The BEST episodes of Accused: Guilty or Innocent? season 1

Every episode of Accused: Guilty or Innocent? season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Accused: Guilty or Innocent? season 1!

“Accused: Guilty or Innocent?” offers an intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.

Last Updated: 8/17/2025Network: A&EStatus: Continuing

Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 2)

8.16

44 votes

#1 - Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 2)

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/2/2020

Accused of shooting his mother, a son stands trial for murder and his family testifies for the prosecution.

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7.80

64 votes

#2 - One Punch Assault or Self-Defense?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/5/2020

A young man who witnesses a brutal attack intervenes and throws a punch; questions are asked if the act was justified, or if he should be sentenced to 20 years.

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Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 1)

7.77

48 votes

#3 - Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 1)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/26/2020

A family is divided after the murder of a beloved grandmother; facing life in prison, a son must prove his innocence.

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Cold Case Killer or Innocent Teenage Girl?

7.70

54 votes

#4 - Cold Case Killer or Innocent Teenage Girl?

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/12/2020

A murder remains unsolved for 10 years; police finally have a suspect, but the accused would have been 13 years old at the time.

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7.69

54 votes

#5 - Deadly Driver or Tragic Accident?

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/19/2020

A terrible car crash leaves a father dead and his son horribly injured, while the driver of the other car is miraculously unharmed.

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7.60

63 votes

#6 - Attempted Murder or Protective Mother?

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/28/2020

After years of caring for a sick child, a mother may be hiding a terrible secret; accused of attempting to murder her son, she now fights for her freedom.

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7.54

87 votes

#7 - Wife Killer or Self-Defense?

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/21/2020

A man shoots his wife, and the crime is caught on camera; questions are asked if the act was a cold-blooded murder or a justified act of self-defense.

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