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How to Make It in America

Show Info

  • Status: Canceled
  • First Aired: February 14, 2010
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 16
  • Networks: HBO
  • Genres: Drama, Comedy
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How to Make It in America(2010)
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Dream big or go home.

TMDB Rating: 7.4 (95 votes)

Overview

Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

8 episodes • 2010Avg: 7.3Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1PilotFeb 14, 20107.0
2CrispFeb 21, 20107.0
3Paper, Denim & DollarsFeb 28, 20107.5
4Unhappy BirthdayMar 7, 20108.0
5Big in JapanMar 14, 20104.5
6Good VintageMar 21, 20108.0
7Keep On Truck'nMar 28, 20108.0
8Never Say DieApr 4, 20108.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

8 episodes • 2011Avg: 5.1

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1I'm GoodOct 2, 20115.0
2In or OutOct 9, 20114.5
3Money, Power, Private SchoolOct 16, 20114.5
4It's Not Even Like ThatOct 23, 20114.5
5MofongoOct 30, 20115.0
6I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?Nov 6, 20114.5
7The FrictionNov 13, 20118.0
8What's in a Name?Nov 20, 20114.5

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