The Best Episodes of American Crime Story Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.4/10(1219 votes)

   #1 - Man Handled

   S3:E610/12/2021

   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

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   Director:Ryan Murphy

   Writer:Sarah Burgess
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   8.3/10(1160 votes)

   #2 - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky

   S3:E710/19/2021

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

   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writers:Sarah Burgess, Flora Birnbaum, Daniel Pearle

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writers:Sarah Burgess, Flora Birnbaum, Daniel Pearle
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   8.2/10(1164 votes)

   #3 - Stand by Your Man

   S3:E810/26/2021

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

   Director:Rachel Morrison

   Writer:Flora Birnbaum

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   Director:Rachel Morrison

   Writer:Flora Birnbaum
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   8.2/10(1024 votes)

   #4 - The Grand Jury

   S3:E911/2/2021

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

   Director:Rachel Morrison

   Writer:Sarah Burgess

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   Director:Rachel Morrison

   Writer:Sarah Burgess
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   8.0/10(1144 votes)

   #5 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

   S3:E510/5/2021

   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

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   Director:Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

   Writer:Halley Feiffer
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   7.7/10(1088 votes)

   #6 - The Wilderness

   S3:E1011/9/2021

   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

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Sarah Burgess
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   7.6/10(1400 votes)

   #7 - The President Kissed Me

   S3:E29/14/2021

   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

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   Director:Michael Uppendahl

   Writer:Sarah Burgess
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   7.6/10(1134 votes)

   #8 - The Telephone Hour

   S3:E49/28/2021

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

   Director:Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

   Writer:Flora Birnbaum

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   Director:Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

   Writer:Flora Birnbaum
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   7.5/10(1943 votes)

   #9 - Exiles

   S3:E19/7/2021

   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

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   Director:Ryan Murphy

   Writer:Sarah Burgess
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    7.5/10(1196 votes)

    #10 - Not to be Believed

    S3:E39/21/2021

    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

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    Director:Michael Uppendahl

    Writer:Sarah Burgess