How to Make It in America

How to Make It in America (2010-2011)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy

How to Make It in America follows two enterprising Brooklyn twentysomethings as they hustle their way through New York City, determined to achieve the American Dream. Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 22:30 (30 min)

Last Episode

What's in a Name?
Season 2Episode 830 min

What's in a Name?

In the second-season finale, Ben wonders how to rescue CRISP and his friendship with Cam. Meanwhile, Domingo and Cam launch a PR blitz to clean up Rasta Monsta's image; Rachel seeks advice from a former mentor; and Kaplan parties one more time before going to jail.

nov. 20, 2011

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E08What's in a Name?nov. 20, 2011
S02E07The Frictionnov. 13, 2011
S02E06I'm Sorry, Who's Yosi?nov. 6, 2011
S02E05Mofongooct. 30, 2011
S02E04It's Not Even Like Thatoct. 23, 2011
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Cast

Eddie Kaye Thomas

Eddie Kaye Thomas

plays David Kaplan
Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi

plays Domingo Brown
Lake Bell

Lake Bell

plays Rachel Chapman
Victor Rasuk

Victor Rasuk

plays Cam Calderon
Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

plays Edie Weitz
Shannyn Sossamon

Shannyn Sossamon

plays Gingy Wu
Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

plays Rene Calderon
Bryan Greenberg

Bryan Greenberg

plays Ben Epstein
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Characters

David Kaplan

David Kaplan

played by Eddie Kaye Thomas
Domingo Brown

Domingo Brown

played by Kid Cudi
Rachel Chapman

Rachel Chapman

played by Lake Bell
Cam Calderon

Cam Calderon

played by Victor Rasuk
Edie Weitz

Edie Weitz

played by Martha Plimpton
Gingy Wu

Gingy Wu

played by Shannyn Sossamon
Rene Calderon

Rene Calderon

played by Luis Guzmán
Ben Epstein

Ben Epstein

played by Bryan Greenberg
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Also known as

  • Kergetjük az amerikai álmot (Hungary)
  • Cum să reușești în America (Romania)

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