American Dynasty
Follow the fascinating stories of America's aristocratic families, those whose names represent power in business, politics, and industrial industry.
Seasons
1. The Vanderbilts
Air Date: 2022-06-02
Cornelius 'The Commodore' Vanderbilt rose from nothing to build the biggest shipping and railroad empires in America, and amass a great fortune. His dying words were to 'keep the money together,' but did his children and grandchildren listen?
2. The Rockefellers
Air Date: 2022-06-26
John D Rockefeller started out with one kerosene refinery in Cleveland, Ohio. Within 15 years it became the largest oil producer in the world. After conquering the fuel industry, the Rockefellers gave much of their wealth away through philanthropy.
3. The Fords
Air Date: 2022-06-26
Henry Ford was an American pioneer. He revolutionized the automobile, the assembly line production method, and brought cars to millions of American families. But in his personal life, he was far from perfect.
4. The Gettys
Air Date: 2022-06-26
J. Paul Getty made billions of dollars in the oil industry, rising to become the 'richest man in the world.' But at the peak of his success, his grandson was kidnapped. The $17 million ransom was less than he was making daily... But would he pay it?
5. The DuPonts
Air Date: 2022-06-26
Since 1802, the DuPont Company has supplied gunpowder to militaries worldwide. But when young Lammot DuPont pushed the company to get out of the business of war, it set off a conflict that transformed the family and the American industry for generations.
6. The Morgans
Air Date: 2022-06-26
Junius Morgan and son John Pierpont Morgan establish a financial empire through railroads, steel manufacturing and banking,
7. The Kennedys
Air Date: 2022-06-26
After graduating from Harvard, Joe Kennedy, the grandson of Irish immigrants, conquered Wall Street and Hollywood. When his political career was cut short he focused on his children. One became President and the rest devoted their lives to public service.
8. The Bushes
Air Date: 2022-06-26
The Bushes are one of America's oldest families. They are known more for their genteel manners and success in business and politics. So when war hero George HW Bush decides he wants to run for president, will the family name be enough to ensure victory?
1. Hearst
Air Date: 2023-11-19
William Randolph Hearst builds on his father George's mining fortune by becoming the world's first multi-media mogul; exposing both himself, and future generations, to the darker side of wealth and fame.
2. Hilton
Air Date: 2023-11-19
Conrad Hilton gets rich building the world's first international hotel chain. But after his sons' rivalry almost destroys everything, his great-granddaughter emerges to redefine the family brand.
3. Heinz
Air Date: 2023-11-19
Henry Heinz builds an empire by revolutionizing food processing. His son Howard and Grandson Jack must navigate wars, economic depression and changing times to keep the family-led company on course.
4. Astor
Air Date: 2023-11-19
From the fur trade into the drug trade, John Jacob Astor builds America's first mega- fortune. One that ensuing generations of Astors will battle to control, helping to define the opulent Gilded Age.
5. Post
Air Date: 2023-11-19
Breakfast Cereal king CW Post's death makes his daughter the nation's richest woman. But rather than rest on his laurels, she seeks to expand on his legacy and redefine the role of women in America.
6. Harley-Davidson
Air Date: 2024-07-22
Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson work with family members to build an iconic brand. Their heirs lose control of the company but take back ownership and restore its reputation.
7. Carnegie
Air Date: 2024-07-22
Andrew Carnegie creates a steel-manufacturing behemoth and becomes the world's richest man. But his legacy as a philanthropist is marred by family tragedy and a violent clash with organized labor.
8. Mars
Air Date: 2024-07-23
Forrest Mars reunites with his estranged father to transform a candy company. Later, Forrest takes over from family members to build one of the largest privately held corporations in the world.
9. Johnson & Johnson
Air Date: 2024-08-05
Robert Wood Johnson starts a medical supplies company that his son grows into the world's largest healthcare products corporation. But family rivalries and lawsuits threaten its reputation.
10. Busch
Air Date: 2024-08-12
Adolphus Busch saves a failing brewery. His grandson turns Budweiser into America's number one beer, but after a corporate takeover, a marketing ploy brings consumer backlash and plummeting sales.
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Rating
10.0/10
Release Date
2022-06-02
Episodes
18 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series