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The Best Episodes of American Vandal Season 1

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The Best Episodes of American Vandal Season 1

A true-crime satire that explores the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images.

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  1. Background image for Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity
    7.6/10(1.1k 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. Background image for A Limp Alibi
    7.8/10(967 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.

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    Director:Tony Yacenda
    Writer:Dan Lagana
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    7.8/10(906 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.

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    Director:Tony Yacenda
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    7.9/10(877 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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    8.2/10(886 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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    7.9/10(844 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. Background image for Climax
    8.6/10(925 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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    8.5/10(964 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 1113 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".