Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

1 season available

A docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Rising Stars, Rising Questions
S1 E1

In the 1990s, a new creator emerges at Nickelodeon, showrunner Dan Schneider, who brings laughter and mentorship to kids' TV; he champions young talent like Amanda Bynes, but behind the scenes, some female writers face a toxic and sexist environment.

Hidden in Plain Sight
S1 E2

A look at accusations concerning showrunner Dan Schneider, including a toxic workplace for female writers and two crew members' arrests for child abuse.

The Darkest Secret
S1 E3

A former child-star reveals how he survived abuse at the hands of his acting coach; the harrowing account traces how he met his abuser on set, the ways this coach upended the child's family and the challenges faced when the actor sought out police.

Too Close to the Sun
S1 E4

A former child star discusses surviving abuse at the hands of his acting coach, but a conviction doesn't keep the coach away from kids' TV; Dan Schneider's power grows until it reaches a boiling point.

Breaking the Silence
S1 E5

The untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV; hearing 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.