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S01 Episode 1
A Seat at the Table
After ditching his job at the Rand Corporation for a shot in Hollywood, Al Ruddy wins the job to produce Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel, “The Godfather” for Paramount Pictures. Joe Colombo, a rising crime boss in the New York City Mafia, has a darker fate in mind for the picture.
1 h 8 mins · Thu, 28 Apr 2022
S01 Episode 1
A Seat at the Table
After ditching his job at the Rand Corporation for a shot in Hollywood, Al Ruddy wins the job to produce Mario Puzo's novel, "The Godfather;" Joe Colombo, a rising crime boss in the New York City Mafia, has a darker fate in mind for the picture.
1 h 2 mins · Thu, 28 Apr 2022
S01 Episode 2
Warning Shots
With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition to “The Godfather” including Frank Sinatra, LA Gangster Mickey Cohen, and the Colombo led Italian-American Civil Rights League. Meanwhile, Robert Evans and Gulf & Western’s Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.
59 mins · Thu, 28 Apr 2022
S01 Episode 2
Warning Shots
With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition; Robert Evans and Gulf & Western's Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.
52 mins · Thu, 28 Apr 2022
S01 Episode 3
Fade In
Pressure mounts for the scripts’ delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western’s CEO Charlie Bluhdorn. Meanwhile, Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.
59 mins · Thu, 28 Apr 2022
S01 Episode 3
Fade In
Pressure mounts for the scripts' delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western's CEO Charlie Bluhdorn; Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.
50 mins · Thu, 28 Apr 2022
S01 Episode 4
The Right Shade of Yellow
With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles in “The Godfather,” Ruddy is caught in the line of fire between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side. After gaining Joe Colombo’s support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend’s loyalty. The rising stakes surrounding “The Godfather” continues to strain Ruddy’s relationship with Francoise.
1 h 4 mins · Thu, 5 May 2022
S01 Episode 4
The Right Shade of Yellow
With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles, Ruddy is caught between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side; after gaining Joe Colombo's support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend's loyalty.
56 mins · Thu, 5 May 2022
S01 Episode 5
Kiss the Ring
Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.
51 mins · Thu, 12 May 2022
S01 Episode 5
Kiss the Ring
Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching; as the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.
45 mins · Thu, 12 May 2022
S01 Episode 6
A Stand Up Guy
Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised due to collisions with Gulf & Western, Paramount, and the Mafia.
51 mins · Thu, 19 May 2022
S01 Episode 6
A Stand Up Guy
Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount; Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised due to collisions with Gulf & Western, Paramount, and the Mafia.
44 mins · Thu, 19 May 2022
S01 Episode 7
Mr. Producer
Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus orchestrates a potential coup as Ruddy initiates a bold plan to save both Coppola's and Pacino’s jobs. Crime boss Carlo Gambino questions Colombo’s leadership as he holds another large Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.
52 mins · Thu, 26 May 2022
S01 Episode 7
The Offer
Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus orchestrates a potential coup as Ruddy initiates a bold plan to save both Coppola, and Pacino's jobs; crime boss Carlo Gambino questions Colombo's leadership.
45 mins · Thu, 26 May 2022
S01 Episode 8
Crossing the Line
In the bloody aftermath of the Italian-American Civil Rights League rally, Gallo threatens “The Godfather’s” production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. Evans continues to spiral after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Barry Lapidus to capitalize.
Thu, 2 Jun 2022
S01 Episode 8
Crossing That Line
In the bloody aftermath of the Italian-American Civil Rights League rally, Gallo threatens "The Godfather's" production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect funding for Sicily; Evans continues to spiral after the breakup of his marriage.
47 mins · Thu, 2 Jun 2022
S01 Episode 9
It’s Who We Are
As the production contends with the challenges of filming in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to help get Evans back on track. Post-production disputes with Lapidus threaten Coppola’s vision for the edit and Bettye starts to think about her next move.
Thu, 9 Jun 2022
S01 Episode 9
It's Who We Are
As the production contends with the challenges of filming in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to help get Evans back on track; post-production disputes with Lapidus threaten Coppola's vision for the edit, and Bettye starts to think about her next move.
1 h 1 mins · Thu, 9 Jun 2022
S01 Episode 10
Brains and Balls
“The Godfather” is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.
Thu, 16 Jun 2022
S01 Episode 10
Brains and Balls
"The Godfather" is released to rave reviews and box office records; drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards; Al Ruddy looks to the future and his next project.
53 mins · Thu, 16 Jun 2022
