A young Martha Stewart begins on Wall Street, but her passion for food leads her and husband Andy to establish a catering and media empire; her cookbook, "Entertaining," with splendid photos, marks her global introduction.

Martha Stewart releases another hit, but faces personal conflicts as her marriage crumbles; undeterred, she partners with Kmart and launches Martha Stewart Living, solidifying the rise of her empire.

Martha Stewart's peak success in 1999 is followed by a swift downfall; two years later, she's found guilty of lying to authorities, serving five months in prison and five months under house arrest.