Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street

E1. A Liar, Not a Failure

Starting his career in penny stock trades, Bernie Madoff builds a lucrative side business as an adviser, attracting clients with impressive returns.

★ 7.6

E2. Don't Ask, Don't Tell

As word of Madoff's seemingly golden touch spreads from Wall Street to Palm Beach, his empire branches out into hedge funds — and draws scrutiny.

★ 8.2

E3. See No Evil

Competitors investigate Madoff's impossible numbers and alert the Securities and Exchange Commission, but the agency shrugs off multiple red flags.

★ 8.5

E4. The Price of Trust

Madoff’s scheme is exposed amid the 2008 financial market crisis. His victims' lives are upended as they face years of obstacles to recoup their losses.

★ 8.8