Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV

A look back at the rise, fall and lasting impact of the most sensational era in TV talk show history. By exploring the psychological forces that shaped the talk TV genre, the series reveals how these shows transformed from trusted confessional spaces into lightning rods of controversy, leaving a lasting impact on culture, media and the people caught in the chaos.

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Returning Series

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Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV

First Air Date

January 14, 2026

Last Air Date

January 21, 2026

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English

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ABC

S01E02

Part 2: Talked to Death

By the mid-'90s, daytime talk shows had earned the name "Trash TV," with many guests willing to air their dirty laundry on national TV; with ratings spiking, the shows began pushing the envelope -- and its guests -- to extremes.

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