The BEST Episodes of When They See Us

Five teens from Harlem become trapped in a nightmare when they're falsely accused of a brutal attack in Central Park.

#1 - Part Four

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired May 31, 2019

At age 16, Korey begins a brutal journey through the adult prison system. A shocking turn of events reveals the truth of the crime, long ignored.

8.74

836 votes

Directors: Ava DuVernay

Writers: Ava DuVernay, Michael Starrbury

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#2 - Part Two

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired May 31, 2019

As the jogger case stirs tensions nationwide, the families of the boys and their lawyers prepare for a bitter legal fight against the city of New York.

8.26

899 votes

Directors: Ava DuVernay

Writers: Attica Locke, Ava DuVernay, Julian Breece, Robin Swicord

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#3 - Part One

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired May 31, 2019

In the spring of 1989, five boys of color are arrested, interrogated and coerced into confessing to the vicious attack of a woman in Central Park.

8.13

1,002 votes

Directors: Ava DuVernay

Writers: Ava DuVernay, Julian Breece, Robin Swicord

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#4 - Part Three

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired May 31, 2019

The boys struggle with the difficult reality of life behind bars. Years later, Raymond, Antron, Yusef and Kevin return home as men to a changed world.

8.04

824 votes

Directors: Ava DuVernay

Writers: Ava DuVernay, Robin Swicord

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