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Thief

Episode number: 1

Overview: From the perspective of his one-man-show, Mike Tyson asks the question ‘Who am I?’ as he reflects on his childhood in Brownsville, New York, where he already has 37 arrests on his record by the time he is just 13.

Monster

Episode number: 2

Overview: Cus D'amato discovers Mike at 13, gives him discipline, extremely honed skills and an ego, transforming Mike into the youngest Heavyweight Champion of all time. But at what cost?

Lover

Episode number: 3

Overview: Mike falls hard for Robin Givens and asks, "How can someone who hates himself love anyone else?'

Meal Ticket

Episode number: 4

Overview: Newly single with unlimited access to the world, Don King encourages Mike's excessive lifestyle, causing him to lose his title to Buster Douglas in the biggest upset in boxing history.

Desiree

Episode number: 5

Overview: An 18 year old honor student from a small town in Rhode Island named Desiree Washington accuses Mike of rape.

Jailbird

Episode number: 6

Overview: Mike reflects on his 3 years behind bars at the Indiana Department of Corrections.

Cannibal

Episode number: 7

Overview: Tyson examines the complicated events that led up to his fight with Evander Holyfield and the 'bite heard round the world.'

Phoenix

Episode number: 8

Overview: Mike faces his demons, going from the most despised man in the world to beloved figure, as he comes to terms with who he really is.