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The Best Episodes of Law & Order True Crime Season 1

Every episode of Law & Order True Crime Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Law & Order True Crime Season 1!

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An anthology series that delves into the players, the crime and the media circus, detailing the day-to-day battles of the trial and unveiling the shocking truth of what really went down when the cameras stopped

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Law & Order True Crime Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.4/10(287 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    When Lyle and Erik Menendez become prime suspects in the murder of their parents Kitty and Jose, tenacious defense attorney Leslie Abramson to take an interest in their case.

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  2. Law & Order True Crime Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.7/10(223 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Erik makes a shocking confession to his psychiatrist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, whose mistress, Judalon Smyth, gives the police a pivotal tip. Leslie makes a move to represent the Menendez brothers.

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  3. Law & Order True Crime Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.8/10(192 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    Leslie Abramson and Jill Lansing struggle to understand the brothers' motives, and the DA puts Judalon Smyth on the stand as the trial gets underway, sending the media into a frenzy.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Law & Order True Crime Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.8/10(181 votes)

    #4 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    After Erik and Lyle confess, Leslie and Jill seek hard evidence to support the brothers' claims of abuse at the hands of their parents; Leslie tries to get Dr. Oziel's tapes thrown out of court.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Law & Order True Crime Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    8.0/10(172 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    Judge Weisberg allows the trial to be broadcast on TV; Dr. Oziel's credibility is challenged when he takes the stand; Leslie struggles to make her defense of the Lyle and Erik understood, as she and her husband more forward with their adoption plans.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Law & Order True Crime Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    8.0/10(166 votes)

    #6 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The brothers testify about their years of abuse; Judge Weisberg agrees to unseal the tape of Lyle and Erik's confession to Dr. Oziel; after closing arguments, the jury begins deliberation; Leslie and her husband welcome their adopted son.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Law & Order True Crime Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    7.9/10(155 votes)

    #7 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    As Lyle and Erik's juries struggle to reach unanimous verdicts, the possibility of mistrial has Leslie hopeful for a deal with the DA's office.

    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Law & Order True Crime Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    8.0/10(155 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    After the first trial results in a hung jury, Barry Levin joins the defense; Judge Weisberg cracks down during the Menendez brothers' second trial. Season finale.

    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Law & Order True Crime" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 287 votes. Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/26/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".