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8 Episodes 2017 - 2017
In "Feud: Bette & Joan," Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange) pitches a new adaptation of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" to her acting rival Bette Davis (Susan Sarandon). As the production progresses the tension between the women reaches new heights and director Robert Aldrich (Alfred Molina) is forced to take action to complete his film on time. Later, when Oscar rumors surface a jealous Joan enlists Hedda Hopper (Judy Davis) to help sabotage Bette's dreams and as revenge Bette uses their next project to make a bid for power and ruin her rival forever. The penultimate episode is directed by Helen Hunt.
Episode 1
Sun, Mar 5, 2017 60 mins
In the series premiere, Joan and Bette battle ageism, sexism and each other while making the film " What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"
Episode 2
Sun, Mar 12, 2017 60 mins
With production on "Baby Jane" underway, Bette and Joan form an alliance, but outside forces conspire against them.
Episode 3
Sun, Mar 19, 2017 60 mins
As the production of Baby Jane reaches its climax, the feud becomes physical. Also: Bette's relationship with her daughter becomes strained when she bonds with a new cast member and Joan reveals an intimate detail about her past.
Episode 4
Sun, Mar 26, 2017 60 mins
On the eve of its release, bad word-of-mouth plagues Baby Jane; Bette and Joan brace for failure; Pauline tries to break gender barriers; and Oscar nominations are announced.
Episode 5
Sun, Apr 2, 2017 60 mins
Bette is on track to win a record-breaking third Best Actress Oscar and Joan and Hedda launch a clandestine campaign against her.
Episode 6
Sun, Apr 9, 2017 60 mins
Hungry for another hit, Warner pressures Aldrich to bring the original team back together for a follow-up hag horror pic.
Episode 7
Sun, Apr 16, 2017 60 mins
With production of "Hush...Hush Sweet Charlotte" underway, the feud is intensified when Joan learns of a new producer on the project. Also: Bette reveals her vulnerabilities to Bob.
Episode 8
Sun, Apr 23, 2017 60 mins
In the season finale, Joan accepts a leading role on a new film despite her deteriorating health. Later: Faced with a new rival, Bette reflects on her misplaced feud with Joan.