The Making of The Mob

Episode 2

Equal Opportunity Gangster

"Lucky" Luciano gains power in the New York underworld during Prohibition. When two bosses start a mob war, Luciano plans to kill them both.

Episode 3

King of New York

"Lucky" Luciano takes over the New York mob, organizing the Five Families. As Luciano's power grows, so does the attention from the Feds.

Episode 4

A Rising Threat

Luciano's decision to enter the prostitution business gives Thomas Dewey the chance to arrest him and put him on trial.

Episode 5

Exit Strategy

Luciano is found guilty of running a prostitution ring and goes to prison, leaving Vito Genovese as acting boss.

Episode 6

The Mob at War

World War II begins, and the military asks Luciano to aid in the invasion of Sicily. Thomas Dewey considers letting him go.

Episode 7

New Frontiers

Luciano takes over Vito Genovese's heroin ring in Italy, then rejoins Meyer Lansky at a mob summit in Cuba. Genovese and Carlo Gambino plot against the mob leadership, and Bugsy Siegel's dream of Las Vegas turns deadly.

Episode 8

End Game

Vito Genovese and Carlo Gambino make their move. The police raid a mob summit, arresting Genovese. Gambino takes over.