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The Best Episodes of The Men Who Built America Season 1

Every episode of The Men Who Built America Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Men Who Built America Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Men Who Built America Season 1 Episode 4 - When One Ends, Another Begins
    8.4/10(170 votes)

    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(230 votes)

    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(191 votes)

    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(169 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"When One Ends, Another Begins" is the best rated episode of The Men Who Built America season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 170 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on November 11, 2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A New War Begins".