Red Shoe Diaries 1992
“Trapped by a burning secret. Torn by a blazing desire.”
What is Red Shoe Diaries?
Red Shoe Diaries is a television drama series that originally aired on Showtime beginning in 1992. The show centers around Jake, a character who places an advertisement in the newspaper seeking the private diaries of women following the suicide of his unfaithful fiancée.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 66
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 27, 1992
- Last aired
- Apr 18, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Red Shoe Diaries is a television drama series that originally aired on Showtime beginning in 1992. The show centers around Jake, a character who places an advertisement in the newspaper seeking the private diaries of women following the suicide of his unfaithful fiancée. Through these personal accounts, Jake attempts to understand the nature of betrayal and find closure. Each episode presents a different story, often exploring themes of love, desire, and emotional complexity. The series is known for its anthology format and dramatic storytelling. Actor David Duchovny was part of the main cast during its early seasons. The program continued beyond its initial run, extending into the late 1990s. It featured contributions from various actors, directors, and writers throughout its broadcast years. The show was produced as an erotic drama, aligning with Showtime's late-night programming style of the era.
Should you watch it?
“A grieving man seeks closure by collecting anonymous accounts of infidelity and hidden desires from women.”
- intriguing premise
- explores complex relationships
- mature themes
- slow pacing
Watch it if you are interested in an anthology-style exploration of human relationships and secrets.
This series contains mature themes and adult content intended for an adult audience.
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Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Safe Sex Mytharc Jun 27, 1992
- E2 Double Dare Core Jul 18, 1992
- E3 You Have the Right to Remain Silent Core Aug 8, 1992
- E4 Talk to Me Baby Core Aug 22, 1992
- E5 Just Like That Core Apr 17, 1993
- E6 Another Woman's Lipstick Core May 1, 1993
- E7 Accidents Happen Core May 15, 1993
- E8 Auto Erotica Core May 29, 1993
- E9 Emily's Dance Core Jun 12, 1993
- E10 The Bounty Hunter Core Jun 26, 1993
- E11 Jake's Story Core Jul 10, 1993
- E12 Weekend Pass Core Jul 24, 1993
- E13 Double or Nothing Core Nov 6, 1993
- E14 How I Met My Husband Mytharc Dec 4, 1993
- E15 Midnight Bells Mytharc Dec 18, 1993
Season 2 · 9 episodes
- E1 Night of Abandon Mytharc Apr 23, 1994
- E2 Naked in the Moonlight Core Apr 30, 1994
- E3 Hotline Core May 14, 1994
- E4 Runway Core May 21, 1994
- E5 Kidnap Core Jun 4, 1994
- E6 Burning Up Core Jul 14, 1994
- E7 Borders of Salt Core Jul 23, 1994
- E8 The Game Mytharc Aug 6, 1994
- E9 Liar's Tale Mytharc Jan 21, 1995
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 In the Blink of an Eye Mytharc Feb 6, 1995
- E2 Some Things Never Change Core Feb 13, 1995
- E3 You Make Me Want to Wear Dresses Core Feb 20, 1995
- E4 Gina Core Feb 27, 1995
- E5 Alphabet Girl Core Mar 6, 1995
- E6 The Psychiatrist Core Mar 13, 1995
- E7 Written Word Core Mar 27, 1995
- E8 Like Father, Like Son Core Apr 3, 1995
- E9 Love at First Sight Core Apr 10, 1995
- E10 Girl on a Bike Core Apr 17, 1995
- E11 The Cake Mytharc Apr 25, 1994
- E12 Four on the Floor Mytharc May 1, 1995
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Mercy Mytharc Feb 3, 1996
- E2 The Art of Loneliness Core Feb 10, 1996
- E3 Divorce, Divorce Core Feb 17, 1996
- E4 Hard Labor Core Feb 24, 1996
- E5 Luscious Lola Core Mar 2, 1996
- E6 Slow Train Core Mar 9, 1996
- E7 Tears Core Mar 23, 1993
- E8 The Last Motel Core Mar 30, 1996
- E9 Jump Core Apr 14, 1996
- E10 The Forbidden Zone Core Apr 21, 1996
- E11 Billy Bar Mytharc Jun 1, 1996
- E12 Juarez Mytharc Jun 8, 1996
Season 5 · 18 episodes
- E1 Caged Bird Mytharc Mar 1, 1997
- E2 Cowboy, Cowboy Core Mar 8, 1997
- E3 Picnic Core Mar 15, 1997
- E4 The Ex Core Mar 22, 1997
- E5 The Boxer Core Mar 29, 1997
- E6 Swimming Naked Core Apr 5, 1997
- E7 Dime a Dance Core Apr 12, 1997
- E8 Temple of Flesh Core Apr 19, 1997
- E9 Laundrymat Core
- E10 Banished Core Dec 27, 1997
- E11 As She Wishes Core Jan 3, 1998
- E12 Weightless Core Jan 24, 1998
- E13 Farmer's Daughter Core Jan 31, 1998
- E14 Details Core Feb 7, 1998
- E15 Carried Away Core Feb 21, 1998
- E16 Jealousy Core Feb 28, 1998
- E17 Strip Poker Mytharc Apr 11, 1998
- E18 The Teacher Mytharc Apr 18, 1998
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
The series follows a man who collects secret diaries from women to understand his late fiancée's infidelity.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Jake, a man attempting to reconcile with the truth after his fiancée's death.
How does Jake collect these stories?
He solicits the secret diaries of women by placing an advertisement in a newspaper.
What is the motivation for the series?
Jake hopes that reading these accounts will help him understand the reasons for his fiancée's betrayal.
Is this an anthology series?
The series focuses on the stories contained within the diaries collected by the protagonist.
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