American Crime Story

10 Best Episodes of American Crime Story

An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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#15 - The Run of His Life (Season 1 - Episode 2)

O.J. Simpson goes missing in the white Bronco and Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian battle the fallout while the D.A.'s office and the LAPD go searching for O.J.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 2799 votes.

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#14 - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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The world learns about the affair and Monica Lewinsky becomes the most famous woman in America.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 345 votes.

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#13 - The Dream Team (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Marcia reveals O.J. has been charged; Robert Shapiro seeks advice from F. Lee Bailey, creates a provocative strategy, and tries to convince O.J. to hire Johnnie Cochran.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 2678 votes.

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#12 - From the Ashes of Tragedy (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

The episode was rated 7.68 from 3113 votes.

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#11 - Man Handled (Season 3 - Episode 6)

The Office of the Independent Counsel ensnares Monica Lewinsky, holding her for 12 traumatizing hours in a hotel room.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 343 votes.

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#10 - The Grand Jury (Season 3 - Episode 9)

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Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp tell their stories to 23 strangers.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 345 votes.

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#9 - The Race Card (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 2331 votes.

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#8 - Alone (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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The hunt for spree-killer Andrew Cunanan comes to a frantic end.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 1009 votes.

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#7 - 100% Not Guilty (Season 1 - Episode 4)

As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 2386 votes.

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#6 - Conspiracy Theories (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Some conspiracy theories concerning the case start to circulate. The prosecution talk about whether they should have O.J. Simpson try on the glove on in court.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 2378 votes.

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#5 - A Jury in Jail (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Months into the trial, cut off from their families, society and the media, the jurors grow stir crazy and start becoming unlikely targets for the prosecution and the defense. Meanwhile, the country is introduced to the science of DNA evidence.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 2390 votes.

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#4 - Marcia, Marcia, Marcia (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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As Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 2423 votes.

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#3 - TBA (Season 3 - Episode 1)

The episode was rated 7.94 from 18 votes.

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#2 - Manna from Heaven (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey head across the country to get their hands on the Mark Fuhrman tapes. Judge Ito must decide whether the tapes, and the racial epithets they contain, are admissible.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 2631 votes.

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#1 - The Verdict (Season 1 - Episode 10)

In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.

The episode was rated 8.32 from 2606 votes.

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