11 - Bring Our Girls Home

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/4/2020

As R. Kelly is taken into federal custody without bail, the families of Joycelyn Savage and Azriel Clary wonder if they'll ever return home.

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star
7.37
30 votes

#12 - The Verdict

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/3/2023

A new Survivor takes the stand. Journalists react to shocking evidence played in the courtroom. Survivors, journalists, and cultural critics weigh in on the final verdict to the trial.

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star
7.24
25 votes

#13 - Jane Doe #1

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/3/2023

Aaliyah, Jane Doe #1, becomes the cornerstone of the New York Federal trial. A new survivor comes forward after nearly 30 years of remaining quiet.

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star
7.23
31 votes

#14 - The Final Chapter: 30 Years in the Making

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2023

R. Kelly's New York Federal trial is underway. Survivors and their family members bravely recount harrowing stories that paved the way to the monumental day.

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star
7.14
29 votes

#15 - Taking a Stand

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2023

Faith, Jane Doe #6, prepares to face R. Kelly in the courtroom. R. Kelly supporters make their presence known while others face charges and accusations alongside Kelly.

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