1x1 - Dark Obsession: The Stalking and Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer

August 21, 1996

Struggling model turned actress Rebecca Schaeffer, knew she had it all. Her big break came in 1986, when she starred in the CBS sitcom "My Sister Sam". Her life was cut short at 21 by an obsessed fan Robert John Bardo.

1x2 - The Life and Death of Sam Kinison

August 31, 1996

This episode focuses on the life of Sam Kinison, who started as a preacher but rapidly became famous as a comedian, then later died suddenly in a car crash.

1x3 - The Selena Murder Trial

December 7, 1996

Profiling the 1995 murder of Tajano star Selena by former fan club president, Yolanda Saldavar. Re-enactments included such as the courtroom.

1x4 - Margaux Hemingway

January 12, 1997

Margaux Hemingway was a supermodel and actress who died in July 1996. This episode tells her story, from her success as a fashion model to her struggle with alcoholism and bulimia.

1x5 - River Phoenix

February 16, 1997

The special explaining the tragic death of a well-known, talented actor.

1x6 - Dominique Dunne: An American Tragedy

February 23, 1997

A touching episode on the short life of American actress Dominique Dunne and her arrival on the Hollywood scene.

1x7 - Macaulay Culkin: A Child's Rise, a Family's Fall

April 20, 1997

Profiling child actor Macaulay Culkin. Culkin, was the huge money maker in three box hits "Home Alone", "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" and, "My Girl". His life was destroyed with financial and family troubles.

1x8 - Karen Carpenter

April 13, 1997

This episode is dedicated to Karen Carpenter's musical career, her life and her struggle with anorexia nervosa.

1x9 - Bettie Page: From Pinup to Sex Queen

April 27, 1997

1x10 - Anthony Perkins

1x12 - Power, Greed, Murder: The Making of the Cotton Club Movie

May 25, 1997

1x13 - Michael Landon

June 29, 1997

1x14 - Jan-Michael Vincent

July 13, 1997

1x15 - Grace, Caroline and Stephanie: The Curse of the Royal Family

1x16 - Death in Malibu: The Murder of Charlie Minor

1x17 - Brandon Lee

September 7, 1997

1x18 - Christian Brando

1x19 - Gilda Radner

October 19, 1997

1x20 - Ray Combs

November 16, 1997

This episode tells the story of game show host and comedian Ray Combs, best known for hosting "The New Family Feud".

1x21 - Gianni Versace

1x22 - Natalie Wood

December 14, 1997