Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action— How long was The Jerry Springer Show on air?

The Netflix documentary miniseries Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action is now streaming, giving a behind-the-scenes look at The Jerry Springer Show, one of America's most controversial and unforgettable talk shows.

This limited docuseries explores the 27 years of talk show drama of the 27-season run of The Jerry Springer Show. The show aired from 1991 to 2018 and became infamous for its outrageous moments, on-camera fights, and shocking revelations. Hosted by Jerry Springer, the show became part of daytime American television and left an impact on pop culture.

The 2025 Netflix documentary reveals some of the biggest scandals and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped the show, investigating the chaos both in front of and behind the camera.

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action is now available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

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Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action: How long was the show on air?

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action probes on the 27 years of the controversial TV show (Image via Netflix)

The Netflix documentary miniseries Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action revisits the 27-season history of The Jerry Springer Show, a program with its controversial and dramatic content.

The show first aired on September 30, 1991, as a traditional talk show focused on political issues but underwent a major reformatting in the mid-1990s. The show transformed into the tabloid-style spectacle it became famous for. With topics ranging from adultery to family scandals, episodes featured profanity, physical altercations, and outrageous stunts like the "Jerry Beads" exchanges.

Produced initially by Multimedia, Inc. and later by NBCUniversal, the show was taped in Chicago until 2009 before moving production to Stamford.

It reached peak popularity in the late 1990s and became a pop culture phenomenon and reference in various media in the U.S. Despite its polarizing reputation, The Jerry Springer Show produced 3,891 episodes during its run.

The final taping took place on July 6, 2018, and the last episode aired on July 26, 2018. It marked the end of an era.

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action is now streaming on Netflix, giving fans and critics alike a chance to revisit the show's legacy.

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What’s the docu about: Revisiting the Jerry Springer Show’s controversial legacy

Earning mixed reactions, Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action features interviews with the producers and behind-the-scenes crew of the controversial talk show (Image via Netflix)

The Netflix docuseries Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action takes a probe on the legacy of The Jerry Springer Show, exposing the behind-the-scenes tactics and shocking moments that made it one of the most infamous talk shows in American television history.

According to a review by The Guardian,

“It was the most notorious talkshow in TV history, and this gobsmacking documentary shows that the people who worked on it still have no shame – despite possibly ruining countless lives.”

Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action sheds light on the denial and lack of accountability among many of those involved in the show, including producers who were caught on camera inciting guests into fury before their onstage appearances. This was all in pursuit of the explosive fights that became the show’s hallmark.

However, many of the producers featured in the series recall only the excitement of booking guests and chasing high ratings.

One notable figure in the docuseries is the executive producer Richard Dominick, who led the show from 1994 to 2008. Dominick worked at tabloids like Weekly World News and The Sun before joining the Jerry Springer Show. In the interview, Dominick expressed no regrets about the show’s sensationalist approach.

The series also revisits a particularly infamous 1997 episode titled “Klanfrontation,” in which newly initiated Ku Klux Klan members clashed on stage with Irv Rubin, the founder of the Jewish Defense League. The episode sought to explore whether the Klan members could renounce their allegiance before becoming fully entrenched.

The Netflix documentary series Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action is now available for streaming. Watch the full trailer here.

Viewers can access it exclusively on Netflix with a subscription, with plans including options for HD streaming and multiple device access.