American Vandal: Season 2
Following the success of their first documentary, investigators Peter and Sam seek a new case and set their focus on St. Bernardine, a private high school located in Washington. The school has been recently terrorized and targeted by a mysterious prankster and vandal known only by the moniker The Turd Burglar. This stomach-churning mystery brings the investigative documentary lens back into a high school setting as t
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Peter and Sam achieved success with their first investigative documentary.
- The investigative duo previously explored the aftermath of a costly high school prank involving vandalized faculty cars.
- Peter and Sam actively seek out new true-crime cases to investigate using their documentary lens.
- The filmmakers focus their investigative work on high school environments and pranks.
Season overview
Following the success of their first documentary, investigators Peter and Sam seek a new case and set their focus on St. Bernardine, a private high school located in Washington. The school has been recently terrorized and targeted by a mysterious prankster and vandal known only by the moniker The Turd Burglar. This stomach-churning mystery brings the investigative documentary lens back into a high school setting as the filmmakers attempt to uncover the truth behind a new series of disruptive and graphic acts. Operating as a true-crime satire and mockumentary series, the narrative follows the documentarians as they analyze clues, interview subjects, and explore the chaos left in the wake of the culprit's actions at the private institution, building on the documentary-making formula established in their previous investigative endeavors.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
The Brownout
Sep 14, 2018 · 34 min
Peter and Sam travel to a prestigious private high school in Bellevue, Washington, to document the story of a filthy vandal called the "Turd Burglar."
#2
Sep 14, 2018 · 36 min
Peter and Sam highlight Kevin McClain and his friendships as they start to break down the version of events supported by the school and police.
Leaving a Mark
Sep 14, 2018 · 33 min
As Peter learns more about basketball star DeMarcus Tillman, he uncovers evidence of athletes getting preferential treatment at St. Bernardine.
Sh*t Talk
Sep 14, 2018 · 33 min
As Sam and Peter comb through digital clues, they hope a technology glitch might open up some new leads. But a low-tech discovery leaves them reeling.
Wiped Clean
Sep 14, 2018 · 27 min
A former janitor becomes a potential key witness, but Peter and Sam struggle to track him down. Meanwhile, they examine a student trip to Costa Rica.
All Backed Up
Sep 14, 2018 · 27 min
An interview with a former St. Bernardine student gives the guys confidence that they're on the right track with their most recent theory.
Sh*t Storm
Sep 14, 2018 · 30 min
A student's sudden lack of cooperation slows the investigation, but an incident in the school parking lot sends Peter and Sam down a new path.
The Dump
Sep 14, 2018 · 41 min
Who is the Turd Burglar, and why did they do it? Are Peter and Sam still chasing the truth, or has it been right under their nose the whole time?