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The Worst Episodes of The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America

Every episode of The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America!

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

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

    #2 - 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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  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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Empires Lost" is the worst rated episode of "The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America". It scored 8/10 based on 24 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/19/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Secrets & Sins".