About this season
A dissection of the dark side of the American Dream, a survey of how far some people go to become rich, no matter the cost to themselves and those around them. Real-life cases are reviewed and involve such criminal activity as credit card scams, identity theft, counterfeiting and Ponzi schemes.
Episodes (12)
1. The Trials of Michael Avenatti
Aired 18 January 2021 • 43 min
Michael Avenatti makes a splash as the litigator representing porn star Stormy Daniels in her dispute with Donald Trump...but it’s soon revealed that he has legal troubles of his own brewing.
2. Nightmare at NXIVM
Aired 25 January 2021 • 43 min
Keith Raniere is a god-like figure in his mysterious organization NXIVM. Using his powers of persuasion along with classic multilevel marketing techniques, he amasses thousands of followers.
3. The Real Dr. Death
Aired 1 February 2021 • 43 min
A delusional, debt-ridden, and allegedly drug-dabbling spine surgeon maims and even kills patients in one botched surgery after another. It falls to two colleagues to step in where others won’t.
4. The Fall Of An Opioid Mogul
Aired 8 February 2021 • 43 min
As the opioid epidemic destroys the lives of millions of Americans, billionaire drug mogul John Kapoor looks to cash in. His company, Insys, has its own brand of potentially deadly fentanyl.
5. A Family Vanishes
Aired 15 February 2021 • 43 min
When all four members of the McStay family seemingly vanish into thin air, a yearslong quest for answers begins; a biker in the Mojave Desert finds the family members' bodies in shallow graves; a close friend of the family falls under suspicion.
6. Social Media Scam Artists
Aired 22 February 2021 • 43 min
Crowdfunded charities are supposed to raise funds for good causes, but some are actually scams.
7. Inside El Chapo's Empire
Aired 7 June 2021 • 43 min
Tells the story of the twins who helped land El Chapo in custody.Tells the story of the twins who helped land El Chapo in custody.
8. The "Con" In Congress
Aired 14 June 2021 • 43 min
9. Confessions of a Scam Artist
Aired 21 June 2021 • 43 min
10. The Imposter
Aired 28 June 2021 • 43 min
11. Burned by Greed
Aired 5 July 2021 • 43 min
12. A Father's Fraud
Aired 19 July 2021 • 43 min