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The Best Episodes of The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America Season 1

Every episode of The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America Season 1!

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Divulges surprising origin stories of the American alcohol, gambling, sex, and tobacco industries and the ambitiously notorious entrepreneurs who built some of history's biggest fortunes on the nation's cravings.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America Season 1 Episode 1 - Secrets & Sins
    8.1/10(36 votes)

    #1 - Secrets & Sins

    S1:E1

    Jack Daniel pioneers American whiskey; Adolphus Busch creates an iconic beer; Buck Duke innovates the modern cigarette; Julius Schmid skirts the law selling his new condoms…all while the temperance movement rises to battle against them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America Season 1 Episode 2 - Empires Lost
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Empires Lost

    S1:E2

    One of the richest men in the world may lose his tobacco empire; alcohol titans fight for their lives against the growing threat of prohibition; New York City becomes ground zero in the battle to legalize contraception.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America Season 1 Episode 3 - Sin Cities
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Sin Cities

    S1:E3

    The invention of the luxury resort casino helps birth Sin City; a Harlem woman goes to war for what will become the state lottery system; an alluring magazine like no other is launched; one of the most famous cigarette brands in history is created.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Secrets & Sins" is the best rated episode of "The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/12/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Empires Lost".