How to Make It in America
TV Show · Comedy · Drama

Two enterprising friends use their street knowledge and connections to try and make a name for themselves in New York City's fashion scene.

2010 · 28m
Starring Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Luis Guzman

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pilot
    After his skateboard-deck business venture folds, Ben funds his best friend Cam's proposed leather-jacket hustle.
    26m
  • EPISODE 2
    Crisp
    Ben and Cam, in possession of a roll of premium denim, are on the hunt for a manufacturer to construct their brand of jeans. Ben and Rachel realise they have failed to move on.
    23m
  • EPISODE 3
    Paper, Denim and Dollars
    Ben and Cam must raise $1500 in twenty-four hours as Rene makes his marketing partners an offer. Rachel reconsiders her future after meeting with a friend.
    24m
  • EPISODE 4
    Unhappy Birthday
    Ben takes Kaplan to a night club to distract himself from thinking about Rachel, as Rachel's boss throws her a birthday party which Darren attends.
    25m
  • EPISODE 5
    Big in Japan
    Ben and Cam meet with a Japanese buyer, who sees something he likes. Rene does his best to find a pile of stashed cash, and Rachel and Darren spend an illuminating night together.
    23m
  • EPISODE 6
    Good Vintage
    Time is of the essence as Ben and Cam try to track down vintage T-shirts for a career-making order. Elsewhere, Rachel questions her relationship with Darren.
    22m

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Cast & Crew

  • Bryan Greenberg
    Ben Epstein
  • Victor Rasuk
    Cam Calderon
  • Luis Guzman
    Rene Calderon
  • Lake Bell
    Rachel Chapman
  • Scott Mescudi
    Domingo Brown
  • Martha Plimpton
    Edie Weitz
  • Shannyn Sossamon
    Gingy Wu
  • Eddie Kaye Thomas
    David "Kapo" Kaplan
  • James Ransone
    Tim
  • Stephen Levinson
    Producer
  • Rob Weiss
    Producer

About

How to Make It in America

Comedy

Two enterprising friends use their street knowledge and connections to try and make a name for themselves in New York City's fashion scene.

Information

Studio
HBO
Released
2010
Rated
M
Region of Origin
United States
© 2010 Home Box Office, Inc.

Languages

Original Audio
English
Audio

English (United States) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC)

Accessibility

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