The WORST episodes of American Crime Story

Every episode of American Crime Story ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of American Crime Story!

An award-winning anthology series that examines some of America's most famous crimes. Each season is presented as a self-contained mini-series following unrelated true events.

Last Updated: 8/10/2026Network: FXStatus: Ended
The Wilderness
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#1 - The Wilderness

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/9/2021

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.

The Grand Jury
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#2 - The Grand Jury

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/2/2021

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

Directors: Rachel Morrison
Stand by Your Man
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#3 - Stand by Your Man

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/26/2021

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

Directors: Rachel Morrison
The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
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#4 - The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/19/2021

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

Man Handled
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#5 - Man Handled

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2021

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

Directors: Ryan Murphy
Do You Hear What I Hear?
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#6 - Do You Hear What I Hear?

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/5/2021

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

The Telephone Hour
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#7 - The Telephone Hour

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/28/2021

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

Not to be Believed
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#8 - Not to be Believed

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2021

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 President Kissed Me
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#9 - The President Kissed Me

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/14/2021

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

Exiles
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#10 - Exiles

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2021

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.

Directors: Ryan Murphy
Creator/Destroyer
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#11 - Creator/Destroyer

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2018

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

Directors: Matt Bomer
Alone
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#12 - Alone

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2018

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

Directors: Daniel Minahan
Don't Ask Don't Tell
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7.30
84 votes

#13 - Don't Ask Don't Tell

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/14/2018

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

Directors: Daniel Minahan
Manhunt
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7.70
84 votes

#14 - Manhunt

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/24/2018

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

Directors: Nelson Cragg
Descent
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7.70
84 votes

#15 - Descent

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2018

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

Ascent
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54 votes

#16 - Ascent

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2018

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

House by the Lake
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56 votes

#17 - House by the Lake

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/7/2018

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

Directors: Daniel Minahan
A Random Killing
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84 votes

#18 - A Random Killing

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/31/2018

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

Conspiracy Theories
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8.10
279 votes

#19 - Conspiracy Theories

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/15/2016

The infamous live fitting of the gloves is contemplated as both the defense and the prosecution face obstacles in and out of the courtroom.

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
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223 votes

#20 - Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/8/2016

Tensions rise as the defense starts taking aims at racial implications in the case, and as Marcia faces an ongoing divorce and negative representation in the media.

Directors: Ryan Murphy
From the Ashes of Tragedy
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335 votes

#21 - From the Ashes of Tragedy

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/2/2016

The murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman lead the LAPD to the home of O.J. Simpson.

Directors: Ryan Murphy
Manna From Heaven
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8.40
307 votes

#22 - Manna From Heaven

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/29/2016

Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey go across the country to acquire the Mark Fuhrman tapes.

A Jury In Jail
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8.40
279 votes

#23 - A Jury In Jail

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/22/2016

The jury become tired and restless as the case continues, meanwhile the defence juggle with the idea of putting OJ on the stands.

The Dream Team
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8.40
335 votes

#24 - The Dream Team

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/16/2016

With a provocative strategy devised, Robert Shapiro begins putting together O.J. Simpson's legal counsel.

The Race Card
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8.50
279 votes

#25 - The Race Card

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/1/2016

As the trial begins, Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran go head to head in court and the jury visits the crime scene.

Directors: John Singleton