Dirty Money

10 Best Episodes of Dirty Money

From crippling payday loans to cars that cheat emissions tests, this investigative series exposes brazen acts of corporate greed and corruption.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 08, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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#12 - The Maple Syrup Heist (Season 1 - Episode 5)

An unusual heist that made headlines around the world highlights a bitter feud over one of Canada's most precious resources: maple syrup.

The episode was rated 6.67 from 250 votes.

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#11 - The Man at the Top (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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Lavish parties, luxury goods, dubious loans: Scandals surrounding Prime Minister Najib Razak rocked Malaysia -- and left the nation drowning in debt.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 95 votes.

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#10 - Point Comfort (Season 2 - Episode 6)

Residents of a small Texas town were eager to welcome a massive plastics plant -- until toxic chemicals began to take a toll on their community.

The episode was rated 7.46 from 78 votes.

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#9 - Dirty Gold (Season 2 - Episode 4)

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Behind the huge quantities of gold flowing into the U.S. each year lies a tangled web of money laundering, illegal mining and environmental destruction.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 91 votes.

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#8 - The Wagon Wheel (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Wells Fargo was long seen as the "golden child" of banking. But former employees detail the ruthless and fraudulent practices that fueled its growth.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 112 votes.

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#7 - Payday (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Behind the lavish lifestyle of race car driver Scott Tucker lay a secretive lending empire built on tribal perks and profits from poor customers.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 309 votes.

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#6 - Guardians, Inc. (Season 2 - Episode 5)

The rampant abuse of laws meant to protect the elderly has left many seniors penniless, powerless and isolated from their families.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 81 votes.

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#5 - The Confidence Man (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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Donald Trump's image as a savvy businessman dazzled millions. But journalists and former associates describe an empire awash in drama and shady deals.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 248 votes.

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#4 - Hard NOx (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Volkswagen's "clean diesel" cars seemed like a dream come true for carbon-conscious drivers -- until a fraud of staggering proportions came to light.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 399 votes.

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#3 - Slumlord Millionaire (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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As Jared Kushner rose from real estate heir to White House adviser, reporters and housing advocates uncovered disturbing patterns at his properties.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 114 votes.

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#2 - Cartel Bank (Season 1 - Episode 4)

A trail of suspicious transactions led to startling revelations about banking giant HSBC and its ties to Mexico's deadliest drug cartels.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 268 votes.

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#1 - Drug Short (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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When drugmaker Valeant began to grow at dizzying speeds, investors were thrilled. But a handful of skeptics realized something was very wrong.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 289 votes.

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