8.2/101,811 votes#1 - A Seat at the Table
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/28/2022
After ditching his job at the Rand Corporation for a shot in Hollywood, Al Ruddy wins the job to produce Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel, “The Godfather” for Paramount Pictures. Joe Colombo, a rising crime boss in the New York City Mafia, has a darker fate in mind for the picture.
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Writer: Michael Tolkin
8.2/101,537 votes#2 - Warning Shots
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/28/2022
With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition to “The Godfather” including Frank Sinatra, LA Gangster Mickey Cohen, and the Colombo led Italian-American Civil Rights League. Meanwhile, Robert Evans and Gulf & Western’s Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Writer: N/A
8.3/101,458 votes#3 - Fade In
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2022
Pressure mounts for the scripts’ delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western’s CEO Charlie Bluhdorn. Meanwhile, Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Michael Tolkin, Russell Rothberg, Mona Mira, Leslie Greif
8.5/101,426 votes#4 - The Right Shade of Yellow
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2022
With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles in “The Godfather,” Ruddy is caught in the line of fire between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side. After gaining Joe Colombo’s support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend’s loyalty. The rising stakes surrounding “The Godfather” continues to strain Ruddy’s relationship with Francoise.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: N/A
8.5/101,407 votes#5 - Kiss the Ring
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2022
Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: N/A
8.5/101,366 votes#6 - A Stand Up Guy
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2022
Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised due to collisions with Gulf & Western, Paramount, and the Mafia.
Director: Colin Bucksey
Writer: Nikki Toscano
8.7/101,368 votes#7 - Mr. Producer
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2022
Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus orchestrates a potential coup as Ruddy initiates a bold plan to save both Coppola's and Pacino’s jobs. Crime boss Carlo Gambino questions Colombo’s leadership as he holds another large Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Kevin J. Hynes
8.3/101,272 votes#8 - Crossing the Line
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2022
In the bloody aftermath of the Italian-American Civil Rights League rally, Gallo threatens “The Godfather’s” production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. Evans continues to spiral after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Barry Lapidus to capitalize.
Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton
Writer: Russell Rothberg
8.9/101,419 votes#9 - It’s Who We Are
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2022
As the production contends with the challenges of filming in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to help get Evans back on track. Post-production disputes with Lapidus threaten Coppola’s vision for the edit and Bettye starts to think about her next move.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Nikki Toscano, Mona Mira
8.7/101,202 votes#10 - Brains and Balls
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2022
“The Godfather” is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.
Director: Adam Arkin
Writer: Michael Tolkin, Nikki Toscano, Russell Rothberg
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Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy’s never before revealed experiences of making the iconic 1972 film The Godfather that Francis Ford Coppola directed and adapted with Mario...
Genre:Drama
Network:Paramount+
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"A Seat at the Table" is the best rated episode of "The Offer" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 1811 votes. Directed by Dexter Fletcher and written by Michael Tolkin, it aired on 4/28/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Warning Shots".