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The Best Episodes of American Sports Story

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

The Best Episodes of American Sports Story

An anthology series focusing on prominent events involving a sports figure, re-examined through the prism of today’s world and telling the story from multiple perspectives.

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  1. Background image for Odin
    7.9/10(163 votes)

    #1 - Odin

    S1:E8

    When tragic news sends Aaron deeper into his mental turmoil, he tries to find reprieve in an ill-fated new friendship.

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  2. Background image for Herald Street
    7.6/10(167 votes)

    #2 - Herald Street

    S1:E6

    As his NFL stardom rises, Aaron commits a violent act that casts a haunting shadow over his picture-perfect life.

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  3. Background image for What's Left Behind
    7.6/10(143 votes)

    #3 - What's Left Behind

    S1:E9

    With Aaron behind bars, the women in his life are forced to face their new reality and make a difficult decision.

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  4. Background image for Birthday Money
    7.5/10(183 votes)

    #4 - Birthday Money

    S1:E4

    Aaron prepares for the NFL Draft with high hopes, but secrets from his past threaten to unravel his NFL prospects.

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    7.5/10(174 votes)

    #5 - The Man

    S1:E5

    Struggling to fit the mold of the "Patriot Way," Aaron reconnects with an old love interest and seeks out a dangerous new friend.

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  6. Background image for Dirty Pain
    7.5/10(150 votes)

    #6 - Dirty Pain

    S1:E7

    Fearing for his life, Aaron goes to California for surgery and a fresh start but he cannot escape his growing paranoia.

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  8. Background image for Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice
    7.4/10(230 votes)

    #7 - Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice

    S1:E2

    Aaron faces college level competition on the field and distractions off of it; he learns that the rules work differently when you're a team asset.

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    Director:Carl Franklin
  9. Background image for If It's to Be
    7.3/10(258 votes)

    #8 - If It's to Be

    S1:E1

    Young Aaron grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career; when tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands.

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  10. Background image for Pray the Gay Away
    7.3/10(204 votes)

    #9 - Pray the Gay Away

    S1:E3

    Aaron's star status brings him acclaim but he struggles to resist hidden temptations and seeks counsel from an unlikely source.

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  11. Background image for Who Killed Aaron Hernandez?
    7.3/10(145 votes)

    #10 - Who Killed Aaron Hernandez?

    S1:E10

    New lawyers and a second trial offer unexpected hope, but Aaron's tortured mind struggles to withstand the weight of his deepest secrets.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Odin" is the best rated episode of "American Sports Story". It scored 7.9/10 based on 163 votes. Directed by Steven Canals and written by Hadi Nicholas Deeb, it aired on 10/29/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Herald Street".