The King of TV

The King of TV Season 1 episodes

1. 01

   S01 E01

   The Jelly is Mine

   39 mins · Wed, 19 Oct 2022

   Beloved TV presenter Silvio Santos loses his voice during a live broadcast. His team at the SBT channel propose to have him replaced by the young and popular Gugu Liberato, but Santos is reluctant. In 1945, a young Santos turned to streethawking to alleviate a difficult financial situation.

3. 02

   S01 E02

   Sing, Peru!

   47 mins · Wed, 19 Oct 2022

   Silvio Santos seeks refuge from the media circus that has exploded since news of his illness; his wife, Iris, insists that they seek treatment in the United States. Meanwhile, in 1958, Silvio throws all of his energy and Cidinha’s savings into “Baú da Felicidade”, his friend and boss’ business that Silvio believes is his ticket to a better life.

5. 03

   S01 E03

   The King of Sundays

   53 mins · Wed, 19 Oct 2022

   In the United States, Silvio Santos learns that he will have to undergo a risky surgery. Meanwhile, in Brazil, Gugu is probed by rival channel Rede Globo. Back in 1963, Silvio puts Baú da Felicidade with a questionable business decision.

6. 04

   S01 E04

   Petit Comité

   45 mins · Wed, 19 Oct 2022

   In Miami, Silvio Santos becomes friends with his driver, Hector. At SBT, the network begins making plans to have Gugu take over the Sunday program in a bid to avoid bankruptcy, but they still have to notify Santos. In 1970, Santos wins an important award, but the recognition makes him see that to continue growing he must set his own course.

7. 05

   S01 E05

   What's the Damage?

   44 mins · Wed, 19 Oct 2022

   SBT’s maneuvering behind Santos’ back leaves him furious. In 1971, believing that he will soon be fired, Santos begins to imagine a life and career away from Rede Globo, and considers a partnership with Roberto Marinho. But his home life, and things with his wife Cidinha, is not going well.

8. 06

   S01 E06

   And the Bamboo...?

   41 mins · Wed, 19 Oct 2022

   Silvio Santos opens up to Íris about his health problem as he grapples with a haunting feeling. In 1973, the military government censures Santos’ program, forcing him to come up with an ingenious strategy to guarantee his future on television.

9. 07

   S01 E07

   How Much Do You Earn?

   46 mins · Wed, 19 Oct 2022

   Silvio Santos negotiates with Gugu to rescind the contract with Globo, but that will mean getting Roberto Marinho to sign off on the deal. In 1975, Santos pushes to get a television license from the federal government, and sets out to make important friends who can help him get close to a powerful general.

10. 08

    S01 E08

    Let's Open the Door of Hope

    1 h 2 mins · Wed, 19 Oct 2022

    Ghosts from the past return to haunt Silvio Santos as he prepares to undergo a risky surgery that, if unsuccessful, could bring about his retirement. In 1975, with Cidinha’s terminal illness weighing on him, Santos sets out to make his dream a reality.

More seasons of The King of TV

• Season 1
• Season 2