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The Best Episodes of American Crime Story Season 2

Every episode of American Crime Story Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Crime Story Season 2!

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

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Man Who Would Be Vogue" is the best rated episode of "American Crime Story" season 2. It scored 8.3/10 based on 4176 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Tom Rob Smith, it aired on 1/17/2018. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Manhunt".

  • The Man Who Would Be Vogue
    8.3/104,176 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Manhunt
    7.7/102,698 votes

    #2 - 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

  • A Random Killing
    8.0/102,598 votes

    #3 - 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

  • House by the Lake
    8.3/102,725 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Don't Ask Don't Tell
    7.8/102,327 votes

    #5 - 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
    7.8/102,165 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Ascent
    7.5/102,085 votes

    #7 - Ascent

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2018

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

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Tom Rob Smith

  • Creator/Destroyer
    8.3/102,194 votes

    #8 - 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

  • Alone
    8.4/102,201 votes

    #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