TV series

Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam

Name: Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Released: 2024-07-24
Rating: 6.537
Cast: Lou Pearlman

2024TV-141 season6.5 / 10

Backstreet Boys. NSYNC. Lou Pearlman created the biggest boy bands of the '90s — and one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history.

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Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam premiered July 24, 2024. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Backstreet Boys. NSYNC. Lou Pearlman created the biggest boy bands of the '90s — and one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history.

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Episode 1

Purveyor of Pop

Jul 24, 202441m6.3 / 10

Lou Pearlman assembles the Backstreet Boys and their competitors, NSYNC. But after racking up gold records, the men are stunned by their paltry paydays.

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Episode 2

Business Is Business

Jul 24, 202442m6.3 / 10

After a lawsuit, Lou launches a reality TV show to find the next big music act. As employees question Lou's cash source, the FBI takes interest.

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Episode 3

Blood Money

Jul 24, 202444m6.3 / 10finale

Amid a too-good-to-be-true savings plan, bad checks, forgeries and dubious financial statements, investors seek justice — while Lou travels the globe.

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Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026

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