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

The Best Episodes of American Crime Story Season 2

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

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  1. Background image for The Man Who Would Be Vogue
    8.3/10(4.2k votes)

    #1 - 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
    Writer:Tom Rob Smith
  2. Background image for Manhunt
    7.7/10(2.7k votes)

    #2 - Manhunt

    S2:E2

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

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    Director:Nelson Cragg
    Writer:Tom Rob Smith
  3. Background image for A Random Killing
    8.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #3 - 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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    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Tom Rob Smith
  4. Background image for House by the Lake
    8.3/10(2.7k votes)

    #4 - House by the Lake

    S2:E4

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

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    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Tom Rob Smith
  5. Background image for Don't Ask Don't Tell
    7.8/10(2.3k votes)

    #5 - 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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    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Tom Rob Smith
  6. Background image for Descent
    7.8/10(2.2k votes)

    #6 - Descent

    S2:E6

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

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    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Tom Rob Smith
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  7. Background image for Ascent
    7.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #7 - Ascent

    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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    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Tom Rob Smith
  8. Background image for Creator/Destroyer
    8.3/10(2.2k votes)

    #8 - 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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    Director:Matt Bomer
    Writers:Tom Rob Smith, Maggie Cohn
  9. 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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    Director:Daniel Minahan
    Writer:Tom Rob Smith

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 4203 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".