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★ 8.4
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Overall Rating

★ 8.4
S1 E9
#1
★ 9.1

Manna from Heaven

Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey head across the country to get their hands on the Mark Fuhrman tapes. Judge Ito must decide whether the tapes, and the racial epithets they contain, are admissible.

S1 E10
#2
★ 9.1

The Verdict

In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.

S1 E6
#3
★ 8.9

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

As Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.

S1 E1
#4
★ 8.5

From the Ashes of Tragedy

Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

S1 E4
#5
★ 8.5

100% Not Guilty

As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.

S1 E5
#6
★ 8.5

The Race Card

Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.

S1 E7
#7
★ 8.5

Conspiracy Theories

Some conspiracy theories concerning the case start to circulate. The prosecution talk about whether they should have O.J. Simpson try on the glove on in court.

S1 E8
#8
★ 8.5

A Jury in Jail

Months into the trial, cut off from their families, society and the media, the jurors grow stir crazy and start becoming unlikely targets for the prosecution and the defense. Meanwhile, the country is introduced to the science of DNA evidence.

S2 E9
#9
★ 8.4

Alone

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

S3 E6
#10
★ 8.4

Man Handled

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

S2 E7
#1
★ 7.5

Ascent

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

S3 E1
#2
★ 7.5

Exiles

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.

S3 E2
#3
★ 7.6

The President Kissed Me

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

S3 E3
#4
★ 7.6

Not to be Believed

Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.

S3 E4
#5
★ 7.6

The Telephone Hour

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

S2 E2
#6
★ 7.7

Manhunt

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

S2 E5
#7
★ 7.8

Don't Ask Don't Tell

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

S2 E6
#8
★ 7.8

Descent

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

S3 E10
#9
★ 7.8

The Wilderness

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.

S2 E3
#10
★ 8.0

A Random Killing

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

S1 E1
★ 8.5

From the Ashes of Tragedy

Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.

S1 E2
★ 8.1

The Run of His Life

O.J. Simpson goes missing in the white Bronco and Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian battle the fallout while the D.A.'s office and the LAPD go searching for O.J.

S1 E3
★ 8.1

The Dream Team

Marcia reveals O.J. has been charged; Robert Shapiro seeks advice from F. Lee Bailey, creates a provocative strategy, and tries to convince O.J. to hire Johnnie Cochran.

S1 E4
★ 8.5

100% Not Guilty

As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.

S1 E5
★ 8.5

The Race Card

Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.

S1 E6
★ 8.9

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia

As Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.

S1 E7
★ 8.5

Conspiracy Theories

Some conspiracy theories concerning the case start to circulate. The prosecution talk about whether they should have O.J. Simpson try on the glove on in court.

S1 E8
★ 8.5

A Jury in Jail

Months into the trial, cut off from their families, society and the media, the jurors grow stir crazy and start becoming unlikely targets for the prosecution and the defense. Meanwhile, the country is introduced to the science of DNA evidence.

S1 E9
★ 9.1

Manna from Heaven

Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey head across the country to get their hands on the Mark Fuhrman tapes. Judge Ito must decide whether the tapes, and the racial epithets they contain, are admissible.

S1 E10
★ 9.1

The Verdict

In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.

S2 E1
★ 8.3

The Man Who Would Be Vogue

The murder of Gianni Versace turns the eyes of the world onto Miami Beach.

S2 E2
★ 7.7

Manhunt

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

S2 E3
★ 8.0

A Random Killing

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

S2 E4
★ 8.3

House by the Lake

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

S2 E5
★ 7.8

Don't Ask Don't Tell

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

S2 E6
★ 7.8

Descent

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

S2 E7
★ 7.5

Ascent

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

S2 E8
★ 8.3

Creator/Destroyer

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

S2 E9
★ 8.4

Alone

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

S3 E1
★ 7.5

Exiles

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.

S3 E2
★ 7.6

The President Kissed Me

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

S3 E3
★ 7.6

Not to be Believed

Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.

S3 E4
★ 7.6

The Telephone Hour

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

S3 E5
★ 8.0

Do You Hear What I Hear?

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

S3 E6
★ 8.4

Man Handled

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

S3 E7
★ 8.3

The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky

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

S3 E8
★ 8.2

Stand by Your Man

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

S3 E9
★ 8.2

The Grand Jury

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

S3 E10
★ 7.8

The Wilderness

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.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode Rating Range
1 ★ 8.6 10
★ 9.1 Manna from Heaven
★ 8.1 The Run of His Life
2 ★ 8.0 9
★ 8.4 Alone
★ 7.5 Ascent
3 ★ 7.9 10
★ 8.4 Man Handled
★ 7.5 Exiles