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The Best Episodes of American Vandal

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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.
  1. 8.6/10(12 votes)

    #1 - The Dump

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    S2:E8

    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?

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  2. 8.2/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Sh*t Storm

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    S2:E7

    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.

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  3. 7.9/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Clean Up

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    S1:E8

    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.

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  4. 7.9/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Leaving a Mark

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    S2:E3

    As Peter learns more about basketball star DeMarcus Tillman, he uncovers evidence of athletes getting preferential treatment at St. Bernardine.

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  5. 7.9/10(11 votes)

    #5 - All Backed Up

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    S2:E6

    An interview with a former St. Bernardine student gives the guys confidence that they're on the right track with their most recent theory.

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  6. 7.8/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Climax

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    S1:E7

    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.

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  8. 7.7/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Sh*t Talk

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    S2:E4

    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.

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  9. 7.6/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Nailed

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    S1:E3

    Peter scrutinizes the motives of Ms. Shapiro, the Spanish teacher who testified against Dylan. Another teacher makes a surprising accusation.

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    Director:Tony Yacenda
  10. 7.6/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Growing Suspicion

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    S1:E4

    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.

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  11. 7.6/10(11 votes)

    #10 - #2

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    S2:E2

    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.

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    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Dan Lagana
  12. 7.5/10(16 votes)

    #11 - A Limp Alibi

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    S1:E2

    Key witness Alex Trimboli's account of the incident comes under fire when other students doubt his boasts of drunkenness and sexual exploits.

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    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Dan Lagana
  13. 7.5/10(13 votes)

    #12 - Premature Theories

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    S1:E5

    After the documentary goes viral, Peter deals with publicity and sorts through various fan theories. Video evidence from a party provides new clues.

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  14. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Wiped Clean

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    S2:E5

    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.

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  15. 7.4/10(12 votes)

    #14 - The Brownout

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    S2:E1

    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."

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  16. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity

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    S1:E1

    When senior class clown Dylan Maxwell is expelled for vandalism, sophomore Peter Maldonado begins an investigation that questions Dylan's guilt.

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  17. 6.9/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Gag Order

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    S1:E6

    As Peter and Sam continue to gather information, they run afoul of the school administration and could lose access. Dylan prepares for his trial.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Dump" is the best rated episode of "American Vandal". It scored 8.6/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Tony Yacenda and written by Matthew McManus, Kevin McManus, it aired on 9/14/2018. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sh*t Storm".