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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!

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

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 6462 votes. Directed by Ava DuVernay and written by N/A, it aired on 5/31/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Part Two".

  • Part One
    8.9/106,462 votes

    #1 - Part One

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2019

    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: N/A

  • Part Two
    9.1/105,961 votes

    #2 - Part Two

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/31/2019

    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: N/A

  • Part Three
    8.4/105,438 votes

    #3 - Part Three

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/31/2019

    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: N/A

  • Part Four
    9.5/107,227 votes

    #4 - Part Four

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/31/2019

    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: N/A