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10 Episodes 2022 - 2022
Episode 1
Thu, Apr 28, 202268 mins
Al Ruddy is working as a programmer at the Rand Corporation but sees an opportunity to produce TV shows and movies. Mario Puzo is a struggling author whose wife gives him an idea to write a book on the Mafia. Joe Colombo is a rising crime boss. Their three worlds are about to collide.

Episode 2
Thu, Apr 28, 202259 mins
With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition; Robert Evans and Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.

Episode 3
Thu, Apr 28, 202259 mins
Pressure mounts over the delivery of the script when Ruddy has a sit down with Colombo. Evans gets into hot water with Charlie Bluhdorn, who's interested in Bettye.

Episode 4
Thu, May 5, 202264 mins
With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino considered for leading roles in "The Godfather," Ruddy is faced with a variety of issues.

Episode 5
Thu, May 12, 202251 mins
Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.

Episode 6
Thu, May 19, 202251 mins
Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised by collisions with Gulf and Western, Paramount and the Mafia.

Episode 7
Thu, May 26, 202252 mins
Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus plans a potential coup as Ruddy attempts to save Coppola and Pacino's jobs. Carlo Gambino questions Colombo's leadership as he holds another Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.

Episode 8
Thu, Jun 2, 202253 mins
In the aftermath of the rally, Gallo threatens "The Godfather's" production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. Evans spirals after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Lapidus to capitalize.

Episode 9
Thu, Jun 9, 202269 mins
As production runs into challenges in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to get Evans back on track. Coppola's vision for the edit is jeopardized by post-production disputes. Bettye thinks about her next move.

Episode 10
Thu, Jun 16, 202260 mins
"The Godfather" is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.
