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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!

An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:FX

Best Episodes Summary

"Manna from Heaven" is the best rated episode of "American Crime Story". It scored 9.1/10 based on 3731 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".

  • Manna from Heaven
    9.1/103,731 votes
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    #1 - Manna from Heaven

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/29/2016

    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.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski

  • The Verdict
    9.1/103,787 votes
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    #2 - The Verdict

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/5/2016

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

    Director: Ryan Murphy

    Writer: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski

  • Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
    8.9/103,869 votes
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    #3 - Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2016

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

    Director: Ryan Murphy

    Writer: D.V. DeVincentis

  • From the Ashes of Tragedy
    8.5/105,013 votes
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    #4 - From the Ashes of Tragedy

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/2/2016

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

    Director: Ryan Murphy

    Writer: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski

  • 100% Not Guilty
    8.5/103,631 votes
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    #5 - 100% Not Guilty

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/23/2016

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

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky

  • The Race Card
    8.5/103,489 votes
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    #6 - The Race Card

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/1/2016

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

    Director: John Singleton

    Writer: Joe Robert Cole

  • Conspiracy Theories
    8.5/103,309 votes
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    #7 - Conspiracy Theories

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/15/2016

    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.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: D.V. DeVincentis

  • A Jury in Jail
    8.5/103,328 votes
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    #8 - A Jury in Jail

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/22/2016

    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.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: Joe Robert Cole

  • Alone
    8.4/102,198 votes
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    #9 - Alone

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2018

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

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • Man Handled
    8.4/101,103 votes
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    #10 - Man Handled

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2021

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

    Director: Ryan Murphy

    Writer: Sarah Burgess

  • The Man Who Would Be Vogue
    8.3/104,172 votes
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    #11 - The Man Who Would Be Vogue

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/17/2018

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

    Director: Ryan Murphy

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • House by the Lake
    8.3/102,721 votes
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    #12 - House by the Lake

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2018

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

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • Creator/Destroyer
    8.3/102,190 votes
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    #13 - Creator/Destroyer

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2018

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

    Director: Matt Bomer

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith, Maggie Cohn

  • The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
    8.3/101,043 votes
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    #14 - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2021

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

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Sarah Burgess, Flora Birnbaum, Daniel Pearle

  • Stand by Your Man
    8.2/101,053 votes
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    #15 - Stand by Your Man

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2021

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

    Director: Rachel Morrison

    Writer: Flora Birnbaum

  • The Grand Jury
    8.2/10917 votes
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    #16 - The Grand Jury

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/2/2021

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

    Director: Rachel Morrison

    Writer: Sarah Burgess

  • The Run of His Life
    8.1/104,077 votes
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    #17 - The Run of His Life

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/9/2016

    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.

    Director: Ryan Murphy

    Writer: Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski

  • The Dream Team
    8.1/103,709 votes
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    #18 - The Dream Team

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/16/2016

    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.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: D.V. DeVincentis

  • A Random Killing
    8.0/102,594 votes
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    #19 - A Random Killing

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2018

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

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • Do You Hear What I Hear?
    8.0/101,035 votes
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    #20 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2021

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

    Director: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

    Writer: Halley Feiffer

  • Don't Ask Don't Tell
    7.8/102,326 votes
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    #21 - Don't Ask Don't Tell

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2018

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

    Director: Daniel Minahan

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • Descent
    7.8/102,163 votes
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    #22 - Descent

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2018

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

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • The Wilderness
    7.8/10974 votes
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    #23 - The Wilderness

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2021

    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.

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Sarah Burgess

  • Manhunt
    7.7/102,693 votes
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    #24 - Manhunt

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2018

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

    Director: Nelson Cragg

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • The President Kissed Me
    7.6/101,289 votes
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    #25 - The President Kissed Me

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2021

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

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Sarah Burgess