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"The Godfather" is released to rave reviews and box office records; drama unfolds at the 45th Academy Awards; Al Ruddy looks to the future and his next project.

The Offer

Brains and Balls

As the production contends with the challenges of filming in Sicily, Ruddy leaves early to help get Evans back on track; post-production disputes with Lapidus threaten Coppola's vision for the edit, and Bettye starts to think about her next move.

It's Who We Are

In the bloody aftermath of the Italian-American Civil Rights League rally, Gallo threatens "The Godfather's" production budget as Ruddy struggles to protect funding for Sicily; Evans continues to spiral after the breakup of his marriage.

Crossing That Line

Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus orchestrates a potential coup as Ruddy initiates a bold plan to save both Coppola, and Pacino's jobs; crime boss Carlo Gambino questions Colombo's leadership.

Mr. Producer

Ruddy deals with the fallout from the disastrous press conference while Evans creates a plan to save Paramount; Bettye takes action as the first day of filming is compromised due to collisions with Gulf & Western, Paramount, and the Mafia.

A Stand Up Guy

Ruddy and Bettye combat logistical nightmares with principal photography quickly approaching; as the Mob continues to ingrain itself in the making of the film, tensions rise between Colombo and notorious hot head Crazy Joe Gallo.

Kiss the Ring

With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in contention for leading roles, Ruddy is caught between Evans and Coppola and must pick a side; after gaining Joe Colombo's support, Ruddy gets an uncomfortable glimpse of his new friend's loyalty.

The Right Shade of Yellow

Pressure mounts for the scripts' delivery after Ruddy is forced to sit down with Joe Colombo and Evans finds himself navigating hot waters with Gulf & Western's CEO Charlie Bluhdorn; Bluhdorn takes an interest in Bettye.

Fade In

With Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo penning the script, Al Ruddy and Bettye McCartt confront an ever-growing list of opposition; Robert Evans and Gulf & Western's Barry Lapidus lock horns over the creative direction of Paramount Pictures.

Warning Shots

After ditching his job at the Rand Corporation for a shot in Hollywood, Al Ruddy wins the job to produce Mario Puzo's novel, "The Godfather;" Joe Colombo, a rising crime boss in the New York City Mafia, has a darker fate in mind for the picture.

A Seat at the Table

Al Ruddy's experience of making the 1972 film "The Godfather" with Francis Ford Coppola.

S1 E6 | A Stand Up Guy

E10 | Brains and Balls

E9 | It's Who We Are

E8 | Crossing That Line

E7 | Mr. Producer

E6 | A Stand Up Guy

E5 | Kiss the Ring

E4 | The Right Shade of Yellow

E3 | Fade In

E2 | Warning Shots

E1 | A Seat at the Table