American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson
American Crime Story is an American biographical crime drama anthology television series that premiered in 2016. Developed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who serve as executive producers alongside Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Ryan Murphy, and Brad Simpson, the series focuses on notable criminal investigations and events in American history. The first season explores the trial of O.J. Simpson, providing a l
Season overview
American Crime Story is an American biographical crime drama anthology television series that premiered in 2016. Developed by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who serve as executive producers alongside Brad Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Ryan Murphy, and Brad Simpson, the series focuses on notable criminal investigations and events in American history. The first season explores the trial of O.J. Simpson, providing a look at the legal teams working to convict or acquit the former football player of double homicide. Based on the book The Run of His Life: The People v. O.J. Simpson by Jeffrey Toobin, the narrative examines the behind-the-scenes dealings and maneuvering occurring on both sides of the courtroom. The season highlights how a combination of prosecution overconfidence, defense strategy, and the history between the Los Angeles Police Department and the city's African-American community provided the jury with reasonable doubt. As an anthology, the series is designed to center on different notorious crimes and criminals across its run. The production involves a large cast and crew dedicated to depicting these significant historical events.
Episodes
From the Ashes of Tragedy
Feb 2, 2016 · 59 min
Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
The Run of His Life
Feb 9, 2016 · 42 min
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.
The Dream Team
Feb 16, 2016 · 44 min
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.
100% Not Guilty
Feb 23, 2016 · 55 min
As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.
The Race Card
Mar 1, 2016 · 53 min
Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.
Marcia, Marcia, Marcia
Mar 8, 2016 · 51 min
As Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.
Conspiracy Theories
Mar 15, 2016 · 43 min
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.
A Jury in Jail
Mar 22, 2016 · 43 min
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. Meanw
Manna from Heaven
Mar 29, 2016 · 50 min
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 contai
The Verdict
Apr 5, 2016 · 66 min
In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.