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American Godfathers: The Five Families

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: August 11, 2024
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 3
  • Networks: History
  • Genres: Crime, Documentary
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American Godfathers: The Five Families(2024)

TMDB Rating: 9.3 (3 votes)

Overview

Explore five powerful New York Mafia families, who ran organized crime in America.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

3 episodes • 2024

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Death of The Old RulesAug 11, 20240.0
2Rise of the New DonsAug 12, 20240.0
3The Last DonAug 13, 20240.0

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