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The Best Episodes of Accused

Every episode of Accused ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Accused!

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In this crime anthology series, viewers discover how an ordinary person got caught up in an extraordinary situation, ultimately revealing how one wrong turn leads to another, until it’s too late to turn back. Told

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Accused Season 1 Episode 1 - Scott's Story
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Scott's Story

    S1:E1

    A father confronts the limits of unconditional love when he comes to believe his teenage son may be planning an unimaginable crime.

    Director:Michael Cuesta
    Writer:Howard Gordon

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  2. Accused Season 1 Episode 3 - Danny's Story
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Danny's Story

    S1:E3

    After the death of his ailing mother, a teenager suspects foul play when he discovers his mother's former hospice caretaker is now dating his father.

    Director:Jonathan Mostow
    Writer:Daniel Pearle

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  3. Accused Season 1 Episode 11 - Jiro's Story
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Jiro's Story

    S1:E11

    Jiro's mother has taken care of his brother Sam ever since the car accident that left Sam with a traumatic brain injury. But when their mother dies, and it appears that Sam is being abused in his new group home, Jiro has to decide which is more important - his brother, or his freedom.

    Director:Brad Turner
    Writer:Karl Taro Greenfeld

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  4. Accused Season 1 Episode 2 - Ava's Story
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Ava's Story

    S1:E2

    After a married couple discovers their newborn is Deaf, they elect to try a surgical procedure. But when their surrogate - who also happens to be Deaf - learns the news, she feels she has no choice but to intervene.

    Director:Marlee Matlin
    Writer:Maile Meloy

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  5. Accused Season 1 Episode 6 - Naataanii's Story
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Naataanii's Story

    S1:E6

    After a group of Navajo friends are arrested for protesting the local Uranium mine, they come up with a plan to try and shut it down for good.

    Director:Tazbah Chavez
    Writer:Tazbah Chavez

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  6. Accused Season 1 Episode 9 - Jack's Story
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Jack's Story

    S1:E9

    A high school teacher puts his reputation in jeopardy when he helps a student in need.

    Director:Michael Chiklis
    Writer:Hannah Schneider

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  7. Accused Season 1 Episode 12 - Morgan's Story
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Morgan's Story

    S1:E12

    A teacher going through a messy divorce gets arrested under suspicious circumstances.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Zakiyyah Alexander

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  8. Accused Season 1 Episode 5 - Robyn's Story
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Robyn's Story

    S1:E5

    As a man, Kevin is shy and mild-mannered; onstage, she's Robyn Banks, a fierce drag queen who's all confidence and charisma. But when Kevin falls for a closeted guy secretly living a double life, their whirlwind affair leads to devastating consequences.

    Director:Billy Porter
    Writer:Daniel Pearle

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  9. Accused Season 1 Episode 8 - Laura's Story
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Laura's Story

    S1:E8

    A grieving mother learns that facts and evidence are no match for viral misinformation, when she discovers a growing online conspiracy.

    Director:Lee Rose
    Writer:Daniel Pearle

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  10. Accused Season 1 Episode 7 - Brenda's Story
    6.2/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Brenda's Story

    S1:E7

    When an acerbic female stand-up comic is assaulted by a fellow comic, she uses her platform to try the case in the court of public opinion.

    Director:Julie Hébert
    Writer:Sonay Hoffman

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  11. Accused Season 1 Episode 4 - Kendall's Story
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Kendall's Story

    S1:E4

    When a man learns his daughter was assaulted, his friends encourage him to take justice into his own hands.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Keith Josef Adkins

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  12. Accused Season 1 Episode 15 - Billy's Story
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Billy's Story

    S1:E15

    An aging rockstar attempts to cement his musical legacy, while trying to prevent his troubled son from unraveling.

    Director:Julie Hébert
    Writer:Bronwyn Garrity

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  13. Accused Season 1 Episode 10 - Esme's Story
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Esme's Story

    S1:E10

    After a white nationalist plows his car into a peaceful demonstration and gets away, a survivor takes justice into her own hands.

    Director:Michael Offer
    Writer:Chip Johannessen

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  14. Accused Season 1 Episode 13 - Samir's Story
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Samir's Story

    S1:E13

    A limo driver's infatuation with one of his riders leads him down a dark path.

    Director:Sameh Zoabi
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Accused Season 1 Episode 14 - Jessie's Story
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Jessie's Story

    S1:E14

    When all her attempts to discover the identity of her biological father hit roadblocks, a teenager takes extreme measures to uncover the truth.

    Director:Michael Offer
    Writer:Maile Meloy

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  16. Accused Season 2 Episode 4 - Justin's Story
    4.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Justin's Story

    S2:E4

    A wrestling coach is on trial after pushing his star athlete too far.

    Director:Tazbah Chavez
    Writer:Mike Skerrett

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  17. Accused Season 2 Episode 6 - Val's Story
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Val's Story

    S2:E6

    A divorced mom (Cobie Smulders) is put on trial after an incident with her abusive ex-husband.

    Director:Maile Meloy
    Writer:Maile Meloy

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  18. Accused Season 2 Episode 1 - Lorraine's Story
    3.8/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Lorraine's Story

    S2:E1

    A psychic medium attempts to help a couple desperately looking for their missing son.

    Director:Sameh Zoabi
    Writer:Mike Skerrett

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  19. Accused Season 2 Episode 2 - April's Story
    3.0/10(5 votes)

    #19 - April's Story

    S2:E2

    A nurse who let her anger get the best of her is put on trial after a road rage incident.

    Director:Jonathan Mostow
    Writers:Laurie Sandell, Amy Spencer

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  20. Accused Season 2 Episode 7 - Eugene's Story
    3.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Eugene's Story

    S2:E7

    A jewelry store owner is put on trial after interfering with his wife's dicey past.

    Director:Michael Chiklis
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Accused Season 2 Episode 5 - Margot's Story
    2.7/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Margot's Story

    S2:E5

    A widow taking dance lessons with her two best friends gets mixed up in the instructor's shady dealings.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Daniel Pearle

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  22. Accused Season 2 Episode 3 - Marcus' Story
    2.2/10(4 votes)

    #22 - Marcus' Story

    S2:E3

    A successful tech entrepreneur finds himself on trial after creating facial recognition software that leads to devastating consequences.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Accused Season 2 Episode 8 - Megan's Story
    2.2/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Megan's Story

    S2:E8

    An ambitious music executive faces hardship when a futuristic sex robot comes between her and her husband.

    Director:Milan Cheylov
    Writer:Bronwyn Garrity

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Best Episodes Summary

"Scott's Story" is the best rated episode of "Accused". It scored 7.1/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Michael Cuesta and written by Howard Gordon, it aired on 1/22/2023. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Danny's Story".