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The Best Episodes of American Justice Season 1

Every episode of American Justice Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Justice Season 1!

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Hosted by Bill Kurtis, American Justice looks at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Justice Season 1 Episode 1 - The Kennedys and the Mob
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    #1 - The Kennedys and the Mob

    S1:E1

    The 1978 mass suicide of followers of Rev. Jim Jones, a cult leader who founded Jonestown in Guyana for the work of his People's Temple. Also: the murder of Rep. Leo J. Ryan, who was investigating allegations made by temple members.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. American Justice Season 1 Episode 2 - Boston Strangler
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    #2 - Boston Strangler

    S1:E2

    The police investigation of "The Boston Strangler," who murdered 13 women from 1962 to 1964. Included: techniques such as psychic consultation and hypnosis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. American Justice Season 1 Episode 3 - Murph the Surf
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    #3 - Murph the Surf

    S1:E3

    Profiling Jack Murphy, a.k.a. "Murph the Surf," who was convicted of stealing the Star of India sapphire and other precious gems from New York's American Museum of Natural History in 1964.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Justice Season 1 Episode 4 - The Hillside Stranglers
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #4 - The Hillside Stranglers

    S1:E4

    Profiling the case of two American serial killers who terrorized Los Angeles between October 1977 and February 1978, with their nicknames originating from the fact that many of the victims' bodies were discovered on the sides of the Hollywood Hills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. American Justice Season 1 Episode 5 - Ted Bundy
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    #5 - Ted Bundy

    S1:E5

    Profiling the case of Ted Bundy, who was executed in 1989 for several murders and who was suspected of killing 25 women in six states.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. American Justice Season 1 Episode 6 - John Wayne Gacy
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    #6 - John Wayne Gacy

    S1:E6

    Profiling the case of John Wayne Gacy Jr., who was convicted in 1980 of murdering 33 young men and boys and who was executed by the state of Illinois in 1994.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Kennedys and the Mob" is the best rated episode of "American Justice" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/1992. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Boston Strangler".