8 Minutes | |
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Genre | Reality |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 5 |
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Executive producers |
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Camera setup | Multiple |
Running time | 60 minutes |
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Original release | |
Network | A&E |
Release | April 2 April 30, 2015 | –
8 Minutes is an American reality documentary television series that premiered on April 2, 2015 on A&E. [1] The reality show chronicles ex-police officer Pastor Kevin Brown meeting sex workers and attempting to convince them to quit the profession within eight minutes. [2] The show is executive produced by Tom Forman, who previously worked on another controversial sex-themed reality program Sex Box. [3]
The show has been controversial for its storytelling, tactics of approaching women with hidden cameras and myths about sex work. [4] [5]
Eight episodes of the program were ordered, however only five have been broadcast in America. [3] [6] In May 2015, A&E announced it was removing the program from its schedule following controversy surrounding the series, and the network isn't planning to air the remaining three episodes, effectively cancelling the series. [7]
A group of three women who appeared on the show have filed a lawsuit against A+E Television, saying that they got stiffed after agreeing to appear on the series. [8] Some who were part of 8 Minutes also claimed that they were contacted days or weeks ahead of filming, rather than being surprised like it was depicted on the show. [9]
No. | Title [6] | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Welcome to Houston" | April 2, 2015 | 1.05 [10] |
2 | "Trafficker in the Lobby" | April 9, 2015 | 0.78 [11] |
3 | "Gorilla Pimped" | April 16, 2015 | 0.80 [12] |
4 | "Couple Calls" | April 23, 2015 | 0.58 [13] |
5 | "Two for None" | April 30, 2015 | 0.49 [14] |
In Australia, the series premiered on the CI Network on July 6, 2015. [15]
8 Minutes | |
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Genre | Reality |
Presented by |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 5 |
Production | |
Executive producers |
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Camera setup | Multiple |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production company |
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Original release | |
Network | A&E |
Release | April 2 April 30, 2015 | –
8 Minutes is an American reality documentary television series that premiered on April 2, 2015 on A&E. [1] The reality show chronicles ex-police officer Pastor Kevin Brown meeting sex workers and attempting to convince them to quit the profession within eight minutes. [2] The show is executive produced by Tom Forman, who previously worked on another controversial sex-themed reality program Sex Box. [3]
The show has been controversial for its storytelling, tactics of approaching women with hidden cameras and myths about sex work. [4] [5]
Eight episodes of the program were ordered, however only five have been broadcast in America. [3] [6] In May 2015, A&E announced it was removing the program from its schedule following controversy surrounding the series, and the network isn't planning to air the remaining three episodes, effectively cancelling the series. [7]
A group of three women who appeared on the show have filed a lawsuit against A+E Television, saying that they got stiffed after agreeing to appear on the series. [8] Some who were part of 8 Minutes also claimed that they were contacted days or weeks ahead of filming, rather than being surprised like it was depicted on the show. [9]
No. | Title [6] | Original air date | US viewers (millions) |
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1 | "Welcome to Houston" | April 2, 2015 | 1.05 [10] |
2 | "Trafficker in the Lobby" | April 9, 2015 | 0.78 [11] |
3 | "Gorilla Pimped" | April 16, 2015 | 0.80 [12] |
4 | "Couple Calls" | April 23, 2015 | 0.58 [13] |
5 | "Two for None" | April 30, 2015 | 0.49 [14] |
In Australia, the series premiered on the CI Network on July 6, 2015. [15]