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The Best Episodes of American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

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A fascinating docuseries chronicling Playboy magazine’s charismatic founder, Hugh Hefner, and his impact on global culture. Told from his unique perspective with never-before-seen footage from his private archive, discover the captivating story about the man

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 1 - Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe
    7.6/10(172 votes)

    #1 - Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

    S1:E1

    The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 2 - Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door
    7.6/10(134 votes)

    #2 - Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door

    S1:E2

    Hugh Hefner convinces his new subscription manager to pose as the magazine's first centerfold and "the girl next door" becomes Playboy's formula for success.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 3 - Becoming Mr. Playboy
    7.6/10(127 votes)

    #3 - Becoming Mr. Playboy

    S1:E3

    During the mid-1950s, Hugh Hefner and Playboy gain national success, giving Hefner an opportunity to speak out about social issues while enjoying the perks of being Mr. Playboy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 8 - Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations
    7.6/10(111 votes)

    #4 - Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations

    S1:E8

    Hugh Hefner's secretary and close friend, Bobbie Arnstein, finds herself at the center of a conspiracy to take down the Playboy empire and her loyalty to Hefner proves deadly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 4 - Members Only: The Playboy Club
    7.5/10(116 votes)

    #5 - Members Only: The Playboy Club

    S1:E4

    To bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the bunny.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 5 - The Playboy Interview
    7.5/10(113 votes)

    #6 - The Playboy Interview

    S1:E5

    Hugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm X.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 6 - Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns
    7.4/10(110 votes)

    #7 - Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns

    S1:E6

    Hefner becomes addicted to an amphetamine drug that lets him work around the clock, using the pages of the magazine to fight for civil rights and ultimately publish what would become Martin Luther King Jr's final written words.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 7 - Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars
    7.4/10(104 votes)

    #8 - Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars

    S1:E7

    While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 9 - Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder
    7.3/10(100 votes)

    #9 - Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder

    S1:E9

    After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story Season 1 Episode 10 - My Way
    6.9/10(101 votes)

    #10 - My Way

    S1:E10

    With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe" is the best rated episode of "American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story". It scored 7.6/10 based on 172 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/7/2017. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door".