How to Make It in America — Season 2
Dream big or go home.
About this season
Following their business trip to Japan, Ben and Cam pound the New York City pavement with tenacious ambition to get noticed, get ahead, and get paid.
Episodes (8)
1. I'm Good
5.0Aired 2 October 2011 • 27 min
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.
2. In or Out
4.5Aired 9 October 2011 • 29 min
Ben and Cam are stuck between two sales reps and a hard place; Rene leans on a client; Rachel lands a new job at Biscuit magazine, and lights up with Domingo.
3. Money, Power, Private School
4.5Aired 16 October 2011 • 29 min
CRISP lands a promising but unpaid gig; Rachel gives Ben a lavish gift; Cam raises money for a river-view apartment; Rene shoots a Rasta Monsta viral video.
4. It's Not Even Like That
4.5Aired 23 October 2011 • 29 min
Ben and Rachel's platonic friendship is tested; Cam scores a plum location for CRISP shoot; Renee collects debt.
5. Mofongo
5.0Aired 30 October 2011 • 28 min
Ben and Cam charm two young out-of-towners; Rene tries to make amends with Debbie; Rachel goes from lost to alive in a single day.
6. I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?
4.5Aired 6 November 2011 • 28 min
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.
7. The Friction
8.0Aired 13 November 2011 • 27 min
Ben and Cam debate CRISP's future; Rene tracks down the origin of the Rasta Monsta tincture; Rachel celebrates a setback.
8. What's in a Name?
4.5Aired 20 November 2011 • 29 min
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.