NameDirty Rotten ScandalsGenreDocuseriesRelease DateMarch 4, 2026NetworkE!
E! has announced a new docuseries, Dirty Rotten Scandals, which is set to pull back the curtain on the dark side of television. According to E! News, Dirty Rotten Scandals will offer an unfiltered look into the underbelly of some of the most iconic shows on TV, including The Dr. Phil Show, America’s Next Top Model, and The Price Is Right.
Through firsthand accounts and behind-the-scenes revelations, the docuseries examines the power dynamics, pressure, and alleged abuses that shaped these productions. Here is all you need to know about the upcoming docuseries, from its release date, plot, and episode guide.
When is Dirty Rotten Scandals Releasing?
Dirty Rotten Scandals is set to premiere on March 4, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on E!, launching a three-week documentary that digs into “the biggest scandals in pop culture history.” While the number of episodes of the docuseries remains uncertain, it will follow a weekly release schedule.
Dirty Rotten Scandals | Credit: E!
Here is an episode guide for Dirty Rotten Scandals.
Featured ShowRelease DateThe Dr. Phil ShowMarch 4, 2026America’s Next Top ModelMarch 11, 2026The Price Is RightMarch 18, 2026
Premiering on March 4, the first episode will focus on The Dr. Phil Show, featuring claims from former guests and employees about behind-the-scenes practices and the cost of turning personal trauma into content.
On March 11, the spotlight shifts to America’s Next Top Model with two back-to-back episodes, with the documentary concluding on March 18 by examining The Price Is Right during Bob Barker’s long tenure as host.
What is Dirty Rotten Scandals About?
Docuseries Dirty Rotten Scandals takes a hard look at the darker side of some of America’s most famous TV shows. The series explores how programs marketed as entertainment or opportunity may have hidden systems of exploitation behind the scenes.
A still from Dirty Rotten Scandals | Credit: E!
According to the press release, shared by E! News,
This groundbreaking documentary demonstrates how the promise of televised help may have become a platform for profit and exploitation, revealing the dark side of America’s self-help industry and the real human cost of entertainment masquerading as therapy.
The docuseries features firsthand accounts of former guests and employees who allege coercive production tactics, manipulation, and corruption during filming.
Contestants from beloved shows like America’s Next Top Model and The Price is Right share behind-the-scenes secrets and reflect on alleged toxic workplace practices, harassment, discrimination, and lawsuits that shaped a very different Hollywood era.
Meet the Cast of Dirty Rotten Scandals
Dirty Rotten Scandals brings familiar TV shows back into focus through the voices of people closest to them. The docuseries opens with stories from guests and employees connected to The Dr. Phil Show.
Here are the people appearing in Dirty Rotten Scandals
Janice Dickinson
Lisa D’Amato
Claudia Jordan
The series will also feature former America’s Next Top Model judge Janice Dickinson and season 17 winner Lisa D’Amato, claiming that the reality TV show came with intense emotional pressure and lasting personal costs.
Former crew members and models featured in The Price is Right also appear in the docuseries, reflecting on the long tenure of late host Bob Barker. Claudia Jordan, who starred in the show from 2001-2003, discusses her time on the show and the alleged hostile work environment.
Does Dirty Rotten Scandals Have a Trailer?
Yes, Dirty Rotten Scandals has a trailer. E! released the official trailer on January 29, 2026, giving viewers a first look at the explosive stories featured in the documentary series.
The trailer includes several cast members, with Janice Dickinson stating, “America’s Next Top Model really tortured these girls for Tyra Banks’ ego.” The former America’s Next Top Model Lisa D’Amato even described the modeling competition as a “psychological warfare.” The trailer also previews claims tied to The Price Is Right.
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Dirty Rotten Scandals is set to premiere on March 4, 2026.
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