TV series
Surviving R. Kelly
2019–2023, English, on Lifetime.
Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him. For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. They are now finally ready to share their full story and shed light on the secret life the public has never seen.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 15
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.2/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Surviving R. Kelly
Surviving R. Kelly is streaming on Philo, A&E Crime Central, and Lifetime Movie Club in India.
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Fandango At HomeAvailability in India as of 3 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S3 E4: The Verdict
Aired 3 January 2023
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- R. KellySelf (archive footage) · 15 ep
- Bruce kellySelf - Older brother of R Kelly · 14 ep
- Carey KellySelf - Younger brother of R. Kelly · 9 ep
- Jim DeRogatisSelf - Professor/Author · 9 ep
- John LegendSelf · 7 ep
- SparkleSelf · 6 ep
- Andrea KellySelf · 6 ep
- Wendy WilliamsSelf · 6 ep
- W. Kamau BellSelf - Comedian & TV Host · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 January 2019
- Last aired
- 3 January 2023
- Network
- Lifetime
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-14
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Surviving R. Kelly: quick answers
Is Surviving R. Kelly worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Surviving R. Kelly are there?
Surviving R. Kelly has 3 seasons and 15 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Surviving R. Kelly finished?
Yes. Surviving R. Kelly ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Surviving R. Kelly on?
Surviving R. Kelly is streaming on Philo, A&E Crime Central, and Lifetime Movie Club in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
Surviving R. Kelly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Surviving R. Kelly is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Surviving R. Kelly?
If you liked Surviving R. Kelly, try Trust Me: The False Prophet, Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes, Death of the Pastor's Wife.