Gangsters: America's Most Evil

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  • TV-14
  • 2012
  • 6 Seasons
  • 7.5  (138)

Gangsters: America's Most Evil is a true crime series that aired on Biography Channel from 2012 to 2015. The show follows the stories of some of the most notorious criminals in American history, detailing their rise to power, their crimes, and the eventual downfall that ended their reigns of terror.

Hosted by British author and former member of a UK chapter of the Hell's Angels, Bernard O'Mahoney, the show features interviews with law enforcement officials, experts, and other figures connected to the cases. Through dramatic reenactments and archive footage, Gangsters: America's Most Evil portrays the dark and violent world of organized crime that has plagued America for decades.

Each episode focuses on a different criminal or criminal group, highlighting their unique backgrounds and methods of operation. From the ruthless drug kingpins of the 1980s to the notorious gangsters of the Prohibition era, the show covers a wide range of stories that are both fascinating and disturbing.

The first season of the show features episodes on notorious gangsters such as John Gotti, the Teflon Don, who became the head of the Gambino Crime Family in the late 1980s; James "Whitey" Bulger, the leader of Boston's Winter Hill Gang who evaded capture for years before finally being apprehended in 2011; and Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso, a former underboss of the Luchese Crime Family who later turned informant.

Other episodes include the story of the notorious Black Mafia Family, a drug trafficking organization that specialized in distributing large amounts of cocaine throughout the U.S.; and the rise and fall of Larry Hoover, the leader of Chicago's notorious Gangster Disciples, who was sentenced to life in prison in 1997.

In subsequent seasons, the show covers even more notorious criminals, including the serial killer Robert Hansen, who abducted, raped, and murdered at least 17 women in Alaska; and the Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, who famously escaped from prison twice before finally being extradited to the U.S. in 2017.

Throughout the show, Bernard O'Mahoney provides insight into the workings of organized crime and the psychology of the criminals involved. He highlights the factors that led them to a life of crime and the motivations behind their violent and often senseless actions. He also explores the impact that these criminals had on their communities and the legacy that they left behind.

Gangsters: America's Most Evil is a gripping and intense series that delves into the dark world of organized crime. Combining interviews, reenactments, and archive footage, the show tells the story of some of the most notorious criminals in American history, providing a fascinating insight into their lives and their crimes. Whether you are a true crime enthusiast or simply looking for a show that will keep you on the edge of your seat, Gangsters: America's Most Evil is a must-watch.

Gangsters: America's Most Evil is a series that is currently running and has 6 seasons (72 episodes). The series first aired on July 20, 2012.

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Baby Joker Oscar Cabrera
14. Baby Joker Oscar Cabrera
June 21, 2022
Cabrera's criminal history dates back to his youth in the Santa Cruz, Calif., area.
Jorge Rivi Ayala
13. Jorge Rivi Ayala
June 14, 2022
The '80s are remembered for big hair and neon lights; another popular staple of the decade was cocaine.
Eddie Nash King of Wonderland
12. Eddie Nash King of Wonderland
June 7, 2022
In the Hollywood of the 1970s and '80s, Eddie Nash was a nightclub impresario who used drug trafficking to build a fortune; with ties to the mafia, Nash owned dozens of restaurants.
Chester Campbell King of the Contract Killers
11. Chester Campbell King of the Contract Killers
May 31, 2022
Chester Campbell is one of the most notorious figures in Detroit and within the world of organized crime; he served two brief stretches in prison, but he is believed to be connected to more than a dozen murders.
Tony the Ant Spilotro
10. Tony the Ant Spilotro
May 24, 2022
Spilotro was a soldier for the Chicago Outfit and was assigned to protect the Las Vegas skim: the illegal diversion of casino profits to the Mob; Spilotro's violent extracurricular activities hastened the demise of the Mob's influence in Las Vegas.
Sam Giancana
9. Sam Giancana
May 17, 2022
Sam Giancana was a top mob boss; he started out as a driver for Al Capone, and by the Great Depression, Giancana was building his own reputation; Giancana is connected to conspiracy theories involving both the Kennedy family and Fidel Castro.
8. "Little" Nicky Scarfo
May 10, 2022
Scarfo rose to power during one of the bloodiest periods in Philadelphia organized crime history; more than two dozen mob members or associates were murdered between 1980 and 1985 as Scarfo took control of the Philadelphia mob.
Young Boys Incorporated
7. Young Boys Incorporated
May 3, 2022
Young Boys Incorporated was a drug-trafficking gang founded in Detroit in the late '70s, and Milton Butch Jones, Raymond Peoples, and Dwayne Davis rose up the ranks and ran the organization; it was considered innovative because it employed teenagers.
Dawud Cool Bey
6. Dawud Cool Bey
May 3, 2022
Dawud Cool Bey is known as the Philly Intimidator, and he was a key player in the hierarchy in the Kaboni Savage Organization, a drug-trafficking gang led by Kaboni Savage; it is alleged that Bey plotted to kill witnesses; Bey was arrested in 2004.
La Barbie Edgar Villareal
5. La Barbie Edgar Villareal
April 26, 2022
After several years of paying his dues in the Beltrán-Leyva cartel, Edgar Villareal climbs to a top position in the enforcement squad called Los Negros, where he employs violent techniques of videotaped torture and decapitation.
El Chapo Joaquin Guzman
4. El Chapo Joaquin Guzman
April 26, 2022
A Mexican drug lord and former leader of the Sinaloa cartel, considered by many as one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world, receives the title of biggest drug lord of all time; the DEA considers him the godfather of the drug world.
Shauntay Henderson: Most Wanted
3. Shauntay Henderson: Most Wanted
April 19, 2022
Shauntay Henderson was one of the handful of women to appear on the FBI's Most Wanted List; known on the streets as Two Guns, her penchant for fist fighting and high-speed police chases helped contribute to her status as a violent criminal.
The Black Widow Perrion Roberts
2. The Black Widow Perrion Roberts
April 19, 2022
By the time Perrion is in her 20s, she becomes a drug queenpin, with ties to Mexican drug cartels; in the present day, Perrion's drug trafficking charges are dropped and she now works as a political adviser and fights for prisoners' rights.
Larry Hoover
1. Larry Hoover "King of the Gangsters"
April 5, 2022
Known as the founder of the notorious Chicago street gang, the Gangster Disciples, Hoover starts one of the first street gangs that was run as a business; while in state prison, Hoover runs a $100 million-a-year drug business.
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Gangsters: America's Most Evil is available for streaming on the Biography Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Gangsters: America's Most Evil on demand at Apple TV Channels, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime, Philo and Hulu.
  • Premiere Date
    July 20, 2012
  • IMDB Rating
    7.5  (138)