Secrets of Playboy: Season 1

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A&E | Season Premiere Date: January 24, 2022

Summary: The 10-part documentary series directed by Alexandra Dean features archival footage and interviews with former employees and girlfriends of Hugh Hefner about the Playboy empire, allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use.

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. The Aftermath
Air Date: April 4, 2022
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S1:E11. Behind The Girls Next Door
Air Date: March 28, 2022
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S1:E10. Predator Number One
Air Date: March 21, 2022

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Richard Roeper

Jan 25, 2022

It’s an understatement to say this exhaustive and, at times, deeply disturbing docuseries lands clearly on the side of “devil,” as we hear one former Playmate or Playboy employee after another recount stories. Read full review

Joel Keller

Jan 25, 2022

Secrets Of Playboy does go into aspects of Hugh Hefner and his empire that people may not have heard before if they’re not following people like Madison closely. We just wonder if the revelations will start becoming repetitive or less shocking as the series examines each part of Hefner’s life and the brand he started. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jan 25, 2022

The Playboy mystique and Hugh Hefner's legacy receive a serious debunking in "Secrets of Playboy," a 10-part A&E network docuseries that explores the dark side of the lifestyle Hefner sought to embody. Somewhat bloated in its format, there are plenty of disturbing revelations scattered here for those with the patience to reach them. Read full review

The Daily Beast Nick Schager

Jan 25, 2022

Separating truth from fiction can sometimes be difficult in Secrets of Playboy, which freely blends concrete proof and conjecture. On the whole, though, the docuseries unearths an overwhelming amount of rottenness. Read full review

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 24, 2022
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  S1:E12. The Aftermath
  Air Date: April 4, 2022
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  S1:E11. Behind The Girls Next Door
  Air Date: March 28, 2022
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  S1:E10. Predator Number One
  Air Date: March 21, 2022
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  S1:E9. The Shadow Mansions
  Air Date: March 14, 2022
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  S1:E8. Predators' Ball
  Air Date: March 7, 2022
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  S1:E7. The Big Playboy Lie
  Air Date: February 28, 2022
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  S1:E6. The Corporate Game
  Air Date: February 21, 2022
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  S1:E5. The Circus
  Air Date: February 14, 2022
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  S1:E4. The Price of Loyalty
  Air Date: February 7, 2022
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  S1:E3. The Bunnies & the Cleanup Crew
  Air Date: January 31, 2022
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  S1:E2. The Girl Next Door
  Air Date: January 24, 2022
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  S1:E1. The Playboy Legacy
  Air Date: January 24, 2022