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Episodes

Season 1, 12 episodes

Episode 1: Trevor Noah
- Now playing
- 26m
- Jun 15, 2018
Born and raised in South Africa, Trevor Noah used his mother’s influence to turn the painful stories from his life into a unique voice on the international comedy circuit. But how did his tumultuous upbringing land him in a position to fill Jon Stewart’s shoes on “The Daily Show," one of the most sought-after jobs in all of late night television?
Episode 2: Eddie Huang
- 26m
- Jun 22, 2018
Follow Huang, restaurateur, television host and author of "Fresh off the Boat," on his unique path to the American Dream. The first-generation Asian American credits the influence of his family and the cultural significance of food in his success.
Episode 3: Danai Gurira
- 26m
- Jun 29, 2018
See how Tony Award-nominated writer Gurira made the leap from storyteller to Hollywood superstar. The Zimbabwe native yearned to bring African faces and voices to Broadway through her plays, but ended up starring in the mega-hit Black Panther.
Episode 4: Jason Aldean
- 26m
- Jul 6, 2018
Learn how country singer Jason Aldean battled through constant setbacks early in his career, and ultimately found success with a scrappy, persistent and out-of-the-box approach that led him to country music superstardom.
Episode 5: Ruth Zukerman
- 26m
- Jul 13, 2018
As one of the original founders of SoulCycle, Ruth Zukerman turned her passion for indoor-cycling into a massive business. But when that partnership ended, she did it again...with FlyWheel. What kept Ruth moving all these years and cemented her place at the heart of the entire boutique fitness world?
Episode 6: Christian Siriano
- 26m
- Jul 20, 2018
Christian Siriano parlayed a lifetime of confidence and a singular vision into a “Project Runway” victory and a women’s fashion empire. How did this sartorial savant traverse rejection from the Fashion Institute of Technology and go on to create one of the most socially conscious and successful fashion lines in the industry?
Episode 7: Roxane Gay
- 26m
- Jul 27, 2018
As a quiet child of Haitian immigrants, Roxane Gay transcended all expectations and became a leading voice in modern feminist movement, with her essay collection "Bad Feminist." But how did she transform a painful childhood into a powerful battle cry and a successful career that would end up helping women around the world?
Episode 8: Michael Strahan
- 26m
- Aug 3, 2018
From NY Giants Hall of Famer, to sports commentator, to popular Good Morning America host, Michael Strahan successfully pivoted from one playing field to another like no athlete had before him. A Super Bowl champion and record holder for the most sacks in a single season, what enabled him to tackle the TV industry and straddle two very different worlds once his time on the field was up?
Episode 9: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
- 26m
- Aug 10, 2018
From representing one of the most conservative districts in upstate New York to filling Hillary Clinton’s vacant senate seat, Kirsten Gillibrand made a name for herself as a politician willing to work beyond simple ideology. What drove her unlikely rise in political capital and propelled her to become one of the leading voices for women’s rights?
Episode 10: Lee Daniels
- 26m
- Aug 17, 2018
Lee Daniels fought his way from West Philly to the red-hot center of Hollywood. Along the way, he held various positions in the industry but ultimately became the storyteller he was destined to be. What compelled him to conquer both the independent and mainstream sides of Hollywood by directing and producing critical darlings like "The Butler" and massive network TV hits like "Empire"?
Episode 11: Gretchen Carlson
- 26m
- Aug 24, 2018
Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson shocked the world when she sued the most powerful man in cable news, Roger Ailes, and her employers, for sexual harassment and settled for an unprecedented sum of money. But how did this former Miss America winner and Stanford graduate find the strength to take such a stand and become an improbable voice of justice for working women everywhere?
Episode 12: Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz
- 26m
- Aug 31, 2018
No one looks for a disaster to cement their own legacy. But when Puerto Rico was slammed by a catastrophic hurricane and the US Government was slow to respond, Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz of San Juan stood up and fought back. Watch as she goes from humble civic leader to become the heroic voice of her struggling island and the Puerto Rican people.

Breaking Big

2018 to present
Rated TV-PG
1 season
26m per episode
Documentary

4.0TMDB(2)

Overview

Why and how did some of the world's most influential artists, innovators, athletes and leaders break big? Talented men and women recount their most difficult, dramatic and serendipitous turning points.

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1 season and 12 episodes so far
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Details

Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
First aired: June 15, 2018
Last aired: August 31, 2018
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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Cast

Carlos WatsonSelf - Host

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Episodes

Season 1, 12 episodes

Episode 1: Trevor Noah
- Now playing
- 26m
- Jun 15, 2018
Born and raised in South Africa, Trevor Noah used his mother’s influence to turn the painful stories from his life into a unique voice on the international comedy circuit. But how did his tumultuous upbringing land him in a position to fill Jon Stewart’s shoes on “The Daily Show," one of the most sought-after jobs in all of late night television?
Episode 2: Eddie Huang
- 26m
- Jun 22, 2018
Follow Huang, restaurateur, television host and author of "Fresh off the Boat," on his unique path to the American Dream. The first-generation Asian American credits the influence of his family and the cultural significance of food in his success.
Episode 3: Danai Gurira
- 26m
- Jun 29, 2018
See how Tony Award-nominated writer Gurira made the leap from storyteller to Hollywood superstar. The Zimbabwe native yearned to bring African faces and voices to Broadway through her plays, but ended up starring in the mega-hit Black Panther.
Episode 4: Jason Aldean
- 26m
- Jul 6, 2018
Learn how country singer Jason Aldean battled through constant setbacks early in his career, and ultimately found success with a scrappy, persistent and out-of-the-box approach that led him to country music superstardom.
Episode 5: Ruth Zukerman
- 26m
- Jul 13, 2018
As one of the original founders of SoulCycle, Ruth Zukerman turned her passion for indoor-cycling into a massive business. But when that partnership ended, she did it again...with FlyWheel. What kept Ruth moving all these years and cemented her place at the heart of the entire boutique fitness world?
Episode 6: Christian Siriano
- 26m
- Jul 20, 2018
Christian Siriano parlayed a lifetime of confidence and a singular vision into a “Project Runway” victory and a women’s fashion empire. How did this sartorial savant traverse rejection from the Fashion Institute of Technology and go on to create one of the most socially conscious and successful fashion lines in the industry?
Episode 7: Roxane Gay
- 26m
- Jul 27, 2018
As a quiet child of Haitian immigrants, Roxane Gay transcended all expectations and became a leading voice in modern feminist movement, with her essay collection "Bad Feminist." But how did she transform a painful childhood into a powerful battle cry and a successful career that would end up helping women around the world?
Episode 8: Michael Strahan
- 26m
- Aug 3, 2018
From NY Giants Hall of Famer, to sports commentator, to popular Good Morning America host, Michael Strahan successfully pivoted from one playing field to another like no athlete had before him. A Super Bowl champion and record holder for the most sacks in a single season, what enabled him to tackle the TV industry and straddle two very different worlds once his time on the field was up?
Episode 9: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
- 26m
- Aug 10, 2018
From representing one of the most conservative districts in upstate New York to filling Hillary Clinton’s vacant senate seat, Kirsten Gillibrand made a name for herself as a politician willing to work beyond simple ideology. What drove her unlikely rise in political capital and propelled her to become one of the leading voices for women’s rights?
Episode 10: Lee Daniels
- 26m
- Aug 17, 2018
Lee Daniels fought his way from West Philly to the red-hot center of Hollywood. Along the way, he held various positions in the industry but ultimately became the storyteller he was destined to be. What compelled him to conquer both the independent and mainstream sides of Hollywood by directing and producing critical darlings like "The Butler" and massive network TV hits like "Empire"?
Episode 11: Gretchen Carlson
- 26m
- Aug 24, 2018
Former Fox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson shocked the world when she sued the most powerful man in cable news, Roger Ailes, and her employers, for sexual harassment and settled for an unprecedented sum of money. But how did this former Miss America winner and Stanford graduate find the strength to take such a stand and become an improbable voice of justice for working women everywhere?
Episode 12: Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz
- 26m
- Aug 31, 2018
No one looks for a disaster to cement their own legacy. But when Puerto Rico was slammed by a catastrophic hurricane and the US Government was slow to respond, Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz of San Juan stood up and fought back. Watch as she goes from humble civic leader to become the heroic voice of her struggling island and the Puerto Rican people.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Trevor Noah

E2 Episode 2: Eddie Huang

E3 Episode 3: Danai Gurira

E4 Episode 4: Jason Aldean

E5 Episode 5: Ruth Zukerman

E6 Episode 6: Christian Siriano

E7 Episode 7: Roxane Gay

E8 Episode 8: Michael Strahan

E9 Episode 9: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

E10 Episode 10: Lee Daniels

E11 Episode 11: Gretchen Carlson

E12 Episode 12: Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Trevor Noah

E2 Episode 2: Eddie Huang

E3 Episode 3: Danai Gurira

E4 Episode 4: Jason Aldean

E5 Episode 5: Ruth Zukerman

E6 Episode 6: Christian Siriano

E7 Episode 7: Roxane Gay

E8 Episode 8: Michael Strahan

E9 Episode 9: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

E10 Episode 10: Lee Daniels

E11 Episode 11: Gretchen Carlson

E12 Episode 12: Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz

Episode 1: Trevor Noah

Episode 2: Eddie Huang

Episode 3: Danai Gurira

Episode 4: Jason Aldean

Episode 5: Ruth Zukerman

Episode 6: Christian Siriano

Episode 7: Roxane Gay

Episode 8: Michael Strahan

Episode 9: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

Episode 10: Lee Daniels

Episode 11: Gretchen Carlson

Episode 12: Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz

Episode 1: Trevor Noah

Episode 2: Eddie Huang

Episode 3: Danai Gurira

Episode 4: Jason Aldean

Episode 5: Ruth Zukerman

Episode 6: Christian Siriano

Episode 7: Roxane Gay

Episode 8: Michael Strahan

Episode 9: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

Episode 10: Lee Daniels

Episode 11: Gretchen Carlson

Episode 12: Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz