Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam

Backstreet Boys. NSYNC. Lou Pearlman created the biggest boy bands of the '90s — and one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history.

Latest: Limited Series · 2024

E1. Purveyor of Pop
Jul 24, 2024 · 41m
Lou Pearlman assembles the Backstreet Boys and their competitors, NSYNC. But after racking up gold records, the men are stunned by their paltry paydays.
E2. Business Is Business
Jul 24, 2024 · 42m
After a lawsuit, Lou launches a reality TV show to find the next big music act. As employees question Lou's cash source, the FBI takes interest.
E3. Blood Money
Jul 24, 2024 · 44m
Amid a too-good-to-be-true savings plan, bad checks, forgeries and dubious financial statements, investors seek justice — while Lou travels the globe.