The third series from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog, following the success of the highly praised THE SIXTIES and THE SEVENTIES, delves into a decade defined by both exceptionalism and extravagance. Similar to its forerunners, THE EIGHTIES blends rare archival news footage with interviews and insights from historians, journalists, politicians, celebrities, and others, creating a richly detailed portrayal of a dynamic era. The episodes explore topics such as the Reagan era, the AIDS epidemic, the conclusion of the Cold War, financial scandals on Wall Street, and the transformation of television and music, among other subjects.