best episodes of Dirty Money poster

From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.

2 Seasons
12 Episodes
Ended
Crime Documentary
Cast & Characters
episode image Drug Short
8.5/10 (1043 votes)

#1 Drug Short

S1:E3

When drugmaker Valeant began to grow at dizzying speeds, investors were thrilled. But a handful of skeptics realized something was very wrong.

episode image Guardians, Inc.
8.4/10 (319 votes)

#2 Guardians, Inc.

S2:E5

The rampant abuse of laws meant to protect the elderly has left many seniors penniless, powerless and isolated from their families.

episode image The Confidence Man
8.1/10 (1102 votes)

#3 The Confidence Man

S1:E6

Donald Trump's image as a savvy businessman dazzled millions. But journalists and former associates describe an empire awash in drama and shady deals.

episode image Payday
8.0/10 (990 votes)

#4 Payday

S1:E2

Behind the lavish lifestyle of race car driver Scott Tucker lay a secretive lending empire built on tribal perks and profits from poor customers.

episode image Slumlord Millionaire
7.9/10 (531 votes)

#5 Slumlord Millionaire

S2:E3

As Jared Kushner rose from real estate heir to White House adviser, reporters and housing advocates uncovered disturbing patterns at his properties.

episode image Cartel Bank
7.8/10 (843 votes)

#6 Cartel Bank

S1:E4

A trail of suspicious transactions led to startling revelations about banking giant HSBC and its ties to Mexico's deadliest drug cartels.

episode image Hard NOx
7.7/10 (1255 votes)

#7 Hard NOx

S1:E1

Volkswagen's "clean diesel" cars seemed like a dream come true for carbon-conscious drivers -- until a fraud of staggering proportions came to light.

episode image Dirty Gold
7.6/10 (374 votes)

#8 Dirty Gold

S2:E4

Behind the huge quantities of gold flowing into the U.S. each year lies a tangled web of money laundering, illegal mining and environmental destruction.

episode image The Wagon Wheel
7.5/10 (493 votes)

#9 The Wagon Wheel

S2:E1

Wells Fargo was long seen as the "golden child" of banking. But former employees detail the ruthless and fraudulent practices that fueled its growth.

episode image Point Comfort
7.5/10 (285 votes)

#10 Point Comfort

S2:E6

Residents of a small Texas town were eager to welcome a massive plastics plant -- until toxic chemicals began to take a toll on their community.

episode image The Man at the Top
7.3/10 (407 votes)

#11 The Man at the Top

S2:E2

Lavish parties, luxury goods, dubious loans: Scandals surrounding Prime Minister Najib Razak rocked Malaysia -- and left the nation drowning in debt.

episode image The Maple Syrup Heist
6.3/10 (721 votes)

#12 The Maple Syrup Heist

S1:E5

An unusual heist that made headlines around the world highlights a bitter feud over one of Canada's most precious resources: maple syrup.

Cast & Chracters

The highest rated episode of Dirty Money is "Drug Short" (S1E3) with a rating of 8.50.

This episode received 1,043 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Maple Syrup Heist" (S1E5) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 721 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Drug Short" (S1E3) with a rating of 8.50.

This episode received 1,043 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Maple Syrup Heist" (S1E5) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 721 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Guardians, Inc." (S2E5) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 319 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Man at the Top" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 407 votes.

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Alex Gibney Production Executive Producer

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