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An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.

3 Seasons
29 Episodes
Returning Series
Crime Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image Manna from Heaven
9.1/10 (3727 votes)

#1 Manna from Heaven

S1:E9

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.

episode image The Verdict
9.1/10 (3785 votes)

#2 The Verdict

S1:E10

In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.

episode image Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
8.9/10 (3869 votes)

#3 Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

S1:E6

As Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.

episode image From the Ashes of Tragedy
8.5/10 (5005 votes)

#4 From the Ashes of Tragedy

S1:E1

Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

episode image 100% Not Guilty
8.5/10 (3621 votes)

#5 100% Not Guilty

S1:E4

As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.

episode image The Race Card
8.5/10 (3484 votes)

#6 The Race Card

S1:E5

Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.

episode image Conspiracy Theories
8.5/10 (3310 votes)

#7 Conspiracy Theories

S1:E7

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.

episode image A Jury in Jail
8.5/10 (3327 votes)

#8 A Jury in Jail

S1:E8

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.

episode image Alone
8.4/10 (2202 votes)

#9 Alone

S2:E9

The hunt for spree-killer Andrew Cunanan comes to a frantic end.

episode image Man Handled
8.4/10 (1114 votes)

#10 Man Handled

S3:E6

The Office of the Independent Counsel ensnares Monica Lewinsky, holding her for 12 traumatizing hours in a hotel room.

episode image The Man Who Would Be Vogue
8.3/10 (4163 votes)

#11 The Man Who Would Be Vogue

S2:E1

The murder of Gianni Versace turns the eyes of the world onto Miami Beach.

episode image House by the Lake
8.3/10 (2723 votes)

#12 House by the Lake

S2:E4

Minneapolis architect David Madson is forced to go on the run with Andrew Cunanan.

episode image Creator/Destroyer
8.3/10 (2191 votes)

#13 Creator/Destroyer

S2:E8

A young Andrew Cunanan struggles with his oppressive father as a young Gianni Versace becomes a designer.

episode image The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
8.3/10 (1053 votes)

#14 The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky

S3:E7

The world learns about the affair and Monica Lewinsky becomes the most famous woman in America.

episode image Stand by Your Man
8.2/10 (1063 votes)

#15 Stand by Your Man

S3:E8

The President must admit the truth to the Nation - and to The First Lady.

episode image The Grand Jury
8.2/10 (925 votes)

#16 The Grand Jury

S3:E9

Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp tell their stories to 23 strangers.

episode image The Run of His Life
8.1/10 (4065 votes)

#17 The Run of His Life

S1:E2

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.

episode image The Dream Team
8.1/10 (3703 votes)

#18 The Dream Team

S1:E3

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.

episode image A Random Killing
8.0/10 (2594 votes)

#19 A Random Killing

S2:E3

Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police believe is a random killing.

episode image Do You Hear What I Hear?
8.0/10 (1043 votes)

#20 Do You Hear What I Hear?

S3:E5

As Monica prepares to leave D.C., she grows concerned that someone is sharing news about her affair. Linda meets with the FBI.

episode image Don't Ask Don't Tell
7.8/10 (2324 votes)

#21 Don't Ask Don't Tell

S2:E5

Naval officer Jeffrey Trail meets Andrew Cunanan for the first time, and Gianni Versace reveals his sexuality to the world.

episode image Descent
7.8/10 (2163 votes)

#22 Descent

S2:E6

Andrew Cunanan celebrates his birthday in San Diego as his life starts to fall apart.

episode image The Wilderness
7.8/10 (984 votes)

#23 The Wilderness

S3:E10

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.

episode image Manhunt
7.7/10 (2690 votes)

#24 Manhunt

S2:E2

Andrew Cunanan arrives in Miami to stalk fashion designer Gianni Versace.

episode image The President Kissed Me
7.6/10 (1298 votes)

#25 The President Kissed Me

S3:E2

Monica reveals to Linda that she is having an affair with the most powerful man in the United States.

episode image Not to be Believed
7.6/10 (1091 votes)

#26 Not to be Believed

S3:E3

Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.

episode image The Telephone Hour
7.6/10 (1032 votes)

#27 The Telephone Hour

S3:E4

Monica leans on Linda for support. Linda begins documenting their conversations.

episode image Ascent
7.5/10 (2085 votes)

#28 Ascent

S2:E7

Andrew Cunanan leaves behind a troubled family life as Donatella Versace struggles to find her role within the Versace empire.

episode image Exiles
7.5/10 (1821 votes)

#29 Exiles

S3:E1

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.

Cast & Chracters

character image Linda Tripp

Linda Tripp

Actor: Sarah Paulson
character image Monica Lewinsky

Monica Lewinsky

Actor: Beanie Feldstein
character image Paula Jones

Paula Jones

Actor: Annaleigh Ashford
character image Lucianne Goldberg

Lucianne Goldberg

Actor: Margo Martindale
character image Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton

Actor: Edie Falco
character image Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Actor: Clive Owen

The highest rated episode of American Crime Story is "Manna from Heaven" (S1E9) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 3,727 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Ascent" (S2E7) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 2,085 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Manna from Heaven" (S1E9) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 3,727 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Run of His Life" (S1E2) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 4,065 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Alone" (S2E9) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 2,202 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Ascent" (S2E7) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 2,085 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Man Handled" (S3E6) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 1,114 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Exiles" (S3E1) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 1,821 votes.

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Jamie Walker McCall Art Production Design
Kimberly Wannop Art Set Decoration
Stephen Howard Art Construction Coordinator
David W. Donoho Camera Key Grip
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Chris Hampton Costume & Make-Up Prosthetic Makeup Artist
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Justin Raleigh Costume & Make-Up Prosthetic Designer
Katie Gursel Costume & Make-Up Costume Coordinator
Kelly Golden Costume & Make-Up Prosthetic Makeup Artist
Meredith Markworth-Pollack Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Michelle Ceglia Costume & Make-Up Hairstylist
Natalie Driscoll Costume & Make-Up Hair Department Head
Robin Beauchesne Costume & Make-Up Makeup Department Head
Suzy Mazzarese-Allison Costume & Make-Up Hairstylist
Thomas Floutz Costume & Make-Up Prosthetic Makeup Artist
Ante Dugandzic Crew Other
Dillon Rafdal Crew Post Production Assistant
Gale Webster Crew Transportation Captain
Joe Moore Crew Transportation Captain
Joey Soriano Crew Transportation Coordinator
Mary Albee Crew Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Miller Editing Online Editor
Julio Giron Editing Colorist
Jeffrey Chin Lighting Gaffer
Alexis Martin Woodall Production Executive Producer
Bayan Wolcott Production Researcher
Beanie Feldstein Production Producer
Brad Falchuk Production Executive Producer
Brad Simpson Production Executive Producer
Courtney Bright Production Casting
Craig W. van Gundy Production Location Manager
Darek Cioch Production Researcher
Emma Sales Production Assistant Production Coordinator
Eric Kovtun Production Executive Producer
Flora Birnbaum Production Producer
Halley Feiffer Production Supervising Producer
Henrietta Conrad Production Producer
Jemima Khan Production Producer
Jennifer Brooks Production Casting Associate
Jennifer Dunne Production Location Manager
Larry Karaszewski Production Executive Producer
Lou Eyrich Production Producer
Louise Shore Production Producer
Marcus Canty Production Production Accountant
Melissa Jones Production Co-Producer
Michael Uppendahl Production Executive Producer
Monica Lewinsky Production Producer
Nicole Daniels Production Casting
Nina Jacobson Production Executive Producer
Randol Perelman-Taylor Production Unit Production Manager
Ryan Murphy Production Executive Producer
Sara Stelwagen Production Supervising Producer
Sarah Burgess Production Executive Producer
Sarah Paulson Production Executive Producer
Scott Alexander Production Executive Producer
Scott Robertson Production Co-Executive Producer
Tanase Popa Production Supervising Producer
Todd Nenninger Production Producer
Amanda Krieg Thomas Sound Music Supervisor
David Klotz Sound Music Editor
Doug Andham Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gabriel J. Serrano Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gary Megregian Sound Supervising Sound Editor
Jason Krane Sound Dialogue Editor
Joe Earle Sound Sound Re-Recording Mixer
John Bauman Sound Production Sound Mixer
John Snider Sound Sound Effects Editor
Mac Quayle Sound Original Music Composer
Robin Warren Sound Sound Recordist
Harlan Doolittle Visual Effects VFX Editor
Paul Santagada Visual Effects VFX Supervisor
Daniel Pearle Writing Story Editor
Hayley Byrnes Writing Writers' Assistant
Jeffrey Toobin Writing Book

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