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The Best Episodes of American Nightmare Season 1

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

Binge this in 2h 15mPeaking at 7.9/10

After a harrowing home invasion and kidnapping in 2015, a couple is accused of staging the ordeal when the woman reappears in this true-crime docuseries.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Nightmare Season 1 Episode 1 - Part One: The Boyfriend
    7.5/10(757 votes)

    #1 - Part One: The Boyfriend

    S1:E1

    In 2015, California couple Aaron Quinn and Denise Huskins were attacked at home during the night. After Denise was kidnapped, Aaron became a suspect.

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  2. American Nightmare Season 1 Episode 2 - Part Two: Gone Girl
    7.6/10(721 votes)

    #2 - Part Two: Gone Girl

    S1:E2

    Days later, Denise reappears seemingly unharmed and recalls the details of her terrifying abduction as doubts from authorities begin to swirl.

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  3. American Nightmare Season 1 Episode 3 - Part Three: The Others
    7.9/10(709 votes)

    #3 - Part Three: The Others

    S1:E3

    More attempted kidnappings lead detectives to a new — and unexpected — suspect. Aaron and Denise go head-to-head with the Vallejo Police Department.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part One: The Boyfriend" is the best rated episode of "American Nightmare" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 757 votes. Directed by Felicity Morris, Bernadette Higgins and written by Bernadette Higgins, Felicity Morris, it aired on 1/17/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Part Two: Gone Girl".