The Men Who Built America
TVPG
Documentary
American history
Technology
How five self-made men transformed the U.S into a global superpower.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, July 2
A New War Begins
Season 1 • Episode 1
The nation attempts to rebuild following the destruction of the Civil War.
Wednesday, July 2
Oil Strike
Season 1 • Episode 2
The demand for oil goes sky high and Vanderbilt turns to John D. Rockefeller.
Wednesday, July 2
A Rivalry Is Born
Season 1 • Episode 3
Andrew Carnegie immigrates to the United States with his parents and starts working at age 12.
Wednesday, July 2
Blood Is Spilled
Season 1 • Episode 4
Carnegie hires Henry Frick to help him achieve his goal of besting Rockefellar.
Wednesday, July 2
A New Rival Emerges
Season 1 • Episode 5
Carnegie and Rockefeller continue to battle; JP Morgan establishes a bank in New York City.
Wednesday, July 2
Owning It All
Season 1 • Episode 6
The Edison Electric Company is created and begins wiring homes in New York.
Wednesday, July 2
Taking the White House
Season 1 • Episode 7
Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie and Morgan plan to buy the White House.
Wednesday, July 2
The New Machine
Season 1 • Episode 8
Henry Ford devises a plan for a gas-powered car; McKinley is assassinated.
Wednesday, July 2
A New War Begins
Season 1 • Episode 1
The nation attempts to rebuild following the destruction of the Civil War.
Wednesday, July 2
Oil Strike
Season 1 • Episode 2
The demand for oil goes sky high and Vanderbilt turns to John D. Rockefeller.
Wednesday, July 2
A Rivalry Is Born
Season 1 • Episode 3
Andrew Carnegie immigrates to the United States with his parents and starts working at age 12.
Wednesday, July 2
Blood Is Spilled
Season 1 • Episode 4
Carnegie hires Henry Frick to help him achieve his goal of besting Rockefellar.
Wednesday, July 2
A New Rival Emerges
Season 1 • Episode 5
Carnegie and Rockefeller continue to battle; JP Morgan establishes a bank in New York City.
Wednesday, July 2
Owning It All
Season 1 • Episode 6
The Edison Electric Company is created and begins wiring homes in New York.
Wednesday, July 2
Taking the White House
Season 1 • Episode 7
Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie and Morgan plan to buy the White House.
Wednesday, July 2
The New Machine
Season 1 • Episode 8
Henry Ford devises a plan for a gas-powered car; McKinley is assassinated.
Thursday, July 3
A New War Begins
Season 1 • Episode 1
The nation attempts to rebuild following the destruction of the Civil War.
Thursday, July 3
Oil Strike
Season 1 • Episode 2
The demand for oil goes sky high and Vanderbilt turns to John D. Rockefeller.
Thursday, July 3
A Rivalry Is Born
Season 1 • Episode 3
Andrew Carnegie immigrates to the United States with his parents and starts working at age 12.
Thursday, July 3
Blood Is Spilled
Season 1 • Episode 4
Carnegie hires Henry Frick to help him achieve his goal of besting Rockefellar.
Thursday, July 3
A New Rival Emerges
Season 1 • Episode 5
Carnegie and Rockefeller continue to battle; JP Morgan establishes a bank in New York City.
Thursday, July 3
Owning It All
Season 1 • Episode 6
The Edison Electric Company is created and begins wiring homes in New York.
Thursday, July 3
Taking the White House
Season 1 • Episode 7
Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carnegie and Morgan plan to buy the White House.
Thursday, July 3
The New Machine
Season 1 • Episode 8
Henry Ford devises a plan for a gas-powered car; McKinley is assassinated.
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