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The Best Episodes of When They See Us Season 1

Every episode of When They See Us Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of When They See Us Season 1!

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Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.

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#1 Fan Favorite
8.9/10(6800 votes)
#1 - Part One
S1:E15/31/2019
In the spring of 1989, five boys of color are arrested, interrogated and coerced into confessing to the vicious attack of a woman in Central Park.
Director:Ava DuVernay
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Ava DuVernay
Writer:Unknown
9.1/10(6288 votes)
#2 - Part Two
S1:E25/31/2019
As the jogger case stirs tensions nationwide, the families of the boys and their lawyers prepare for a bitter legal fight against the city of New York.
Director:Ava DuVernay
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Ava DuVernay
Writer:Unknown
8.4/10(5741 votes)
#3 - Part Three
S1:E35/31/2019
The boys struggle with the difficult reality of life behind bars. Years later, Raymond, Antron, Yusef and Kevin return home as men to a changed world.
Director:Ava DuVernay
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Ava DuVernay
Writer:Unknown
9.5/10(7587 votes)
#4 - Part Four
S1:E45/31/2019
At age 16, Korey begins a brutal journey through the adult prison system. A shocking turn of events reveals the truth of the crime, long ignored.
Director:Ava DuVernay
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Ava DuVernay
Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part One" is the best rated episode of "When They See Us" season 1. It scored 8.9/10 based on 6800 votes. Directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/31/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Part Two".