9.1/10949 votesLoading...#1 - The Dump
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2018
Who is the Turd Burglar, and why did they do it? Are Peter and Sam still chasing the truth, or has it been right under their nose the whole time?
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus
8.6/10920 votesLoading...#2 - Climax
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/15/2017
Peter and Sam follow a lead that could reveal the vandal’s primary target, and a new theory gives them hope that they may finally solve the case.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Lauren Herstik
8.6/10650 votesLoading...#3 - Sh*t Storm
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/14/2018
A student's sudden lack of cooperation slows the investigation, but an incident in the school parking lot sends Peter and Sam down a new path.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Jessica Meyer
8.5/10958 votesLoading...#4 - Clean Up
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/15/2017
Peter is forced to reckon with his actions and attempts to learn lessons in the aftermath of the documentary. But the investigation might not be over.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus
8.2/10881 votesLoading...#5 - Premature Theories
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/15/2017
After the documentary goes viral, Peter deals with publicity and sorts through various fan theories. Video evidence from a party provides new clues.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Amy Pocha, Seth Cohen
8.1/10592 votesLoading...#6 - All Backed Up
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 9/14/2018
An interview with a former St. Bernardine student gives the guys confidence that they're on the right track with their most recent theory.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Jaboukie Young-White
8.0/10753 votesLoading...#7 - The Brownout
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2018
Peter and Sam travel to a prestigious private high school in Bellevue, Washington, to document the story of a filthy vandal called the "Turd Burglar."
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault
8.0/10629 votesLoading...#8 - Leaving a Mark
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/14/2018
As Peter learns more about basketball star DeMarcus Tillman, he uncovers evidence of athletes getting preferential treatment at St. Bernardine.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus
7.9/10872 votesLoading...#9 - Growing Suspicion
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2017
Peter takes a close look at the "Morning Show Nine," a group of students -- including Peter and Sam -- who had access to the missing security footage.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus
7.9/10841 votesLoading...#10 - Gag Order
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/15/2017
As Peter and Sam continue to gather information, they run afoul of the school administration and could lose access. Dylan prepares for his trial.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Jessica Meyer
7.9/10599 votesLoading...#11 - Sh*t Talk
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/14/2018
As Sam and Peter comb through digital clues, they hope a technology glitch might open up some new leads. But a low-tech discovery leaves them reeling.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Mark Stasenko
7.9/10585 votesLoading...#12 - Wiped Clean
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/14/2018
A former janitor becomes a potential key witness, but Peter and Sam struggle to track him down. Meanwhile, they examine a student trip to Costa Rica.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Amy Pocha, Seth Cohen
7.8/10964 votesLoading...#13 - A Limp Alibi
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2017
Key witness Alex Trimboli's account of the incident comes under fire when other students doubt his boasts of drunkenness and sexual exploits.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Dan Lagana
7.8/10901 votesLoading...#14 - Nailed
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/15/2017
Peter scrutinizes the motives of Ms. Shapiro, the Spanish teacher who testified against Dylan. Another teacher makes a surprising accusation.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Mike Rosolio
7.8/10653 votesLoading...#15 - #2
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2018
Peter and Sam highlight Kevin McClain and his friendships as they start to break down the version of events supported by the school and police.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Dan Lagana
7.6/101,107 votesLoading...#16 - Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2017
When senior class clown Dylan Maxwell is expelled for vandalism, sophomore Peter Maldonado begins an investigation that questions Dylan's guilt.
Director: Tony Yacenda
Writer: Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault
The Best Episodes of American Vandal
Every episode of American Vandal ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of American Vandal!
A true-crime satire that explores the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images.
Genres:ComedyCrime
Network:Netflix
Best Episodes Summary
"The Dump" is the best rated episode of "American Vandal". It scored 9.1/10 based on 949 votes. Directed by Tony Yacenda and written by Kevin McManus, Matthew McManus, it aired on 9/14/2018. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Climax".