Rage, chair-throwing and sleepless nights: behind the scenes of The Jerry Springer Show

The Jerry Springer Show transformed from a mundane daytime program into a sensationalist spectacle, partly attributed to its ability to push boundaries and address taboo subjects.

Tobias Yoshimura, a producer, noted that some pitches, such as airing a necrophiliac's affair, were too extreme even for a show known for shock value.

At its peak in the late 90s, The Jerry Springer Show's ratings overshadowed those of iconic programs, prompting moral outrage and protests from various groups.

The new Netflix documentary explores how the show contributed to the evolution of reality TV and societal behavior, drawing parallels to the rise of other media phenomena.

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