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FEUD: Bette and Joan

8 episodes Premiered Mar 5, 2017 Updated Jul 24, 2026

Feud is an anthology television series that examines famous historical rivalries. The first season focuses on the legendary conflict between actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. According to the provided materials, this animosity originated early in their respective careers. The tension between the two women reached a climax during the production of the film Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? The narrative follows t

Season overview

Feud is an anthology television series that examines famous historical rivalries. The first season focuses on the legendary conflict between actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. According to the provided materials, this animosity originated early in their respective careers. The tension between the two women reached a climax during the production of the film Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? The narrative follows the evolution of their relationship as it developed into an Oscar vendetta. As an anthology series, the program is designed to explore the stories that occur behind the scenes of well-known public disputes. The first season of the show was released in 2017 and is classified as a drama. The series is rated TV-MA.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Pilot

Mar 5, 2017 · 51 min

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?"

S1·E2

The Other Woman

Mar 12, 2017 · 51 min

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

S1·E3

Mommie Dearest

Mar 19, 2017 · 51 min

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

S1·E4

More, or Less

Mar 26, 2017 · 51 min

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

S1·E6

Hagsploitation

Apr 9, 2017 · 51 min

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.

S1·E7

Abandoned!

Apr 16, 2017 · 51 min

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 vulnerab

S1·E8

You Mean All This Time We Could Have Been Friends?

Apr 23, 2017 · 51 min

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.