Scamanda: Season 1

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: January 30, 2025

Summary: The four-part docuseries based on the podcast of the same name by Charlie Webster focuses on Amanda Riley, who faked cancer for donations.

Genre(s): Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E2. Stage 2: All About Amanda
Air Date: October 16, 2024
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S1:E1. Stage 1: Who's Afraid of Amanda Riley?
Air Date: October 9, 2024

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Joel Keller

Jan 30, 2025

Scamanda gets to the point of its story quickly, which is always appreciated during true crime docuseries. Read full review

Aramide Tinubu

Jan 30, 2025

Though the series offers a brief update on where she is today, it mostly brushes over these themes. Digging deeper into the mental motivations behind Riley’s actions, her upbringing and the emotional impact of the lengthy con would have struck a more poignant and enduring note. Read full review

Jenna Scherer

Jan 30, 2025

I can’t speak to whether Webster’s podcast is as sensationalist as the docuseries. Considering that podcast listeners are generally a less guileless lot than network-TV viewers, I’m guessing it wasn’t. But judging by the first episode, I’m betting that Scamanda is better heard than seen. Read full review

Margaret Lyons

Feb 6, 2025

It’s a mediocre doc, but the story is wild. Read full review

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 30, 2025
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  S1:E2. Stage 2: All About Amanda
  Air Date: October 16, 2024
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  S1:E1. Stage 1: Who's Afraid of Amanda Riley?
  Air Date: October 9, 2024