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The Best Episodes of The Takedown: American Aryans

Every episode of The Takedown: American Aryans ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Takedown: American Aryans!

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A look inside the cult-like world of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas from the late 2000s to the present day. Told principally by charismatic federal agent Richard Boehning, the series examines an organized crime group

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Takedown: American Aryans Season 1 Episode 1 - The Innocents
    6.8/10(38 votes)

    #1 - The Innocents

    S1:E1

    ATF Agent Richard Boehning uncovers murders committed by the most violent white supremacist gang in the U.S., the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. Plus, an exclusive interview with former ABT member Dale Jameton serving life for the murder of Breanna Taylor.

    Director:Neil Rawles
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Takedown: American Aryans Season 1 Episode 2 - The Hunt for the General
    6.6/10(32 votes)

    #2 - The Hunt for the General

    S1:E2

    Agent Richard Boehning discovers Steve ‘Stainless’ Cooke, one of the leaders of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, lives in his neighborhood. Later, a murdered ABT gang member turns up outside Houston -- it’s the break investigators have been waiting for.

    Director:Neil Rawles
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Takedown: American Aryans Season 1 Episode 3 - The Wheel
    6.4/10(30 votes)

    #3 - The Wheel

    S1:E3

    The discovery of a secret cache of documents reveals how the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas operates as a criminal enterprise similar to the Italian Mafia. This discovery triggers the most extensive racketeering investigation in Texas history.

    Director:Neil Rawles
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Takedown: American Aryans Season 1 Episode 4 - The Informants
    6.3/10(28 votes)

    #4 - The Informants

    S1:E4

    Learn the inside story of how one woman, Carol Blevins, risks her life to bring down the last Aryan Brotherhood of Texas. Plus, an exclusive interview with ex-ABT captain-turned-informant Micheal Bianculli and never-before-heard wiretap recordings.

    Director:Neil Rawles
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Innocents" is the best rated episode of "The Takedown: American Aryans". It scored 6.8/10 based on 38 votes. Directed by Neil Rawles and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/6/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Hunt for the General".