How to Make It in America

How to Make It in America

Dream big or go home.

Canceled First aired 14/Feb/2010 United States English 2 season(s) 16 episode(s)
DramaComedy
Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.
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Season 2 · Season 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Oct/2011
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Season Overview

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.

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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.

S2E8
What's in a Name?
Air date: 20/Nov/2011 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 29 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E6
I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?
Air date: 06/Nov/2011 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 28 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E3
Money, Power, Private School
Air date: 16/Oct/2011 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 29 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E2
In or Out
Air date: 09/Oct/2011 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 29 min
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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.

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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.

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S2E1
I'm Good
Air date: 02/Oct/2011 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 27 min
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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.

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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.

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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Feb/2010
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Twentysomething New Yorkers Ben Epstein and Cam Calderon short-circuit the traditional route to success, deciding to use their street savvy and connections to make names for themselves in the fashion industry.

Season Overview

Twentysomething New Yorkers Ben Epstein and Cam Calderon short-circuit the traditional route to success, deciding to use their street savvy and connections to make names for themselves in the fashion industry.

S1E7
Keep On Truck'n
Air date: 28/Mar/2010 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 27 min
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While Ben is getting tight with Julie, Rachel is put off by Darren's sudden offer to let her and Edie design a hotel. To pay off an overdue debt to Rene, Cam and Ben agree to hand out Rasta Monsta samples at Union Square, but cut the job short to retrieve their tees from the silk screener. Rene agrees to meet with John Lardner, the Jamaica-based owner of Rasta Monsta, about taking over North American distribution rights to the drink. But Rene's parole officer Norm wants to be part of the meeting.

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While Ben is getting tight with Julie, Rachel is put off by Darren's sudden offer to let her and Edie design a hotel. To pay off an overdue debt to Rene, Cam and Ben agree to hand out Rasta Monsta samples at Union Square, but cut the job short to retrieve their tees from the silk screener. Rene agrees to meet with John Lardner, the Jamaica-based owner of Rasta Monsta, about taking over North American distribution rights to the drink. But Rene's parole officer Norm wants to be part of the meeting.

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S1E6
Good Vintage
Air date: 21/Mar/2010 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 24 min
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Despite a fresh infusion of cash from Kaplan, Ben and Cam find it hard to meet Hidemi's vintage-tee quota of 300, until Julie, an attractive retail employee, helps bail them out. Rene gets advice on handling an impending schoolyard showdown with Flaco, the contractor he suspects of stealing his (illgotten) money. Rachel's field trip to Connecticut to check on a behind-schedule carpenter ends with Darren taking her to his childhood home - and then popping a commitment question on their drive back to Manhattan.

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Despite a fresh infusion of cash from Kaplan, Ben and Cam find it hard to meet Hidemi's vintage-tee quota of 300, until Julie, an attractive retail employee, helps bail them out. Rene gets advice on handling an impending schoolyard showdown with Flaco, the contractor he suspects of stealing his (illgotten) money. Rachel's field trip to Connecticut to check on a behind-schedule carpenter ends with Darren taking her to his childhood home - and then popping a commitment question on their drive back to Manhattan.

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S1E5
Big in Japan
Air date: 14/Mar/2010 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 24 min
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After running into a successful designer on the street, Ben and Cam hook up with Hidemi, a top Japanese buyer, but their business takes a surprising detour when they show him their none-too-Crisp jean sample. Meanwhile, Rene runs into unexpected problems locating cash stashed in the basement of a woman who's divorcing his ne'er-do-well cousin Tito. Rachel, hoping to bring fresh energy to her relationship with Darren, is flummoxed by his euphoric reaction to the party drug Ecstasy.

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After running into a successful designer on the street, Ben and Cam hook up with Hidemi, a top Japanese buyer, but their business takes a surprising detour when they show him their none-too-Crisp jean sample. Meanwhile, Rene runs into unexpected problems locating cash stashed in the basement of a woman who's divorcing his ne'er-do-well cousin Tito. Rachel, hoping to bring fresh energy to her relationship with Darren, is flummoxed by his euphoric reaction to the party drug Ecstasy.

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S1E4
Unhappy Birthday
Air date: 07/Mar/2010 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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Edie, Rachel's boss, is throwing her a birthday party, and Ben is upset to learn that Rachel's new boyfriend Darren is going to attend it. Ben tries to occupy his time by hanging out with Kaplan, Cam and Domingo.

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Edie, Rachel's boss, is throwing her a birthday party, and Ben is upset to learn that Rachel's new boyfriend Darren is going to attend it. Ben tries to occupy his time by hanging out with Kaplan, Cam and Domingo.

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S1E3
Paper, Denim & Dollars
Air date: 28/Feb/2010 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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Rene tries to buy out his marketing partners. Rachel rethinks her future when she sees Ben. Ben and Cam work on finding a tailor for their denim business.

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Rene tries to buy out his marketing partners. Rachel rethinks her future when she sees Ben. Ben and Cam work on finding a tailor for their denim business.

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S1E2
Crisp
Air date: 21/Feb/2010 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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Ben and Cam find themselves in debt again to Rene and search for investors to get their jean line off and running. Later, Ben meets with Rachel to discuss their latest encounter.

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Ben and Cam find themselves in debt again to Rene and search for investors to get their jean line off and running. Later, Ben meets with Rachel to discuss their latest encounter.

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S1E1
Pilot
Air date: 14/Feb/2010 · Time: 22:30 · Runtime: 30 min
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Brooklynites Ben and Cam decide to use their entrepreneurial skills to get a hold of some quick cash to pay back a loan. Also, Ben's ex-girlfriend decides to finally move on from Ben.

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Brooklynites Ben and Cam decide to use their entrepreneurial skills to get a hold of some quick cash to pay back a loan. Also, Ben's ex-girlfriend decides to finally move on from Ben.

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Bryan Greenberg
Bryan Greenberg
Ben Epstein
Victor Rasuk
Victor Rasuk
Cameron 'Cam' Calderon
Lake Bell
Lake Bell
Rachel Chapman
Eddie Kaye Thomas
Eddie Kaye Thomas
David 'Kappo' Kaplan
Shannyn Sossamon
Shannyn Sossamon
Gingy Wu
Kid Cudi
Kid Cudi
Domingo Brown
Luis Guzmán
Luis Guzmán
Rene Calderon
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Edgar Garcia
Eddie
Nick Chinlund
Nick Chinlund
Yosi
Andrea Navedo
Andrea Navedo
Debbie Dominguez
Tuffy Questell
Tuffy Questell
Jabar
Nicole LaLiberte
Nicole LaLiberte
Lulu
Martha Plimpton
Martha Plimpton
Michael Carbonaro
Michael Carbonaro
Joanna Gleason
Joanna Gleason
Richard Portnow
Richard Portnow
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Eddie Marrero
Samaire Armstrong
Samaire Armstrong
Jane

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Danny Leiner
Danny Leiner
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Jonathan Levine
Jonathan Levine
Director
Joshua Marston
Joshua Marston
Director
Julian Farino
Julian Farino
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Miguel Arteta
Miguel Arteta
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Amanda Mackey
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Cathy Sandrich Gelfond
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Peter Sussman
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Jada Miranda
Executive Producer
Mark Wahlberg
Mark Wahlberg
Executive Producer
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Stephen Levinson
Executive Producer
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Margo Myers
Producer

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