The Best Episodes of American Crime Story Season 3
Every episode of American Crime Story Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Crime Story Season 3!
An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "American Crime Story" season 3 is "Exiles", rated 7.5/10 from 1773 user votes. It was directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Sarah Burgess. "Exiles" aired on 9/7/2021 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The President Kissed Me".
7.5/10 1,773 votes#1 - Exiles
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2021
After the death of her boss, White House staffer Linda Tripp is moved to The Pentagon where she meets Monica Lewinsky. Paula Jones decides to sue The President for sexual harassment.
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Sarah Burgess
7.6/10 1,264 votes#2 - 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
7.6/10 1,059 votes#3 - Not to be Believed
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2021
Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Sarah Burgess
7.6/10 1,000 votes#4 - The Telephone Hour
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/2021
Monica leans on Linda for support. Linda begins documenting their conversations.
Director: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Writer: Flora Birnbaum
8.0/10 1,014 votes#5 - 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
8.4/10 1,079 votes#6 - 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
8.3/10 1,017 votes#7 - 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
8.2/10 1,029 votes#8 - 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
8.2/10 889 votes#9 - 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
7.8/10 946 votes#10 - 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