- 8.1/10169 votes
#1 - Amazing Machine
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/2016
Bill Harley and brothers Walter and Arthur Davidson found a motorcycle company in a shed behind the Davidson's home. But competition is fierce, and Walter has to put their fledgling business on the map by risking his life in racing competitions to beat the industry powerhouse, Indian Motorcycles. The rivalry between the two companies escalates with deadly consequences.
Director: Ciaran Donnelly
Writer: Evan Wright
- 8.2/10128 votes
#2 - Race to the Top
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/6/2016
Walter and Bill convince Arthur that Harley-Davidson must rejoin the racing community if their business is to survive. Distracted by their race to the top, the founders of Harley-Davidson leave themselves vulnerable to a devastating and unforeseen threat to the survival of their company.
Director: Stephen Kay
Writer: N/A
- 8.3/10127 votes
#3 - Legacy
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2016
The Great Depression ravages America and cripples the motorcycle industry. With their company on the brink of ruin, Walter, Arthur, and Bill flout conventional wisdom by embarking on their most ambitious and expensive design yet.
Director: Ciaran Donnelly
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Harley and the Davidsons Season 1
Every episode of Harley and the Davidsons Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Harley and the Davidsons Season 1!
Based on a true story, "Harley and the Davidsons" charts the birth of this iconic bike during a time of great social and technological change...
Genre:Drama
Network:Discovery
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Amazing Machine" is the best rated episode of "Harley and the Davidsons" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 169 votes. Directed by Ciaran Donnelly and written by Evan Wright, it aired on 9/5/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Race to the Top".