How to Make It in America (HBO)

Name: How to Make It in America (HBO)
Genre: original, comedy

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In the bohemian subculture of downtown NYC, two friends plot to achieve the American Dream...on their own terms. Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk star in this HBO comedy series that focuses on aspiring designer Ben and his free-spirited best friend Cam--a would-be future mogul committed to getting Ben back in the game after a bad breakup.

Starring: Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Lake Bell, Luis Guzman, Scott 'Kid Cudi' Mescudi, Shannyn Sossamon, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Jason Pendergraft, Martha Plimpton

Episodes

An aspiring designer and his best friend plot to achieve the American Dream on their own terms in Season One of this HBO comedy series.

1. Pilot

In the pilot, graphic designer Ben agrees to fund a 'sure thing' leather-jacket ...

2. Crisp

Ben and Cam borrow more money from Rene in an effort to launch a line of retro-7...

3. Paper, Denim + Dollars

Ben and Cam track down a tailor to re-imagine some 1970s-era jeans; and Rachel r...

4. Unhappy Birthday

Trying to escape the fact that it's Rachel's birthday, Ben spends the night taki...

5. Big in Japan

Ben and Cam get hooked up with a top Japanese buyer, but find their business tak...

6. Good Vintage

Ben and Cam find it hard to meet Hidemi's vintage-tee quota of 300 until an attr...

7. Keep on Truck'n

While Ben is getting tight with Julie, Rachel is put off by Darren's offer; Rene...

8. Never Say Die

In the Season One finale, Cam suspects Rene in the disappearance of his and Ben'...

I'm Good

Season 2 Premiere. Ben and Cam return from a successful trip to Tokyo full of optimism--and with duffle bags of hoodies for a CRISP pop-up store event. Back from her soul-searching globe-trot, Rachel realizes she still has feelings for Ben. Rene puts up a head-turning Rasta Monsta billboard that incenses his girlfriend; Domingo expands his business beyond dog-walking.

In or Out

Ben and Cam are stuck between their new sales rep and a hard place when they have the opportunity to crash a brunch hosted by the well-connected Nancy Frankenburg. Meanwhile, Cam is determined to move out of his grandmother's place; Ben makes an indifferent step toward commitment; Rene leans on an indebted client; and Rachel lands a new job and lights up with Domingo.

Money, Power, Private School

Fashion rep Nancy lands CRISP a promising but unpaid gig. Rachel bestows a lavish gift on Ben after learning that he and Julie may be parting ways. Cam goes into the dealing business with Domingo to help raise money for a river-view apartment. Rene shoots a Rasta Monsta viral video with Wilfredo Gomez, and gets closer to his girlfriend Debbie.

It's Not Even Like That

Ben's platonic friendship with Rachel is tested. Meanwhile, Kapo stresses about speaking from the heart in his best-man speech; Cam charms Lulu's dad to secure the perfect location (and an unlikely model) for CRISP's new 'lookbook' photo shoot; Rene seeks to collect on a debt to cover the costs of Rasta Monsta's expanding business (and to buy bling for Debbie).

Mofongo

After Nancy puts the kibosh on getting CRISP into a large midwestern retailer, Ben and Cam take matters into their own hands to charm its young out-of-town buyers. Rene tries to make amends with Debbie and prove he can be a stable family man; Rachel goes from feeling lost at Biscuit to alive in Bushwick, all in a single day.

I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?

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.

The Friction

Ben and Cam debate the future of CRISP. Rene hunts down the culprit behind the Rasta Monsta tincture spray, and gives Kapo some advice on how to survive medium security. Rachel commemorates a job setback with 'shrooms and a shvitz.

What's in a Name?

(Season 2 Finale) Questioning his faith in Nancy and Yosi, Ben tries to find a way to stitch CRISP--and his friendship with Cam--back together. Domingo and Cam try to clear Rasta Monsta's name with the East Flatbush Caribbean League. Rachel seeks out Edie's advice; Kapo has the best prison send-off party ever.