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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 street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    How to Make It in America Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.1/10(273 votes)

    S1:E1

    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:Unknown

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  2. How to Make It in America Season 1 Episode 2 - Crisp
    7.2/10(197 votes)

    S1:E2

    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

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  3. How to Make It in America Season 1 Episode 5 - Big in Japan
    7.3/10(165 votes)

    S1:E5

    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
    Writers:Rob Weiss, Arty Nelson, Donal Lardner Ward

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  4. How to Make It in America Season 1 Episode 3 - Paper, Denim & Dollars
    7.4/10(167 votes)

    S1:E3

    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

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  5. How to Make It in America Season 1 Episode 7 - Keep On Truck'n
    7.4/10(152 votes)

    S1:E7

    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
    Writers:Rob Weiss, Sarah Treem

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  6. How to Make It in America Season 2 Episode 2 - In or Out
    7.4/10(132 votes)

    S2:E2

    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

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  7. How to Make It in America Season 1 Episode 4 - Unhappy Birthday
    7.5/10(163 votes)

    S1:E4

    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
    Writers:Norman Morrill, Ian Edelman

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  8. How to Make It in America Season 2 Episode 4 - It's Not Even Like That
    7.5/10(129 votes)

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. How to Make It in America Season 1 Episode 6 - Good Vintage
    7.6/10(161 votes)

    S1:E6

    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
    Writers:Seth Zvi Rosenfeld, Ian Edelman

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  10. How to Make It in America Season 2 Episode 3 - Money, Power, Private School
    7.7/10(140 votes)

    S2:E3

    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:Simon Cellan Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. How to Make It in America Season 2 Episode 7 - The Friction
    7.7/10(109 votes)

    S2:E7

    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

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  12. How to Make It in America Season 1 Episode 8 - Never Say Die
    7.8/10(155 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Julian Farino
    Writers:Rob Weiss, Ian Edelman

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  13. How to Make It in America Season 2 Episode 5 - Mofongo
    7.8/10(135 votes)

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown

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  14. How to Make It in America Season 2 Episode 6 - I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?
    7.8/10(122 votes)

    S2:E6

    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:Simon Cellan Jones
    Writer:Ariel Schrag

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  15. How to Make It in America Season 2 Episode 1 - I'm Good
    7.9/10(189 votes)

    S2:E1

    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:Unknown

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  16. How to Make It in America Season 2 Episode 8 - What's in a Name?
    7.9/10(132 votes)

    S2:E8

    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:Simon Cellan Jones
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "How to Make It in America". It scored 7.1/10 based on 273 votes. Directed by Julian Farino and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/14/2010. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Crisp".