Dark Side of the 90s

Tyson reshapes 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.

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.

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.

Robert Downey Jr. turns his troubled backstory into a superpower. While battling a string of addictions, Downey reinvents himself into one of the most celebrated actors today.

For almost 50 years, SNL has launched comedy careers. But if you're lucky enough to get in, you may never get out alive.

Infomercials mark the Golden Age of the Con Job. These shameless 90's scam artist vie to become top dog in a cut throat industry--leaving a trail of misery in their wake.

The Spice Girls are one of the biggest pop acts ever. But behind the glitz and glamour, they battle blackmail, eating disorders, death threats, abusive relationships and addiction.

Enfant terrible Angre 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.

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.

Rave culture is an euphoric cocktail of electronic dance music, synthetic party drugs, and optimism; where there are drugs there is also exploitation, violence, and moral panic.