Synopsis
Uncovers the extraordinary truth behind some of the Mafia's most notorious outlaws, and reveals how the FBI and law enforcement developed the techniques to crack the organization and bring it to justice. This is the story of the rise and fall of the Mafia, told by the people who brought it down.
Episodes
1
Sam GiancanaRevealing the secrets of the Mafia's most notorious members, beginning with Sam Giancana, who was associated with the Kennedys, Frank Sinatra and the CIA.45m2
Charles 'Lucky' LucianoCharles "Lucky" Luciano was the number one gangster of all time. He put the "Organised" into organised crime and invented the modern Mafia.45m3E3Joe Colombo: The Maverick MobsterThe story of, Joe Colombo, the youngest Godfather of the Mafia that had problems caused by his flamboyant way of living.45m4E4John GottiThe story of ambitious American mobster John Gotti, who became the boss of the Gambino family by ordering the death of the group's former head. He earned the nickname `Teflon Don' after three acquittals.45m5E5Tony Spilotro: The Las Vegas EnforcerThe story of Tony Spilotro, who protected the Chicago Mafia's interests in the casinos of Las Vegas and became a target for the FBI.45m6E6Vito GenoveseRaised in the slums with terrifying gangs. He grew to inherit a Mafia entity; only to be faced with murder, the electric chair and fierce rivalry.45m7E7Carmine Galante: The Man of Steel and HeroinEven while being behind the bars for a great part of his career, Carmine Galante was still able to have a lot of power in organized crime.45m8E8Donnie BrascoFormer FBI agent Joe Pistone, who infiltrated the Mafia for six years as Donnie Brasco, reveals how his undercover work led to more than 100 convictions - and resulted in the death of underworld figure Dominick `Sonny Black' Napolitano.45m9E9Allen Dorfman: The Mafia's BankerA close associate of longtime Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa and associated with the Chicago Outfit, Alan Dorfman embezzled millions for the mob and himself until he was violently murdered in 1983.45m10
Joseph ValachiHow Joseph Valachi knew there was a 'hit order' out on him, and lived in so much fear that he revealed Both the existence of, and the whole structure of the Mafia for the first time.45m11E11Roy DeMeo: The Mobster MurdererNew York City mafia hit man, Roy Demeo, escaped the authorities for a long time and killed around 200 people.45m12
Meyer Lansky: The Mystery ManThe story of Meyer Lansky, an associate of Lucky Luciano who was linked to criminal financial operations, but the FBI struggled to pin anything on him - or find his riches.45m13
DownfallGood friends and business partners Robert Kubecka and Donald Barstow were able to bring down nine of the biggest gangsters of New York City.45m
Sam GiancanaRevealing the secrets of the Mafia's most notorious members, beginning with Sam Giancana, who was associated with the Kennedys, Frank Sinatra and the CIA.45m2Charles 'Lucky' LucianoCharles "Lucky" Luciano was the number one gangster of all time. He put the "Organised" into organised crime and invented the modern Mafia.45m3E3Joe Colombo: The Maverick MobsterThe story of, Joe Colombo, the youngest Godfather of the Mafia that had problems caused by his flamboyant way of living.45m4E4John GottiThe story of ambitious American mobster John Gotti, who became the boss of the Gambino family by ordering the death of the group's former head. He earned the nickname `Teflon Don' after three acquittals.45m5E5Tony Spilotro: The Las Vegas EnforcerThe story of Tony Spilotro, who protected the Chicago Mafia's interests in the casinos of Las Vegas and became a target for the FBI.45m6E6Vito GenoveseRaised in the slums with terrifying gangs. He grew to inherit a Mafia entity; only to be faced with murder, the electric chair and fierce rivalry.45m7E7Carmine Galante: The Man of Steel and HeroinEven while being behind the bars for a great part of his career, Carmine Galante was still able to have a lot of power in organized crime.45m8E8Donnie BrascoFormer FBI agent Joe Pistone, who infiltrated the Mafia for six years as Donnie Brasco, reveals how his undercover work led to more than 100 convictions - and resulted in the death of underworld figure Dominick `Sonny Black' Napolitano.45m9E9Allen Dorfman: The Mafia's BankerA close associate of longtime Teamsters President Jimmy Hoffa and associated with the Chicago Outfit, Alan Dorfman embezzled millions for the mob and himself until he was violently murdered in 1983.45m10Joseph ValachiHow Joseph Valachi knew there was a 'hit order' out on him, and lived in so much fear that he revealed Both the existence of, and the whole structure of the Mafia for the first time.45m11E11Roy DeMeo: The Mobster MurdererNew York City mafia hit man, Roy Demeo, escaped the authorities for a long time and killed around 200 people.45m12Meyer Lansky: The Mystery ManThe story of Meyer Lansky, an associate of Lucky Luciano who was linked to criminal financial operations, but the FBI struggled to pin anything on him - or find his riches.45m13DownfallGood friends and business partners Robert Kubecka and Donald Barstow were able to bring down nine of the biggest gangsters of New York City.45m
