The Mega-Brands That Built America

The Mega-Brands That Built America is the newest series in History's "That Built" franchise, telling the origin stories of some of the most successful businesses in history: from mega-stores like Costco and Walmart to sporting goods giants like Spalding and Wilson, titans like Ivory Soap, Schick and Gillette, to shipping giants like Fedex and UPS, and countless more of the biggest brand names in history. Each story is told through the "That Built" franchises' signature blend of expert interviews and archival, mixed with original premium recreations. Through the eyes of the visionaries and entrepreneurs behind the brands, the series takes viewers on a journey; starting with how it all began, following the innovations, the failures, and all the incredible achievements that forever changed the way Americans live. It's everything you didn't know about the colossal brands you know so well.

Show Info

Network: United States History (2023 - now)
Schedule: Sundays at 22:03 (62 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: DramaThrillerHistory
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes

Official site: www.history.com

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Previous Episode

Rise of the Personal Computer

Episode 4x06; Sep 6, 2026

A pair of garage tinkerers, a copier company's secret lab, and a college-dropout programmer spark a decades-long battle for the future of computing — shrinking the computer from a room-sized machine to the device billions carry every day.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
4x06: Rise of the Personal ComputerSep 6, 2026
4x05: The Underwear BoomAug 30, 2026
4x04: Racing to the TopAug 23, 2026
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Also known as:
  • The Mega-Brands That Built The World (Australia Australia)

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