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The Best Episodes of American Crime Story

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

The Best Episodes of American Crime Story

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

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  1. Background image for Manna from Heaven
    9.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #1 - Manna from Heaven

    S1:E9

    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.

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  2. Background image for The Verdict
    9.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #2 - The Verdict

    S1:E10

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

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  3. Background image for Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
    8.9/10(3.9k votes)

    #3 - Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

    S1:E6

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

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  4. Background image for From the Ashes of Tragedy
    8.5/10(5.1k votes)

    #4 - From the Ashes of Tragedy

    S1:E1

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

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  5. Background image for 100% Not Guilty
    8.5/10(3.7k votes)

    #5 - 100% Not Guilty

    S1:E4

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

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  6. Background image for The Race Card
    8.5/10(3.5k votes)

    #6 - The Race Card

    S1:E5

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

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  8. Background image for Conspiracy Theories
    8.5/10(3.3k votes)

    #7 - Conspiracy Theories

    S1:E7

    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.

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  9. Background image for A Jury in Jail
    8.5/10(3.4k votes)

    #8 - A Jury in Jail

    S1:E8

    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.

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  10. Background image for Alone
    8.4/10(2.2k votes)

    #9 - Alone

    S2:E9

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

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  11. Background image for Man Handled
    8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #10 - Man Handled

    S3:E6

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

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    Director:Ryan Murphy
  12. Background image for The Man Who Would Be Vogue
    8.3/10(4.2k votes)

    #11 - The Man Who Would Be Vogue

    S2:E1

    The murder of Gianni Versace turns the eyes of the world onto Miami Beach.

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    Director:Ryan Murphy
  13. Background image for House by the Lake
    8.3/10(2.7k votes)

    #12 - House by the Lake

    S2:E4

    Minneapolis architect David Madson is forced to go on the run with Andrew Cunanan.

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  14. Background image for Creator/Destroyer
    8.3/10(2.2k votes)

    #13 - Creator/Destroyer

    S2:E8

    A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer.

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  15. Background image for The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
    8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky

    S3:E7

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

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  16. Background image for Stand by Your Man
    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #15 - Stand by Your Man

    S3:E8

    The President must admit the truth to the Nation - and to The First Lady.

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  17. Background image for The Grand Jury
    8.2/10(946 votes)

    #16 - The Grand Jury

    S3:E9

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

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  18. Background image for The Run of His Life
    8.1/10(4.1k votes)

    #17 - The Run of His Life

    S1:E2

    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.

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  19. Background image for The Dream Team
    8.1/10(3.7k votes)

    #18 - The Dream Team

    S1:E3

    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.

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  20. Background image for A Random Killing
    8.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #19 - A Random Killing

    S2:E3

    Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police believe is a random killing.

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  21. Background image for Do You Hear What I Hear?
    8.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #20 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

    S3:E5

    As Monica prepares to leave D.C., she grows concerned that someone is sharing news about her affair. Linda meets with the FBI.

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  22. Background image for Don't Ask Don't Tell
    7.8/10(2.3k votes)

    #21 - Don't Ask Don't Tell

    S2:E5

    Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, and Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world.

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  23. Background image for Descent
    7.8/10(2.2k votes)

    #22 - Descent

    S2:E6

    Andrew Cunanan celebrates his birthday in San Diego as his life starts to fall apart.

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  24. Background image for The Wilderness
    7.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #23 - The Wilderness

    S3:E10

    The Starr Report brings the world to a standstill. The President is impeached. Linda faces the aftermath of her decisions, Paula makes desperate choices, and Monica considers how to move on with her life.

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  25. Background image for Manhunt
    7.7/10(2.7k votes)

    #24 - Manhunt

    S2:E2

    Andrew Cunanan arrives in Miami to stalk fashion designer Gianni Versace.

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  26. Background image for The President Kissed Me
    7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #25 - The President Kissed Me

    S3:E2

    Monica reveals to Linda that she is having an affair with the most powerful man in the United States.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Manna from Heaven" is the best rated episode of "American Crime Story". It scored 9.1/10 based on 3768 votes. Directed by Anthony Hemingway and written by Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, it aired on 3/29/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Verdict".