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The Best Episodes of American Vandal Season 1

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

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In the wake of their first documentary's success, Peter and Sam seek a new case and settle on a stomach-churning mystery at a Washington high school.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Vandal Season 1 Episode 1 - Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity
    7.6/10(1133 votes)

    #1 - Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity

    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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  2. American Vandal Season 1 Episode 2 - A Limp Alibi
    7.8/10(985 votes)

    #2 - A Limp Alibi

    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.

    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Dan Lagana

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  3. American Vandal Season 1 Episode 3 - Nailed
    7.8/10(921 votes)

    #3 - Nailed

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Tony Yacenda

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  4. American Vandal Season 1 Episode 4 - Growing Suspicion
    7.9/10(892 votes)

    #4 - Growing Suspicion

    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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  5. American Vandal Season 1 Episode 5 - Premature Theories
    8.2/10(901 votes)

    #5 - Premature Theories

    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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  6. American Vandal Season 1 Episode 6 - Gag Order
    7.9/10(862 votes)

    #6 - Gag Order

    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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  8. American Vandal Season 1 Episode 7 - Climax
    8.6/10(942 votes)

    #7 - Climax

    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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  9. American Vandal Season 1 Episode 8 - Clean Up
    8.5/10(981 votes)

    #8 - Clean Up

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity" is the best rated episode of "American Vandal" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 1133 votes. Directed by Tony Yacenda and written by Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault, it aired on 9/15/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Limp Alibi".