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Payback is a crime and documentary TV series that premiered on TV One on June 6, 2022. It has 4 seasons and 80 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 13 "Friend or Foe", aired on July 16, 2025.

Whether it's a cheating ex, a double-crossing co-worker, or the best friend who stabbed you in the back, it's human instinct to want to get even. Though most people don't act on this impulse, there are those who are consumed with getting even. For them, what starts as a nagging bitterness evolves into obsession and results in murder. This true crime documentary series profiles those stories of revenge, told through gripping interviews with the family members, community members, and law enforcement who experienced the events firsthand.

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Episodes

80 episodes · 4 seasons

Season 1

2022 · 26 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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  1. E26

    26. Episode 26

  2. E25

    25. Episode 25

  3. E24

    24. Episode 24

  4. E23

    23. Episode 23

  5. E22

    22. Episode 22

  6. E21

    21. Episode 21

  7. E20

    20. Rap Wars

    Finale

    When a legendary Bay Area rap star is gunned down after a concert in Kansas City, investigators find themselves in the middle of a deadly, nationwide blood feed fueled by revenge.

  8. E19

    19. Armando Caballero

    After a 19-year-old college student goes missing, her distraught family works alongside investigators to find out what happened to her. When their prime suspect turns up dead, hopes of finding the girl alive diminish.

  9. E18

    18. Derrick Thurman

    When bad blood between two Georgia men escalates to a failed murder attempt, the survivor vows to get payback, but he may have shot the wrong man eight times in the back.

  10. E17

    17. Agustin Garcia

    A successful businessman and activist shocks a close-knit Dominican community and beyond when he gets deadly payback against his ex on her wedding day; the entire moment is captured on video

  11. E16

    16. Timera Branch

    After an incident at a teenage party, a boy's mother hell-bent on revenge takes justice into her own hands and mows down a 17-year-old boy with her car.

  12. E15

    15. Kelly Forbes

    A husband is strangled just 2 months after his wedding, and his wife makes a shocking confession, but as evidence of infidelity comes to light, police must determine whether it's self-defense or revenge.

  13. E14

    14. Monique and Gary Lee

    A young mother feels her life is spiraling out of control following an eviction notice, and enlists the help of her brother to get payback on the woman she blames for her misfortune.

  14. E13

    13. Jacobee Flowers

    With very little evidence, the disappearance of a pregnant Florida teen becomes a cold case, despite the family's suspicions about the baby's father. A decade later, a determined detective and advanced technology help uncover a tragic act of revenge.

  15. E12

    12. Olivia Moody

    A church reverend follows the sound of gunshots and funds a young woman fighting for her life. Witnesses tell investigators the victim had been involved in a dramatic parking lot brawl earlier that day.

  16. E11

    11. Porsche Humphrey

    A man is found dead from a single gunshot wound to the chest, and friends suspect a possible suicide. When investigators find evidence that points to foul play, a vindictive ex obsessed with revenge emerges as the prime suspect.

  17. E10

    10. William "Bosco" Lyles

    After a deadly night-time home invasion, the family suspects a vindictive ex-lover, but the case grows cold after the suspect disappears; 30 years later, a family member hungry for justice helps police track down the vengeful killer.

  18. E9

    9. Nathan Holden

    When a man loses control of his wife and kids, he goes to murderous lengths to get revenge.

  19. E8

    8. Matthew DuBois

    Police are lead to assume that a mysterious gunman wearing a blue bandana is responsible for the shooting of two adolescents on New Year's Eve, but a reluctant witness ultimately directs the investigation to a case of romantic retaliation.

  20. E7

    7. Whitehead Twins

    Investigators can tell that this killing is personal from the gruesome crime scene after finding a young mother who was stabbed 80 times.

  21. E6

    6. Justin Glover & Lawrence Murrell

    After a roadside fire proves to be an attempt at covering up a brutal assassination, a police investigation exposes an intricate loan fraud scheme involving betrayal among friends and a pair of killers intent on revenge.

  22. E5

    5. Javaris Crittenton

    When a former professional basketball player seeking vengeance decides to take matters into his own hands, he kills the wrong person and destroys a loving family's lives.

  23. E4

    4. A Daughter's Duty

    When a battling addict is killed, Baltimore police initially dismiss it as just another failed drug transaction. In contrast, the victim's daughter begins to notice warning signs among family members she had previously believed to be involved in her father's murder.

  24. E3

    3. Mary Ann Langley

    Arson investigators must figure out why a gas-fueled fire badly injured a Connecticut man. His wife believes he set the fire while in a diabetic coma, but detectives uncover a more sinister motive: payback.

  25. E2

    2. Brigitte Harris

    A woman from Queens suspects that the sexual abuse she suffered is about to repeat itself with her nieces, so she seeks retribution to ensure her abuser will never harm anyone else.

  26. E1

    1. Jamaar Bracey

    When a Chicago man is shot to death on a visit to Atlanta for his girlfriend's birthday, surveillance footage of the attack leads detectives to believe their victim may have been stalked by a dangerous predator out for revenge.

Season 2

2023 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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  1. E15

    15. Dead Ends Part 2

    After young parents to be are gunned down in Memphis, police are shocked to learn their deaths resulted from a vengeful dispute over bundles of hair; while certain they have their killer, the road to justice proves trickier than first thought.

  2. E14

    14. Dead Ends Part 1

    When young expectant parents are found gunned down outside an apartment complex, Memphis police are shocked when the father-to-be's family members theorize the couple's deaths are the result of a dispute over bundles of hair.

  3. E13

    13. Eye for an Eye

    After Chance Gathers, a young man with a criminal record, is shot and killed in broad daylight in Syracuse, NY, investigators have to figure out if the shooting was random or if his death may have been the work of a player from his troubled past intent on payback.

  4. E12

    12. I'm Not Scared

    Two months after Shavondes Martin is acquitted of a murder, he becomes a victim of gun violence in Waterloo, IA; while police are convinced the shooting was revenge, they and the rest of the community are shocked to learn his own cousin helped lure him to his death.

  5. E11

    11. Brother's Keeper

    After a gunshot victim is identified as a recent suspect in an earlier killing, northern Virginia police must determine if the crimes are somehow connected and if the deaths are random acts of violence or a more likely act of revenge.

  6. E10

    10. Caught on Camera

    Detroit police are called to the site of an accident; they find father of six Jonte Brooks unresponsive at the wheel, but not from the crash, he's been shot. The investigation soon leads police to suspect his former girlfriend has taken deadly revenge.

  7. E9

    9. If I Can't Have You

    In Florida, missing single mother Jennifer Johnson is found brutally murdered. All signs point to her on and off again boyfriend; whether her death is a random act of violence or a tragic tale of romantic revenge.

  8. E8

    8. Three's A Crowd

    After a woman miraculously survives 17 gunshot wounds, Bellwood, Ill., police, aided by witness statements and video surveillance, uncover a triangle of romance, rage and revenge.

  9. E7

    7. Revenge Gone Wrong

    When Ismail Lewis is shot and killed soon after an alleged domestic assault, authorities suspect the girlfriend; through their investigation they learn she did indeed seek payback, but it was not intended to be deadly.

  10. E6

    6. The Trouble in Toledo

    When a man is shot in front of his children, his cousin seeks payback, sparking a months-long feud between two families; a back in forth battle of murder and arson wreaks havoc on the city of Toledo, Ohio.

  11. E5

    5. In Broad Daylight

    After a deadly shooting is caught on camera, detectives need to employ multiple investigative methods to convict a suspect who took justice into his own hands, killing the wrong man.

  12. E4

    4. Vicious Vengeance

    After an anti-violence activist is gunned down in broad daylight, investigators uncover a twisted case of vengeance and mistaken identity thanks to wiretaps, cellular forensics, surveillance video and rumors on the streets.

  13. E3

    3. Romance Rage and Revenge

    After a jealous ex confesses to committing deadly revenge on his romantic rival the victim's family worries he will get away with it because of an inadmissible confession and a circumstantial case.

  14. E2

    2. Cycle of Violence

    When an aspiring rapper is shot down in broad daylight after leaving a peace rally, Baltimore Police believe the murder is related to a shooting earlier that day, and their worst fears are realized as more revenge killings occur.

  15. E1

    1. Shot for Shot

    When an accomplice to a 2006 murder is gunned down in a neighborhood bar 3 years later, police suspect the nephew of world-renowned boxer, Larry Holmes, who waited patiently to seize his opportunity for revenge.

Season 3

2024 · 26 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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  1. E26

    26. It's Tricky: Part Two

    Years after a music icon is found dead in the studio, investigators are stumped. When new information unveils a hidden side of Jason Mizell, aka Jam Master Jay of Run DMC, the pieces of the puzzle start to fall into place, reviewing secret trees that could solve the murder.

  2. E25

    25. It's Tricky: Part One

    In October 2002, music icon Jason Mizell, aka Jam Master Jay of Run DMC, is shot dead, sending shockwaves through the community. Rumors swirl as detectives delve into his financial troubles, revealing a motive that could crack the case and unveil the truth behind his tragic death.

  3. E24

    24. Driven by Revenge

    In June 1995, residents of Colorado Springs are on edge after a seemingly random shooting leaves a man dead. After speaking with witnesses and the family of the deceased, detectives discover this may be the result of a long-running feud turned violent.

  4. E23

    23. Blood for Blood

    An up-and-coming rapper is shot while preparing for a music video; as authorities look into the shooting, they learn of other shootings that happened nearby earlier that day; they find that the rapper's death was a case of mistaken identity.

  5. E22

    22. From the Grave

    After an off-duty officer hears gunshots in a parking lot, a young woman is left dead in her car; investigators learn that Donasia's ex-boyfriend, Justin Carroll, is out on bail after being charged with domestic assault.

  6. E21

    21. Deadly Duo

    After a rancher finds the body of a young man in his field, detectives' only lead is the last person on the victim's call log; days later, another body is found under similar circumstances.

  7. E20

    20. Brick By Brick

    A young father is shot to death, seemingly the victim of a random shooting; as police investigate the killing and the series of events that led to it, they find that not all good deeds go unpunished.

  8. E19

    19. The La Habra Butcher

    After two crime scenes leave investigators with no clues, no leads and no killer, police are stumped; it seems a jilted lover seeking her own payback is the only one that can stop the killer.

  9. E18

    18. One-Two Punch

    After Camran Collier is killed in his car, his loved ones hold a balloon release in his honor where his friend, Kolby Graham, is shot. Kolby dies at the hospital a couple days later; investigators find rumors on social media about both shootings. [also shown as S3:E54]

  10. E17

    17. Foot in the Grave

    A vengeful wife seeks more than her fair share when divorce threatens her lavish lifestyle; determined to make her husband pay, she instigates a deadly plot. Little does she know that the tables will turn and she will be the one paying the price. [also shown as S3:E53]

  11. E16

    16. Half-Court Horror

    College turns deadly one night for two Murfreesboro roommates; unconscious and bleeding, Clantina Stewart is rushed to the hospital after she is found stabbed multiple times; detectives need to figure out what happened to her. [also shown as S3:E52]

  12. E15

    15. Petty Revenge

    After young mother Latisha Frazier fails to return home from work, her parents take to the streets with flyers to find their missing daughter; as the investigation moves forward, the flyers are torn down and the family receives threatening messages.[also shown as S3:E51]

  13. E14

    14. My Brother's Keeper

    Days before Halloween, police find Diondus Billings shot dead, a victim of an apparent carjacking; with little else to go on, police's search for the missing vehicle unravels a revenge murder plot with multiple suspects. [also shown as S3:50]

  14. E13

    13. A Game of Phones

    After a hard breakup, Landy Martinez is excited to move on and find new love but before he can do that, he is found dead in the bedroom of his St. Petersburg home. Investigators must untangle a web of digital clues to find out what happened to Landy.

  15. E12

    12. Burning Envy

    Upset after finding out that right after a break-up his ex-girlfriend had started talking to another man, Willie Bell takes matters into his own hands as he deals with grief in an explosive manner, using an unassuming disguise in a quest for revenge.

  16. E11

    11. All-American Survivor

    The 2008 NFL football season is barely underway when offensive lineman, Richard Collier is shot multiple times leaving him in critical condition; detectives fight to figure out who would want to murder one of Jacksonville's star players.

  17. E10

    10. Fatal Resolution

    After years of abuse, the news of an affair in Adrienne Davidson's marriage lead her to the edge of suicide; as the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, Adrienne decides to start her new year off with revenge.

  18. E9

    9. Running from the Devil

    When a star high school track athlete disappears without a trace in a dangerous Philly neighborhood, investigators follow the clues to discover a tumultuous home life and a mother out for revenge over her daughter's perceived disrespect.

  19. E8

    8. Insatiable

    Omaima Nelson's request for an ex-boyfriend's help disposing of her husband prompts a 911 call; investigators make a gruesome discovery of a bloody trashbag in her vehicle, finding human body parts.

  20. E7

    7. The Grass is Greener

    After the murder of Adan Katami, investigators dig into his entrepreneurial relationship with Tikisha Upshaw; detectives learned their business relationship was recently strained, leading to an interesting connection to his murder.

  21. E6

    6. The Brothers Lundy

    As a man leaves to get dinner for his family on a normal October night, he is struck down in a hail of bullets; as investigators delve into the man's connections, they find that revenge can sometimes make a victim of the wrong person.

  22. E5

    5. Double Shot

    Back-to-back homicide cases send detectives down a twisted cycle of street violence as a connection between the two men's deaths comes to light; is the investigation carries on, authorities most rely on social media to help them crack the case.

  23. E4

    4. Behind My Back

    After a potential suspect in an unsolved murder is found dead, police suspect the best friend wasted no time in seizing an opportunity for revenge; as pressure mounts, authorities dig into the past, uncovering a web of deceit that lies beneath.

  24. E3

    3. Life Over Limb

    After a near fetal shooting at Georgia gas station, the suspects look to live out there 'Bonnie and Clyde' fantasy on social media, sparking a nationwide manhunt; authorities scrambled to capture them as the violence looks to be escalating.

  25. E2

    2. Innocence is Gone

    After the death of a 9-year-old boy in Chicago, police feared that the usual tight-lipped culture would hurt their investigation. Turns out, people were more than willing to help identify the suspects who sought deadly revenge in broad daylight.

  26. E1

    1. Straight to the Heart

    When a Facebook post spawns a street brawl in Albany, NY, 22-year-old Maurice Skeen dies by a deadly stab to the heart. Despite multiple cell phone videos of the fight, investigators must struggle to pinpoint the vengeful perpetrator that struck the fatal wound.

Season 4

2025 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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  1. E13

    13. Friend or Foe

    Ohio police rush to North Toledo after reports of gunshots; first responders find teenager Carter Coley unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds. Upon questioning his friends, detectives wonder if a fight that night may have been setup for revenge.

  2. E12

    12. A Bridge Too Far

    When a routine welfare check fails to find a young mother, police race to find out what happened to the missing woman. As they look into witness reports and phone records, they find the mother was the target of a brutal pursuit of payback.

  3. E11

    11. Shattered

    When a young couple is found murdered in their own home, no one knows why. Friends and family offer no obvious enemies, but the police have a different story. Accusations fly and send a group of siblings down a dark and irreversible path of payback.

  4. E10

    10. A Deadly Turn

    When calls flood Philadelphia's dispatch about a car striking a building, police find a chaotic scene as a wife cradles her deceased husband and witnesses shout "She hit him!". She claims it was an accident, but a brutal video reveals the truth.

  5. E9

    9. A Fallen Angel

    When the body of a young mother is found on the side of the interstate, investigators race to find out who she is and what happened to her.

  6. E8

    8. Blood Money

    Police in Guthrie, OK, find a beloved local entrepreneur brutally murdered in his home. The search for his killer uncovers a tragically lethal conspiracy of greed and murder fueled by loneliness, self-deception, and lies.

  7. E7

    7. A Toxic Romance

    Chicago police rush to a scene where a young man is reportedly foaming at the mouth. As witnesses try to save him, he hands them a flip phone - could it belong to his attacker? Investigators dive into his personal life and uncover a toxic romance.

  8. E6

    6. Widow's Web

    When a woman calls 911 saying she shot an assailant who broke into her home, police must investigate multiple murders to find out what really happened. But the truth won't come until years later when a chance encounter unravels the case.

  9. E5

    5. The Final Round

    A sudden home invasion leaves a single mother dead, two children orphaned, and another man clinging to life. The search for her killer uncovers a deadly obsession and the remorseless rage of a spurned lover who lives for violence.

  10. E4

    4. A Deadly Game

    In November 2018, police in Maitland, FL, are called to a grizzly scene. They find a body in a bag and a distraught young man hiding in a bathroom claiming he is not the killer. Investigators immediately launch a manhunt to find the perpetrator.

  11. E3

    3. Blood on the Block

    After months of arguing, tensions between two families come to a head when a fight ends in a fatal stabbing. Investigators must dissect conflicting accounts to figure out if the stabbing was in self-defense or a purposeful attack.

  12. E2

    2. Marked for Death

    A week before Christmas a warehouse foreman is discovered murdered execution style in his van. In the hunt for his killer, police uncover a deadly pact and a hit list targeting ex-flames, both real and imagined.

  13. E1

    1. Staged and Confused

    In November 2010, Michigan police rushed to the scene of a home invasion. They find two victims of a stabbing, and one is pronounced dead. After finding a map labeled "My House" outside an open window, detectives unravel a shocking plot of betrayal.

Cast & crew

  • Richard Collier

    Self - Former NFL Player (archive footage)

  • Larry Martin

    Self - Former DA's Chief of Investigations, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell

    Self (archive footage)

  • Rahiem

    Self - Jay's Friend / Hip-Hop Artist

  • Rob Swift

    Self - Queens Artist

  • Joseph Simmons

    Joseph Simmons

    Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)

  • Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

    Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

    Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)

  • Russell Simmons

    Russell Simmons

    Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)

  • Kimora Lee Simmons

    Kimora Lee Simmons

    Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)

  • LL Cool J

    LL Cool J

    Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)

  • Queen Latifah

    Queen Latifah

    Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)

  • Chuck D

    Chuck D

    Self - Funeral Attendee (archive footage)

  • Brian Ritz

    Self - Colorado Springs Detective

  • Ann Ervin

    Self - Reporter

  • Kenisha Pinckney

    Pamela Edwards

  • Micah Alexander

    Stephon

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