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The Best Episodes of The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Season 1

Every episode of The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Season 1!

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A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Season 1 Episode 1 - A Shock to the System
    8.0/10(485 votes)

    #1 - A Shock to the System

    S1:E1

    Dark details of Gabriel's story come to light as a shadowy source from inside the DCFS suggests that his case wasn't handled properly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Season 1 Episode 2 - Evil in this Courtroom
    8.1/10(438 votes)

    #2 - Evil in this Courtroom

    S1:E2

    With hundreds of witnesses and thousands of documents, the trial of Isauro Aguirre begins — with Deputy DA Jonathan Hatami seeking the death penalty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Season 1 Episode 3 - Failure at All Levels
    8.3/10(418 votes)

    #3 - Failure at All Levels

    S1:E3

    Focus shifts to Gabriel's mother, Pearl, and the role she may have played in his death. Gabriel's teacher recounts a series of calls to child services.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Season 1 Episode 4 - Death Has Got Him by the Hand
    8.0/10(392 votes)

    #4 - Death Has Got Him by the Hand

    S1:E4

    At Isauro's trial, a former security guard details his attempts to help Gabriel that hit a dead end with social services and the sheriff's department.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Season 1 Episode 5 - Improper Regard or Indifference
    8.2/10(378 votes)

    #5 - Improper Regard or Indifference

    S1:E5

    The social workers fight to clear their names in court. Later, with the cameras turned off, Gabriel's siblings take the stand and give graphic testimony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez Season 1 Episode 6 - Gabriel's Voice
    8.4/10(388 votes)

    #6 - Gabriel's Voice

    S1:E6

    As LA County assesses the cracks of a broken system, the jury reaches a verdict in Isauro's case, and Pearl Fernandez has her day in court.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Shock to the System" is the best rated episode of "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 485 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/26/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Evil in this Courtroom".