The Nineties
This docuseries rewinds through the 1990s, spotlighting the decade’s biggest cultural and political moments—from the rise of the internet and new home media to headline-making controversies, elections, and social tensions. Across episodes, it mixes commentary and archival footage to capture how the era shaped everyday life and entertainment.
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Season 1
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E1
The One About TV
A look at TV shows from the '90s, from animated hits “South Park” and “Beavis and Butt-Head” to sitcoms “Seinfeld” and “Friends”" to dramas “My So-Called Life” and “The Sopranos.”
Jul 9, 2017 · 45m -
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The Comeback Kid
Bill Clinton’s presidency began and ended with controversy spanning from an inability to reform America’s health care system to a sex scandal that led to impeachment.
Jul 16, 2017 · 45m -
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Can We All Get Along?
Racially fueled events, from Al Sharpton and the Crown Height riots to Rodney King and the L.A. riots, and O.J. Simpson and his murder trial.
Jul 23, 2017 · 45m -
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New World Order
The world has seen a lot of change due to major political events, including the Warsaw Pact, Nelson Mandela's release from prison, the Persian Gulf War, and Bill Clinton becoming the president of the United States.
Jul 30, 2017 · 45m -
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E5
Terrorism Hits Home
Terrorism in the '90s includes a bounty of devastating events including Timothy McVeigh's bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City.
Aug 6, 2017 · 60m -
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The Information Age
The '90s brought on the internet along with a dark side of the tech boom, including hackers, online predators and the proliferation of pornography.
Aug 13, 2017 · 45m -
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Isn't It Ironic?
A look at the diverse music of the 1990s, from Nirvana to Dixie Chicks to Tupac.
Aug 20, 2017 · 45m
