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The Best Episodes of American Sports Story Season 1

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

The Best Episodes of American Sports Story Season 1

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 If It's to Be
    7.3/10(258 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Background image for Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice
    7.4/10(230 votes)

    #2 - 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
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    7.3/10(204 votes)

    #3 - 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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  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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    7.6/10(167 votes)

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

    #7 - 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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    7.9/10(163 votes)

    #8 - 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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    7.6/10(143 votes)

    #9 - 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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    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"If It's to Be" is the best rated episode of "American Sports Story" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 258 votes. Directed by Carl Franklin and written by Stuart Zicherman, it aired on 9/17/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice".