The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

2016 - 2017•2 seasons•16 episodes•~44m•

★6.5(6 ratings)

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Overview

Investigation Discovery transports viewers on a bittersweet and terrifying journey back in time, revealing the dark side of America's favorite decade.

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true crimemurder investigation

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The series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes in total (avg. 8 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 44 minutes.

The series ran from 2016 to 2017 — a total of 1 years on air.

Originally aired on Investigation Discovery.

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The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

2016 - 2017•2 seasons•16 episodes•~44m•

★6.5(6 ratings)

DocumentaryCrimeReality

Overview

Investigation Discovery transports viewers on a bittersweet and terrifying journey back in time, revealing the dark side of America's favorite decade.

Watchlist

Main Cast

Keywords

true crimemurder investigation

Videos

Did You Know?

The series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes in total (avg. 8 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 44 minutes.

The series ran from 2016 to 2017 — a total of 1 years on air.

Originally aired on Investigation Discovery.

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6.5/10

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6 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Age Rating:

TV-14

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

First Episode:

11/14/2016

Last Episode:

12/18/2017

Networks:

Production Companies:

Lion Television USA

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The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

Overview

Main Cast

Patrick Gallagher

Keywords

Videos

Did You Know?

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The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

Overview

Main Cast

Patrick Gallagher

Keywords

Videos

Did You Know?

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

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