Netflix’s Explosive Doc on Jerry Springer, America’s Most Controversial Talk Show!

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By: Jessica Morrison


Dive into the behind-the-scenes of America’s most controversial talk show with the Netflix documentary, Jerry Springer: Quiet On Set, Mayhem Off. Details on the series below.

Running for 27 years (1991-2018), The Jerry Springer Show left a lasting mark on American television by pushing the boundaries of broadcast entertainment, blending spectacle with voyeurism. The show featured guests with extreme behaviors, familial conflicts, scandals, and other dramatic tales throughout its 3891 episodes.

To tell this story, Netflix has dedicated a two-part documentary series to the pioneer of this “trash” talk show genre, with the first part available from January 7th. Produced by Minons Films, the documentary delves into the mechanics of the show, supported by insights from producers and past guests.

In this documentary, the spotlight is firmly on Jerry Springer, who for nearly three decades played the role of a mediator with a calm and paternalistic demeanor, often facing wildly unruly guests.

What is the Plot of Jerry Springer: Quiet On Set, Mayhem Off?

Created by Jerry Springer, a former politician turned TV host, The Jerry Springer Show started as a traditional talk show before shifting towards an increasingly sensational tone where conflicts between guests frequently escalated. This documentary analyzes the program, as infamous as it is scandalous, through the eyes of its producers and former participants.

Who Stars in Jerry Springer: Quiet On Set, Mayhem Off?

  • Jerry Springer
  • Producers and former participants of the show

Where to Stream Jerry Springer: Quiet On Set, Mayhem Off?

The documentary, divided into two parts, premieres exclusively on Netflix starting January 7th, 2025, for the first installment. Access to the documentary requires a Netflix subscription. Several subscription options are available: the Netflix Standard with Ads plan costs $5.99 per month, the ad-free Standard plan costs $13.49 per month (includes two screens streaming simultaneously), and the ad-free plan with four simultaneous screens costs $19.99 per month.

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