American Crime Story

The Worst Episodes of American Crime Story

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Network:FX

Every episode of American Crime Story ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of American Crime Story!

An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
Episodes
29
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  1. 7.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #1 - Ascent

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    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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  2. 7.5/10(1.8k votes)

    #2 - Exiles

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    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
  3. 7.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #3 - The President Kissed Me

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    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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  4. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #4 - Not to be Believed

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    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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  5. 7.6/10(1.0k votes)

    #5 - The Telephone Hour

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    S3:E4

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

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  6. 7.7/10(2.7k votes)

    #6 - Manhunt

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    S2:E2

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

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  8. 7.8/10(2.3k votes)

    #7 - Don't Ask Don't Tell

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    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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  9. 7.8/10(2.2k votes)

    #8 - Descent

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    S2:E6

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

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  10. 7.8/10(994 votes)

    #9 - The Wilderness

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    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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  11. 8.0/10(2.6k votes)

    #10 - A Random Killing

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    Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police believe is a random killing.

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  12. 8.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #11 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

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    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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  13. 8.1/10(4.1k votes)

    #12 - The Run of His Life

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    S1:E2

    O.J. Simpson goes missing in the white Bronco and Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian battle the fallout while the D.A.'s office and the LAPD go searching for O.J.

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  14. 8.1/10(3.7k votes)

    #13 - The Dream Team

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    Marcia reveals O.J. has been charged; Robert Shapiro seeks advice from F. Lee Bailey, creates a provocative strategy, and tries to convince O.J. to hire Johnnie Cochran.

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  15. 8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - Stand by Your Man

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    S3:E8

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

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  16. 8.2/10(934 votes)

    #15 - The Grand Jury

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    S3:E9

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

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  17. 8.3/10(4.2k votes)

    #16 - The Man Who Would Be Vogue

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    The murder of Gianni Versace turns the eyes of the world onto Miami Beach.

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    Director:Ryan Murphy
  18. 8.3/10(2.7k votes)

    #17 - House by the Lake

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    S2:E4

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

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  19. 8.3/10(2.2k votes)

    #18 - Creator/Destroyer

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    S2:E8

    A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer.

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  20. 8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #19 - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky

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    S3:E7

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

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  21. 8.4/10(2.2k votes)

    #20 - Alone

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    S2:E9

    The hunt for spree-killer Andrew Cunanan comes to a frantic end.

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  22. 8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #21 - Man Handled

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    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
  23. 8.5/10(5.0k votes)

    #22 - From the Ashes of Tragedy

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    S1:E1

    Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

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  24. 8.5/10(3.7k votes)

    #23 - 100% Not Guilty

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    S1:E4

    As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.

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  25. 8.5/10(3.5k votes)

    #24 - The Race Card

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    S1:E5

    Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.

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  26. 8.5/10(3.3k votes)

    #25 - Conspiracy Theories

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    S1:E7

    Some conspiracy theories concerning the case start to circulate. The prosecution talk about whether they should have O.J. Simpson try on the glove on in court.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Ascent" is the worst rated episode of "American Crime Story". It scored 7.5/10 based on 2099 votes. Directed by Gwyneth Horder-Payton and written by Tom Rob Smith, it aired on 3/7/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Exiles".