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American Genius•Season 1•Episode 8

Edison vs. Tesla

8.1/10 · 79 votesJun 22, 201545 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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Celebrated inventor Thomas Edison goes to war with his former assistant, Nikola Tesla, to determine who will power the world with electric light.

Directed byPaul Abascal

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Edison vs. Tesla

Cast1

Jeff Wilburn

Self - Narrator (voice)

Crew5

Paul Abascal

Director

Dave Schaye

Additional Writing

Jim Rapsas

Additional Writing

Jordan Rosenblum

Additional Writing

Zach Herrmann

Additional Writing

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Episode Summary

"Edison vs. Tesla" is episode 8 of American Genius season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 79 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Paul Abascal, it aired on June 22, 2015.

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