American Crime Story

The Best Episodes of American Crime Story

Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FX

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

An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
Episodes
29
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  1. 9.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #1 - Manna from Heaven

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    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. 9.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #2 - The Verdict

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    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. 8.9/10(3.9k votes)

    #3 - Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

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    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. 8.5/10(5.0k votes)

    #4 - From the Ashes of Tragedy

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    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. 8.5/10(3.7k votes)

    #5 - 100% Not Guilty

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    S1:E4

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

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  6. 8.5/10(3.5k votes)

    #6 - The Race Card

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    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. 8.5/10(3.3k votes)

    #7 - Conspiracy Theories

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    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. 8.5/10(3.4k votes)

    #8 - A Jury in Jail

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    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. 8.4/10(2.2k votes)

    #9 - Alone

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    S2:E9

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

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  11. 8.3/10(4.2k votes)

    #10 - The Man Who Would Be Vogue

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    S2:E1

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

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    Director:Ryan Murphy
  12. 8.3/10(2.7k votes)

    #11 - House by the Lake

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    S2:E4

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

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  13. 8.3/10(2.2k votes)

    #12 - Creator/Destroyer

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    S2:E8

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

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  14. 8.1/10(4.1k votes)

    #13 - The Run of His Life

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    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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  15. 8.1/10(3.7k votes)

    #14 - The Dream Team

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    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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  16. 8.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #15 - A Random Killing

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

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  17. 8.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

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    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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  18. 8.0/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Man Handled

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    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
  19. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky

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    S3:E7

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

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  20. 7.9/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Stand by Your Man

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    S3:E8

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

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  21. 7.8/10(2.3k votes)

    #20 - Don't Ask Don't Tell

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    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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  22. 7.8/10(2.2k votes)

    #21 - Descent

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    S2:E6

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

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  23. 7.7/10(2.7k votes)

    #22 - Manhunt

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    S2:E2

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

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  24. 7.7/10(9 votes)

    #23 - The President Kissed Me

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    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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  25. 7.7/10(6 votes)

    #24 - The Grand Jury

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    S3:E9

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

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  26. 7.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #25 - Ascent

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    S2:E7

    Andrew Cunanan leaves behind a troubled family life as Donatella Versace struggles to find her role within the Versace empire.

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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 3757 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".