Outlaw Empires
Each episode of Outlaw Empires tells the complete story of an iconic American outlaw dynasty directly from the mouths of people who were on the inside.
- 2012-2012
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary, Suspense
Each episode of Outlaw Empires tells the complete story of an iconic American outlaw dynasty directly from the mouths of people who were on the inside.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Crips
Mon, May 14, 2012 44 mins
Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter explores the complete story of an iconic American outlaw dynasty: the Crips. Insiders tell a story of escalating turf battles, danger, violence, and ever-diminishing unity as the gang grew in size and power.
Episode 2
American Bikers
Mon, May 21, 2012 44 mins
What all began with a love for bikes and freedom of riding turned into the popularization of the American outlaw biker gangs. The dynasty lives to this day, though it has moved beyond just the exhilaration of the ride to include violence and drug dealing.
Episode 3
Boston's Irish Mob
Mon, May 28, 2012 43 mins
"Sons of Anarchy" creator Kurt Sutter examines the complete story of the South Boston Irish Mob. From the 1800s to the early 1970s, Irish street gangs waged war for control of Boston's underworld. One infamous member emerged as a lethal and legendary force.
Episode 4
Italian Mafia
Mon, Jun 4, 2012 44 mins
They're the most infamous crime empire of all time, bound by the bonds of blood and family. How the Gambino family became one of the most powerful crime syndicates, only to be taken down by one of their own, is among the most gripping tales in history.
Episode 5
Nuestra Familia
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 44 mins
Established in the California prison system as a way for members from Northern California to fend off violence from the Mexican Mafia, Nuestra Familia has become renowned for its unparalleled secrecy and highly regimented recruitment and training methods.
Episode 6
Aryan Brotherhood
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 44 mins
An outgrowth of the racial desegregation of the late 1960s, the Aryan Brotherhood had its origins in American prisons. But as the decades passed, it widened its influence past prison walls and began using drugs, weapons and intimidation to gain influence.
