SEASON 1 EPISODES
Episode 1
Case 1: Hook, Line and Sucker
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.
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.
Case 2: Maxfiled Parish Art Heist
A daring heist. Under the cover of darkness... a hole is expertly cut in the roof. An alarm goes haywire. Two paintings by famed American Artist Maxfield Parrish disappear into the night.
A daring heist. Under the cover of darkness... a hole is expertly cut in the roof. An alarm goes haywire. Two paintings by famed American Artist Maxfield Parrish disappear into the night.
Episode 2
Case 1: The Imposter: Dr. Barnes
For twenty years he was an imposter doctor! Dr. Gerald Barnes has a thriving practice specializing in "executive" medical exams. His salary is six-figures and life is good. But there's a problem: he's not the real Dr. Gerald Barnes.
For twenty years he was an imposter doctor! Dr. Gerald Barnes has a thriving practice specializing in "executive" medical exams. His salary is six-figures and life is good. But there's a problem: he's not the real Dr. Gerald Barnes.
Case 2: Interstate Bank Mart Bandit
He leaves no clues behind, only a trail of broken dreams and empty bank accounts. Fourty-three robberies in 20 months. The M.O. is always the same. Police say it's the work of one man... "The Interstate Bank Mart Bandit!".
He leaves no clues behind, only a trail of broken dreams and empty bank accounts. Fourty-three robberies in 20 months. The M.O. is always the same. Police say it's the work of one man... "The Interstate Bank Mart Bandit!".
Episode 3
Case 1: Art Heist: Fine Arts Express
A museum quality art collection worth more than $4 million dollars is stolen! Two men -- who in a twist of fate -- end up working at Fine Arts Express, together hatch a plan to steal the art… museum quality pieces by Picasso, Matisse, and Rothko.
A museum quality art collection worth more than $4 million dollars is stolen! Two men -- who in a twist of fate -- end up working at Fine Arts Express, together hatch a plan to steal the art… museum quality pieces by Picasso, Matisse, and Rothko.
Case 2: Medical Scams: Dr. Martinez
It sounds like a nightmare -- long needles repeatedly jabbed to a patient’s back. But for Dr. Jorge Martinez, it's routine business. Expensive, painful and unnecessary shots are all part of a multi-million dollar billing scheme.
It sounds like a nightmare -- long needles repeatedly jabbed to a patient’s back. But for Dr. Jorge Martinez, it's routine business. Expensive, painful and unnecessary shots are all part of a multi-million dollar billing scheme.
Episode 4
Case 1: Meth Identity Thieves
It's a new crime wave rippling across the west -– thieves are committing identity theft to fund their meth drug addictions. Victims are robbed But the thief takes more than money... the victim's identity is stolen, too.
It's a new crime wave rippling across the west -– thieves are committing identity theft to fund their meth drug addictions. Victims are robbed But the thief takes more than money... the victim's identity is stolen, too.
Case 2: The Wheaton Bandit
Wheaton, Illinois - considered a nice place to raise a family. But a shadow hangs over this affluent Chicago suburb. A serial bank robber is armed and ready for a fight.
Wheaton, Illinois - considered a nice place to raise a family. But a shadow hangs over this affluent Chicago suburb. A serial bank robber is armed and ready for a fight.
Episode 5
Case 1: Religious Prey: Baptist Foundation of Arizona
The Baptist Foundation of Arizona is a non-profit fundraiser dedicated to the church. Investors believe their money will be secure but millions are lost! “American Greed" unravels the elaborate Ponzi scheme which left a religious community betrayed and baffled.
The Baptist Foundation of Arizona is a non-profit fundraiser dedicated to the church. Investors believe their money will be secure but millions are lost! “American Greed" unravels the elaborate Ponzi scheme which left a religious community betrayed and baffled.
Case 2: Medical Scams: Dr. Mikos
The story of a murderous Chicago doctor who bilked Medicare!
He’s a caring doctor with a sterling bedside manner. His practice is lucrative. But beneath the charm lies a con artist -- a doctor playing the system and making off with more than a million.
The story of a murderous Chicago doctor who bilked Medicare!
He’s a caring doctor with a sterling bedside manner. His practice is lucrative. But beneath the charm lies a con artist -- a doctor playing the system and making off with more than a million.
Episode 6
Case 1: Religious Prey: Greater Ministries Int’l
A story of religious fraud -- a $500 million dollar pyramid scheme! Church founder Gerald Payne has a plan for the faithful to gift the church and double their money. Americans Greed profiles one of the most lucrative pyramid schemes in history.
A story of religious fraud -- a $500 million dollar pyramid scheme! Church founder Gerald Payne has a plan for the faithful to gift the church and double their money. Americans Greed profiles one of the most lucrative pyramid schemes in history.
Case 2: It takes a Thief
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!
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 3: Art Heist & Medical Scams
Friday, November 13th 10p | 1a ET
Wednesday, November 18th 9p | 12a ET
Episode 4: Meth Identity & The Wheaton Bandit
Saturday, November 14th 8p | 11p ET
Wednesday, November 18th 10p | 1a ET
Episode 5: Religious Prey & Medical Scams
Monday, November 16th 12a ET
Friday, Nvomber 20th 10p | 1a ET
Episode 6: Religious Prey & It Takes a Thief
Saturday, November 21st 8p | 11p ET
Episode 7: The Martin Frankel Case
Sunday, November 22nd Midnight ET
Episode 8: When Greed and Giving Collide
Wednesday, November 25th 9p | Midnight ET
Episode 9: Unsolved: $300 Million Art Heist
Wednesday, November 25th 10p | 1a ET
Episode 10: Stealing from Scientologists & Art Fraud
Friday, November 27th 10p | 1a ET
Episode 11: Deadly RX for Greed
Saturday, November 28th 8p | 11p ET
Episode 12: WorldCom Scam & Hollywood Scams
Sunday, November 29th Midnight ET
Episode 13: Fraud in Cyberspace
Wednesday, December 2nd 9p | 12a ET
Episode 14: Tyco's Koziowski
Wednesday, December 2nd 10p | 1a ET
Friday, November 13th 10p | 1a ET
Wednesday, November 18th 9p | 12a ET
Episode 4: Meth Identity & The Wheaton Bandit
Saturday, November 14th 8p | 11p ET
Wednesday, November 18th 10p | 1a ET
Episode 5: Religious Prey & Medical Scams
Monday, November 16th 12a ET
Friday, Nvomber 20th 10p | 1a ET
Episode 6: Religious Prey & It Takes a Thief
Saturday, November 21st 8p | 11p ET
Episode 7: The Martin Frankel Case
Sunday, November 22nd Midnight ET
Episode 8: When Greed and Giving Collide
Wednesday, November 25th 9p | Midnight ET
Episode 9: Unsolved: $300 Million Art Heist
Wednesday, November 25th 10p | 1a ET
Episode 10: Stealing from Scientologists & Art Fraud
Friday, November 27th 10p | 1a ET
Episode 11: Deadly RX for Greed
Saturday, November 28th 8p | 11p ET
Episode 12: WorldCom Scam & Hollywood Scams
Sunday, November 29th Midnight ET
Episode 13: Fraud in Cyberspace
Wednesday, December 2nd 9p | 12a ET
Episode 14: Tyco's Koziowski
Wednesday, December 2nd 10p | 1a 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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