Gangland
Overview
Gangland was a series showcased on The History Channel, primarily airing on Thursday nights but occasionally shifting to different days. The show delved into the histories of some of America's most infamous gangs. It debuted on November 1, 2007, with a special feature on the Aryan Brotherhood. The theme was performed by Buckshot from Boot Camp Clik. Reruns of the series can now be found on Spike, a cable network.
Episodes
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1
American Gangster
American Gangster chronicles the journeys of Frank Lucas and Leroy "Nicky" Barnes as they rise from small-time hustlers to dominant figures in New Yor...
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You Rat, You Die
In 2003, the lifeless body of a pregnant teenage informant was discovered by the tranquil shores of the Shenandoah River. She had suffered multiple st...
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Code of Conduct
In a small East Los Angeles apartment, five lifeless bodies were discovered, each riddled with gunshot wounds. Among the deceased are a five-year-old ...
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4
Behind Enemy Lines
The Hells Angels stand as the most formidable and recognized motorcycle club globally, with more than 2,500 members spread across the world. In April ...
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5
Race Wars
Los Angeles, known as the "Gang Capital of the World," is home to around 900 gangs and over 80,000 members. Here, territory equates to power, and each...
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Kings of New York
King Lil Man was discovered decapitated, dismembered, and burned in a bathtub, with his Latin Kings tattoo cruelly removed from his skin; his head and...
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7
Stone to the Bone
Graffiti splashed across Chicago's Southside neighborhoods showcases phrases like "Terror Town," "Cold Stone Soldier," and "Stones Run It," all linked...
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Hate Nation
Referred to as the "shock troops" of the revolution, Skinheads represent a particularly vicious faction within the white supremacist movement. They en...
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Gangster City
Gangs have been a part of human society for as long as people have existed. Daryl Gates, the former Chief of Police in Los Angeles, believes that a fu...
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10
Blood in, Blood out
Nuestra Familia, known as NF, stands as the leading Hispanic gang in Northern California, primarily operating as a prison gang. Despite having a relat...
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11
Basic Training
"Basic Training" explores the troubling penetration of street gangs within the U.S. military. Uniformed gang members engage in serious criminal behavi...
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12
Blood Oath
In the late 1990s, the New York Metropolitan area was gripped by the unpredictable violence of a new street gang known as the United Blood Nation. Fou...
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Root of All Evil
Gangland explores the drug and prostitution operations controlled by MS-13.
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Maniacal
The Maniac Latin Disciples, Chicago's second-largest Latin gang, dominate the city's northwest side. Established in the early 1960s, the MLDs have exp...
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3
Biker Wars - Outlaws
In the early 1990s, a fierce conflict erupted between America's two largest motorcycle clubs, the Outlaws and the Hells Angels. While the Outlaws had ...
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Texas Terror - Texas Syndicates
The Texas Syndicate is a notorious Tejano gang that commands fear across the Lone Star State, though their name remains largely unknown. Operated like...
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Murder By Numbers
While numerous gangs are structured and some are even formalized, few can boast of receiving federal funding like the Vice Lords. This is just a glimp...
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Mongol Nation
Founded in 1970 by a group of disillusioned Hispanic veterans of the Vietnam War, the Mongols MC transformed dramatically over the decades. Nearly 40 ...
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Gangster Inc.
Throughout the 1980s, Chicago's most formidable street gang grew rapidly, ultimately amassing a membership of around 30,000. As the city became too sm...
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One Blood
"LA Bloods" takes audiences deep into the world of one of America's most infamous and unpredictable black street gangs. Featuring candid interviews wi...
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11
Sin City
"Sin City" dives deep into the brutal emergence of street gangs in Las Vegas. Featuring interviews with the founder of the GQ's—Las Vegas's first au...
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12
From Girl to Gangster
Often underestimated, female gang members are among the most perilous criminals in our nation. Their motivations for embracing a life of crime may var...
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Highway to Hell
The Avenues rank among the most influential Hispanic street gangs in Los Angeles. They derive their name from the numbered streets that cross Figueroa...
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Devil's Fire
Originating in Maryland during the 1950s, the Pagans expanded to include over 900 members across 44 chapters along the East Coast. The gang's emblem f...
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Divide and Conquer
The Latin Kings originated in Chicago, becoming the largest and most ruthless Latino gang in the United States. They are known for their high level of...
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4
Kill 'Em All
Since 1985, "The Best Friends," a merciless group of contract assassins, has terrorized the east side of Detroit. According to federal authorities, th...
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Kill or Be Killed
In Memphis, Tennessee, a tightly-knit group of drug traffickers and assassins came together to create the infamous gang known as the LMG, or "Love Mur...
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Boys of Destruction
St. Louis, Missouri, often referred to as the Gateway to the West, is estimated to have around 10,000 gang members. Among the most infamous is the Boy...
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Aryan Terror
The Aryan Brotherhood of Texas stands as the predominant prison gang within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, initially formed for survival. F...
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Silent Slaughter
Chaos and violence have engulfed Colorado Springs, and the source of the turmoil is the notorious motorcycle gang known as the Sons of Silence. Many i...
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Killing Snitches
The Hidden Valley Kings, or HVK, dominate the scene in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their name comes from the Hidden Valley neighborhood where they were...
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10
Everybody Killers
The Hoover Criminals have become a terrifying presence in Portland, branding themselves as the "Everybody Killers." For this gang, it's a battle betwe...
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Dead Man Inc.
Dead Man Incorporated, also known as DMI, is an extremely brutal prison gang that poses a significant danger within the Maryland State correctional sy...
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Biker Wars 2
The Hells Angels and the Mongols, two of the most notorious outlaw motorcycle gangs, are locked in a fierce battle for control over California. This v...
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Ice Cold Killers
In the remote wilderness of Alaska, the Crips vie for control in a city overflowing with drugs, cash, and firearms. Anchorage, the biggest city in the...
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Klan Of Killers
A closer look at Klu Klux Klan factions reveals the emergence of the Imperial Klans of America, who consider themselves the modern heirs to the KKK le...
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Machete Slaughter
Trinitarios stands out as one of the most brutal and rapidly expanding street gangs in New York City. Their influence has extended into nearby New Jer...
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Blood River
The area along the U.S.-Mexico border is rapidly turning into a battleground, with Barrio Azteca aiming to dominate all activities along the Rio Grand...
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Hustle Or Die
In the Windy City, the chill intensifies when violence strikes its most impoverished neighborhoods. Cross paths with the Four Corner Hustlers, a notor...
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Gangsta Killers
Their rap lyrics are laced with cryptic messages about violence. They are known as Top 6, the most ruthless gang in South Florida, who initially start...
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The Death Head
For more than five decades, the Hells Angels have stood as the largest and most formidable motorcycle gang in the United States. As they aimed to broa...
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Circle Of Death
The Aryan Circle is a brutal white supremacist organization wreaking havoc across Texas. Its members are responsible for a surge of violence, drug tra...
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Dog Fights
For thirty years, the Fresno Bulldogs have dominated the streets of Fresno, California. Known as the most formidable and ruthless gang in the central ...
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Evil Breed
Evil Breed tells the story of The Breed, a notorious outlaw motorcycle gang infamous for their brutal tactics and threats of violence. Led by John "Ju...