The Lady and the Dale (2021)

Biography · Crime · Documentary

This documentary series explores an audacious 1970s auto scam centered around mysterious transgender entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael, who rose to prominence when she released the Dale, a fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicle during the 1970s gas crisis.

IMDb rating: 6.9 (1,567 votes)
Episode average: 6.6 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

6.60 avg 4 episodes 6.8 → 6.2 56 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Soldier of Fortune	6.8	99
2	Caveat Emptor: Buyer Beware	6.9	88
3	The Guilty Fleeth	6.5	80
4	Celestial Bodies	6.2	80