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Season 12022

Oscar-winning producer Al Ruddy’s never before revealed experiences of making the iconic 1972 film The Godfather that Francis Ford Coppola directed and adapted with Mario Puzo.

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10 Episodes

E01 A Seat at the Table

After ditching his job at the Rand Corporation for a shot in Hollywood, Al Ruddy wins the job to produce Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel, “The Godfather” for Paramount Pictures. Joe Colombo, a rising crime boss in the New York City Mafia, has a darker fate in mind for the picture.

April 28, 2022

E02 Warning Shots

With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition to “The Godfather” including Frank Sinatra, LA Gangster Mickey Cohen, and the Colombo led Italian-American Civil Rights League. Meanwhile, Robert Evans and Gulf & Western’s Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.

April 28, 2022

E03 Fade In

Pressure mounts for the scripts’ delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western’s CEO Charlie Bluhdorn. Meanwhile, Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.

April 28, 2022

E04 The Right Shade of Yellow

With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles in “The Godfather,” Ruddy is caught in the line of fire between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side. After gaining Joe Colombo’s support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend’s loyalty. The rising stakes surrounding “The Godfather” continues to strain Ruddy’s relationship with Francoise.

May 5, 2022

E05 Kiss the Ring

Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching. As the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.

May 12, 2022

E06 A Stand Up Guy

Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount. Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised due to collisions with Gulf & Western, Paramount, and the Mafia.

May 19, 2022

E07 Mr. Producer

Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus orchestrates a potential coup as Ruddy initiates a bold plan to save both Coppola's and Pacino’s jobs. Crime boss Carlo Gambino questions Colombo’s leadership as he holds another large Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.

May 26, 2022

E08 Crossing the Line

In the bloody aftermath of the Italian-American Civil Rights League rally, Gallo threatens “The Godfather’s” production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect the funding for Sicily. Evans continues to spiral after the breakup of his marriage with Ali MacGraw, allowing Barry Lapidus to capitalize.

June 2, 2022

E09 It’s Who We Are

As the production contends with the challenges of filming in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to help get Evans back on track. Post-production disputes with Lapidus threaten Coppola’s vision for the edit and Bettye starts to think about her next move.

June 9, 2022

E10 Brains and Balls

“The Godfather” is released to rave reviews and box office records. Drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards.

June 16, 2022

The Offer

E01 A Seat at the Table

E02 Warning Shots

E03 Fade In

E04 The Right Shade of Yellow

E05 Kiss the Ring

E06 A Stand Up Guy

E07 Mr. Producer

E08 Crossing the Line

E09 It’s Who We Are

E10 Brains and Balls

In Two

Pressure Cooker

Swimming with Sharks

Celeste

Kids on the Slope

Shoresy

The Vow

How To with John Wilson

The Bad Guy

The Regime

I May Destroy You

Under the Banner of Heaven

Billy the Kid

Crashing

Ghosts

Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes

Girls

Frank Herbert's Dune

Little Fires Everywhere

Inventing Anna

E01 A Seat at the Table

E02 Warning Shots

E03 Fade In

E04 The Right Shade of Yellow

E05 Kiss the Ring

E06 A Stand Up Guy

E07 Mr. Producer

E08 Crossing the Line

E09 It’s Who We Are

E10 Brains and Balls