How to Make It in America

Name: How to Make It in America
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Bryan Greenberg, Lake Bell, Victor Rasuk, Luis Guzmán, Eddie Kaye Thomas

TV Series2010 – 201130m2 seasons · 16 episodes

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How to Make It in America follows two enterprising Brooklyn twentysomethings as they hustle their way through New York City, determined to achieve the American Dream. Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

Creator: Ian Edelman
Writers: Seth Zvi Rosenfeld
Stars: Bryan Greenberg Lake Bell Victor Rasuk

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E1I'm GoodOct 2, 2011 · 30m · Ben and Cam look for a way to market their CRISP attire in New York after a promising debut in Tokyo. Meanwhile, Rene's new Rasta Monsta billboard is a hit with everyone except his girlfriend; and Rachel returns from a soul-searching trip abroad, but she's still not over Ben.TVmaze 8.0

E2In or OutOct 9, 2011 · 30m · Ben and Cam face a difficult choice between jumping off with an untested sales representative and wooing a more well-known one. Meanwhile, Rene comes up with a novel way for a client to pay his debt; and Rachel gets a new job.TVmaze 7.4

E3Money, Power, Private SchoolOct 16, 2011 · 30m · Ben hopes a seemingly meaningless job for Nancy will lead to bigger things; Cam angles for a piece of Domingo's business for some extra cash to afford his own place; a video shoot for Rasta Monsta helps Rene get closer to Debbie; Rachel hears a tip about Ben's romantic status.TVmaze 8.5

E4It's Not Even Like ThatOct 23, 2011 · 30m · Ben learns startling news about Rachel's romantic life at an out-of-town wedding, where Kaplan frets over his best-man speech. Meanwhile, Cam pitches a CRISP photo shoot to Lulu's dad; and Rene is up to his old tricks to raise money for his new business.TVmaze 8.2

E5MofongoOct 30, 2011 · 30m · Ben and Cam turn on the CRISP charm with buyers from a Midwestern retailer after Nancy registers her disapproval; Rene tries to convince Debbie he's turned over a new leaf; Rachel undergoes an eye-opening transformation.TVmaze 8.3

E6I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?Nov 6, 2011 · 30m · Nancy helps Ben and Cam get a manufacturer for CRISP; Rachel writes outside the box; Rasta Monsta crosses a line with the public.TVmaze 8.6

E7The FrictionNov 13, 2011 · 30m · The uncertain future of CRISP is a touchy subject for Ben and Cam; Rene tries to find out who sabotaged Rasta Monsta, and talks to Kaplan about incarceration; Rachel does her best to put a job setback behind her.TVmaze 8.3

E8What's in a Name?Nov 20, 2011 · 30m · In the second-season finale, Ben wonders how to rescue CRISP and his friendship with Cam. Meanwhile, Domingo and Cam launch a PR blitz to clean up Rasta Monsta's image; Rachel seeks advice from a former mentor; and Kaplan parties one more time before going to jail.TVmaze 7.6

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Bryan GreenbergBen Epstein Lake BellRachel Chapman Victor RasukCam Calderon Luis GuzmánRene Calderon Eddie Kaye ThomasDavid Kaplan Kid CudiDomingo Brown Martha PlimptonEdie Weitz Shannyn SossamonGingy Wu

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Premiered: February 14, 2010
Ended: November 20, 2011
Status: Ended
Network: HBO
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 30m
Official site: hbo.com/how-to-make-it-in-america
TVmaze ID: 1210