7.6/10786 votes#1 - Episode One
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2015
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
7.7/10625 votes#2 - Episode Two
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2015
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
7.8/10588 votes#3 - Episode Three
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2015
Nearly a month after the arraignment of the accused, the emotional complications of all involved continue to deepen.
Director: Gloria Muzio
Writer: John Ridley
8.0/10593 votes#4 - Episode Four
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2015
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
8.2/10598 votes#5 - Episode Five
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/2/2015
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
7.9/10576 votes#6 - Episode Six
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2015
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
8.0/10532 votes#7 - Episode Seven
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/16/2015
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
8.1/10490 votes#8 - Episode Eight
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/23/2015
Aliyah's plans to organize a march for Carter's cause results in heightened emotions.
Director: Rachel Morrison
Writer: Julie Hébert
8.1/10497 votes#9 - Episode Nine
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/30/2015
Alonzo seeks helps from an unexpected source; Aubry receives news that leaves her distraught.
Director: Jessica Yu
Writer: Keith Huff
8.1/10492 votes#10 - Episode Ten
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/7/2015
Russ must pick up the fight when new allegations against Matt Skokie's role come to light.
Director: Millicent Shelton
Writer: Sonay Hoffman
8.7/10651 votes#11 - Episode Eleven
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/14/2015
The case comes to a close, changing the lives of those involved forever.
Director: John Ridley
Writer: John Ridley
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An anthology drama focusing on all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system dealing with crimes committed in America.
Genres:DramaCrimeMystery
Network:ABC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode One" is the best rated episode of "American Crime" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 786 votes. Directed by John Ridley and written by John Ridley, it aired on 3/5/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode Two".