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The Best Episodes of American Greed Season 8

Every episode of American Greed Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Greed Season 8!

The Best Episodes of American Greed Season 8

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...
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    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Murder in Memphis

    S8:E1

    A wife finds out her insurance agent husband Joe Caronna has been stealing money from their friends by selling bogus annuities.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Young Lust Gone Bust
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #2 - Young Lust Gone Bust

    S8:E2

    Middle-aged commercial real estate investor Ed Okun is in love with a boat show model almost half his age. He showers her with jewels, cars, even a helicopter. To fund his hormone-induced multimillion dollar spending spree, Okun steals client money to live large and impress his new bride.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Cunning Cowgirl Crook / Dollars for Dumps
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #3 - The Cunning Cowgirl Crook / Dollars for Dumps

    S8:E3

    (1) A small-town comptroller steals $53 million to fund a horse-breeding empire. (2) A crooked real estate developer lures victims to his phony residential oasis.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for $udden Death / Hip Hop Hustle
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #4 - $udden Death / Hip Hop Hustle

    S8:E4

    (1) Feds investigate financial advisor J.D. Salinas and discover a $39 million scam. (2) A Chicago-area rapper convinces a local businessman that he's got a new gig that doesn't exist.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Make Me Rich or Die / Kids For Cash
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Make Me Rich or Die / Kids For Cash

    S8:E5

    (1) A man threatens investment professionals to make him rich. (2) Two judges get rich off a secret deal to build juvenile detention centers.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Detroit 'Crime Boss' Mayor
    9.1/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Detroit 'Crime Boss' Mayor

    S8:E6

    A former Detroit mayor and his friends extort city contractors, abuse public funds and turn the mayor's office into their own cash-making machine.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Falcon and the Con Man
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #7 - The Falcon and the Con Man

    S8:E7

    A man attempts to commit suicide and confesses to an extraordinary fraud that he perpetrated for the past two decades at a leading commodity futures brokerage.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Extreme Home Ripoffs / 'Greedings' From Florida
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Extreme Home Ripoffs / 'Greedings' From Florida

    S8:E8

    (1) Two brothers ripped off millions from homeowners in a remodeling scheme. (2) A serial scam artist tricks Florida retirees into fake New York real estate investments.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Insider Trading Trio / Cocaine Cash Cleaner
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Insider Trading Trio / Cocaine Cash Cleaner

    S8:E9

    (1) Three friends go to New York to realize their dreams, which quickly turn criminal. (2) A money trail from drug traffickers leads to a suburban dad and firefighter.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Lights! Camera! Fraud!

    S8:E10

    An independent film spins out of control when a filmmaker's silent partner and spiritual guru helps himself to investor funds.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - The Car Con

    S8:E11

    Brothers Darain and Cory Atkinson start a business selling vehicle service contracts, but the warranties prove worthless and the brothers pocket millions.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - A Wolf in Priest's Clothing

    S8:E12

    A man concocts a $50 million phony international real estate scheme spending millions on his own lavish lifestyle.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #13 - The Home Invaders / Nashville's Predator

    S8:E13

    (1) Rivertown Financial, a home's equity and owners becoming homeless. (2) A financial planner reaps millions from client accounts, including the 401k of workers at a camp for seriously ill children.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Hail to the Thief
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Hail to the Thief

    S8:E14

    A former Army intelligence officer known as "Mr. X" stole millions through a fake veterans' charity and eluded authorities by using an array of false identities.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Murder in Memphis" is the best rated episode of "American Greed" season 8. It scored 7.6/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/19/2014. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Young Lust Gone Bust".