The Best Episodes of American Dynasty

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Follow the fascinating stories of America's aristocratic families, those whose names represent power in business, politics, and industrial industry.

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    American Dynasty Season 1 Episode 5 - The DuPonts
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #1 - The DuPonts

    S1:E5

    Since 1802, the DuPont Company has supplied gunpowder to militaries worldwide. But when young Lammot DuPont pushed the company to get out of the business of war, it set off a conflict that transformed the family and the American industry for generations.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. American Dynasty Season 1 Episode 6 - The Morgans
    8.3/10(19 votes)

    #2 - The Morgans

    S1:E6

    Junius Morgan and son John Pierpont Morgan establish a financial empire through railroads, steel manufacturing and banking,

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Dynasty Season 1 Episode 8 - The Bushes
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #3 - The Bushes

    S1:E8

    The Bushes are one of America's oldest families. They are known more for their genteel manners and success in business and politics. So when war hero George HW Bush decides he wants to run for president, will the family name be enough to ensure victory?

    Director:Unknown
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  4. American Dynasty Season 1 Episode 1 - The Vanderbilts
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #4 - The Vanderbilts

    S1:E1

    Cornelius 'The Commodore' Vanderbilt rose from nothing to build the biggest shipping and railroad empires in America, and amass a great fortune. His dying words were to 'keep the money together,' but did his children and grandchildren listen?

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  5. American Dynasty Season 1 Episode 4 - The Gettys
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    #5 - The Gettys

    S1:E4

    J. Paul Getty made billions of dollars in the oil industry, rising to become the 'richest man in the world.' But at the peak of his success, his grandson was kidnapped. The $17 million ransom was less than he was making daily... But would he pay it?

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  6. American Dynasty Season 1 Episode 3 - The Fords
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #6 - The Fords

    S1:E3

    Henry Ford was an American pioneer. He revolutionized the automobile, the assembly line production method, and brought cars to millions of American families. But in his personal life, he was far from perfect.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. American Dynasty Season 1 Episode 2 - The Rockefellers
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #7 - The Rockefellers

    S1:E2

    John D Rockefeller started out with one kerosene refinery in Cleveland, Ohio. Within 15 years it became the largest oil producer in the world. After conquering the fuel industry, the Rockefellers gave much of their wealth away through philanthropy.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. American Dynasty Season 1 Episode 7 - The Kennedys
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #8 - The Kennedys

    S1:E7

    After graduating from Harvard, Joe Kennedy, the grandson of Irish immigrants, conquered Wall Street and Hollywood. When his political career was cut short he focused on his children. One became President and the rest devoted their lives to public service.

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  9. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 1 - Hearst
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Hearst

    S2:E1

    William Randolph Hearst builds on his father George's mining fortune by becoming the world's first multi-media mogul; exposing both himself, and future generations, to the darker side of wealth and fame.

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  10. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 2 - Hilton
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Hilton

    S2:E2

    Conrad Hilton gets rich building the world's first international hotel chain. But after his sons' rivalry almost destroys everything, his great-granddaughter emerges to redefine the family brand.

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  11. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 3 - Heinz
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Heinz

    S2:E3

    Henry Heinz builds an empire by revolutionizing food processing. His son Howard and Grandson Jack must navigate wars, economic depression and changing times to keep the family-led company on course.

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  12. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 4 - Astor
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Astor

    S2:E4

    From the fur trade into the drug trade, John Jacob Astor builds America's first mega- fortune. One that ensuing generations of Astors will battle to control, helping to define the opulent Gilded Age.

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  13. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 5 - Post
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - Post

    S2:E5

    Breakfast Cereal king CW Post's death makes his daughter the nation's richest woman. But rather than rest on his laurels, she seeks to expand on his legacy and redefine the role of women in America.

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  14. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 6 - Harley-Davidson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Harley-Davidson

    S2:E6

    Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson work with family members to build an iconic brand. Their heirs lose control of the company but take back ownership and restore its reputation.

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  15. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 7 - Carnegie
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Carnegie

    S2:E7

    Andrew Carnegie creates a steel-manufacturing behemoth and becomes the world's richest man. But his legacy as a philanthropist is marred by family tragedy and a violent clash with organized labor.

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  16. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 8 - Mars
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Mars

    S2:E8

    Forrest Mars reunites with his estranged father to transform a candy company. Later, Forrest takes over from family members to build one of the largest privately held corporations in the world.

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  17. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 9 - Johnson & Johnson
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Johnson & Johnson

    S2:E9

    Robert Wood Johnson starts a medical supplies company that his son grows into the world's largest healthcare products corporation. But family rivalries and lawsuits threaten its reputation.

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  18. American Dynasty Season 2 Episode 10 - Busch
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Busch

    S2:E10

    Adolphus Busch saves a failing brewery. His grandson turns Budweiser into America's number one beer, but after a corporate takeover, a marketing ploy brings consumer backlash and plummeting sales.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The DuPonts" is the best rated episode of "American Dynasty". It scored 8.3/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/26/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Morgans".