The WORST episodes of Active Shooter: America Under Fire

Every episode of Active Shooter: America Under Fire ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Active Shooter: America Under Fire!

An in-depth exploration of mass shootings and their devastating consequences. From the first-hand perspective of survivors, families of the victims, witnesses and heroic first responders, the series goes beyond the sensationalistic coverage of these nightmarish moments to offer a comprehensive report on these tragic events.

Last Updated: 1/28/2026Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
Columbine, Colorado
star
7.73
51 votes

#1 - Columbine, Colorado

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2017

An exploration of the 1999 attack at a high school in Littleton, Colorado and the myths that may have inspired the active shooter phenomenon. Documentary series finale.

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Washington, D.C.
star
7.76
58 votes

#2 - Washington, D.C.

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2017

Stories of loss and heroism during the 2013 shooting at the Washington Navy Yard. The shooter's sister recounts her brother's descent into violence.

Charleston, South Carolina
star
7.77
78 votes

#3 - Charleston, South Carolina

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2017

The city of Charleston, South Carolina is ripped apart by a shooting at a historic church. In the aftermath, the community is divided by the idea of forgiveness.

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Aurora, Colorado
star
7.79
127 votes

#4 - Aurora, Colorado

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2017

Survivors and first responders recount the 2012 movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado. A grieving family challenges the media.

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San Bernardino, California
star
7.91
105 votes

#5 - San Bernardino, California

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2017

The 2015 shooting in San Bernardino, California brings out a massive response from law enforcement. A shocked community responds to homegrown terrorism.

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Orlando, Florida
star
7.94
72 votes

#6 - Orlando, Florida

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2017

Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida is attacked by a shooter who kills 49 people, leaving an entire community devastated and traumatized by the loss.

Santa Monica, California
star
8.03
58 votes

#7 - Santa Monica, California

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2017

A shooter's violent path through Santa Monica, California leads to a deadly confrontation on a college campus. An examination of the shooter's mental health.

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Oak Creek, Wisconsin
star
8.34
44 votes

#8 - Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2017

A white supremacist's deadly attack on a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and the heroic response by local police, transforms a community.

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