Hitler's Henchmen - Season 1

First aired: 10/2/1996 6 episodes

Episodes

1. Hess - The Deputy

Aired: 10/2/1996

This episode, which was the first of the original six-episode first season, explores the life of Rudolf Hess as Hitler's early adherent and loyal follower, his mysterious flight to Scotland in 1941 to attempt to negotiate peace, and his subsequent imprisonment and death at Spandau Prison in 1987.

2. Dönitz - The Successor

Aired: 10/9/1996

The episode covers Dönitz rise as Commander-in-Chief of the German Navy (Kriegsmarine) and his role as Hitler's successor.

3. Goebbels - The Firebrand

Aired: 10/16/1996

The episode examines the life, career, and psychology of Joseph Goebbels, focusing on his role as the Nazi regime's propaganda maestro.

4. Göring - The Marshall

Aired: 10/30/1996

The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Hermann Göring, titled "The Marshal" (or "Goring: The Marshall"), examines his complex personality and career within the Nazi regime.

5. Himmler - The Executioner

Aired: 11/6/1996

The episode ultimately paints a portrait of Himmler as a cold, calculating, and unassuming killer who became the cruellest of all of Hitler's helpers.

6. Speer - The Architect

Aired: 2/26/1996

The episode of the documentary series Hitler's Henchmen focusing on Albert Speer is titled "Speer - The Architect" (or simply "The Architect"). The synopsis details his role in the Nazi regime and his post-war attempts to distance himself from its worst crimes.