The Best Episodes of American Crime Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(801 votes)

   #1 - Episode One

   S1:E13/5/2015

   After a young couple is attacked in their home, the case sends shock waves into the community, stirring up tensions across racial lines.

   Director:John Ridley

   Writer:John Ridley

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   Director:John Ridley

   Writer:John Ridley
2. 

   7.7/10(635 votes)

   #2 - Episode Two

   S1:E23/12/2015

   Thirty-six hours have passed and shock slowly gives way to the harsh realities now in front of the victims and accused.

   Director:John Ridley

   Writer:John Ridley

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   Director:John Ridley

   Writer:John Ridley
3. 

   7.8/10(596 votes)

   #3 - Episode Three

   S1:E33/19/2015

   Nearly a month after the arraignment of the accused, the emotional complications of all involved continue to deepen.

   Director:Gloria Muzio

   Writer:John Ridley

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   Director:Gloria Muzio

   Writer:John Ridley
4. 

   8.0/10(602 votes)

   #4 - Episode Four

   S1:E43/26/2015

   Russ and Barb receive a visit from their estranged son. Some new information sees Carter's defense team securing a bail hearing.

   Director:Joshua Marston

   Writer:Diana Son

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   Director:Joshua Marston

   Writer:Diana Son
5. 

   8.2/10(607 votes)

   #5 - Episode Five

   S1:E54/2/2015

   After being freed on bail, Carter attempts to flee jurisdiction with Aubry. Barb deal’s with her older son’s burial in Oakland as her younger son, Mark, reveals delicate news to his mother.

   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writer:Ernie Pandish

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   Director:Hanelle M. Culpepper

   Writer:Ernie Pandish
6. 

   8.0/10(584 votes)

   #6 - Episode Six

   S1:E64/9/2015

   Barb talks to the media to gain some attention to her son's case. Carter's situation behind bars gets worse.

   Director:Nicole Kassell

   Writer:Davy Perez

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   Director:Nicole Kassell

   Writer:Davy Perez
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7. 

   8.0/10(539 votes)

   #7 - Episode Seven

   S1:E74/16/2015

   Carter remains in solitary confinement as Aliyah meets with an investigator who uncovers new details regarding her brother’s case. Mark’s fianceé arrives in Modesto to meet Barb.

   Director:Sam Miller

   Writer:Stacy A. Littlejohn

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   Director:Sam Miller

   Writer:Stacy A. Littlejohn
8. 

   8.1/10(497 votes)

   #8 - Episode Eight

   S1:E84/23/2015

   Aliyah's plans to organize a march for Carter's cause results in heightened emotions.

   Director:Rachel Morrison

   Writer:Julie Hébert

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   Director:Rachel Morrison

   Writer:Julie Hébert
9. 

   8.2/10(505 votes)

   #9 - Episode Nine

   S1:E94/30/2015

   Alonzo seeks helps from an unexpected source; Aubry receives news that leaves her distraught.

   Director:Jessica Yu

   Writer:Keith Huff

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   Director:Jessica Yu

   Writer:Keith Huff
10. 

    8.1/10(498 votes)

    #10 - Episode Ten

    S1:E105/7/2015

    Russ must pick up the fight when new allegations against Matt Skokie's role come to light.

    Director:Millicent Shelton

    Writer:Sonay Hoffman

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    Director:Millicent Shelton

    Writer:Sonay Hoffman
11. 

    8.7/10(657 votes)

    #11 - Episode Eleven

    S1:E115/14/2015

    The case comes to a close, changing the lives of those involved forever.

    Director:John Ridley

    Writer:John Ridley

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    Director:John Ridley

    Writer:John Ridley