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S01E05: He in Racist Fire

Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.

Overview

In 1970s New York, jaded record exec Richie Finestra tries to resurrect his failing label and fractured personal life while keeping his finger on the pulse of the city's new sound.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

February 14, 2016 7.2 113 min
New York City, 1973. Together with his partners, Richie Finestra, president of American Century Records, is on the verge of selling his struggling company to German Polygram, in a deal that includes an impending distribution...
Yesterday Once More

S01E02 Yesterday Once More

February 21, 2016 6.9 56 min
With German Polygram executives in town to complete the deal for American Century, Richie delivers a bombshell that shocks the prospective buyers, as well as his partners, Zak Yankovich, ACR's head of promotions, and Skip...
Whispered Secrets

S01E03 Whispered Secrets

February 28, 2016 6.5 56 min
At a record producers' banquet honoring Maury Gold, Richie is embarrassed when the emcee, rival record exec Jackie Jervis, makes a joke about the failed German Polygram deal. Later, Maury and mob cohort Corrado Galasso...
The Racket

S01E04 The Racket

March 6, 2016 6.9 54 min
Richie feels embarrassed at a record producers' banquet whilst a junior A&R rep attempts to court Alice Cooper.
He in Racist Fire

S01E05 He in Racist Fire

March 13, 2016 6.6 50 min
Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.
Cyclone

S01E06 Cyclone

March 20, 2016 7.0 54 min
Devon retreats to safety among old friends at the Chelsea Hotel as Richie continues to descend into a lifestyle of debauchery.
The King and I

S01E07 The King and I

March 27, 2016 7.8 57 min
Richie and Zak travel to Las Vegas with a plan to woo Elvis Presley and convince him to sign a contract with American Century.
E.A.B.

S01E08 E.A.B.

April 3, 2016 7.6 54 min
Richie reaches out to Galasso for a loan when he's desperate for cash. Lester gives Kip a lesson in the blues.
Rock and Roll Queen

S01E09 Rock and Roll Queen

April 10, 2016 6.6 51 min
The Buck Rogers murder case creates a dangerous dilemma for Richie. At American Century, Maury Gold pitches a '50s compilation LP while Zak tries to fund a band for his wedding-singer Gary, a.k.a. "Xavier." Clark and...
Alibi

S01E10 Alibi

April 17, 2016 7.6 49 min
Zak constructs a dangerous plan to bring down Richie. Kip's excesses threaten an important Nasty Bits gig. Clark and Jorge's efforts pay off. Richie is privy to the birth of a legendary music venue.

Cast

Bobby Cannavale
Bobby Cannavale
Richie Finestra
Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde
Devon Finestra
Ray Romano
Ray Romano
Zak Yankovich
Ato Essandoh
Ato Essandoh
Lester Grimes
Max Casella
Max Casella
Julie Silver
P.J. Byrne
P.J. Byrne
Scott Levitt
J.C. MacKenzie
J.C. MacKenzie
Skip Fontaine
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
Ingrid
Juno Temple
Juno Temple
Jamie Vine
Jack Quaid
Jack Quaid
Clark Morelle
James Jagger
James Jagger
Kip Stevens
Paul Ben-Victor
Paul Ben-Victor
Maury Gold

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