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The Worst Episodes of Dark Side of the 2000s

Every episode of Dark Side of the 2000s ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dark Side of the 2000s!

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This documentary series delves into the unseen histories of the 2000s decade, revealing dark secrets and personal insights from the people who witnessed all the train wrecks and triumphs first-hand.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 9 - Men's Magazines: The Maxim Effect
    6.0/10(33 votes)

    S1:E9

    Men's magazines like Maxim inject new energy into the magazine industry, but they leave a toxic legacy in their wake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 5 - Shock Jocks Part 1: The Rise
    6.2/10(50 votes)

    S1:E5

    Stern stops at nothing to shock his loyal listeners, laughing in the face of common decency and the FCC; when rivals O&A challenge his popularity, war breaks out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 6 - Shock Jocks Part 2: The Fall
    6.3/10(45 votes)

    S1:E6

    Radio king Howard Stern continues to draw attention with his on-air antics; when Opie and Anthony resurface, their hatred for Howard isn't enough to save the toxic friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 4 - TMZ: Paparazzi Gone Wild
    6.4/10(39 votes)

    S1:E4

    TMZ becomes the celebrity gossip machine. It's raw, real, and above all, irresistible. But success comes at a price that's too high for some of its content creators.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 7 - The Bachelor: Every Rose Has Its Thorn
    6.5/10(31 votes)

    S1:E7

    Part game show, part reality TV, and steered by producers willing to manipulate the truth and their participants, "The Bachelor" is a ratings machine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 3 - Lindsay Lohan: Star, Interrupted
    6.6/10(39 votes)

    S1:E3

    From child star to punchline, Lindsay Lohan may have lit the bonfire that burned down her life, but it's the rise of the ravenous 24-hour gossip cycle that nearly eats her alive.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 8 - Charlie Sheen: Addicted to Winning
    6.7/10(37 votes)

    S1:E8

    "Two and A Half Men" is a huge success until Charlie Sheen self-destructs; in a plot twist no one sees coming, he wages a public, hateful, and violent war against his producer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 2 - TRL: Last Request
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    S1:E2

    TRL is the daily destination where celebrities and their fans mix, creating an unpredictable media circus where beefs, battles, and breakdowns turn into an awe-inspiring sideshow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 10 - Siegfried & Roy: Magic and Mayhem
    7.1/10(37 votes)

    S1:E10

    Siegfried and Roy transform Vegas, only to have their careers end in tragedy; the truth of the 2003 tiger attack that nearly takes Roy's life is anything but straightforward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dark Side of the 2000s Season 1 Episode 1 - Jon & Kate Plus 8: Family Circus
    7.6/10(47 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Gosselin's marriage dissolves on TV. When the couple weaponize their fame in a messy divorce, they fracture the image of the perfect American family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Men's Magazines: The Maxim Effect" is the worst rated episode of "Dark Side of the 2000s". It scored 6/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/5/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Shock Jocks Part 1: The Rise".