American Crime Story: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of American Crime Story Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Exiles
Sep 7, 2021
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 harassmen
The President Kissed Me
Sep 14, 2021
Monica reveals to Linda that she is having an affair with the most powerful man in the United States.
Not to be Believed
Sep 21, 2021
Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.
The Telephone Hour
Sep 28, 2021
Monica leans on Linda for support. Linda begins documenting their conversations.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
Oct 5, 2021
As Monica prepares to leave D.C., she grows concerned that someone is sharing news about her affair. Linda meets with the FBI.
Man Handled
Oct 12, 2021
The Office of the Independent Counsel ensnares Monica Lewinsky, holding her for 12 traumatizing hours in a hotel room.
The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
Oct 19, 2021
The world learns about the affair and Monica Lewinsky becomes the most famous woman in America.
Stand by Your Man
Oct 26, 2021
The President must admit the truth to the Nation - and to The First Lady.
The Grand Jury
Nov 2, 2021
Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp tell their stories to 23 strangers.
The Wilderness
Nov 9, 2021
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 t