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FEUD

Bette and Joan

The story of the legendary rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford which began early on their careers, climaxed on the set of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" and evolved into an Oscar vendetta.

Episodes
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Pilot
Episode 151 min2017-03-05

Pilot

Cast aside by Hollywood, screen legends Joan Crawford and Bette Davis battle ageism, sexism and each other when they sign up to make "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"

The Other Woman
Episode 251 min2017-03-12

The Other Woman

With production on the film underway, Bette and Joan form an alliance, but outside forces conspire against them.

Mommie Dearest
Episode 351 min2017-03-19

Mommie Dearest

As the film production reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical. Bette's relationship with her daughter becomes strained when she bonds with a new cast member. Joan reveals an intimate detail about her past.

More, or Less
Episode 451 min2017-03-26

More, or Less

Bad word-of-mouth plagues "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" on the eve of its release. Bette and Joan brace for failure. Pauline tries to break gender barriers. Oscar nominations are announced.

And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963)
Episode 551 min2017-04-02

And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963)

Bette is on track to win a record-breaking, third "Best Actress" Oscar. Joan and Hedda launch a clandestine campaign against Bette.

Hagsploitation
Episode 651 min2017-04-09

Hagsploitation

Hungry for another hit, Warner pressures Aldrich to bring the original team back together for a follow-up hag horror pic. Someone from Joan's past poses a threat.

Abandoned!
Episode 751 min2017-04-16

Abandoned!

With production of Hush…Hush Sweet Charlotte underway, the feud is intensified when Joan learns of a new producer on the project. In an unguarded moment, Bette reveals her vulnerabilities to Bob.

You Mean All This Time We Could Have Been Friends?
Episode 851 min2017-04-23

You Mean All This Time We Could Have Been Friends?

In the season finale, Joan accepts a leading role on a new film despite her deteriorating health. Faced with a new rival, Bette reflects on her misplaced feud with Joan.