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About HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA & Episode Guides

About HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA & Episode Guides


How to Make It in America Aired From February 14, 2010 - November 20, 2011 On HBO



About the Show:
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 (Greenberg) and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon (Rasuk) use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene (Guzman), who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo (Kid Cudi), the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

Cast:

Actor’s name

Character’s name

Bryan GreenbergBen Epstein
Victor RasukCameron 'Cam' Calderon
Lake BellRachel Chapman
Kid CudiDomingo Brown
Eddie Kaye ThomasDavid 'Kappo' Kaplan
Luis GuzmánRene Calderon
Margarita LevievaJulie
Nicole LaLiberteLulu D
Andrea NavedoDebbie
Gina GershonNancy Frankenburg
Javier NunezWilfredo Gomez
Martha PlimptonEdie Weitz
Shannyn SossamonGingy Wu
Jason PendergraftDarren Hall


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Season 1



Episode 1: Pilot
In the series premiere, Brooklynites Ben and Cam, decide to use their entrepreneurial skills to get a hold of some quick cash to pay back a loan. Also, Ben's ex-girlfriend decides to finally move on from Ben.

Episode 2: Crisp
Ben and Cam find themselves in debt again to Rene and search for investors to get their jean line off and running. Later, Ben meets with Rachel to discuss their latest encounter.

Episode 3: Paper, Denim + Dollars
Rene tries to buy out his marketing partners. Rachel rethinks her future when she sees Ben. Ben and Cam work on finding a tailor for their denim business.

Episode 4: Unhappy Birthday
Ben is upset on the day of Rachel's birthday and is even more upset to find out Darren is throwing her a dinner party. Ben tries to occupy his time by hanging out with Kaplan, Cam and Domingo.

Episode 5: Big in Japan
Ben and Cam meet with a Japanese buyer but their jeans don't turn out the way they wanted them to. Rene has trouble locating a huge pile of cash and Rachel and Darren experiment with Ecstasy.

Episode 6: Good Vintage
Ben and Cam worry about filling their quota for Hidemi but a retail employee helps them out. Rachel meets Darren's mother and he questions her about their commitment to each other. Also, Rene wants to confront the man who stole his money.

Episode 7: Keep on Truck'n
Rachel is uncomfortable when Ben and Julie get closer. Ben and Cam agree to help Rene out with handing out the Rasta Monsta drink and Rene works on getting more distributing rights for the drink.

Episode 8: Never Say Die
Rene has to deal with all kinds of problems when the Rasta Monsta truck is stolen. Ben and Cam are able to make a business deal for their t-shirts with Japanese businessmen at the airport.

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Season 2



Episode 1: I'm Good
In the second-season premiere, 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.

Episode 2: In or Out
Ben and Cam face a difficult choice between jumping off with an untested sales representative and wooing a more well-known one (Gina Gershon). Meanwhile, Rene comes up with a novel way for a client to pay his debt; and Rachel gets a new job.

Episode 3: Money, Power, Private School
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.

Episode 4: It's Not Even Like That
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 (Joe Pantoliano); and Rene is up to his old tricks to raise money for his new business.

Episode 5: Mofongo
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.

Episode 6: I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?
Ben senses a conflict of interest when Nancy sets CRISP up with a manufacturer named Yosi. Determined to bring some spice to Biscuit, Rachel disregards her boss and pursues an edgy lead. The Feds catch up with Kapo, Lulu warns Cam against selling out and Rasta Monsta incites the ire of the East Flatbush Caribbean League.

Episode 7: The Friction
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.

Episode 8: What's In A Name?
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.

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