
Best Episodes Of American Crime Story
Best Episodes Of American Crime Story
(Overall Rating: ★ 8.4)Episode Ratings & Analysis
Discover the best and most memorable episodes of American Crime Story, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
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Manna from Heaven
Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey head across the country to get their hands on the Mark Fuhrman tapes. Judge Ito must decide whether the tapes, and the racial epithets they contain, are admissible.
The Verdict
In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.
I'm feeling so sad about Marcia.... All she wanted was justice. And she didn't get it. She shouldn't...
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
As Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.
This episode was so hard to watch. Sarah Paulson deserves an Emmy.
From the Ashes of Tragedy
Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Very good opening episode with an all star cast, expecting big things from this series and so far lo...
100% Not Guilty
As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.
I just LOVE this show
The Race Card
Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.
7.5/10. They did it, ladies and gentlemen! The first genuinely good episode of this show! I was told...
Conspiracy Theories
Some conspiracy theories concerning the case start to circulate. The prosecution talk about whether they should have O.J. Simpson try on the glove on in court.
It's amazing how the handle the tension of this when we all know how it ends. All the time waiting f...
A Jury in Jail
Months into the trial, cut off from their families, society and the media, the jurors grow stir crazy and start becoming unlikely targets for the prosecution and the defense. Meanwhile, the country is introduced to the science of DNA evidence.
I was sequestered on an Bronx robbery trial for five days during one Baseball World Series and saw a...
Alone
The hunt for spree-killer Andrew Cunanan comes to a frantic end.
This season, compared to season 1 wasn't good at all. I guess I'm disappointed, I thought I was gonn...
Man Handled
The Office of the Independent Counsel ensnares Monica Lewinsky, holding her for 12 traumatizing hours in a hotel room.
This is one of the best episodes of TV I've seen in a LONG time.
The Man Who Would Be Vogue
The murder of Gianni Versace turns the eyes of the world onto Miami Beach.
Edgar Ramírez is AMAZING!! I really like this new seaon. Penelope was incredible.
House by the Lake
Minneapolis architect David Madson is forced to go on the run with Andrew Cunanan.
Disappointed by this season so far. A huge drop off from the first season.
Creator/Destroyer
A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer.
I thought Jon Jon Briones was great as Andrew’s father. You can see the apple doesn’t fall far from ...
The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
The world learns about the affair and Monica Lewinsky becomes the most famous woman in America.
Loved it. Until now Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp were the main roles of the story. In this they a...
Stand by Your Man
The President must admit the truth to the Nation - and to The First Lady.
Edie Falco....Hillary Clinton....blah, not working for me. Clive is fairly good as Bill. I lived th...
The Grand Jury
Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp tell their stories to 23 strangers.
Give Annaleigh Ashford the Best Supporting Actress Emmy for tonight. WOW.
The Run of His Life
O.J. Simpson goes missing in the white Bronco and Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian battle the fallout while the D.A.'s office and the LAPD go searching for O.J.
4.8/10. Loud and dumb. If I had to pick two words to characterize this show so far, it would be loud...
The Dream Team
Marcia reveals O.J. has been charged; Robert Shapiro seeks advice from F. Lee Bailey, creates a provocative strategy, and tries to convince O.J. to hire Johnnie Cochran.
This series is freakin' amazing. The "A category" actors and their acting...fascinating. (Also, am I...
A Random Killing
Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police believe is a random killing.
Andrew was super creepy. He was sick! Obsessed with killing innocent people. The show is getting bet...
Do You Hear What I Hear?
As Monica prepares to leave D.C., she grows concerned that someone is sharing news about her affair. Linda meets with the FBI.
Probably the best episode so far.
Don't Ask Don't Tell
Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, and Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world.
Heartbreaking, powerful episode and the highlight of the season so far. I've never thought much of ...
Descent
Andrew Cunanan celebrates his birthday in San Diego as his life starts to fall apart.
Like mother like son ... They are insane. They became obsessed with false impressions for people. ...
The Wilderness
The Starr Report brings the world to a standstill. The President is impeached. Linda faces the aftermath of her decisions, Paula makes desperate choices, and Monica considers how to move on with her life.
Ryan Murphy has done it again! A thrilling and gripping ride start to finish with Sarah Paulson and ...
Manhunt
Andrew Cunanan arrives in Miami to stalk fashion designer Gianni Versace.
The choking scene was powerful.
The President Kissed Me
Monica reveals to Linda that she is having an affair with the most powerful man in the United States.
Not to be Believed
Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.
The show continues to drag. There's just not enough enthralling material in the story. It's a story ...
The Telephone Hour
Monica leans on Linda for support. Linda begins documenting their conversations.
Amazing episode. The best episode of this season so far. It was so complex that it even made me feel...
Ascent
Andrew Cunanan leaves behind a troubled family life as Donatella Versace struggles to find her role within the Versace empire.
Let's rave about Penelope Cruz as Donatella. She's amazing in this role.
Exiles
After the death of her boss, White House staffer Linda Tripp is moved to The Pentagon where she meets Monica Lewinsky. Paula Jones decides to sue The President for sexual harassment.
Sarah Paulson OMG!!! I barely recognized her!! What a chameleon. I'm late to the party, but first ep...
Ascent
Andrew Cunanan leaves behind a troubled family life as Donatella Versace struggles to find her role within the Versace empire.
Let's rave about Penelope Cruz as Donatella. She's amazing in this role.
Exiles
After the death of her boss, White House staffer Linda Tripp is moved to The Pentagon where she meets Monica Lewinsky. Paula Jones decides to sue The President for sexual harassment.
Sarah Paulson OMG!!! I barely recognized her!! What a chameleon. I'm late to the party, but first ep...
The President Kissed Me
Monica reveals to Linda that she is having an affair with the most powerful man in the United States.
Not to be Believed
Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.
The show continues to drag. There's just not enough enthralling material in the story. It's a story ...
The Telephone Hour
Monica leans on Linda for support. Linda begins documenting their conversations.
Amazing episode. The best episode of this season so far. It was so complex that it even made me feel...
Manhunt
Andrew Cunanan arrives in Miami to stalk fashion designer Gianni Versace.
The choking scene was powerful.
Don't Ask Don't Tell
Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, and Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world.
Heartbreaking, powerful episode and the highlight of the season so far. I've never thought much of ...
Descent
Andrew Cunanan celebrates his birthday in San Diego as his life starts to fall apart.
Like mother like son ... They are insane. They became obsessed with false impressions for people. ...
The Wilderness
The Starr Report brings the world to a standstill. The President is impeached. Linda faces the aftermath of her decisions, Paula makes desperate choices, and Monica considers how to move on with her life.
Ryan Murphy has done it again! A thrilling and gripping ride start to finish with Sarah Paulson and ...
A Random Killing
Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police believe is a random killing.
Andrew was super creepy. He was sick! Obsessed with killing innocent people. The show is getting bet...
Do You Hear What I Hear?
As Monica prepares to leave D.C., she grows concerned that someone is sharing news about her affair. Linda meets with the FBI.
Probably the best episode so far.
The Run of His Life
O.J. Simpson goes missing in the white Bronco and Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian battle the fallout while the D.A.'s office and the LAPD go searching for O.J.
4.8/10. Loud and dumb. If I had to pick two words to characterize this show so far, it would be loud...
The Dream Team
Marcia reveals O.J. has been charged; Robert Shapiro seeks advice from F. Lee Bailey, creates a provocative strategy, and tries to convince O.J. to hire Johnnie Cochran.
This series is freakin' amazing. The "A category" actors and their acting...fascinating. (Also, am I...
Stand by Your Man
The President must admit the truth to the Nation - and to The First Lady.
Edie Falco....Hillary Clinton....blah, not working for me. Clive is fairly good as Bill. I lived th...
The Grand Jury
Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp tell their stories to 23 strangers.
Give Annaleigh Ashford the Best Supporting Actress Emmy for tonight. WOW.
The Man Who Would Be Vogue
The murder of Gianni Versace turns the eyes of the world onto Miami Beach.
Edgar Ramírez is AMAZING!! I really like this new seaon. Penelope was incredible.
House by the Lake
Minneapolis architect David Madson is forced to go on the run with Andrew Cunanan.
Disappointed by this season so far. A huge drop off from the first season.
Creator/Destroyer
A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer.
I thought Jon Jon Briones was great as Andrew’s father. You can see the apple doesn’t fall far from ...
The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
The world learns about the affair and Monica Lewinsky becomes the most famous woman in America.
Loved it. Until now Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp were the main roles of the story. In this they a...
Alone
The hunt for spree-killer Andrew Cunanan comes to a frantic end.
This season, compared to season 1 wasn't good at all. I guess I'm disappointed, I thought I was gonn...
Man Handled
The Office of the Independent Counsel ensnares Monica Lewinsky, holding her for 12 traumatizing hours in a hotel room.
This is one of the best episodes of TV I've seen in a LONG time.
From the Ashes of Tragedy
Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Very good opening episode with an all star cast, expecting big things from this series and so far lo...
100% Not Guilty
As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.
I just LOVE this show
The Race Card
Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.
7.5/10. They did it, ladies and gentlemen! The first genuinely good episode of this show! I was told...
Conspiracy Theories
Some conspiracy theories concerning the case start to circulate. The prosecution talk about whether they should have O.J. Simpson try on the glove on in court.
It's amazing how the handle the tension of this when we all know how it ends. All the time waiting f...
A Jury in Jail
Months into the trial, cut off from their families, society and the media, the jurors grow stir crazy and start becoming unlikely targets for the prosecution and the defense. Meanwhile, the country is introduced to the science of DNA evidence.
I was sequestered on an Bronx robbery trial for five days during one Baseball World Series and saw a...
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
As Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.
This episode was so hard to watch. Sarah Paulson deserves an Emmy.
Manna from Heaven
Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey head across the country to get their hands on the Mark Fuhrman tapes. Judge Ito must decide whether the tapes, and the racial epithets they contain, are admissible.
Marcia: Guess we should've listened to each other. YES!! This would have made everything less compl...
The Verdict
In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.
I'm feeling so sad about Marcia.... All she wanted was justice. And she didn't get it. She shouldn't...
From the Ashes of Tragedy
Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Very good opening episode with an all star cast, expecting big things from this series and so far lo...
The Run of His Life
O.J. Simpson goes missing in the white Bronco and Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian battle the fallout while the D.A.'s office and the LAPD go searching for O.J.
4.8/10. Loud and dumb. If I had to pick two words to characterize this show so far, it would be loud...
The Dream Team
Marcia reveals O.J. has been charged; Robert Shapiro seeks advice from F. Lee Bailey, creates a provocative strategy, and tries to convince O.J. to hire Johnnie Cochran.
This series is freakin' amazing. The "A category" actors and their acting...fascinating. (Also, am I...
100% Not Guilty
As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.
I just LOVE this show
The Race Card
Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.
7.5/10. They did it, ladies and gentlemen! The first genuinely good episode of this show! I was told...
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
As Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.
This episode was so hard to watch. Sarah Paulson deserves an Emmy.
Conspiracy Theories
Some conspiracy theories concerning the case start to circulate. The prosecution talk about whether they should have O.J. Simpson try on the glove on in court.
It's amazing how the handle the tension of this when we all know how it ends. All the time waiting f...
A Jury in Jail
Months into the trial, cut off from their families, society and the media, the jurors grow stir crazy and start becoming unlikely targets for the prosecution and the defense. Meanwhile, the country is introduced to the science of DNA evidence.
I was sequestered on an Bronx robbery trial for five days during one Baseball World Series and saw a...
Manna from Heaven
Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey head across the country to get their hands on the Mark Fuhrman tapes. Judge Ito must decide whether the tapes, and the racial epithets they contain, are admissible.
Marcia: Guess we should've listened to each other. YES!! This would have made everything less compl...
The Verdict
In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.
I'm feeling so sad about Marcia.... All she wanted was justice. And she didn't get it. She shouldn't...
The Man Who Would Be Vogue
The murder of Gianni Versace turns the eyes of the world onto Miami Beach.
Edgar Ramírez is AMAZING!! I really like this new seaon. Penelope was incredible.
Manhunt
Andrew Cunanan arrives in Miami to stalk fashion designer Gianni Versace.
The choking scene was powerful.
A Random Killing
Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police believe is a random killing.
Andrew was super creepy. He was sick! Obsessed with killing innocent people. The show is getting bet...
House by the Lake
Minneapolis architect David Madson is forced to go on the run with Andrew Cunanan.
Disappointed by this season so far. A huge drop off from the first season.
Don't Ask Don't Tell
Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, and Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world.
Heartbreaking, powerful episode and the highlight of the season so far. I've never thought much of ...
Descent
Andrew Cunanan celebrates his birthday in San Diego as his life starts to fall apart.
Like mother like son ... They are insane. They became obsessed with false impressions for people. ...
Ascent
Andrew Cunanan leaves behind a troubled family life as Donatella Versace struggles to find her role within the Versace empire.
Let's rave about Penelope Cruz as Donatella. She's amazing in this role.
Creator/Destroyer
A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer.
I thought Jon Jon Briones was great as Andrew’s father. You can see the apple doesn’t fall far from ...
Alone
The hunt for spree-killer Andrew Cunanan comes to a frantic end.
This season, compared to season 1 wasn't good at all. I guess I'm disappointed, I thought I was gonn...
Exiles
After the death of her boss, White House staffer Linda Tripp is moved to The Pentagon where she meets Monica Lewinsky. Paula Jones decides to sue The President for sexual harassment.
Sarah Paulson OMG!!! I barely recognized her!! What a chameleon. I'm late to the party, but first ep...
The President Kissed Me
Monica reveals to Linda that she is having an affair with the most powerful man in the United States.
Not to be Believed
Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.
The show continues to drag. There's just not enough enthralling material in the story. It's a story ...
The Telephone Hour
Monica leans on Linda for support. Linda begins documenting their conversations.
Amazing episode. The best episode of this season so far. It was so complex that it even made me feel...
Do You Hear What I Hear?
As Monica prepares to leave D.C., she grows concerned that someone is sharing news about her affair. Linda meets with the FBI.
Probably the best episode so far.
Man Handled
The Office of the Independent Counsel ensnares Monica Lewinsky, holding her for 12 traumatizing hours in a hotel room.
This is one of the best episodes of TV I've seen in a LONG time.
The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
The world learns about the affair and Monica Lewinsky becomes the most famous woman in America.
Loved it. Until now Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp were the main roles of the story. In this they a...
Stand by Your Man
The President must admit the truth to the Nation - and to The First Lady.
Edie Falco....Hillary Clinton....blah, not working for me. Clive is fairly good as Bill. I lived th...
The Grand Jury
Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp tell their stories to 23 strangers.
Give Annaleigh Ashford the Best Supporting Actress Emmy for tonight. WOW.
The Wilderness
The Starr Report brings the world to a standstill. The President is impeached. Linda faces the aftermath of her decisions, Paula makes desperate choices, and Monica considers how to move on with her life.
Ryan Murphy has done it again! A thrilling and gripping ride start to finish with Sarah Paulson and ...
Season | Average Rating | Episodes | Best Episode | Worst Episode |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ★ 8.6 | 10 |
★ 9.1
Manna from Heaven
|
★ 8.1
The Run of His Life
|
2 | ★ 8.0 | 9 |
★ 8.4
Alone
|
★ 7.5
Ascent
|
3 | ★ 7.9 | 10 |
★ 8.4
Man Handled
|
★ 7.5
Exiles
|
Marcia: Guess we should've listened to each other. YES!! This would have made everything less compl...