Plot Synopsis

Directed by Alexandra Dean, THE JUDD FAMILY: TRUTH BE TOLD is a four-part documentary series that reveals the complex story of the Judds, including their triumphs and tragedies across several decades. From Naomi's beginnings in Kentucky as a young teen mom, then known as Dianna, struggling to survive with her young daughters, the doc illustrates how the famous country music mother-daughter duo of Naomi and Wynonna Judd came to be and where Ashley stood at the height of Naomi and Wynonna's fame. Untold truths emerge, illustrating what tied them together, and what also drove them a part. Featuring intimate interviews with many Judd family members, including Wynonna, Ashley, and Naomi's widower Larry Strickland, the doc also speaks to Naomi's closest friends and colleagues including Reba McEntire and Don Potter. Exclusive access to rare family footage and photos, unreleased songs, and voicemails that the Judd women left for one another further illustrate the unique relationship between mothers and daughters, the cyclical nature of generational trauma and the strength of familial bonds. The four-part series debuts on two nights over Mother's Day Weekend 2025:

"A Mother's Smile" (Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8-9pm): To unlock the mysteries surrounding Naomi Judd's 2022 suicide, the episode examines her past. Naomi struggles to make ends meet as a single mother in seedy 1970s Hollywood. Naomi discovers Wynonna's musical gift.

"Why Not Me?" (Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 9-10pm): In Nashville, Naomi attempts to launch teenaged Wynonna's career while working the night shift at a local hospital. When Wynonna fails to take off, she joins the act.

"Love Can Build a Bridge" (Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 8-9pm): The Judds' careers take off, but their fighting only gets worse. Touring Wynonna and Naomi leave teenaged Ashley behind in Nashville -- with devastating results. Naomi tries to bring the family together through music.

"Child of the Light" (Sunday, May 11, 2025 from 9-10:30pm): After a hepatitis diagnosis, Naomi is forced to retire. Meanwhile, Wynonna and Ashley's careers flourish. Alone at home, Naomi uncovers painful memories about her childhood.