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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!

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

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Exiles" is the best rated episode of "American Crime Story" season 3. It scored 7.5/10 based on 1795 votes. Directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Sarah Burgess, it aired on 9/7/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The President Kissed Me".

  • Exiles
    7.5/101,795 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

  • The President Kissed Me
    7.6/101,282 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

  • Not to be Believed
    7.6/101,074 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

  • The Telephone Hour
    7.6/101,014 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

  • Do You Hear What I Hear?
    8.0/101,027 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

  • Man Handled
    8.4/101,095 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

  • The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
    8.3/101,034 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

  • Stand by Your Man
    8.2/101,045 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

  • The Grand Jury
    8.2/10907 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

  • The Wilderness
    7.8/10965 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