About this season
Portraits of important people in Nazi-Germany.
Episodes (6)
1. Hess - The Deputy
Aired 2 October 1996 • 52 min
This episode, which was the first of the original six-episode first season, explores the life of Rudolf Hess as Hitler's early adherent and loyal follower, his mysterious flight to Scotland in 1941 to attempt to negotiate peace, and his subsequent imprisonment and death at Spandau Prison in 1987.
2. Dönitz - The Successor
Aired 9 October 1996 • 52 min
The episode covers Dönitz rise as Commander-in-Chief of the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) and his role as Hitler's successor.
3. Goebbels - The Firebrand
Aired 16 October 1996 • 52 min
The episode examines the life, career, and psychology of Joseph Goebbels, focusing on his role as the Nazi regime's propaganda maestro.
4. Göring - The Marshall
Aired 30 October 1996 • 52 min
The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Hermann Göring, titled "The Marshal" (or "Goring: The Marshall"), examines his complex personality and career within the Nazi regime.
5. Himmler - The Executioner
Aired 6 November 1996 • 52 min
The episode ultimately paints a portrait of Himmler as a cold, calculating, and unassuming killer who became the cruellest of all of Hitler's helpers.
6. Speer - The Architect
Aired 26 February 1996 • 52 min
The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Albert Speer is titled "Speer - The Architect" (or simply "The Architect"). The synopsis details his role in the Nazi regime and his post-war attempts to distance himself from its worst crimes.