Episodes
1. Pilot
6.9
February 14, 2016
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 agreement with Led Zeppelin. But after a disastrous meeting, it's clear that the sale is in jeopardy.
Guest Stars:
Andrew Dice Clay, Ian Hart, Susan Heyward, Emily Tremaine, Bo Dietl
2. Yesterday Once More
6.6
February 21, 2016
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 Fontaine, head of sales. When the dust settles, the Germans storm out of the ACR offices, leaving Richie to face the ire of Zak, Skip and company attorney Scott Levitt.
3. Whispered Secrets
6.1
February 28, 2016
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 pay a visit to American Century to probe a detective's recent inquiry, and Joe Corso drops by to pitch Richie a demo by his banquet date, Nora.
4. The Racket
6.9
March 6, 2016
54 min
Richie feels embarrassed at a record producers' banquet whilst a junior A&R rep attempts to court Alice Cooper.
Guest Stars:
Susan Heyward, Emily Tremaine, Ephraim Sykes, Mackenzie Meehan, Jay Klaitz
5. He in Racist Fire
6.2
March 13, 2016
50 min
Richie manages to get on the good side of a funk superstar. Skip attempts to get rid of some Donny Osmond records.
Guest Stars:
Susan Heyward, Emily Tremaine, Ephraim Sykes, Mackenzie Meehan, Jay Klaitz
6. Cyclone
6.5
March 20, 2016
54 min
Devon retreats to safety among old friends at the Chelsea Hotel as Richie continues to descend into a lifestyle of debauchery.
Guest Stars:
Susan Heyward, Emily Tremaine, Mackenzie Meehan, Griffin Newman, John Cameron Mitchell
7. The King and I
7.8
March 27, 2016
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.
Guest Stars:
Susan Heyward, Emily Tremaine, Bo Dietl, Armen Garo, Ephraim Sykes
8. E.A.B.
7.6
April 3, 2016
54 min
Richie reaches out to Galasso for a loan when he's desperate for cash. Lester gives Kip a lesson in the blues.
Guest Stars:
Susan Heyward, Emily Tremaine, Bo Dietl, Armen Garo, Ephraim Sykes
9. Rock and Roll Queen
6.2
April 10, 2016
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 Jorge bond over an Indigo tune.
