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The Best Episodes of The Men Who Built America

Every episode of The Men Who Built America ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Men Who Built America!

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Influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States, a nation decaying from the inside after the Civil War, into the greatest economic and technological superpower the world had ever seen. The Men

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Men Who Built America Season 1 Episode 4 - When One Ends, Another Begins
    8.4/10(167 votes)

    #1 - When One Ends, Another Begins

    S1:E4

    Railroads, oil, steel and electricity have all been harnessed in less than 50 years, but the face of America is changing and will never be the same.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Men Who Built America Season 1 Episode 1 - A New War Begins
    8.3/10(220 votes)

    #2 - A New War Begins

    S1:E1

    As the nation attempts to rebuild following the destruction of the Civil War, Cornelius Vanderbilt is the first to see the need for unity to regain America’s stature in the world. He sells his shipping empire to invest everything in the railroads, knowing they’re the best chance for uniting East and West as never before.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Men Who Built America Season 1 Episode 2 - Bloody Battles
    8.3/10(185 votes)

    #3 - Bloody Battles

    S1:E2

    As it recovers from the Civil War, America undertakes the largest building phase of the country's history. While much of the growth is driven by railroads and oil, it's built using steel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Men Who Built America Season 1 Episode 3 - Changing the Game
    8.3/10(165 votes)

    #4 - Changing the Game

    S1:E3

    The steel and oil have forever changed the face of America, but they are just the beginning. JP Morgan arrives on the scene and expedites growth through finance.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"When One Ends, Another Begins" is the best rated episode of "The Men Who Built America". It scored 8.4/10 based on 167 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/11/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "A New War Begins".