Season 1 - Episode Guide

Episodes

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?

Specials

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.

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.