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Season 1 – Breaking Big

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Hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Carlos Watson, "Breaking Big" centers on the unusual paths followed by men and women who overcame obstacles to reach their goals. Artists, innovators, athletes and leaders relay their most difficult or serendipitous moments that led to the big breaks that made their careers. Featured interviews include country singer Jason Aldean, Academy Award-winning director Lee Daniels, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz.

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Melanie McFarland Salon.com 07/24/2018
And that's perhaps the most important lesson of Breaking Big, and a soothing one as well: there is no single, sure formula. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Carlos Watson

Host

Kirsten Gillibrand

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Ruth Zukerman

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Trevor Noah

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Jason Aldean

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Danai Gurira

Guest

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 15, 2018 Trevor Noah Comic Trevor Noah of "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah." Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 22, 2018 Eddie Huang Author Eddie Huang ("Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir") credits the influence of his family and food for his success. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 29, 2018 Danai Gurira Tony Award-nominated writer Danai Gurira makes the move from writer to actress. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 6, 2018 Jason Aldean Country singer Jason Aldean overcomes setbacks and turns rejection into triumph. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 13, 2018 Ruth Zukerman Ruth Zukerman's passion for indoor cycling becomes two massive business ventures -- SoulCycle and Flywheel Sports. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 20, 2018 Roxane Gay Writer Roxane Gay, a child of Haitian immigrants, becomes a leading voice in the feminist movement. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 27, 2018 Michael Strahan NFL Super Bowl champion Michael Strahan's career, from New York Giants Hall of Famer to sports commentator to host of "Good Morning America." Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 3, 2018 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) begins her career representing a conservative district in upstate New York before becoming a leading voice for women's rights. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 10, 2018 Lee Daniels Director and producer Lee Daniels conquers both the independent and mainstream sides of Hollywood. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 31, 2018 Gretchen Carlson Former Fox news anchor Gretchen Carlson sues her employers for sexual harassment and becomes an advocate for working women. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 7, 2018 Christian Siriano The struggles and triumphs of "Project Runway" winner Christian Siriano. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 14, 2018 Carmen Yulín Cruz Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz of San Juan, Puerto Rico, fights for relief aid after Hurricane Maria strikes. Details

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Breaking Big — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 15, 2018