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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

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "American Vandal" is "Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity", rated 7.6/10 from 1104 user votes. It was directed by Tony Yacenda and written by Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault. "Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity" aired on 9/15/2017 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "A Limp Alibi".

  • Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity
    7.6/10 1,104 votes

    #1 - 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

  • A Limp Alibi
    7.8/10 961 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Nailed
    7.8/10 898 votes

    #3 - 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

  • #2
    7.8/10 652 votes

    #4 - #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

  • Growing Suspicion
    7.9/10 869 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Gag Order
    7.9/10 838 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Sh*t Talk
    7.9/10 598 votes

    #7 - 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

  • Wiped Clean
    7.9/10 584 votes

    #8 - 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

  • The Brownout
    8.0/10 752 votes

    #9 - 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

  • Leaving a Mark
    8.0/10 628 votes

    #10 - 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

  • Premature Theories
    8.2/10 878 votes

    #11 - 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

  • All Backed Up
    8.2/10 591 votes

    #12 - 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

  • Clean Up
    8.5/10 954 votes

    #13 - 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

  • Climax
    8.6/10 917 votes

    #14 - 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

  • Sh*t Storm
    8.6/10 649 votes

    #15 - 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

  • The Dump
    9.1/10 947 votes

    #16 - 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