About this season
Mobsters is an American documentary television series that profiles the lives of infamous individuals in history; the series puts the spotlight on some of history's most infamous gangsters and all that went on during their reigns. The series airs on The Biography Channel. Some episodes of Mobsters are rehashes of the similar TV Series American Justice as well as Notorious (TV series), both series that were originally broadcast on Biography Channel's sister channel, A&E Network; some episodes also rehash segments from another A&E series American Gangster, which began airing on the Black Entertainment Television channel. The only differences are the intro of the episodes and the lead-in's after commercials. Besides this, the rehashed episodes are no different in any way.
Episodes (8)
1. Mad Dog Sullivan
Aired 13 July 2012 • 60 min
Gun-for-hire Joe "Mad Dog" Sullivan tries to hide his criminal activities from his family.
2. Family Secrets
Aired 20 July 2012 • 60 min
Frank Calabrese Jr., son of mobster Frank Calabrese, flipped against his father, and nearly brought down the vaunted Chicago Outfit.
3. “Mad Sam” DeStefano
Aired 27 July 2012 • 60 min
One of the most violent and outrageous characters in mob history, "Mad Sam" DeStefano lived up to his moniker throughout a three-decade reign as a juice loan lender and sadistic enforcer with the notorious Chicago Outfit.
4. Dutch Schultz
Dutch Schultz ruled the numbers rackets until mob bosses ordered his murder.
5. The Iceman: Richard Kuklinski
Aired 14 August 2012 • 60 min
Richard Kuklinski lived a shocking double life; suburban husband and father at home, and brutal contract killer on the streets.
6. Carmine ''The Snake'' Persico
Aired 21 August 2012 • 60 min
Carmine Persico stands as one of most enduring Godfathers in mafia history.
7. The Grim Reaper: Greg Scarpa
Aired 28 August 2012 • 60 min
Gregory Scarpa lived a charmed triple life; mafia hit man, loving father and husband, and secret FBI informant.
8. Jimmy "The Gent" Burke
Aired 4 September 2012 • 60 min
Jimmy Burke was one of the most prolific mob earners in New York history.