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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!

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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 to themselves and those around them. Real-life cases are reviewed

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Greed Season 8 Episode 6 - Detroit 'Crime Boss' Mayor
    9.2/10(15 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Greed Season 8 Episode 7 - The Falcon and the Con Man
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Greed Season 8 Episode 8 - Extreme Home Ripoffs / 'Greedings' From Florida
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Greed Season 8 Episode 2 - Young Lust Gone Bust
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Greed Season 8 Episode 3 - The Cunning Cowgirl Crook / Dollars for Dumps
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Greed Season 8 Episode 1 - Murder in Memphis
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S8:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. American Greed Season 8 Episode 5 - Make Me Rich or Die / Kids For Cash
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Greed Season 8 Episode 4 - $udden Death / Hip Hop Hustle
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Greed Season 8 Episode 14 - Hail to the Thief
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Greed Season 8 Episode 9 - Insider Trading Trio / Cocaine Cash Cleaner
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. American Greed Season 8 Episode 10 - Lights! Camera! Fraud!
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. American Greed Season 8 Episode 11 - The Car Con
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. American Greed Season 8 Episode 12 - A Wolf in Priest's Clothing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S8:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. American Greed Season 8 Episode 13 - The Home Invaders / Nashville's Predator
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Detroit 'Crime Boss' Mayor" is the best rated episode of "American Greed" season 8. It scored 9.2/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/23/2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Falcon and the Con Man".