The BEST episodes of American Gigolo season 1

Every episode of American Gigolo season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Gigolo season 1!

Exonerated after fifteen years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, former gigolo Julian Kaye faces the challenge of picking up the pieces as the detective who put him behind bars tries to unravel the mystery that led to his incarceration. But will reconnecting with former lover Michelle, his troubled mother and fellow sex workers help Julian to reconcile his escort past with the man he is today – or only end in betrayal from those he loves?

Last Updated: 10/21/2024Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
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Pretty Baby
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7.65
270 votes

#1 - Pretty Baby

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2022

Julian's attempts to break free and start a new life of honest means are sabotaged when his old madam delivers a cryptic message about a young girl's suicide. Michelle circumvents her husband to find their runaway son.

Directors: David Hollander
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Atomic
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7.57
191 votes

#2 - Atomic

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/23/2022

Julian turns to an old client for answers. Sunday uncovers a witness who could identify Julian's original betrayer. Michelle and Richard make a play for Colin's safe return.

Directors: Cheryl Dunye
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East of Eden
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7.48
183 votes

#3 - East of Eden

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/30/2022

Julian recovers Colin from an unlikely savior. Sunday can't shake a connection from her past and present cases. Michelle considers what she wants – and what Colin needs.

Directors: Damian Marcano
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The Escape Wheel
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7.45
197 votes

#4 - The Escape Wheel

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/9/2022

Julian leans on old friends to help track Colin's whereabouts after Michelle reveals the truth about her son. Sunday tracks a new murder case threatening to rob Julian of his freedom.

Directors: Damian Marcano
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Pilot
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7.44
331 votes

#5 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/11/2022

After 15 years in prison, former gigolo Julian Kaye is suddenly exonerated from a wrongful murder conviction and released with no interest in the life he had, no chance at the life he wanted – and no idea who framed him.

Directors: David Hollander
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Nothing is Real But the Girl
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7.44
200 votes

#6 - Nothing is Real But the Girl

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2022

Julian returns to Isabelle's fold to charm a complicated new client. Michelle's past catches up to her as she attempts to save her missing son – forcing her to choose between the two loves of her life.

Directors: Gregg Araki
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Sunday Girl
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7.42
184 votes

#7 - Sunday Girl

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/16/2022

On the brink of another life sentence, Julian and Sunday wrestle with their roles in his first conviction. Michelle betrays her husband, and Colin becomes a pawn for ransom.

Directors: Natasha Braier
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Rapture
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7.37
226 votes

#8 - Rapture

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/25/2022

Julian tries to interpret a dead woman's message as Colin finds himself on the run from his father's violent associates. Michelle realizes her son is in more danger than she thought – and so is Julian.

Directors: Tucker Gates
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