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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

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S1 E10 · My Way

About American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story is a drama and documentary TV series that premiered on Prime Video on April 7, 2017. It has 1 season and 10 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 10 "My Way", aired on April 7, 2017.

A fascinating docuseries chronicling Playboy magazine’s charismatic founder, Hugh Hefner, and his impact on global culture. Told from his unique perspective with never-before-seen footage from his private archive, discover the captivating story about the man behind the bunny.

  • Drama
  • Documentary

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Episodes

10 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2017 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    10. My Way

    Finale

    With Playboy on the brink of bankruptcy, Hefner sacrifices friends and leans on family to secure the brand's future.

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    9. Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dorothy Stratten Murder

    After the death of Bobbie Arnstein, Hugh Hefner retreats permanently to his Los Angeles mansion, only to face the murder of Playmate Dorothy Stratten.

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    8. Sex, Drugs and DEA Investigations

    Hugh Hefner's secretary and close friend, Bobbie Arnstein, finds herself at the center of a conspiracy to take down the Playboy empire and her loyalty to Hefner proves deadly.

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    7. Below the Belt: Playboy and the Pubic Wars

    While Hugh Hefner finds love and success in Hollywood, Playboy fights Penthouse in the pubic wars.

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    6. Rebel with a Cause: Civil Liberties and Government Crackdowns

    Hefner becomes addicted to an amphetamine drug that lets him work around the clock, using the pages of the magazine to fight for civil rights and ultimately publish what would become Martin Luther King Jr's final written words.

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    5. The Playboy Interview

    Hugh Hefner creates the Playboy Interview, giving a platform to cultural leaders to discuss pressing social issues, and publishes a controversial interview with Malcolm X.

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    4. Members Only: The Playboy Club

    To bring Playboy's bachelor lifestyle to the public, Hugh Hefner opens the Playboy Club in Chicago and creates the perfect nightlife hostess - the bunny.

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    3. Becoming Mr. Playboy

    During the mid-1950s, Hugh Hefner and Playboy gain national success, giving Hefner an opportunity to speak out about social issues while enjoying the perks of being Mr. Playboy.

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    2. Birth of the Centerfold: The Girl Next Door

    Hugh Hefner convinces his new subscription manager to pose as the magazine's first centerfold and "the girl next door" becomes Playboy's formula for success.

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    1. Before the Bunny: Marilyn Monroe

    The surprising story of how Marilyn Monroe became Playboy's first pin-up.

Cast & crew

  • Morgan Bradley

    Morgan Bradley

    Jessica

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story FAQ

Will there be new episodes of American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story?

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 7, 2017.

When did the latest episode of American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story come out?

The most recent episode of American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story, Season 1 Episode 10 "My Way", aired on April 7, 2017.

How many seasons of American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story are there?

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.

When did American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story first air?

American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story first aired on Prime Video on April 7, 2017.

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