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The Best Episodes of American Gangster Season 1

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The Best Episodes of American Gangster Season 1

"American Gangster" chronicles the life and times of some of Black America’s most notorious crime figures. The show will explore without glorifying, and investigate without...

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  1. 8.0/10(11 votes)

    #1 - 'Freeway Ricky' Ross

    S1:E2

    This installment chronicles Ross' rise and fall in narcotics distribution and his unusual connection to the Reagan-era CIA/Iran-Contras controversy.

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  2. 8.0/10(12 votes)

    #2 - The Chambers Brothers

    S1:E5

    Billy Joe, Larry, Willie and Otis Chambers are some of the most notorious drug lords in America. This installment chronicles their high points and their fall in 1988 because Larry videotaped the drug deals, and the tapes were found.

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  3. 7.7/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols

    S1:E6

    This installment shows what Queens, NY was really like when Nichols roamed the streets.

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  4. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Stanley Tookie Williams

    S1:E1

    He was a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, he worked with troubled youth and he co-founded one of the most infamous gangs that continues to terrorize the Black community nationwide. His life is documented in this installment.

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  5. 7.2/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Leroy Nicky Barnes

    S1:E3

    This installment chronicles Barnes' life addiction to heroine beginning in the 1950s. He is now known as the most notorious snitch in history.

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  6. 7.1/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Troy & Dino Smith

    S1:E4

    This installment explores the Smiths' rise from teen criminals to masterminds of some of Bay Area's most cunning crimes.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"'Freeway Ricky' Ross" is the best rated episode of "American Gangster" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/5/2006. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Chambers Brothers".