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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!

The Best Episodes of American Crime Story Season 3

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

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  1. 8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #1 - Man Handled

    S3:E6

    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
  2. 8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #2 - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky

    S3:E7

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

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  3. 8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #3 - Stand by Your Man

    S3:E8

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

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  4. 8.2/10(942 votes)

    #4 - The Grand Jury

    S3:E9

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

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  5. 8.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

    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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  6. 7.8/10(1.0k votes)

    #6 - The Wilderness

    S3:E10

    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.

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  8. 7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #7 - The President Kissed Me

    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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  9. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #8 - Not to be Believed

    S3:E3

    Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.

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  10. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #9 - The Telephone Hour

    S3:E4

    Monica leans on Linda for support. Linda begins documenting their conversations.

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  11. 7.5/10(1.8k votes)

    #10 - Exiles

    S3:E1

    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.

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    Director:Ryan Murphy

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Man Handled" is the best rated episode of "American Crime Story" season 3. It scored 8.4/10 based on 1132 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Sarah Burgess, it aired on 10/12/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky".