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Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

Season 1

  • Air date:2016-02-14
  • User score:
    7.1
  • Number of episodes:10

List of Episodes

Pilot
S1E1
7.2

Air date: 2016-02-14

Runtime: 113 min

New York City, 1973. Together with his partners, Richie Finestra, president of American Century Records, is on the verge of selling his struggling company to German Polygram, in a deal that includes an impending distribution agreement with Led Zeppelin. But after a disastrous meeting, it's clear that the sale is in jeopardy.

Yesterday Once More
S1E2
6.9

Air date: 2016-02-21

Runtime: 56 min

With German Polygram executives in town to complete the deal for American Century, Richie delivers a bombshell that shocks the prospective buyers, as well as his partners, Zak Yankovich, ACR's head of promotions, and Skip Fontaine, head of sales. When the dust settles, the Germans storm out of the ACR offices, leaving Richie to face the ire of Zak, Skip and company attorney Scott Levitt.

Whispered Secrets
S1E3
6.5

Air date: 2016-02-28

Runtime: 56 min

At a record producers' banquet honoring Maury Gold, Richie is embarrassed when the emcee, rival record exec Jackie Jervis, makes a joke about the failed German Polygram deal. Later, Maury and mob cohort Corrado Galasso pay a visit to American Century to probe a detective's recent inquiry, and Joe Corso drops by to pitch Richie a demo by his banquet date, Nora.

The Racket
S1E4
6.9

Air date: 2016-03-06

Runtime: 54 min

Richie feels embarrassed at a record producers' banquet whilst a junior A&R rep attempts to court Alice Cooper.

He in Racist Fire
S1E5
6.6

Air date: 2016-03-13

Runtime: 50 min

Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.

Cyclone
S1E6
7.0

Air date: 2016-03-20

Runtime: 54 min

Devon retreats to safety among old friends at the Chelsea Hotel as Richie continues to descend into a lifestyle of debauchery.

The King and I
S1E7
7.8

Air date: 2016-03-27

Runtime: 57 min

Richie and Zak travel to Las Vegas with a plan to woo Elvis Presley and convince him to sign a contract with American Century.

E.A.B.
S1E8
7.6

Air date: 2016-04-03

Runtime: 54 min

Richie reaches out to Galasso for a loan when he's desperate for cash. Lester gives Kip a lesson in the blues.

Rock and Roll Queen
S1E9
6.6

Air date: 2016-04-10

Runtime: 51 min

The Buck Rogers murder case creates a dangerous dilemma for Richie. At American Century, Maury Gold pitches a '50s compilation LP while Zak tries to fund a band for his wedding-singer Gary, a.k.a. "Xavier." Clark and Jorge bond over an Indigo tune.

Alibi
S1E10
7.6

Air date: 2016-04-17

Runtime: 49 min

Zak constructs a dangerous plan to bring down Richie. Kip's excesses threaten an important Nasty Bits gig. Clark and Jorge's efforts pay off. Richie is privy to the birth of a legendary music venue.

Top Cast

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Richie Finestra

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde

Devon Finestra

Ray Romano

Ray Romano

Zak Yankovich

Ato Essandoh

Ato Essandoh

Lester Grimes

Max Casella

Max Casella

Julie Silver

P.J. Byrne

P.J. Byrne

Scott Levitt

J.C. MacKenzie

J.C. MacKenzie

Skip Fontaine

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen

Ingrid

Juno Temple

Juno Temple

Jamie Vine

Jack Quaid

Jack Quaid

Clark Morelle

James Jagger

James Jagger

Kip Stevens

Paul Ben-Victor

Paul Ben-Victor

Maury Gold

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