American Gangster is a documentary television series that aired on BET.

The show features some of Black America's most infamous and powerful gangsters and organized crime groups.

[1] It is narrated by Ving Rhames.

The series premiere, on November 28, 2006, amassed around one million viewers.

The first season ended on January 9, 2007, and comprised 6 episodes; a season 1 DVD was released on October 23, 2007.