Mobsters - Season 1 - Episodes (29)

The fifth child of 13 children, John Joseph Gotti Jr was born on 27th October 1940 in the South Bronx. From a very young age, Gotti made a name for himself in the neighbourhood as the leader of the Fulton-Rockaway Boys, a group of young thugs. Gotti soon became 'capo' of the East New York Crew. After a violent coup he went on to take the leadership position of the Gambino Crime family. All of these events would set Gotti on the path to becoming one of the most well-known figures in Mafia history. Gotti's legendary fashion flair made him an interesting character. His rough cunning made his fellow mafiosi respect him. Gotti's volatile temper made them and others fear him.

Episode 22 - Carlos Marcello

Jul 26, 2008

Carlos Marcello grew up in the mysterious milieu of New Orleans in the early 20th Century to become the city's mafia boss for almost four decades. Despite his modest beginnings, Carlos joined the mafia at age 26 and quickly climbed in the ranks, aided by success in illegal gambling ventures and a talent for making effective payoffs to public officials. In 1947, Marcello became the longtime boss of New Orleans in a reign marked by absolute power, corruption, and antagonism of the U.S. government. At his height he would be revered as possibly the most powerful mob leader in the nation. One day Congress would even suspect Marcello of participating in a conspiracy to kill the President to of the United States.

Episode 23 - Frank Lucas

Oct 3, 2008

Heroin kingpin Frank Lucas dominated the Harlem drug market from 1968 to 1975, before being busted for conspiracy to distribute heroin and serving 5 year of his 70-year sentence.

Episode 24 - Santo Trafficante

Oct 10, 2008

In this shocking episode of mobsters, we deal with the brutal drug trade which flourished during the 1950s and 1960s, typified by the violent yet hugely interesting figure of the 'Santo Traficante'; literally, the saintly or sacred drug dealer.

Episode 25 - Mickey Cohen

Oct 17, 2008

Mickey Cohen became the king of West Coast mob rackets in 1947, following Bugsy Siegel's death.

Episode 26 - Roy DeMeo

Oct 24, 2008

After Roy Albert DeMeo was brought into the Gambino family as an associate, he became the mastermind behind a gang thought to be responsible for up to 200 murders.

Episode 27 - Tony Spilotro

Nov 30, -0001

Episode 28 - Mob Ladies

Jul 7, 2012

Female mobsters Virginia Hill, Arlyne Brickman and Karen Hill.

Episode 29 - Nicodermo Scarfo

Dec 19, 2008

Philadelphia mob boss Nicky Scarfo's paranoia, volatility and treachery ultimately lead to his demise.