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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.

2 Seasons
16 Episodes
Canceled
Drama Comedy
Cast & Characters
episode image I'm Good
7.9/10 (183 votes)

#1 I'm Good

S2:E1

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.

episode image What's in a Name?
7.9/10 (122 votes)

#2 What's in a Name?

S2:E8

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.

episode image Mofongo
7.8/10 (125 votes)

#3 Mofongo

S2:E5

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.

episode image Never Say Die
7.7/10 (143 votes)

#4 Never Say Die

S1:E8

Cam suspects Rene of having something to do with the theft of the Rasta Monsta truck.

episode image Money, Power, Private School
7.7/10 (130 votes)

#5 Money, Power, Private School

S2:E3

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.

episode image I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?
7.7/10 (111 votes)

#6 I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?

S2:E6

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.

episode image Good Vintage
7.6/10 (150 votes)

#7 Good Vintage

S1:E6

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.

episode image It's Not Even Like That
7.6/10 (119 votes)

#8 It's Not Even Like That

S2:E4

Ben and Rachel's platonic friendship is tested; Cam scores a plum location for CRISP shoot; Renee collects debt.

episode image The Friction
7.6/10 (101 votes)

#9 The Friction

S2:E7

Ben and Cam debate CRISP's future; Rene tracks down the origin of the Rasta Monsta tincture; Rachel celebrates a setback.

episode image Unhappy Birthday
7.5/10 (150 votes)

#10 Unhappy Birthday

S1:E4

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.

episode image Paper, Denim & Dollars
7.4/10 (154 votes)

#11 Paper, Denim & Dollars

S1:E3

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.

episode image Big in Japan
7.4/10 (151 votes)

#12 Big in Japan

S1:E5

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.

episode image Keep On Truck'n
7.4/10 (140 votes)

#13 Keep On Truck'n

S1:E7

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.

episode image In or Out
7.4/10 (122 votes)

#14 In or Out

S2:E2

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.

episode image Crisp
7.2/10 (183 votes)

#15 Crisp

S1:E2

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.

episode image Pilot
7.0/10 (257 votes)

#16 Pilot

S1:E1

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.

Cast & Chracters

character image Ben Epstein

Ben Epstein

Actor: Bryan Greenberg
character image Cameron 'Cam' Calderon

Cameron 'Cam' Calderon

Actor: Victor Rasuk
character image Rachel Chapman

Rachel Chapman

Actor: Lake Bell
character image David 'Kappo' Kaplan

David 'Kappo' Kaplan

Actor: Eddie Kaye Thomas
character image Domingo Brown

Domingo Brown

Actor: Kid Cudi
character image Rene Calderon

Rene Calderon

Actor: Luis Guzmán

Eddie

Actor: Edgar Garcia
character image Yosi

Yosi

Actor: Nick Chinlund
character image Debbie Dominguez

Debbie Dominguez

Actor: Andrea Navedo
character image Jabar

Jabar

Actor: Tuffy Questell
character image Lulu

Lulu

Actor: Nicole LaLiberte

The highest rated episode of How to Make It in America is "I'm Good" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 183 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Pilot" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.00.

This episode received 257 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Never Say Die" (S1E8) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 143 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Pilot" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.00.

This episode received 257 votes.

The highest rated episode is "I'm Good" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 183 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "In or Out" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 122 votes.

Name Department Job
Ian Edelman Production Executive Producer
Jada Miranda Production Executive Producer
Julian Farino Production Executive Producer
Mark Wahlberg Production Executive Producer
Peter Sussman Production Co-Producer
Rob Weiss Production Producer
Stephen Levinson Production Executive Producer
Jesse Wigutow Writing Staff Writer

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