American Gangster
American Gangster: Season 1
Season 2

Air Date

November 28, 2006

Episodes

6 episodes

American Gangster

Season 1

Episodes

Stanley Tookie Williams

1. Stanley Tookie Williams

November 28, 2006

He was a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, he worked with troubled youth and he co-founded one of the most infamous gangs that continues to terrorize the Black community nationwide. His life is documented in this installment.

'Freeway Ricky' Ross

2. 'Freeway Ricky' Ross

December 5, 2006

This installment chronicles Ross' rise and fall in narcotics distribution and his unusual connection to the Reagan-era CIA/Iran-Contras controversy.

Leroy Nicky Barnes

3. Leroy Nicky Barnes

December 12, 2006

This installment chronicles Barnes' life addiction to heroine beginning in the 1950s. He is now known as the most notorious snitch in history.

Troy & Dino Smith

4. Troy & Dino Smith

December 19, 2006

This installment explores the Smiths' rise from teen criminals to masterminds of some of Bay Area's most cunning crimes.

The Chambers Brothers

5. The Chambers Brothers

December 26, 2006

Billy Joe, Larry, Willie and Otis Chambers are some of the most notorious drug lords in America. This installment chronicles their high points and their fall in 1988 because Larry videotaped the drug deals, and the tapes were found.

Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols

6. Lorenzo 'Fat Cat' Nichols

January 2, 2007

This installment shows what Queens, NY was really like when Nichols roamed the streets.