American Dynasty - Season 2

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Hearst

1 - Hearst

Air Date: November 19, 2023

William Randolph Hearst builds on his father George's mining fortune by becoming the world's first multi-media mogul; exposing both himself, and future generations, to the darker side of wealth and fame.

Hilton

2 - Hilton

Air Date: November 19, 2023

Conrad Hilton gets rich building the world's first international hotel chain. But after his sons' rivalry almost destroys everything, his great-granddaughter emerges to redefine the family brand.

Heinz

3 - Heinz

Air Date: November 19, 2023

Henry Heinz builds an empire by revolutionizing food processing. His son Howard and Grandson Jack must navigate wars, economic depression and changing times to keep the family-led company on course.

Astor

4 - Astor

Air Date: November 19, 2023

From the fur trade into the drug trade, John Jacob Astor builds America's first mega- fortune. One that ensuing generations of Astors will battle to control, helping to define the opulent Gilded Age.

Post

5 - Post

Air Date: November 19, 2023

Breakfast Cereal king CW Post's death makes his daughter the nation's richest woman. But rather than rest on his laurels, she seeks to expand on his legacy and redefine the role of women in America.

Harley-Davidson

6 - Harley-Davidson

Air Date: July 22, 2024

Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson work with family members to build an iconic brand. Their heirs lose control of the company but take back ownership and restore its reputation.

Carnegie

7 - Carnegie

Air Date: July 22, 2024

Andrew Carnegie creates a steel-manufacturing behemoth and becomes the world's richest man. But his legacy as a philanthropist is marred by family tragedy and a violent clash with organized labor.

Mars

8 - Mars

Air Date: July 23, 2024

Forrest Mars reunites with his estranged father to transform a candy company. Later, Forrest takes over from family members to build one of the largest privately held corporations in the world.

Johnson & Johnson

9 - Johnson & Johnson

Air Date: August 5, 2024

Robert Wood Johnson starts a medical supplies company that his son grows into the world's largest healthcare products corporation. But family rivalries and lawsuits threaten its reputation.

Busch

10 - Busch

Air Date: August 12, 2024

Adolphus Busch saves a failing brewery. His grandson turns Budweiser into America's number one beer, but after a corporate takeover, a marketing ploy brings consumer backlash and plummeting sales.