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The Best Episodes of Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street Season 1

Every episode of Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street Season 1!

Binge this in 4h 13mPeaking at 7.6/10

This docuseries follows the rise and fall of financier Bernie Madoff, who orchestrated one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in Wall Street history.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street Season 1 Episode 1 - A Liar, Not a Failure
    7.3/10(330 votes)

    #1 - A Liar, Not a Failure

    S1:E1

    Starting his career in penny stock trades, Bernie Madoff builds a lucrative side business as an adviser, attracting clients with impressive returns.

    Director:Joe Berlinger
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street Season 1 Episode 2 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell
    7.3/10(289 votes)

    #2 - Don't Ask, Don't Tell

    S1:E2

    As word of Madoff's seemingly golden touch spreads from Wall Street to Palm Beach, his empire branches out into hedge funds — and draws scrutiny.

    Director:Joe Berlinger
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street Season 1 Episode 3 - See No Evil
    7.6/10(278 votes)

    #3 - See No Evil

    S1:E3

    Competitors investigate Madoff's impossible numbers and alert the Securities and Exchange Commission, but the agency shrugs off multiple red flags.

    Director:Joe Berlinger
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street Season 1 Episode 4 - The Price of Trust
    7.6/10(273 votes)

    #4 - The Price of Trust

    S1:E4

    Madoff’s scheme is exposed amid the 2008 financial market crisis. His victims' lives are upended as they face years of obstacles to recoup their losses.

    Director:Joe Berlinger
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Liar, Not a Failure" is the best rated episode of "Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 330 votes. Directed by Joe Berlinger and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell".