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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!

Jesse L. Martin takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies of our time.
Genres:CrimeMysteryDocumentary
Networks:CNNHLN

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 8.1/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, 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: The Aftermath".

  • The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills, Part 1
    8.1/1022 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/27/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills: The Aftermath
    8.3/1019 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/27/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 1
    7.1/1015 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 2
    6.7/1018 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/3/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Prince: The End
    8.0/1010 votes

    #5 - Prince: The End

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/10/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Life & Death Of Anna Nicole Smith
    7.5/1012 votes

    #6 - The Life & Death Of Anna Nicole Smith

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/17/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1
    7.4/1015 votes

    #7 - The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2
    7.6/1015 votes

    #8 - The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?
    7.6/1018 votes

    #9 - Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey? The Aftermath
    7.6/1018 votes

    #10 - Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey? The Aftermath

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/3/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 1
    7.4/1016 votes

    #11 - JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 1

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/10/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 2
    7.4/1013 votes

    #12 - JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/10/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Final Days of Whitney Houston
    7.4/1017 votes

    #13 - The Final Days of Whitney Houston

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/24/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer
    7.7/1015 votes

    #14 - The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/31/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Capturing the Unabomber
    8.0/1016 votes

    #15 - Capturing the Unabomber

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/7/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What Killed Heath Ledger
    7.6/1019 votes

    #16 - What Killed Heath Ledger

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/14/2017

    Heath Ledger's death is examined.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too Much
    7.9/1010 votes

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

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/21/2017

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A