Skip to content
Behind the Music poster
7.3 / 10(18 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 19971 Season

Behind the Music

Topics:#shocking

Series Overview

An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedDocumentary
Original Network
VH1
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 230 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1997 – 2014

Premiered: Sun, Aug 17, 1997

Created By
Gay Rosenthal

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Jul 16, 2014

Season 1, Episode 230: “Linda Perry”

Linda Perry talks candidly about her abusive childhood and how she turned her angst into hit songs. After quitting 4 Non Blondes, Linda went on to produce and write for stars like Pink, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Check streaming options on JustWatch

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Gay Rosenthal

Screenplay & Story

Gay Rosenthal

Department Leadership Roster

Gay Rosenthal

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)18

Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Behind the Music.

Shows Similar to Behind the Music

Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes

  • 7.6
  • 7.7
  • 7.2
  • 7.2
  • 5.5
  • 10.0
  • 7.0
  • 6.5
  • 7.8
  • 7.9
  • 7.4
  • 9.3
  • 7.7
  • 7.6
  • 8.3
  • 5.8
  • 8.0
  • 8.3

More Series Like Behind the Music

Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.

6.4
6.3
8.7
7.6
7.0
7.9
7.1
6.3
7.5
7.0
7.5
6.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Music

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Behind the Music about?

An intimate look into the personal lives of pop music's greatest and most influential artists.

How many seasons does Behind the Music have?

Behind the Music comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Behind the Music?

Key cast members in Behind the Music include Jim Forbes.

Who created or directed Behind the Music?

Behind the Music was developed and directed by Gay Rosenthal.