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The Best Episodes of The Radical Story of Patty Hearst

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Follow the transformation of Patty Hearst from heiress to terrorist in a saga of privilege, celebrity, politics, media, revolution, and violence. Over forty years later, newly discovered evidence, archival footage, cinematic recreations and exclusive firsthand

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    The Radical Story of Patty Hearst Season 1 Episode 1 - Part One: The Kidnapping
    7.2/10(29 votes)

    #1 - Part One: The Kidnapping

    S1:E1

    Patty Hearst, the 19-year-old daughter of one of the richest and most powerful families in the country and granddaughter of media magnate William Randolph Hearst, is kidnapped and held hostage by a mysterious revolutionary group called the Symbionese Liberation Army.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Radical Story of Patty Hearst Season 1 Episode 3 - Part Three: The Robbery
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Part Three: The Robbery

    S1:E3

    Patty Hearst becomes a living symbol of revolution for radical groups.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Radical Story of Patty Hearst Season 1 Episode 2 - Part Two: The Captive
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Part Two: The Captive

    S1:E2

    The lines between captivity and combat are blurred when Patty Hearst announces to the world she has joined the Symbionese Liberation Army.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Radical Story of Patty Hearst Season 1 Episode 5 - Part Five: The Conversion
    6.9/10(27 votes)

    #4 - Part Five: The Conversion

    S1:E5

    The SLA literally and figuratively goes up in flames soon after being captured by the FBI.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Radical Story of Patty Hearst Season 1 Episode 6 - Part Six: The Verdict
    6.9/10(29 votes)

    #5 - Part Six: The Verdict

    S1:E6

    From American heiress to American terrorist and back, Patty uses Hearst PR to rebuild her image and regain public trust.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Radical Story of Patty Hearst Season 1 Episode 4 - Part Four: The Lost Year
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Part Four: The Lost Year

    S1:E4

    Patty refuses to go home and the SLA redefines their hate for capitalism with aim at the police.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Part One: The Kidnapping" is the best rated episode of "The Radical Story of Patty Hearst". It scored 7.2/10 based on 29 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/26/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Part Three: The Robbery".