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The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade

6.520162 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesDocumentaryCrimeReality

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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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Newlywed Murder
Oct 16, 2017
E2
The Libertyville Horror
Oct 23, 2017
E3
Friday the 13th
Oct 30, 2017
E4
The Copycat Killer
Nov 6, 2017
E5
Phantom Killer of the Opera
Nov 13, 2017
E6
The Dixieland Murders
Nov 20, 2017
E7
The Death of Disco
Nov 27, 2017
E8
The Cotton Club Murder
Dec 4, 2017
E9
The Milk Carton Murder
Dec 11, 2017
E10
The Krishna Killers
Dec 18, 2017

Cast

PGPatrick Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher
Himself - Narrator

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The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade?

The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade is streaming on Discovery+ in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade on Netflix?

No, The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Discovery+.

Is The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Discovery+ instead.

Where can I watch The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade for free?

The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade is available on Discovery+ in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade?

The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade has 2 seasons in total (16 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade out yet?

Yes — all 16 episodes across 2 seasons of The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade?

No — The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.