American Greed -- Some People Will Do Anything For Money
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: Maxfield 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!
MORE AMERICAN GREED EPISODES
Wall Street Wonder Takes a Fall
Wednesday, May 23rd 10p ET
Saturday, May 26th 8p | 11p | 3a ET
Sunday, May 27th 12a | 3a ET
Loan Scam/ Hawaiian Punched
Monday, May 28th 3p ET
Real Estate Home Wrecker
Monday, May 28th 4p ET
The $400 Million Rip-Off
Monday, May 28th 5p ET
Pimp, Preacher, Profiteer
Monday, May 28th 6p ET
Madoff Behind Bars
Wednesday, May 30th 9p | 12a ET
Wednesday, May 23rd 10p ET
Saturday, May 26th 8p | 11p | 3a ET
Sunday, May 27th 12a | 3a ET
Loan Scam/ Hawaiian Punched
Monday, May 28th 3p ET
Real Estate Home Wrecker
Monday, May 28th 4p ET
The $400 Million Rip-Off
Monday, May 28th 5p ET
Pimp, Preacher, Profiteer
Monday, May 28th 6p ET
Madoff Behind Bars
Wednesday, May 30th 9p | 12a ET
STACY KEACH PROFILE
"American Greed" is narrated by Stacy Keach. The award-winning actor of stage, film and television is well-known for his portrayals of Detective Mike Hammer and Ernest Hemingway, for which he won a Best Actor Golden Globe. He is currently co-starring in the new feature film “Universal Pictures ‘The Bourne Legacy,’” and on Broadway in last season’s Lincoln Center hit play, "Other Desert Cities," playing at the Booth Theater this fall.
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