American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

Season 12017

A fascinating docuseries chronicling Playboy magazine’s charismatic founder, Hugh Hefner, and his impact on global culture. Told from his unique perspective with never-before-seen footage from his private archive, discover the captivating story about the man behind the bunny.

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10 Episodes

E01 Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.

April 7, 2017

E02 Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door

Hugh Hefner convinces his new subscription manager to pose as the magazine's first centerfold and "the girl next door" becomes Playboy's formula for success.

April 7, 2017

E03 Becoming Mr. Playboy

During the mid-1950s, Hugh Hefner and Playboy gain national success, giving Hefner an opportunity to speak out about social issues while enjoying the perks of being Mr. Playboy.

April 7, 2017

E04 Members Only: The Playboy Club

To bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the bunny.

April 7, 2017

E05 The Playboy Interview

Hugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm X.

April 7, 2017

E06 Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns

Hefner becomes addicted to an amphetamine drug that lets him work around the clock, using the pages of the magazine to fight for civil rights and ultimately publish what would become Martin Luther King Jr's final written words.

April 7, 2017

E07 Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars

While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.

April 7, 2017

E08 Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations

Hugh Hefner's secretary and close friend, Bobbie Arnstein, finds herself at the center of a conspiracy to take down the Playboy empire and her loyalty to Hefner proves deadly.

April 7, 2017

E09 Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder

After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.

April 7, 2017

E10 My Way

With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.

April 7, 2017

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

E01 Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

E02 Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door

E03 Becoming Mr. Playboy

E04 Members Only: The Playboy Club

E05 The Playboy Interview

E06 Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns

E07 Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars

E08 Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations

E09 Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder

E10 My Way

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Girlboss

Gypsy

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The Wheel of Time

Game of Thrones

The Boys

Breaking Bad

Orange Is the New Black

Money Heist

The Vampire Diaries

Black Mirror

Mr. Robot

Wednesday

E01 Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

E02 Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door

E03 Becoming Mr. Playboy

E04 Members Only: The Playboy Club

E05 The Playboy Interview

E06 Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns

E07 Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars

E08 Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations

E09 Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder

E10 My Way