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The Best Episodes of American Greed Season 4

Every episode of American Greed Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Greed Season 4!

A dissection of the dark side of the American Dream, a survey of how far some people go to become rich, no matter the cost...
Genres:DocumentaryCrime
Network:CNBC

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Suicide is Painless" is the best rated episode of "American Greed" season 4. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/3/2010. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "The Black Widows".

  • Suicide is Painless
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    #1 - Suicide is Painless

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2/3/2010

    An enigmatic hedge fund manager desperate to succeed... and the scam that bilked investors out of $300 million! Sam Israel lived through the most decadent era in human history. His hunger for fame and fortune... his greed, ultimately leads to a bridge and a suicide note. This is the strange story of a con artist who fell for the ultimate con himself!

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  • The Black Widows
    7.6/108 votes

    #2 - The Black Widows

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 2/10/2010

    A story of deception. They appear to be two “grannies” helping men who are down on their luck - offering food, shelter and clothing. But Helen Golay and her friend Olga Rutterschmidt are ruthless con artists. Their tragic web of deceit is about to unravel. This is the true tale of women who murder for money. The story of The Black Widows…only on American Greed!

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  • Raffaello Follieri
    6.8/107 votes

    #3 - Raffaello Follieri

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 3/10/2010

    Raffaello Follieri is young, handsome and at the top of his game. He makes millions with a successful real estate business. He hobnobs with world leaders. And, he’s found love with a Hollywood A-Lister, Anne Hathaway. But Follieri is about to see his American dream fall apart... when his fraud is exposed.

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  • "The Mad Max of Wall Street"
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    #4 - "The Mad Max of Wall Street"

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 3/10/2010

    Anthony Elgindy. He's young, self-assured... and loaded. He claims to be a crusader, fighting fraud on Wall Street. But, this so-called good guy is running an insider trading scam... and his partner is a crooked FBI agent. American Greed profiles "The Mad Max of Wall Street!"

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  • Crash and Burn
    7.5/106 votes

    #5 - Crash and Burn

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 3/17/2010

    Marcus Schrenker makes millions. He’s a Wall Street money manager and a stunt pilot. But clients say he’s a con man who had the country wondering for days whether he was dead or alive. American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar story of deception!

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  • Sholam Weiss
    6.9/108 votes

    #6 - Sholam Weiss

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 3/24/2010

    Sholam Weiss is a bold and brazen dealmaker. He’s a consultant to con men and the brains behind one of the largest insurance scams in history. But Weiss doesn’t hide in the shadows. He’s attracted to music, gambling and women. Are these the fatal attractions that will do him in? American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar con!

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  • Funny Money
    8.6/1010 votes

    #7 - Funny Money

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 3/31/2010

    One man’s bold scheme to get rich quick. Albert Talton puts a modern twist on one of the nation’s oldest crimes – making counterfeit money. American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar con!

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  • Flipping Frenzy Scam
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    #8 - Flipping Frenzy Scam

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 4/7/2010

    A pharmaceutical company ignores FDA safety guidelines and patients pay the price. A would-be marketing mogul relies on investor trust and faith. Jeanetta Standefor convinces clients their cash is rescuing homeowners from foreclosure. But, while investors think they’re helping neighbors stay in their homes, Standefor is helping herself to millions! American Greed profiles a Flipping Frenzy Scam!

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  • Performance Pills & Kirk Wright
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    #9 - Performance Pills & Kirk Wright

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 4/14/2010

    Steven Warshak is persuasive. He makes millions by selling a product to enhance the sex lives of men. Enzyte appears to be the herbal answer to Viagra. But, Warshak takes advantage of his buyers. He’s racking up illegal credit card charges on thousands of customers! He’s a hedge fund superstar. Investment Manager Kirk Wright takes on tough clients…and steals their money. He recruits NFL football players and they invest. But, when he’s tackled for a multi-million dollar loss, will Wright’s game go into sudden death?

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  • Kentucky Fen-Phen Attorneys
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    #10 - Kentucky Fen-Phen Attorneys

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/21/2010

    Fen-Phen, the miracle weight loss drug of the 90’s, turns out to have a serious side effect. When the story breaks, ambulance chasing lawyers rush in. They exploit the tragedy and pilfer their clients’ money. How much they steal will shock you!

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  • Dr Stokes and C and D Distributors
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    #11 - Dr Stokes and C and D Distributors

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 4/28/2010

    In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Robert Stokes runs a thriving dermatology practice. He’s making millions. But Dr. Stokes has a dark secret. He’s stealing patient’s money. He reuses medical supplies and endangers patients. Darlene Wooten and Charlene Corley are twin sisters. They’re making a fortune in defense contracts. But behind the scenes, things are not as they seem. American Greed profiles a multi-million dollar fraud against the government!

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  • Cybercrime: Max Butler
    7.0/106 votes

    #12 - Cybercrime: Max Butler

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 5/5/2010

    Max Butler is "Iceman." He oversaw an underground Internet crime spree. Mysterious thugs steal information and access your financial life story. Billions are at stake. American Greed profiles a high-stakes cybercrime.

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