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All Episodes of Telemarketers

This docuseries chronicles the darkly comedic, unexpected 20-year journey of two unlikely office buddies, who stumble upon the murky truth behind the work they’ve been...
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Season 1

  • Part 1
    7.8/10199 votes

    Part 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 8/13/2023

    14-year-old high school dropout Sam Lipman-Stern takes a job at an unruly New Jersey telemarketing company raising money for various charities. After deciding to film the outrageous office antics, Sam and his colleague, Pat Pespas, begin to examine the company's dubious fundraising practices.

    Director: Sam Lipman-Stern, Adam Bhala Lough

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 2
    7.6/10149 votes

    Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 8/20/2023

    2009. After the Federal Trade Commission shuts down CDG, other copy-cat telemarketing companies evade regulation by taking advantage of loopholes. Undeterred, Sam and Pat journey down a wild and twisted path – learning that the questionable industry practices are pervasive. But just as they gain ground, an unexpected disappearance threatens their investigation.

    Director: Sam Lipman-Stern, Adam Bhala Lough

    Writer: Unknown

  • Part 3
    7.1/10136 votes

    Part 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 8/27/2023

    Years later, the former coworkers reunite to continue their investigation – only to learn that even more brazen telemarketing schemes have emerged with the advent of robocalling, political action committees, and AI. After traveling the country to gather evidence, Sam and Pat bring their findings to Capitol Hill.

    Director: Sam Lipman-Stern, Adam Bhala Lough

    Writer: Unknown