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The Best Episodes of How to Make It in America

Every episode of How to Make It in America ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of How to Make It in America!

Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:HBO

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"I'm Good" is the best rated episode of "How to Make It in America". It scored 8/10 based on 180 votes. Directed by Julian Farino and written by N/A, it aired on 10/2/2011. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "What's in a Name?".

  • I'm Good
    8.0/10180 votes
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    #1 - I'm Good

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2011

    Ben and Cam look for a way to market their CRISP attire in New York after a promising debut in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Rene's new Rasta Monsta billboard is a hit with everyone except his girlfriend; and Rachel returns from a soul-searching trip abroad, but she's still not over Ben.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: N/A

  • What's in a Name?
    7.9/10122 votes
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    #2 - What's in a Name?

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2011

    In the second-season finale, Ben wonders how to rescue CRISP and his friendship with Cam. Meanwhile, Domingo and Cam launch a PR blitz to clean up Rasta Monsta's image; Rachel seeks advice from a former mentor; and Kaplan parties one more time before going to jail.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Money, Power, Private School
    7.8/10127 votes
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    #3 - Money, Power, Private School

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2011

    CRISP lands a promising but unpaid gig; Rachel gives Ben a lavish gift; Cam raises money for a river-view apartment; Rene shoots a Rasta Monsta viral video.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mofongo
    7.8/10125 votes
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    #4 - Mofongo

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2011

    Ben and Cam charm two young out-of-towners; Rene tries to make amends with Debbie; Rachel goes from lost to alive in a single day.

    Director: Miguel Arteta

    Writer: N/A

  • Never Say Die
    7.7/10141 votes
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    #5 - Never Say Die

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/4/2010

    Cam suspects Rene of having something to do with the theft of the Rasta Monsta truck.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: Rob Weiss, Ian Edelman

  • I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?
    7.7/10112 votes
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    #6 - I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2011

    Ben senses a conflict of interest when Nancy sets CRISP up with a manufacturer named Yosi. Determined to bring some spice to Biscuit, Rachel disregards her boss and pursues an edgy lead. The Feds catch up with Kapo, Lulu warns Cam against selling out and Rasta Monsta incites the ire of the East Flatbush Caribbean League.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Ariel Schrag

  • It's Not Even Like That
    7.6/10118 votes
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    #7 - It's Not Even Like That

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2011

    Ben and Rachel's platonic friendship is tested; Cam scores a plum location for CRISP shoot; Renee collects debt.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: N/A

  • The Friction
    7.6/10101 votes
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    #8 - The Friction

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2011

    Ben and Cam debate CRISP's future; Rene tracks down the origin of the Rasta Monsta tincture; Rachel celebrates a setback.

    Director: Danny Leiner

    Writer: Joey Soloway

  • Unhappy Birthday
    7.5/10147 votes
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    #9 - Unhappy Birthday

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/7/2010

    Edie, Rachel's boss, is throwing her a birthday party, and Ben is upset to learn that Rachel's new boyfriend Darren is going to attend it. Ben tries to occupy his time by hanging out with Kaplan, Cam and Domingo.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: Norman Morrill, Ian Edelman

  • Good Vintage
    7.5/10149 votes
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    #10 - Good Vintage

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/21/2010

    Despite a fresh infusion of cash from Kaplan, Ben and Cam find it hard to meet Hidemi's vintage-tee quota of 300, until Julie, an attractive retail employee, helps bail them out. Rene gets advice on handling an impending schoolyard showdown with Flaco, the contractor he suspects of stealing his (illgotten) money. Rachel's field trip to Connecticut to check on a behind-schedule carpenter ends with Darren taking her to his childhood home - and then popping a commitment question on their drive back to Manhattan.

    Director: Jonathan Levine

    Writer: Seth Zvi Rosenfeld, Ian Edelman

  • Paper, Denim & Dollars
    7.4/10153 votes
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    #11 - Paper, Denim & Dollars

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/28/2010

    Rene tries to buy out his marketing partners. Rachel rethinks her future when she sees Ben. Ben and Cam work on finding a tailor for their denim business.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: Ian Edelman

  • Big in Japan
    7.4/10150 votes
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    #12 - Big in Japan

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/14/2010

    After running into a successful designer on the street, Ben and Cam hook up with Hidemi, a top Japanese buyer, but their business takes a surprising detour when they show him their none-too-Crisp jean sample. Meanwhile, Rene runs into unexpected problems locating cash stashed in the basement of a woman who's divorcing his ne'er-do-well cousin Tito. Rachel, hoping to bring fresh energy to her relationship with Darren, is flummoxed by his euphoric reaction to the party drug Ecstasy.

    Director: Joshua Marston

    Writer: Arty Nelson, Donal Lardner Ward, Rob Weiss

  • Keep On Truck'n
    7.4/10137 votes
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    #13 - Keep On Truck'n

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/28/2010

    While Ben is getting tight with Julie, Rachel is put off by Darren's sudden offer to let her and Edie design a hotel. To pay off an overdue debt to Rene, Cam and Ben agree to hand out Rasta Monsta samples at Union Square, but cut the job short to retrieve their tees from the silk screener. Rene agrees to meet with John Lardner, the Jamaica-based owner of Rasta Monsta, about taking over North American distribution rights to the drink. But Rene's parole officer Norm wants to be part of the meeting.

    Director: Danny Leiner

    Writer: Sarah Treem, Rob Weiss

  • In or Out
    7.4/10121 votes
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    #14 - In or Out

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2011

    Ben and Cam are stuck between two sales reps and a hard place; Rene leans on a client; Rachel lands a new job at Biscuit magazine, and lights up with Domingo.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: Joey Soloway

  • Crisp
    7.1/10181 votes
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    #15 - Crisp

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/21/2010

    Ben and Cam find themselves in debt again to Rene and search for investors to get their jean line off and running. Later, Ben meets with Rachel to discuss their latest encounter.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: Rob Weiss

  • Pilot
    7.0/10255 votes
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    #16 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2010

    Brooklynites Ben and Cam decide to use their entrepreneurial skills to get a hold of some quick cash to pay back a loan. Also, Ben's ex-girlfriend decides to finally move on from Ben.

    Director: Julian Farino

    Writer: N/A