Plot Synopsis

THE MANY LIVES OF MARTHA STEWART is a four-part documentary that traces Martha Stewart's explosive rise to success, her staggering fall from grace, and her momentous comeback to the limelight. Her brand became one of the most profitable, yet polarizing, in the world -- and that was before she was investigated for insider trading. Martha's life stages included being a young female stockbroker breaking barriers on Wall Street in the 1960s; an innovative caterer from a farmhouse in Connecticut; a female self-made billionaire and media mogul; and an Alderson Federal Prison Camp inmate. Now, weaving together never-before-seen images from Stewart's past, archival footage including from Stewart's numerous sit-downs on CNN's LARRY KING LIVE, and exclusive interviews with Stewart's former employees, colleagues, fellow inmates, and closest confidantes, this series pulls back the curtain to reveal the woman behind the legendary lifestyle icon. THE MANY LIVES OF MARTHA STEWART debuts on two consecutive Sundays, launching with two episodes on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 9pm and 10pm ET/PT on CNN. The final two episodes premiered the following Sunday, February 4 at 9pm and 10pm ET/PT on CNN:

"Setting the Table" (Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 9pm): Martha Stewart leaves a life on Wall Street to pursue her love of cooking and hosting.

"Crafting an Empire" (Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 10pm): Martha faces harsh criticism as she expands her domestic living empire.

"In Hot Water" (Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 9pm): Martha is a millionaire, but links to insider trading threaten everything.

"The Comeback" (Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 10pm): Martha is back and bigger than ever. And making new friends along the way.