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The Best Episodes of American Gigolo

Every episode of American Gigolo ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Gigolo!

Julian Kaye has always been an object of desire, so much so that people are willing to destroy him in order to have him. Exonerated,...
Genres:DramaCrime
Network:Showtime

Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "American Gigolo". It scored 7.6/10 based on 573 votes. Directed by David Hollander and written by David Hollander, it aired on 9/11/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pretty Baby".

  • Pilot
    7.6/10573 votes
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    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2022

    After 15 years in prison, former gigolo Julian Kaye is suddenly exonerated from a wrongful murder conviction and released with no interest in the life he had, no chance at the life he wanted – and no idea who framed him.

    Director: David Hollander

    Writer: David Hollander

  • Pretty Baby
    7.5/10372 votes
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    #2 - Pretty Baby

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2022

    Julian's attempts to break free and start a new life of honest means are sabotaged when his old madam delivers a cryptic message about a young girl's suicide. Meanwhile, Michelle circumvents her husband to find their runaway son.

    Director: David Hollander

    Writer: David Hollander

  • Nothing Is Real But the Girl
    7.5/10280 votes
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    #3 - Nothing Is Real But the Girl

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2022

    Julian returns to Isabelle's fold to charm a complicated new client. Meanwhile, Michelle's past catches up to her as she attempts to save her missing son – forcing her to choose between the two loves of her life.

    Director: Gregg Araki

    Writer: Emily Kaczmarek

  • Sunday Girl
    7.5/10235 votes
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    #4 - Sunday Girl

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2022

    On the brink of another life sentence, Julian and Sunday wrestle with their roles in his first conviction. Elsewhere, Michelle betrays her husband, and Colin becomes a pawn for ransom.

    Director: Natasha Braier

    Writer: Walter Blount

  • The Escape Wheel
    7.4/10261 votes
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    #5 - The Escape Wheel

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2022

    Julian leans on old friends to help track Colin's whereabouts after Michelle reveals the truth about her son. Elsewhere, Sunday tracks a new murder case threatening to rob Julian of his freedom.

    Director: Damian Marcano

    Writer: David Bar Katz

  • Atomic
    7.4/10217 votes
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    #6 - Atomic

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2022

    Julian turns to an old client for answers. Sunday uncovers a witness who could identify Julian's original betrayer. Michelle and Richard make a play for Colin's safe return.

    Director: Cheryl Dunye

    Writer: Walter Blount, Alye Miller

  • Rapture
    7.1/10324 votes
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    #7 - Rapture

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2022

    Julian tries to interpret a dead woman's message as Colin finds himself on the run from his father's violent associates. Meanwhile, Michelle realizes her son is in more danger than she thought – and so is Julian.

    Director: Tucker Gates

    Writer: David Hollander, Cami Delavigne

  • East of Eden
    6.9/10233 votes
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    #8 - East of Eden

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2022

    Julian recovers Colin from an unlikely savior. Sunday can't shake a connection from her past and present cases. Michelle considers what she wants – and what Colin needs.

    Director: Damian Marcano

    Writer: Alye Miller, Nikki Toscano, Russell Rothberg, Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie