Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

TV-142024•42m•7.7/10

DocumentaryCrime

Ratings

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7.7/10(169)

Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that inflicted lasting wounds still felt today.

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Production

Maxine Productions, Business Insider, Sony Pictures Television - Nonfiction, Warner Bros. Discovery

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 17, 2024

Last Aired

April 7, 2024

Networks

Investigation Discovery

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Rising Stars, Rising Questions

E1

Rising Stars, Rising Questions

Air date: 2024-03-17

Child stars and crew face on-set abuse as Dan Schneider builds a TV empire.

Hidden in Plain Sight

E2

Hidden in Plain Sight

Air date: 2024-03-17

As Dan's power grows, child actors contend with a startling revelation.

The Darkest Secret

E3

The Darkest Secret

Air date: 2024-03-18

A former child star reveals how he survived abuse by his acting coach.

Too Close to the Sun

E4

Too Close to the Sun

Air date: 2024-03-18

Dan Schneider's power grows, raising concerns that hit a boiling point.

Breaking the Silence

E5

Breaking the Silence

Air date: 2024-04-07

Former Nickelodeon stars discuss TV's dark side with host Soledad O'Brien.

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