8.1/1024 votesLoading...#1 - Space
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/22/2022
In the run-up to Virgin Galactic’s first passenger flight in July 2021, the company’s arduous history is examined – from its conception and test flights to a controversial bid to obtain government support during the Covid-19 pandemic. After nearly two decades of research, testing, and setbacks, an undeterred Branson heads to space.
Director: Chris Smith
Writer: N/A
7.9/1021 votesLoading...#2 - Atlantic
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/8/2022
In the 1980s, as the success of Virgin Records takes off, Branson begins exploring the full potential of the brand – leading to the launch of Virgin Atlantic. To attract media attention to his new airline, Branson attempts a series of dangerous stunts, including breaking the trans-Atlantic speed record by boat and a death-defying balloon adventure.
Director: Chris Smith
Writer: N/A
7.5/1026 votesLoading...#3 - Words and Music
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/1/2022
June 25, 2021. With 16 days to go before Richard Branson flies into space, the entrepreneur reflects on his early years and the influence of his iconoclasic mother. As a dyslexic teenager, Branson left school to create a magazine called Student, which led to a mail-order record business and, eventually, Virgin Records and Virgin megastores.
Director: Chris Smith
Writer: N/A
7.5/1021 votesLoading...#4 - Fight or Flight
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/15/2022
Despite a rocky start, Virgin Atlantic prevails in a libel suit against rival British Airways. Chasing even greater ambitions, Branson announces plans to develop a spaceflight company, Virgin Galactic, kicking off what would become a decade-long pursuit.
Director: Chris Smith
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Branson
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An expansive and intimate 70-year journey, from Branson’s upbringing as the son of a spirited, tough-love mother in Britain, to his pursuits of extreme, personal...
Genre:Documentary
Network:HBO
Best Episodes Summary
"Space" is the best rated episode of "Branson". It scored 8.1/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Chris Smith and written by N/A, it aired on 12/22/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Atlantic".