The BEST episodes of American Crime season 3

Every episode of American Crime season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Crime season 3!

John Ridley's groundbreaking anthology drama series explores issues of race, class and gender in America. The show has met with critical acclaim, receiving ten Emmy Award nominations in 2015 for its inaugural season and four for its sophomore season.

Last Updated: 8/21/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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Episode Eight
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7.78
418 votes

#1 - Episode Eight

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/30/2017

Kimara advises Dustin to inform the police about the crime that took place in the webcam house, which leads to an unforeseen outcome. Meanwhile, detectives open up a troubling investigation into Clair and Nicholas, who maintain their innocence and contend that Gabrielle is the guilty party. Jeanette must confront and consider the costs and sacrifices of social change.

Directors: Jessica Yu
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Episode Six
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7.66
440 votes

#2 - Episode Six

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2017

Nicholas is distraught with the reality of his failing business and takes his frustration out on Clair. Upset about her deteriorating marriage, Clair becomes increasingly controlling over Gabriella. Jeanette attempts to find a job while continuing to live with her sister Raelyn, and Kimara is faced with a difficult decision that will test her morals. Meanwhile, Shae begins to feel as though she’s being shortchanged for her work in the webcam house, which leads to a tragic confrontation.

Directors: Ramsey Nickell
Writer: Steve Harper
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Episode Five
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7.64
454 votes

#3 - Episode Five

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2017

Consequences of forced labor continue to roil, as Shae contemplates having another abortion while Dustin introduces her to the world of online sex work. Jeanette makes a decision that results in a disheartening situation, as she struggles to accept the value of her self-worth. Meanwhile, Kimara tries to help another troubled girl while Nicholas and Clair’s troubles worsen, and Gabriella experiences an unsettling incident that makes her realize her new life isn’t exactly what she hoped it would be.

Directors: Tanya Hamilton
Writer: Keith Huff
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Episode Four
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7.64
443 votes

#4 - Episode Four

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2017

Luis learns about the fate of his son, as Coy devises a plan to get himself off the farm. Jeanette tries to plead her case about the working conditions in the fields to Laurie Ann while Shae comes to a decision that will affect the rest of her life. Meanwhile, business owner Nicholas Coates struggles with making a profit in a market that continuously demands lower prices while his wife, Clair, decides to hire and provide a working visa for a Haitian woman, Gabrielle, to be their son’s nanny.

Directors: Steph Green
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Episode Three
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7.61
468 votes

#5 - Episode Three

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/2017

Luis arrives at the Hesby Farm and receives important information about his missing son while Coy witnesses a horrific incident that changes his entire perception about life in the field and confirms his dark new reality. Meanwhile, Shae begins to reconsider her decision to stay in a shelter, and Kimara receives difficult personal news. After a deep and revealing conversation, Jeanette and JD attend the workers’ rally.

Directors: Victoria Mahoney
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Episode Seven
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7.57
423 votes

#6 - Episode Seven

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/23/2017

In the days following a fatal altercation in the webcam house, Dustin reaches out to Kimara for help, realizing he is no longer safe. Kimara struggles with the burden of a difficult moral choice and decides to take time off of work at her shelter. Meanwhile, Nicholas and Clair’s volatile marriage continues to unravel, which in turn makes Gabrielle commit an ill-conceived act based on fear for her life. Jeanette becomes alarmed when Raelyn overreacts to a random drug test request.

Directors: John Krokidas
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Episode Two
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7.44
516 votes

#7 - Episode Two

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2017

While Luis finds himself sinking further into servitude on the farm, Isaac tries to protect Coy from abusive conditions in the fields. Meanwhile, Jeanette begins to wonder if her family is down-playing a trailer fire, which killed a number of their undocumented workers. Kimara tries to transition Shae from being an underage victimized prostitute to sustaining herself as she tries to convince Shae to testify against her former pimp.

Directors: Julie Hébert
Writer: John Ridley
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Episode One
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7.39
606 votes

#8 - Episode One

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/12/2017

An undocumented worker, Luis Salazar, travels from Mexico into the United States in search of a job, only to discover that modern servitude is thriving in the farmlands and agricultural communities. Coy Henson is a young, white American male, estranged from his family and hopelessly addicted to drugs. Hesby Farms, a struggling family-owned tomato farm, is forced to cut back on labor costs in order to be competitive in a market that continuously demands lower prices. Jeanette Hesby, who married into the family that owns the farm, begins to learn the shocking truth behind their wealth. Kimara Walters is a dedicated social worker who truly wants to help those in need. When Kimara meets Shae Reese, a 17-year-old prostitute, Kimara wants to help Shae get out of the business, turn her life around and testify against her pimp in court.

Directors: So Yong Kim
Writer: John Ridley
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