How to Make It in America (2010)

Comedy · Drama

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.

IMDb rating: 7.9 (17,034 votes)
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Netflix · HBO Max · YouTube TV
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2010)

7.41 avg 8 episodes 7.1 → 7.7 27 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Pilot	7.1	269
2	Crisp	7.2	194
3	Paper, Denim + Dollars	7.4	164
4	Unhappy Birthday	7.5	160
5	Big in Japan	7.4	160
6	Good Vintage	7.6	158
7	Keep on Truck'n	7.4	148
8	Never Say Die	7.7	151

Season 2 (2011)

7.78 avg 8 episodes 8.0 → 8.0 29 min avg

U-shaped

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	I'm Good	8.0	184
2	In or Out	7.4	127
3	Money, Power, Private School	7.8	135
4	It's Not Even Like That	7.6	124
5	Mofongo	7.9	130
6	I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?	7.8	117
7	The Friction	7.7	106
8	What's in a Name?	8.0	127

How to Make It in America (2010)

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