Season 1, Episode 5

1. Episode 1

Ted Turner’s early years are marked by his relationship with his dad—whose suicide precipitates Ted’s taking over his billboard business.

2. Episode 2

In the 1970s, Ted buys the Atlanta Braves, launches a SuperStation, sails to an America’s Cup triumph, and plans a 24-hour news network: CNN.

3. Episode 3

As the 1980s begin, Ted launches CNN. His desire for world peace prompts him to meet with Fidel Castro and later create the Goodwill Games.

4. Episode 4

In the 1990s, the Gulf War showcases CNN and its intrepid reporters; meanwhile, Ted works to preserve land and save the bison.

5. Episode 5

Ted navigates two huge corporate mergers but must also deal with the fallout from the AOL-Time Warner deal and his split from Jane Fonda.

6. Episode 6

Ted dives deeply into his philanthropic endeavors. Later, he is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, but as he always has Ted perseveres.

1. Episode 1

Ted Turner’s early years are marked by his relationship with his dad—whose suicide precipitates Ted’s taking over his billboard business.

2. Episode 2

In the 1970s, Ted buys the Atlanta Braves, launches a SuperStation, sails to an America’s Cup triumph, and plans a 24-hour news network: CNN.

3. Episode 3

As the 1980s begin, Ted launches CNN. His desire for world peace prompts him to meet with Fidel Castro and later create the Goodwill Games.

4. Episode 4

In the 1990s, the Gulf War showcases CNN and its intrepid reporters; meanwhile, Ted works to preserve land and save the bison.

5. Episode 5

Ted navigates two huge corporate mergers but must also deal with the fallout from the AOL-Time Warner deal and his split from Jane Fonda.

6. Episode 6

Ted dives deeply into his philanthropic endeavors. Later, he is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, but as he always has Ted perseveres.