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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 9 - American Nightmare
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #1 - American Nightmare

    S3:E9

    When 39-year-old entrepreneur Mamadou Barry, an African immigrant from the Republic of Guinea, is found tortured and murdered in his West End home, Atlanta detectives uncover a string of violent crimes tied to a terrifying criminal syndicate, The International Robbery Crew (IRC), that the team must take down in order to restore peace to the Big Peach.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 8 - Homicide on the Ranch
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Homicide on the Ranch

    S3:E8

    When Atlanta-area horse trainer and stable manager Charles 'Chuck' Shriner abruptly vanishes from his ranch in March 1994, police search for the missing husband and father-to-be, ultimately discovering a salacious secret where untamed passions may have led to the victims untimely demise.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 16 - Cocaine Killer
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Cocaine Killer

    S2:E16

    In the '90 s Atlanta tech boom, an IBM programmer is found shot to death and surrounded by cocaine in his home. As detectives dig deeper into the past of this tech phenom and family man, they're shocked to discover all isn't what it seems.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 6 - Twice as Deadly
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Twice as Deadly

    S3:E6

    In the quiet Atlanta hamlet of Buford, 33-year-old Jennifer Corbin, a recently separated mom of 2 boys, is found shot to death in what detectives deem to be a staged suicide. As investigators search for leads, they uncover an eerily similar death linked to someone with close ties to both victims.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 10 - Killer in the Community
    6.3/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Killer in the Community

    S3:E10

    On April 9, 2016, 70-year-old Atlanta civil rights icon Barney Simms is shot dead in his front yard and police must determine if his high-profile stature may have made him a target. As detectives race to find the killer, the pressure is on to bring justice to this fallen hero. Mid-season finale.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 19 - Date With Death
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Date With Death

    S2:E19

    When John Ray, a young gay paralegal and Air Force veteran, is discovered bound and stabbed to death in his Lakewood Heights home, Atlanta detectives race to find his killer.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 7 - Dead End
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Dead End

    S3:E7

    A couple walking their dog who got off leash discover a body wrapped in duct tape on church grounds in the posh neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, in 2002. Detectives later identify the victim as 45-year-old metro bus driver Bobby Jackson, and they must untangle a web of romance, jealousy, and deceit to uncover who killed a beloved father of two.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 14 - Backwoods Homicide
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Backwoods Homicide

    S2:E14

    A doting husband and father mysteriously disappear from his rural town just outside Atlanta; when his body is discovered stabbed and bludgeoned to death in the woods, detectives uncover evidence of a love triangle that led to a conspiracy.

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  9. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 15 - A Deadly Deal
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #9 - A Deadly Deal

    S2:E15

    When a young entrepreneur is shot and dumped in a rural well outside Atlanta, detectives search frantically for clues as to who committed the horrific murder. Why would a businessman from the city end up murdered in the middle of nowhere?

    Director:Unknown
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  10. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 18 - Murderous Mask
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Murderous Mask

    S2:E18

    When an Atlanta businessman is shot to death in front of his son's pre-school, detectives try to track down the disguised gunman. Was the shooting tied to a business deal gone terribly wrong, or something more personal?

    Director:Unknown
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  11. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 3 - Voice from the Grave
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Voice from the Grave

    S3:E3

    Cathy McNaughton, a retired Delta employee, is found stabbed dozens of times in her picturesque suburban home by her husband Alec, stunning the Sharpsburg area. As detectives search for clues, they discover a note the victim left just before she died that leads them to her killer. 

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  12. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 13 - Murder Behind the Badge
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #12 - Murder Behind the Badge

    S3:E13

    When a beloved suburban Atlanta police officer is found shot execution-style in her bed, investigators must probe both her personal life and her role in the community to uncover the shocking identity of her killer.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 14 - Fatal Feud
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Fatal Feud

    S3:E14

    After a young mother is shot to death in a hail of gunfire at her parents' suburban Atlanta estate, investigators uncover a bitter family feud between two dominant Georgia tycoons that may have ended in murder.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 2 - Death in Powder Springs
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #14 - Death in Powder Springs

    S3:E2

    After 23-year-old Danielle Marshall, a suburban Atlanta mother, is shot and left for dead in front of her infant daughter, investigators unravel a complicated scheme involving someone close to the victim, shocking the Powder Springs community.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 5 - Murder at the Mall
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Murder at the Mall

    S3:E5

    After 40-year-old teacher and naval reservist Genai Coleman, a single mom of 3, is gunned down in her car outside an Atlanta mall, detectives pour over video footage, phone records, and forensic evidence, only to discover that the DNA sample found at the crime scene creates an unforeseen twist in the case.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 11 - Search for a Monster
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Search for a Monster

    S3:E11

    Atlanta's tight-knit Chinatown community is devastated when a beloved mother is discovered brutally murdered in an industrial parking lot; with few leads, the team discovers a cryptic note that leads them to a surprising killer.

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  17. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 12 - House of Horrors
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - House of Horrors

    S3:E12

    When a young mother of two disappears just a few weeks before Halloween, detectives scour an upscale Atlanta neighborhood for clues, only to uncover a gruesome crime scene that haunts the community to this day.

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  18. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 15 - Caught in the Crossfire
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Caught in the Crossfire

    S3:E15

    When two friends are found shot to death across the street from the iconic Atlanta nightclub the Blue Flame, investigators discover the murder was part of an elaborate setup carried out by a surprising triggerman and an even more shocking accomplice.

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  19. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 17 - My Deadly Valentine
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #19 - My Deadly Valentine

    S3:E17

    A Valentine's Day rendezvous in an Atlanta-area park turns deadly, and investigators race to find the killer of a beloved husband and cub scout leader. When detectives reveal the mastermind behind the brutal slaying, the community is left speechless.

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  20. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 18 - Nightmare At The Racetrack
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Nightmare At The Racetrack

    S3:E18

    A 19-year-old Colombian immigrant vanishes during a packed car show at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. After an exhaustive search with no leads, police receive a cryptic tip that points them to the location of the victim and her surprising assailant.

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  21. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 3 Episode 19 - Terror in the Suburbs
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Terror in the Suburbs

    S3:E19

    When an 11-year-old boy finds his mother brutally slain in their suburban Atlanta condo, detectives begin a desperate search to find the woman's killer, only to discover that this murder is the work of a serial killer.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 4 - Crime of Fashion
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Crime of Fashion

    S2:E4

    When a rising star in Atlanta’s fashion scene is murdered, detectives must determine if the shooting is related to a business deal gone bad or is it a personal vendetta. The team cracks the case and are shocked when they discover the mastermind.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 20 - Deadly Intruder
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Deadly Intruder

    S2:E20

    When a devout churchgoer is found raped and murdered in her Campbellton home, Atlanta detectives struggle to uncover anyone who would want to hurt this pious mother.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 2 - Deadly Election
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Deadly Election

    S2:E2

    The newly elected Dekalb County sheriff is murdered just days before taking office. When the task force digs into who would kill such a decorated public figure, they uncover a chilling conspiracy that shakes Atlanta law enforcement to its core.

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  25. The Real Murders of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 13 - Fatal Abduction
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Fatal Abduction

    S2:E13

    The abduction and murder of a pregnant woman and her fiancé from their Decatur home sends shockwaves throughout Atlanta. Ransom calls and voicemails all turn into digital breadcrumbs for investigators to track these ruthless killers down.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"American Nightmare" is the worst rated episode of "The Real Murders of Atlanta". It scored 6/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/12/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Homicide on the Ranch".