[s1e1] Million Dollar Bet [SIMPLE – 2027]

: To raise seed capital, he flips cheap goods—including used tires and eventually a used car—leveraging basic sales principles.

: In its first episode, Roman Roy offers a child a $1 million check if he can hit a home run during a family baseball game, only to cruelly tear it up when the child is tagged out. [S1E1] Million Dollar Bet

: This episode sets the foundation for what eventually becomes Underdog BBQ , the business he builds throughout the season. Cultural Context : To raise seed capital, he flips cheap

: The premiere focuses on the harsh reality of starting with nothing. Stearns spends his first nights sleeping in his truck and scavenging for odd jobs to cover basic needs like food and fuel. Cultural Context : The premiere focuses on the

In this episode, self-made billionaire attempts to prove that the American Dream is still alive by stripping away his wealth and reputation to build a million-dollar business from scratch in just 90 days.

: If the business he creates is valued at less than $1 million at the end of the 90 days, he must invest $1 million of his own money into the venture. Key Moments & Challenges

While the title specifically belongs to Undercover Billionaire , similar "million dollar" stakes appear in other media: