6.9

American Hostage•Season 1•Episode 8

Break the Bank

6.9/10 · 82 votesNov 1, 202655 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Fred must do everything he can to keep Tony alive when they're thrust into the spotlight.

Directed byNina Lopez-Corrado

Written byStacy F. McDonald

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Break the Bank

Cast5

Jon Hamm

Fred Heckman

Giovanni Ribisi

Tony Kiritsis

Kristoffer Polaha

Dick Hall

William Jackson Harper

Ben Hairston

Mireille Enos

Barbara Heckman

Crew2

Nina Lopez-Corrado

Director

Stacy F. McDonald

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Break the Bank" is episode 8 of American Hostage season 1. It scored 6.9/10 from 82 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Nina Lopez-Corrado and written by Stacy F. McDonald, it aired on November 1, 2026.

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