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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!

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.
Genre:Drama
Network:FX

Best Episodes Summary

"Odin" is the best rated episode of "American Sports Story". It scored 8.2/10 based on 105 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, "What's Left Behind".

  • Odin
    8.2/10105 votes
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    #1 - Odin

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/2024

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

    Director: Steven Canals

    Writer: Hadi Nicholas Deeb

  • What's Left Behind
    7.9/1089 votes
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    #2 - What's Left Behind

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/5/2024

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

    Director: Jennifer Lynch

    Writer: Hadi Nicholas Deeb, Stacey McCormack

  • Dirty Pain
    7.8/10101 votes
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    #3 - Dirty Pain

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2024

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

    Director: Steven Canals

    Writer: Lee Edward Colston

  • Herald Street
    7.6/10120 votes
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    #4 - Herald Street

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2024

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

    Director: Maggie Kiley

    Writer: Matthew Hodgson

  • Birthday Money
    7.5/10133 votes
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    #5 - Birthday Money

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2024

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

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Ryan Farley, Chelsey Lora

  • The Man
    7.5/10126 votes
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    #6 - The Man

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2024

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

    Director: Maggie Kiley

    Writer: Domonique Foxworth, Liz Tuccillo

  • If It's to Be
    7.4/10204 votes
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    #7 - If It's to Be

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/2024

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

    Director: Carl Franklin

    Writer: Stuart Zicherman

  • Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice
    7.4/10181 votes
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    #8 - Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/17/2024

    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.

    Director: Carl Franklin

    Writer: Ryan Farley

  • Pray the Gay Away
    7.3/10157 votes
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    #9 - Pray the Gay Away

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/2024

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

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Chelsey Lora

  • Who Killed Aaron Hernandez?
    7.3/1085 votes
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    #10 - Who Killed Aaron Hernandez?

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/12/2024

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

    Director: Michael Uppendahl

    Writer: Stuart Zicherman, Tracey Scott Wilson