TV series
You don’t know the whole story.
An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
American Crime Story is available to stream on Discovery+ (Via Amazon Prime), Disney+, Hulu, and Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
An anthology series centered around some of history's most famous criminal investigations.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
Investigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Directed by Ryan MurphyWritten by Scott Alexander, Larry KaraszewskiGuest stars Rachel Andersen, Paolo Andino, Ken Lerner, Thomas Owen, Corey Mendell Parker, Angie Patterson, Daniel Weiss, Beau Wirick
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Ryan MurphyWritten by Scott Alexander, Larry KaraszewskiGuest stars David Bickford, Jeff Bowser, Zylan Brooks, Paolo Andino, Will Deutsch, Chris Flanders, Greg Bryan, Jamison Haase
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by D.V. DeVincentisGuest stars Billy Magnussen, Romy Rosemont, Alexis Simpson, Joe Abraham, Chelsea Alden, Amiée Conn, Nick Baga, Farley Jackson
Episode 4
As jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Maya Forbes, Scott Alexander, Wallace Wolodarsky, Larry KaraszewskiGuest stars Connie Britton, Walter Addison, Courtney Cook, Carolyn Crotty, Orianna Milne, Clint Jordan, Patrick Labyorteaux, Albert Malafronte
Episode 5
Christopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.
Directed by John SingletonWritten by Joe Robert ColeGuest stars Kwame Patterson, Duane R. Shepard Sr., Jonelle Allen, Tayler Buck, Judith McConnell, Linda DeMetrick, Thai Douglas, William S. Epps
Episode 6
As Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.
Directed by Ryan MurphyWritten by D.V. DeVincentisGuest stars Iris Almario, Cory Blevins, Peggy Blow, Bryant Boon, Brian Byrnes, Tracy Fraim, Shelly Bhalla, Michael Hyland
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by D.V. DeVincentisGuest stars Chris Bauer, Michael McGrady, Evan Handler, Arriane Alexander, Rick Chambers, Kelly Dowdle, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Michael Graham
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Joe Robert ColeGuest stars Selma Blair, Christopher Boyer, Cocoa Brown, Diana Daves, Virginia Louise Smith, Cassius M. Willis, Isabella Balbi, Morgan Bastin
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by Scott Alexander, Larry KaraszewskiGuest stars Michael Graham, Hardy Awadjie, Cheryl Ladd, Larry King, Chuck Ashworth, Marguerite Moreau, Kevin Scott Allen, Diana Burbano
Episode 10
In the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.
Directed by Ryan MurphyWritten by Scott Alexander, Larry KaraszewskiGuest stars Michael Graham, Ariel D. King, Chris Conner, Jordana Brewster, Garrett M. Brown, Leonard Roberts, Keesha Sharp, Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Sterling K. BrownChristopher Darden
Edgar RamírezGianni Versace
Kenneth ChoiLance Ito
Darren CrissAndrew Cunanan
Beanie FeldsteinMonica Lewinsky
Ricky MartinAntonio D'Amico
Christian ClemensonBill Hodgman
Cuba Gooding Jr.O. J. Simpson
FXUnited States
Ryan Murphy TelevisionUnited States
Color ForceUnited States
FX ProductionsUnited States
Fox 21 Television StudiosUnited States
