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The Best Episodes of How It Really Happened Season 1

Every episode of How It Really Happened Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How It Really Happened Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 1 - The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills, Part 1
    8.0/10(30 votes)

    #1 - The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills, Part 1

    S1:E1

    HLN highlights the shocking motive that turned these brothers into killers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 2 - The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills: Part 2
    8.2/10(25 votes)

    #2 - The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills: Part 2

    S1:E2

    Lyle Menendez speaks from behind bars to Chris Cuomo, more than 25 years after he and his brother Erik were convicted of first degree murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 3 - The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 1
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    #3 - The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 1

    S1:E3

    New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession, a possible hit man who claims responsibility for the murders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 4 - The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 2
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    #4 - The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 2

    S1:E4

    New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession, a possible hit man who claims responsibility for the murders.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 5 - Prince: The End
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Prince: The End

    S1:E5

    Uncovering Prince's secret struggles from his earlier years to the final days leading up to his shocking death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 6 - The Life & Death Of Anna Nicole Smith
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #6 - The Life & Death Of Anna Nicole Smith

    S1:E6

    Uncovering how Anna Nicole Smith's lavish lifestyle may have contributed to her mysterious death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 7 - The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    #7 - The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1

    S1:E7

    Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 8 - The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #8 - The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2

    S1:E8

    Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death and an investigation into the claims that Jackson took his own life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 9 - Who Killed JonBenet? Part 1
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #9 - Who Killed JonBenet? Part 1

    S1:E9

    Investigating a wide range of suspects and evidence in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 10 - Who Killed JonBenet? Part 2
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #10 - Who Killed JonBenet? Part 2

    S1:E10

    The aftermath of the investigation into the murder of JonBenet Ramsey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 11 - JFK Jr's Final Flight Part 1
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #11 - JFK Jr's Final Flight Part 1

    S1:E11

    Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and a never before seen interview with a person who may have been the last person to speak to JFK Jr, moments before the crash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 12 - JFK Jr's Final Flight Part 2
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #12 - JFK Jr's Final Flight Part 2

    S1:E12

    Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and a never before seen interview with a person who may have been the last person to speak to JFK Jr, moments before the crash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 13 - The Final Days of Whitney Houston
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #13 - The Final Days of Whitney Houston

    S1:E13

    A look at new details surrounding Whitney Houston's last days and her tumultuous relationship with Bobby Brown.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 14 - The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    #14 - The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer

    S1:E14

    The chilling account of a man who survived his encounter with the notorious serial killer, who managed to evade police scrutiny for years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 15 - Capturing the Unabomber
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Capturing the Unabomber

    S1:E15

    David Kaczynski, the brother of convicted Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, discusses the hunt that led to the capture of his infamous sibling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 16 - What Killed Heath Ledger?
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    #16 - What Killed Heath Ledger?

    S1:E16

    Heath Ledger's death is examined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. How It Really Happened Season 1 Episode 17 - DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too Much
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #17 - DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too Much

    S1:E17

    Deborah Jean Palfrey threatened to expose names on her client list and was found hanging on her mother's property.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills, Part 1" is the best rated episode of "How It Really Happened" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/27/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills: Part 2".