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Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that inflicted lasting wounds still felt today.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Discovery+, Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, Max (Via Amazon Prime), Philo, YouTube TV, and Spectrum On Demand in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that inflicted lasting wounds still felt today.
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Episode 1
Child stars and crew face on-set abuse as Dan Schneider builds a TV empire.
Directed by Mary Robertson, Emma SchwartzGuest stars Giovonnie Samuels, Alexa Nikolas, Marc Summers, Rick Ellis, Virgil L. Fabian, Scaachi Koul, Leon Frierson, Katrina Johnson
Episode 2
As Dan's power grows, child actors contend with a startling revelation.
Guest stars Giovonnie Samuels, Rick Ellis, Scaachi Koul, Kate Taylor, Karyn Finley Thompson, Kyle Sullivan, Bryan Hearne, Tracey Brown
Episode 3
A former child star reveals how he survived abuse by his acting coach.
Guest stars Drake Bell, Joe Bell
Episode 4
Dan Schneider's power grows, raising concerns that hit a boiling point.
Guest stars Giovonnie Samuels, Alexa Nikolas, Rick Ellis, Scaachi Koul, Leon Frierson, Katrina Johnson, Kate Taylor, Christy Stratton
Episode 5
Former Nickelodeon stars discuss TV's dark side with host Soledad O'Brien.
Guest stars Giovonnie Samuels, Raquel Lee, Bryan Hearne, Tracey Brown, Drake Bell, Soledad O'Brien, Shane Lyons
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Giovonnie SamuelsSelf - Cast Member, All That
Alexa NikolasSelf - Cast Member, Zoey 101
Marc SummersSelf - Host, Double Dare
Scaachi KoulSelf - Culture Writer
Kate TaylorSelf - Journalist, Business Insider
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