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   8.4/10(719 votes)

   #1 - Alibi

   S1:E104/17/2016

   Zak constructs a dangerous plan to bring down Richie. Kip's excesses threaten an important Nasty Bits gig. Clark and Jorge's efforts pay off. Richie is privy to the birth of a legendary music venue.

   Director:Allen Coulter

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Allen Coulter

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   8.2/10(904 votes)

   #2 - Cyclone

   S1:E63/20/2016

   Devon retreats to safety among old friends at the Chelsea Hotel as Richie continues to descend into a lifestyle of debauchery.

   Director:Nicole Kassell

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Nicole Kassell

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   8.1/10(1976 votes)

   #3 - Pilot

   S1:E12/14/2016

   New York City, 1973. Together with his partners, Richie Finestra, president of American Century Records, is on the verge of selling his struggling company to German Polygram, in a deal that includes an impending distribution agreement with Led Zeppelin. But after a disastrous meeting, it's clear that the sale is in jeopardy.

   Director:Martin Scorsese

   Writers:Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese, Terence Winter, Rich Cohen, George Mastras

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   Director:Martin Scorsese

   Writers:Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese, Terence Winter, Rich Cohen, George Mastras
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   8.1/10(675 votes)

   #4 - E.A.B.

   S1:E84/3/2016

   Richie reaches out to Galasso for a loan when he's desperate for cash. Lester gives Kip a lesson in the blues.

   Director:Jon S. Baird

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jon S. Baird

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   8.0/10(1072 votes)

   #5 - Yesterday Once More

   S1:E22/21/2016

   With German Polygram executives in town to complete the deal for American Century, Richie delivers a bombshell that shocks the prospective buyers, as well as his partners, Zak Yankovich, ACR's head of promotions, and Skip Fontaine, head of sales. When the dust settles, the Germans storm out of the ACR offices, leaving Richie to face the ire of Zak, Skip and company attorney Scott Levitt.

   Director:Allen Coulter

   Writer:Terence Winter

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   Director:Allen Coulter

   Writer:Terence Winter
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   7.9/10(773 votes)

   #6 - He in Racist Fire

   S1:E53/13/2016

   Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.

   Director:Peter Sollett

   Writer:Adam Rapp

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   Director:Peter Sollett

   Writer:Adam Rapp
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   7.9/10(720 votes)

   #7 - The King and I

   S1:E73/27/2016

   Richie and Zak travel to Las Vegas with a plan to woo Elvis Presley and convince him to sign a contract with American Century.

   Director:Allen Coulter

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Allen Coulter

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.9/10(635 votes)

   #8 - Rock and Roll Queen

   S1:E94/10/2016

   The Buck Rogers murder case creates a dangerous dilemma for Richie. At American Century, Maury Gold pitches a '50s compilation LP while Zak tries to fund a band for his wedding-singer Gary, a.k.a. "Xavier." Clark and Jorge bond over an Indigo tune.

   Director:Carl Franklin

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Carl Franklin

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.8/10(875 votes)

   #9 - Whispered Secrets

   S1:E32/28/2016

   At a record producers' banquet honoring Maury Gold, Richie is embarrassed when the emcee, rival record exec Jackie Jervis, makes a joke about the failed German Polygram deal. Later, Maury and mob cohort Corrado Galasso pay a visit to American Century to probe a detective's recent inquiry, and Joe Corso drops by to pitch Richie a demo by his banquet date, Nora.

   Director:Mark Romanek

   Writers:Debora Cahn, Adam Rapp, Jonathan Tropper

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   Director:Mark Romanek

   Writers:Debora Cahn, Adam Rapp, Jonathan Tropper
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    7.7/10(800 votes)

    #10 - The Racket

    S1:E43/6/2016

    Richie feels embarrassed at a record producers' banquet whilst a junior A&R rep attempts to court Alice Cooper.

    Director:S.J. Clarkson

    Writer:Debora Cahn

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    Director:S.J. Clarkson

    Writer:Debora Cahn