Synopsis
When a 20-year-old attempts to win a fighter jet in a Pepsi sweepstakes, he sets the stage for a David versus Goliath court battle for the history books.
Episodes
Season 11
The Kid from SeattleSeven million Pepsi Points to win a fighter jet? It should have been impossible. But 20-year-old John Leonard sees the ad in 1995 — and finds a loophole.38m2
Let's Make a DealJohn and Todd perfect their scheme. They send in their Pepsi Points and their check, and wait. The Pepsi executives scramble, and the lawyers descend.44m3
The Bad News BearsThe Pentagon has to issue a statement. Scammers start to circle. To win this case, John needs to go to trial in the court of public opinion.37m4
Landing the PlaneInterviewees recall a 1992 campaign in the Philippines that went so awry, it led to riots and deaths. In 1999, John's court battle reaches a conclusion.42m
The Kid from SeattleSeven million Pepsi Points to win a fighter jet? It should have been impossible. But 20-year-old John Leonard sees the ad in 1995 — and finds a loophole.38m2Let's Make a DealJohn and Todd perfect their scheme. They send in their Pepsi Points and their check, and wait. The Pepsi executives scramble, and the lawyers descend.44m3The Bad News BearsThe Pentagon has to issue a statement. Scammers start to circle. To win this case, John needs to go to trial in the court of public opinion.37m4Landing the PlaneInterviewees recall a 1992 campaign in the Philippines that went so awry, it led to riots and deaths. In 1999, John's court battle reaches a conclusion.42mCast
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