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Episode Guide

Season 2

  • The Martin Frankel Case

    Financier Martin Frankel, a con-man who vanished with $200 million dollars! A story of money laundering, prostitution, bizarre sex and drug abuse.

  • When Greed and Giving Collide

    A major charity scam...John Bennett's "Foundation for New Era Philanthropy" stole millions of dollars from unsuspecting patrons. A story of deception, theft and "American Greed."

  • Eric Stein

    Eric Stein, mastermind of one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Nevada History, cost his victims nearly $34 million dollars.

  • Unsolved:  $300 Million Art Heist

    A dark night. A clever plan. $300 million in art is stolen from a Boston museum. Paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Manuet disappear into the night!

  • Preying on Faith

    He's a man of faith. But this pastor preys on his flock. Trusting Christians from small, struggling churches hand over their savings to better their communities. But instead, they are swindled out of $10 million.

  • Stealing $$$ From Scientologists

    A religious man leads a deceptive life and scams investors out of more than $600 million! The rise and fall of Scientologist minister Reed Slatkin is a story of "American Greed."

  • The Art of Fraud

    Enter the mysterious world of art fraud. An elaborate sting operation exposes Dr. Vilas Likhite....a doctor stripped of his medical license who begins a new career as a con man selling fake art treasures!

  • Deadly RX For Greed

    Patients are at risk. A respected pharmacist is on the take. Robert Courtney mixes a prescription of greed... diluting life-saving drugs and the hopes of cancer patients.

  • Inside the WorldCom Scam

    Inside the WorldCom Scam - Bernard Ebbers, CEO of WorldCom, rises from rags to riches. But the "telecom cowboy" becomes the poster child for everything that went wrong on Wall Street in the 1990's. WorldCom's eventual downfall shakes the financial community and the lives of thousands of investors. - American Greed investigates one of the most notorious cases of corporate fraud in US history.

  • DHS: Department of Hollywood Scams

    It reads like a Hollywood script: Joseph Medawar is a hotshot television producer. He creates a new action packed adventure series based on real-life national security cases. Investors fund the project. But there's no show.... only a scam to rob investors out of millions of dollars!

  • Fraud in Cyberspace

    A conman.  Some say an "evil genius."  The once- chairman of Cybernet, a wildly successful global technology company,  stands accused of stealing millions in an elaborate fraud.  American Greed profiles one of the biggest scams of the 21st century!

  • Party's Over - Tyco's Kozlowski

    Dennis Kozlowski, once described as "The Most Aggressive CEO in America," now sits behind bars. A poster boy of excess, the former CEO of Tyco stole millions from his company, using the money for a lavish party, a gilded shower curtain and expensive art. American Greed goes behind prison walls for a rare glimpse into Kozlowski's personal life and one of the biggest cases of white collar theft in U.S. history

  • Driven By Greed

    It's called the "Miracle Car Club." Two young men take investors for a ride to the tune of more than $21 million. American Greed profiles one of the largest car scams in U.S. history!

  • Conned in the Caribbean

    It sounds too good to be true. An offshore bank promises astronomical returns to investors...100% guaranteed. But, the bank is a sham and investors lose more than $170 million!

  • Robbing Hollywood's A-List

    Dana Giacchetto advises Hollywood's hottest stars... and finds his own fame and fortune. But, his star-power fades when nearly $10 million goes missing!

  • Soaking The Rich at Auction

    He's an art collector, the former chairman of Sotheby's and a convicted felon. Alfred Taubman takes us inside the price-fixing scandal at Christie's and Sotheby's.


Season 1

  • Hook, Line and Sucker

    In Episode #1's first case, we examine Barry Hunt -- a successful con artist who left a coast-to-coast trail of deception, deceit and empty bank accounts. A profile of Hunt’s crime and the investors who bought his story -- Hook, Line and Sucker.

  • Maxfield Parrish Art Heist

    In the second case of Episode #1, two Maxfield Parrish paintings -- worth $4 million -- vanish into the night!

  • The Imposter: Dr. Barnes

    In Episode #2, American Greed chronicles the 20-year career of an imposter doctor.

  • The Interstate Bank Mart Bandit

    In Episode #2, the story of The Interstate Bank Mart Bandit... he leaves no clues behind, only a trail of broken dreams and empty bank accounts.

  • Art Heist: Fine Arts Express

    In Case 1 of Episode #3, a museum quality art collection worth more than $4 million dollars is stolen!

  • Medical Scams: Dr. Martrinez

    In Case 2 of Episode #3, a doctor takes advantage of desperate patients and sticks insurance companies for millions!

  • Meth Identity Thieves

    In Episode #4, it's a new crime wave rippling across the west -– thieves are committing identity theft to fund their meth drug addictions.

  • Wheaton Bandit

    In Episode #4, a serial bank robber strikes Chicago's western suburbs.

  • Religious Prey: Baptist Foundation of Arizona

    In Episode #5, The Baptist Foundation of Arizona -- millions are invested and lost -- its mission ends in scandal.

  • Medical Scams: Dr. Mikos

    In Episode #5, the story of a murderous Chicago doctor who bilked Medicare for more than a million!

  • Religious Prey: Greater Ministries Int'l

    In Episode #6, a story of religious fraud -- a $500 million dollar pyramid scheme!

  • It Takes a Thief

    In Episode #6, a thief leads a double life. By day, he's a property manager -- by night, a cat burglar who executed some of the most daring jewel heists in American history!


SHOW TIMES

Episode 6 - May 14   9p | 12a ET   &   May 18   11p ET
Episode 7 - May 21 9p | 12a ET  &   May 25  11o ET


STACY KEACH PROFILE

"American Greed" is narrated by Stacy Keach.  The award-winning actor of stage, film and television, is best known as the star of "Prison Break" and his portrayal of Detective Mike Hammer.

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