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The Best Episodes of The Case Against Adnan Syed

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The Best Episodes of The Case Against Adnan Syed

Explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed,...

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  1. 7.3/10(156 votes)

    #1 - In Between the Truth

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    As Syed's appeal for a new trial gets underway, supporters look back at the 1999 confession of his friend, Jay Wilds, who claimed he helped Syed bury Lee's body. With questions remaining regarding the police's timeline of events, acquaintance Asia McClain becomes a key figure in providing a possible alibi for him.

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    Director:Amy J. Berg
    Writer:N/A
  2. 7.2/10(188 votes)

    #2 - Forbidden Love

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    Family and friends of Adnan Syed, who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend 18-year-old Hae Min Lee, recall the events that led to Syed's arrest. After the podcast "Serial" resurrects the cold case, Syed's family prepares for his appeal in February 2016, and hope for a chance to discover the truth after nearly 20 years.

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    Director:Amy J. Berg
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.2/10(131 votes)

    #3 - Justice Is Arbitrary

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    As Adnan Syed's 2016 appeal draws to a close, his family and attorneys brace for a ruling that could result in a new trial and hope for an acquittal 20 years after Hae Lee's murder, while the State continues to defend its original case and conviction.

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    Director:Amy J. Berg
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.0/10(83 votes)

    #4 - Time is the Killer

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    Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the State's repeated appeals. Private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they re-analyze the forensic evidence surrounding Hae Min Lee's death and Syed faces a major decision as his 20th year in prison approaches. Series finale.

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    Director:Amy J. Berg
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Best Episodes Summary

"In Between the Truth" is the best rated episode of "The Case Against Adnan Syed". It scored 7.3/10 based on 156 votes. Directed by Amy J. Berg and written by N/A, it aired on 3/17/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Forbidden Love".