American Dynasty

Episode 1

Hearst

Mon, Nov 20, 2023

William Randolph Hearst builds on his father George's mining fortune by becoming the world's first multi-media mogul, exposing himself and future generations to the darker side of wealth and fame.

Episode 2

Hilton

Mon, Nov 20, 2023

Conrad Hilton gets rich building the world's first international hotel chain; after his sons' rivalry almost destroys everything, his great-granddaughter emerges to redefine the family brand.

Episode 3

Heinz

Mon, Nov 20, 2023

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.

Episode 4

Astor

Mon, Nov 20, 2023

From the fur trade to the drug trade, John Jacob Astor builds America's first mega-fortune; ensuing generations of Astors battle to control it, helping to define the opulent Gilded Age.

Episode 5

Post

Mon, Nov 20, 2023

From Postum cereal to Grape Nuts CW Post builds a food empire, eventually buying other food companies, renaming the company General Foods. His daughter takes the reins at his death to become the richest woman in America.

Episode 9

Carnegie

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.

Episode 10

Anheuser Busch

Tue, Jul 23, 2024

Adolphus Busch saves a failing brewery. His grandson eventually turns the brewery into America's number one beer place, but after a corporate takeover, a marketing ploy brings consumer backlash and plummeting sales.