Rich & Shameless

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Rich & Shameless
Genre
Directed by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes15
Production
Executive producerGlenn Barden
ProducerTom Lindley
Running time45-50 minutes
Production companyRaw TV
Original release
NetworkTNT

Rich & Shameless is an American true crime documentary television series airing on TNT and Max.[1] All the crimes involve rich people, either as victims or perpetrators. It's an anthology of films. Each episode features a different crime story, rather than one story told over multiple episodes. Each film has a different tone and style.

The first season, with seven episodes, aired in 2022.[1] The second season aired Spring 2023. The first season featured crime stories involving rich and famous people. Stories included the real tale of the Pamela Anderson sex tape; an expose of Joe Francis, who was behind the Girls Gone Wild franchise; and a bizarre feud between Wu Tang Clan and Martin Shkreli. The second series focused exclusively on sports crime stories. Episodes included the story of the manager who stole Dennis Rodman's fortune, and the tale of the Hulk Hogan sex tape and his subsequent suing of Gawker.

Episodes

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Overview of Rich & Shameless seasons
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
17February 19, 2022 (2022-02-19)TBA
24May 7, 2023 (2023-05-07)TBA
34May 20, 2024 (2024-05-20) or May 22, 2024 (2024-05-22)[2]TBA
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Crime Against Pam & Tommy"Jenny PopplewellUnknownFebruary 19, 2022 (2022-02-19)
The bizarre true story behind the Pamela Anderson sex tape. Contrary to popular belief Anderson did not release it herself. It was stolen.
2"Girls Gone Wild Exposed"Katinka Blackford-Newman
Jessica Burgess
UnknownApril 23, 2022 (2022-04-23)
Feature length episode exposing the crimes of Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis. Includes allegations of rape and domestic abuse.
3"Pharma Bros vs Wu Tang Clan"Jenny PopplewellUnknownMay 8, 2022 (2022-05-08)
Poor boy dreams of being rich. Becomes America’s Most Hated Man. His millions don’t buy him respect so he tries to get it from the world of rap. The plan backfires.
4"Where Did NBA Star Brian Williams Go?"Sebastian SmithUnknownMay 18, 2022 (2022-05-18)
At the height of his fame Bison Dele, formally known as Brian Williams, walked away from basketball. But where did he go? Was he murdered?
5"The Mysterious Disappearance of the Bitcoin Millionaire"Sam MillerUnknownMay 20, 2022 (2022-05-20)
The secret life and mysterious death of Canada’s Crypto King. And the hunt for the missing millions.
6"The Heiress & The Sex Cult"Sam MillerUnknownMay 22, 2022 (2022-05-22)
From Seagram’s heiress to felon – the inside story of Clare Bronfman and her funding of the NXVIM sex cult.
7"Peter Nygaard's Unseen Tapes"Sebastian Smith
Jessica Burgess
UnknownMay 24, 2022 (2022-05-24)
Disgraced Canadian fashion tycoon Peter Nygaard and his bizarre quest to live forever.

Reception

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Season 1 was received positively, with The Daily Beast praising the Girls Gone Wild episode for providing a "a venue for multiple Francis victims to explicate his underhanded tactics, and to express their hurt and anger over being featured in videos—if not plastered on their packaging—without having been first given a clear understanding of what they were signing up for."[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b ""Rich & Shameless"". TNT - "Rich & Shameless". Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  2. ^ "TNT's 'Rich & Shameless' to follow NBA Western Conference Finals with a focus on sports scandals". Star 102.3. 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  3. ^ The Kardashians’ Deep Ties to Predatory ‘Girls Gone Wild’ Founder Joe Francis / The Daily Beast
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