Overview

Total Episodes: 8

The story of the legendary rivalry between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford which began early on their careers, climaxed on the set of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" and evolved into an Oscar vendetta.

Bette and Joan Episode 1

Episode 1

Pilot

Runtime: 51m
2017-03-06

Cast aside by Hollywood, screen legends Joan Crawford and Bette Davis battle ageism, sexism and each other when they sign up to make "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"

Bette and Joan Episode 2

Episode 2

The Other Woman

Runtime: 51m
2017-03-13

With production on the film underway, Bette and Joan form an alliance, but outside forces conspire against them.

Bette and Joan Episode 3

Episode 3

Mommie Dearest

Runtime: 51m
2017-03-20

As the film production reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical. Bette's relationship with her daughter becomes strained when she bonds with a new cast member. Joan reveals an intimate detail about her past.

Bette and Joan Episode 4

Episode 4

More, or Less

Runtime: 51m
2017-03-27

Bad word-of-mouth plagues "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" on the eve of its release. Bette and Joan brace for failure. Pauline tries to break gender barriers. Oscar nominations are announced.

Bette and Joan Episode 5

Episode 5

And the Winner Is... (The Oscars of 1963)

Runtime: 51m
2017-04-03

Bette is on track to win a record-breaking, third "Best Actress" Oscar. Joan and Hedda launch a clandestine campaign against Bette.

Bette and Joan Episode 6

Episode 6

Hagsploitation

Runtime: 51m
2017-04-10

Hungry for another hit, Warner pressures Aldrich to bring the original team back together for a follow-up hag horror pic. Someone from Joan's past poses a threat.

Bette and Joan Episode 7

Episode 7

Abandoned!

Runtime: 51m
2017-04-17

With production of Hush…Hush Sweet Charlotte underway, the feud is intensified when Joan learns of a new producer on the project. In an unguarded moment, Bette reveals her vulnerabilities to Bob.

Bette and Joan Episode 8

Episode 8

You Mean All This Time We Could Have Been Friends?

Runtime: 51m
2017-04-24

In the season finale, Joan accepts a leading role on a new film despite her deteriorating health. Faced with a new rival, Bette reflects on her misplaced feud with Joan.

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