Series synopsis
American Dynasty is an American history television series that premiered on Fox Nation on June 2, 2022.
Follow the fascinating stories of America's aristocratic families, those whose names represent power in business, politics, and industrial industry.
Premise
Follow the fascinating stories of America's aristocratic families, those whose names represent power in business, politics, and industrial industry.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- John F. Kennedy as Self (archive footage)
- Joe Kennedy III as Self (archive footage)
- Don Meehan Jr as Junius Morgan
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 2, 2022 | June 26, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 19, 2023 | August 12, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Vanderbilts Cornelius 'The Commodore' Vanderbilt rose from nothing to build the biggest shipping and railroad empires in America, and amass a great fortune. His dying words were to 'keep the money together,' but did his children and grandchildren listen? |
June 2, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Rockefellers John D Rockefeller started out with one kerosene refinery in Cleveland, Ohio. Within 15 years it became the largest oil producer in the world. After conquering the fuel industry, the Rockefellers gave much of their wealth away through philanthropy. |
June 26, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Fords Henry Ford was an American pioneer. He revolutionized the automobile, the assembly line production method, and brought cars to millions of American families. But in his personal life, he was far from perfect. |
June 26, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hearst William Randolph Hearst builds on his father George's mining fortune by becoming the world's first multi-media mogul; exposing both himself, and future generations, to the darker side of wealth and fame. |
November 19, 2023 |
| 2 |
Hilton Conrad Hilton gets rich building the world's first international hotel chain. But after his sons' rivalry almost destroys everything, his great-granddaughter emerges to redefine the family brand. |
November 19, 2023 |
| 3 |
Heinz Henry Heinz builds an empire by revolutionizing food processing. His son Howard and Grandson Jack must navigate wars, economic depression and changing times to keep the family-led company on course. |
November 19, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fox Nation |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 2, 2022 |
| Last aired | August 12, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | at 00:00:00 |