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Surviving R. Kelly - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Pied Piper of R&B

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2019

The Pied Piper of R&B

As R. Kelly rises to fame and power as an R&B icon, he forms relationships with younger singers and dancers. Rumors about his marriage to a fifteen-year-old Aaliyah do little to stop his meteoric trajectory.

Hiding in Plain Sight

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2019

Hiding in Plain Sight

After his marriage to Aaliyah is annulled, R. Kelly continues to soar on top of the charts. A talented choreographer becomes the new Mrs. Kelly in a secret ceremony.

Sex Tape Scandal

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2019

Sex Tape Scandal

As journalists uncover a trail of lawsuits and confidential settlements concerning underage girls, an underground sex tapes emerges that puts R. Kelly in a compromising position.

The People vs. R. Kelly

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2019

The People vs. R. Kelly

R. Kelly goes to trial in Chicago on multiple counts of child pornography for his alleged participation in a sex tape involving a minor.

All the Missing Girls

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2019

All the Missing Girls

Parents of girls in R. Kelly's camp accuse him of keeping them psychologically and sexually imprisoned. One mother fights to get her daughter back - and wins.

Black Girls Matter

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2019

Black Girls Matter

As other major public figures fall from grace, women's groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar. Is R. Kelly's time finally up?

Season 2

It Hasn't Stopped

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2020 (65 min)

It Hasn't Stopped

A gun threat wreaks havoc at a screening of the documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly."

The Settlement Factory

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2020 (69 min)

The Settlement Factory

Tiffany Hawkins, the first person to attempt to hold R. Kelly legally responsible for his actions, breaks her silence and tells her story on camera after more than two decades.

Please Come Forward

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2020 (66 min)

Please Come Forward

Singer R. Kelly faces his first round of criminal charges after the airing of "Surviving R. Kelly;" survivor Jerhonda Pace reveals a shocking pact she made.

After the Rescue

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2020 (66 min)

After the Rescue

Singer-songwriter R. Kelly is released from jail and does a controversial interview with journalist Gayle King; accuser Dominique Gardner speaks on camera.

Bring Our Girls Home

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2020 (90 min)

Bring Our Girls Home

As R. Kelly is taken into federal custody without bail, the families of Joycelyn Savage and Azriel Clary wonder if they'll ever return home.

Season 3

The Final Chapter: 30 Years in the Making

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2023 (69 min)

The Final Chapter: 30 Years in the Making

R. Kelly's New York Federal trial is underway. Survivors and their family members bravely recount harrowing stories that paved the way to the monumental day.

Taking a Stand

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2023 (57 min)

Taking a Stand

Faith, Jane Doe number six, prepares to face R. Kelly in the courtroom; R. Kelly supporters make their presence known while others face charges and accusations alongside Kelly.

Jane Doe #1

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2023

Jane Doe #1

Aaliyah, Jane Doe #1, becomes the cornerstone of the New York Federal trial. A new survivor comes forward after nearly 30 years of remaining quiet.

The Verdict

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2023

The Verdict

A new Survivor takes the stand. Journalists react to shocking evidence played in the courtroom. Survivors, journalists, and cultural critics weigh in on the final verdict to the trial.

Specials

The Survivors Share

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Jan 11, 2019

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The survivors who shared their stories in the "Surviving R. Kelly" series react to the positive impact of the series and the support they have received since it aired.

The Impact

Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: May 4, 2019 (120 min)

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This 2-hour special takes a look at the aftermath and global impact of the powerful and groundbreaking Lifetime docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly": the escalation of the conversation surrounding sexual assault, and challenges that still remain.

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