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The Best Episodes of Ku Klux Klan: An American Story

Every episode of Ku Klux Klan: An American Story ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ku Klux Klan: An American Story!

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Since its birth in 1865, in the wake of the American Civil War, the history of the Ku Klux Klan has been inseparable from that of the United States. The debates over slavery, the populism

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ku Klux Klan: An American Story Season 1 Episode 2 - Resurrections
    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #1 - Resurrections

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    When, in the 1950s, the civil rights movement begins the fight for equal rights for African-Americans, the Invisible Empire and white supremacy groups wake again and establish a reign of terror and violence in Southern states.

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  2. Ku Klux Klan: An American Story Season 1 Episode 1 - Birth of the Invisible Empire
    7.6/10(68 votes)

    #2 - Birth of the Invisible Empire

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    How the Ku Klux Klan, the oldest terrorist gang in the United States of America, was founded in the wake of the American Civil War (1861-65). After the defeat of the Confederation, the Klan uses intimidation, attacks and lynching to beat down the newly free black population…

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Best Episodes Summary

"Resurrections" is the best rated episode of "Ku Klux Klan: An American Story". It scored 7.7/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by David Korn-Brzoza and written by David Korn-Brzoza, it aired on 10/6/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Birth of the Invisible Empire".