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American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson S1E3 — The Circus
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American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson•Season 1•Episode 3

The Circus

7.5/10 · 279 votesJan 29, 202573 min

Ranked #4 of 4 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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O.J.'s defense targets the prosecution's witnesses, DNA evidence and a detective's racist history. Courtroom cameras lend a theatrical edge to the trial.

Directed byFloyd Russ
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Mark Fuhrman

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Kato Kaelin

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Christopher Darden

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Kim Goldman

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Mike Gilbert

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Jeffrey Toobin

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Episode Summary

"The Circus" is episode 3 of American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 279 votes, ranking #4 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Floyd Russ, it aired on January 29, 2025.

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