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American Justice is a crime and documentary TV series that premiered on A&E on October 7, 1992. It has 16 seasons and 209 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 16 Episode 9 "Hiding in Plain Sight", aired on September 30, 2022.

Hosted by Bill Kurtis, American Justice looks at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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209 episodes · 16 seasons

Season 1

1992 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 33 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E6

    6. John Wayne Gacy

    Finale

    Profiling the case of John Wayne Gacy Jr., who was convicted in 1980 of murdering 33 young men and boys and who was executed by the state of Illinois in 1994.

  2. E5

    5. Ted Bundy

    Profiling the case of Ted Bundy, who was executed in 1989 for several murders and who was suspected of killing 25 women in six states.

  3. E4

    4. The Hillside Stranglers

    Profiling the case of two American serial killers who terrorized Los Angeles between October 1977 and February 1978, with their nicknames originating from the fact that many of the victims' bodies were discovered on the sides of the Hollywood Hills.

  4. E3

    3. Murph the Surf

    Profiling Jack Murphy, a.k.a. "Murph the Surf," who was convicted of stealing the Star of India sapphire and other precious gems from New York's American Museum of Natural History in 1964.

  5. E2

    2. Boston Strangler

    The police investigation of "The Boston Strangler," who murdered 13 women from 1962 to 1964. Included: techniques such as psychic consultation and hypnosis.

  6. E1

    1. The Kennedys and the Mob

    The 1978 mass suicide of followers of Rev. Jim Jones, a cult leader who founded Jonestown in Guyana for the work of his People's Temple. Also: the murder of Rep. Leo J. Ryan, who was investigating allegations made by temple members.

Season 2

1993 · 27 episodes · Last episode: 32 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E102

    102. Target: Mafia: Secrets Unveiled

    Crime summit at Apalachin; Castellano seizes Gambino's power.

  2. E101

    101. The Showdown

    From the mid to late 70's and throughout the 80's America's war on crime takes a toll on the Mafia. American Justice takes a look at some mob figures and leaders during those years and some of the events that led to their downfall, death, or incarceration.

  3. E25

    25. Vigilante Justice

    Finale

    Cases of vigilantism in the U.S., including the 1984 Bernhard Goetz subway shooting in New York City; the 1984 murder of an alleged child molester; and the 1987 torching of a Detroit crack house.

  4. E24

    24. KKK: Hate Crimes in America

    Racially motivated crimes in the U.S., such as the murders of three civil-rights workers in Mississippi, and the 1988 beating death of an Ethiopian student in Oregon. Included: comments from attorney Morris Dees.

  5. E23

    23. Alcatraz: Escaping America's Toughest Prison

    A history of Alcatraz recalls some of the prison's most spectacular breakout attempts, including one that inspired the film "Escape from Alcatraz." Included: the maximum-security prison at Marion, Ill.

  6. E22

    22. Fire Starters

    Examining two arson cases: the 1990 blaze at the Happy Land club in the Bronx, which claimed 87 lives; and the 1944 Hartford Circus fire, in which 168 people were killed. Included: retired firefighter Rick Davey, who investigated the Hartford fire.

  7. E21

    21. The Rosenbergs

    Back to the 1950's and an era of the "Red Scare" to examine the evidence against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg that led to their conviction of espionage and ultimately both of their executions in 1953.

  8. E20

    20. Dahmer: Mystery of a Serial Killer

    A graphic account of the crimes of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer who became, his attorney Gerald Boyle says, "the embodiment of evil." Included: footage from Dahmer's trial; comments from experts on serial murder.

  9. E19

    19. Rape on Trial

    Examining highly publicized rape cases, including the 1992 conviction of Mike Tyson for the rape of a beauty-pageant contestant; and the 1983 gang-rape case in New Bedford, Mass., that inspired the 1988 movie "The Accused."

  10. E18

    18. Mobfathers, Part 3

    Part 3 of a three-part history of mob activity in Philadelphia. [Part 3 of 3] examines connections between the Sicilian Mafia and the U.S., and the influence of the incarcerated Nicodemo Scarfo on crime in Philadelphia.

  11. E17

    17. Mobfathers, Part 2

    Part 2 of a three-part history of mob activity in Philadelphia. [Part 2 of 3] concerns local and Federal government investigations of Nicodemo Scarfo, which led to his imprisonment. Included: Scarfo's operations —from Philadelphia to Florida.

  12. E16

    16. Mobfathers, Part 1

    A three-part history of mob activity in Philadelphia. [Part 1 of 3] shows how Nicodemo Scarfo gained power by supplying concrete to the growing casino industry in Atlantic City.

  13. E15

    15. Target: Mafia (Empire of Crime)

    Examining mob activity during World War II; the murder of Benjamin Siegel; nightclubs, casinos and racetracks linked to organized crime.

  14. E14

    14. Target: Mafia (Gangbusters)

    Profiling "gangbusters" such as Harry Anslinger, first commissioner of the Bureau of Narcotics; and Thomas E. Dewey, who successfully prosecuted Charles "Lucky" Luciano on charges of running a prostitution ring.

  15. E13

    13. Target: Mafia (The Kennedys and the Mob)

    Examining efforts by President Kennedy and his brother Robert to curtail mob activity; the possible link between JFK's assassination and organized crime.

  16. E12

    12. Target: Mafia (Birth of the American Mafia)

    Examining the birth of the American mafia from its origins in Sicily to mob activity during Prohibition. Included: the roles of Al Capone and Charles "Lucky" Luciano; rivalry among Italian, Irish and Jewish gangs.

  17. E11

    11. Target: Mafia (The Prohibition Years)

    Profiling crime during Prohibition. Examining Assistant Attorney General Mabel Walker Willebrandt's efforts to curtail bootlegging; battles between ethnic gangs.

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    10. Bonnie and Clyde

    Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, whose string of robberies and killings made them two of the most notorious criminals of the 1930s.

  19. E9

    9. Mafia Wars

    Examining the battles waged against gangland families by the Gambino organized-crime family, led by "Boss of Bosses" Paul Castellano, until his 1985 assassination that was masterminded by John Gotti.

  20. E8

    8. Wayne Williams

    Wayne Williams, convicted of two of the Atlanta child murders that terrorized the city between 1979 and 1981.

  21. E7

    7. Richard Speck

    The case of Richard Speck, who was convicted of the 1966 murders of eight nurses and student nurses in Chicago.

  22. E6

    6. Charles Starkweather

    Charles Starkweather, executed in 1959 for committing 11 murders.

  23. E5

    5. Howard Hughes Biography Hoax

    Recalling a hoax in the 1970s involving an alleged authorized biography of Howard Hughes by Clifford Irving.

  24. E4

    4. Jean Harris

    The case of Jean Harris, the former headmistress convicted of murdering her lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, in 1980.

  25. E3

    3. City Killer Gangs

    Organized crime during the Prohibition era, including profiles of Al Capone, Bugs Moran and Lucky Luciano. Brooklyn DA Charles J. Hynes joins host Bill Kurtis.

  26. E2

    2. The Trial of Adolf Eichmann

    Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi official captured by Israeli agents in 1960 and taken to Israel to be tried for war crimes.

  27. E1

    1. Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald: The Green Beret Killer

    Examining the case in which a man's wife and children were brutally murdered, he claimed, by drug-crazed hippies.

Season 3

1994 · 27 episodes · Last episode: 31 years ago

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  1. E28

    28. Divorce Wars

    An examination of the evolution of divorce in the United States.

  2. E27

    27. Riot: The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

    Events leading up to Chicago's 1968 anti-war riots; the "conspiracy to commit riot" trials.

  3. E26

    26. The Sting

    Sting operations; Marion Barry; John DeLorean.

  4. E25

    25. Prostitution: Sex and the Law

    Profiling the lives of street-corner hookers and high-class Hollywood call girls and examining how they are brought to justice.

  5. E24

    24. Private Eyes

    Private investigators are the cowboys of law enforcement.

  6. E23

    23. The Attica Riot: Chaos Behind Bars

    Prison uprisings; 1971 Attica riot; New Mexico State Penitentiary.

  7. E22

    22. Gangbusters

    New York gang moves into Boston; Iowa street gang is implicated in a murder.

  8. E21

    21. Sex, Lies and Harassment

    The Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas case brings sexual-harassment issues under scrutiny.

  9. E20

    20. Attack at Waco

    How the authorities may have misjudged David Koresh and the situation at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas.

  10. E19

    19. Reginald Denny: Jury Under Siege

    Media pressure, fear and prejudice may affect jury decisions.

  11. E18

    18. The Great Brink's Heist

    In one of the most daring robberies in history, the 1950 Brink's robbery netted thieves more than $2.7 million.

  12. E17

    17. Jim Bakker: Crime in the Name of God

    Con artists who use religion for gain.

  13. E16

    16. Fighting Words: The First Amendment

    The Supreme Court broadly defines free speech; Nazis march in Skokie, Ill.

  14. E15

    15. Cops on Trial

    Frank Serpico and Robert Leuci uncover corruption in the New York Police Department.

  15. E14

    14. Pleading Insane

    John Hinckley Jr.; Daniel Sickles kills Francis Scott Key's son; the McNaughton rule; Kimberly Martin.

  16. E13

    13. Prison Justice

    Violence and behavior codes in America's prisons.

  17. E12

    12. Lorena Bobbitt: Women and Violence

    Increasing violence in society; battered women.

  18. E11

    11. Satan, Rituals and Abuse

    Cases of psychological manipulation.

  19. E10

    10. War Crimes

    Nuremberg, My Lai and other war-crime trials.

  20. E8

    8. Mob Rats

    Joseph Valachi and Peter Maas are featured in this look at mobsters who turn against fellow criminals and help law enforcement agencies convict them.

  21. E7

    7. Juvenile Justice

    Youthful offenders; teens shoot British tourist.

  22. E6

    6. Death Penalty

    Capital punishment; Caryl Chessman; Gary Gilmore; Sister Helen Prejean ministers to death-row inmates.

  23. E5

    5. Fugitives

    How the American legal system deals with fugitives, focusing on John List, a killer who eluded the FBI for more than a decade.

  24. E4

    4. Great Heists

    In 1950 the Brinks robbery nets $2.8

  25. E3

    3. The Wrong Man

    Profiles of people who have been falsely accused and imprisoned.

  26. E2

    2. The Hostage Takers

    Prominent cases show how police deal with hostage situations.

  27. E1

    1. Mass Murder: An American Tragedy

    Charles Whitman kills his mother and wife, then fires from a University of Texas tower.

Season 4

1995 · 23 episodes · Last episode: 30 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E23

    23. Why O.J. Simpson Won

    A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.

  2. E22

    22. Deadly Force

    A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.

  3. E21

    21. Bombers

    Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.

  4. E20

    20. LAPD

    Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.

  5. E19

    19. Assassins

    Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.

  6. E18

    18. Jailhouse Lawyers

    Prison inmates become legal experts.

  7. E17

    17. Baby Snatchers

    Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.

  8. E16

    16. Undercover: The Infiltrators

    Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.

  9. E15

    15. Stalkers: Deadly Obsession

    The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as a crime until

  10. E14

    14. Military Justice

    Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.

  11. E13

    13. Cruel and Unusual

    Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.

  12. E12

    12. Hired Guns

    A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.

  13. E11

    11. Autopsy

    Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult

  14. E10

    10. Lights, Camera ... Courtroom

    Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case

  15. E9

    9. Mob Ladies

    Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.

  16. E8

    8. Bad Medicine

    Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.

  17. E7

    7. Witness Protection

    Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.

  18. E6

    6. Defending the Mob

    Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.

  19. E5

    5. Spies: Betraying a Nation

    Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.

  20. E4

    4. Celebrities on Trial

    Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..

  21. E3

    3. Godfathers vs. the Law

    The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.

  22. E2

    2. Kidnapped

    The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.

  23. E1

    1. The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds

    Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.

Season 5

1996 · 34 episodes · Last episode: 29 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E102

    102. The Kidnappers

    For bigger payoffs, criminals turn from bank robbery to kidnapping.

  2. E101

    101. The Great Midwest Gangs

    In the Depression-torn dust bowl of the 1930s, a new kind of desperado is born. Pretty Boy Floyd, John Dillinger, and Bonnie & Clyde become as well-known and admired as movie stars.

  3. E32

    32. Rise of the Mafia

    An examination of the Gambino crime family and its bloody 30-year war with the other gangland families of New York.

  4. E31

    31. The Defenders

    The United States is the only country to provide free legal counsel for poor defendants.

  5. E30

    30. Neville Heath: The Lady Killer

    Englishman Neville Heath was hanged for murder.

  6. E29

    29. Death Row Women

    How society ultimately copes with the prospect of executing a woman.

  7. E28

    28. Massacre of the Tsar

    The controversial story of the 1918 murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his family

  8. E27

    27. Kennedy Assassination

    Theories abound concerning President Kennedy's death.

  9. E26

    26. Free to Kill: The Polly Klaas Murder

    The case of Polly Klaas highlights an examination of repeat offenders who are set loose upon society.

  10. E25

    25. Black Panther

    A woman is kidnapped and murdered after inheriting a fortune.

  11. E24

    24. The McKay Kidnapping

    The cruel story of mistaken identity in the Muriel McKay kidnapping case.

  12. E23

    23. Caryl Chessman

    Clever criminal who spent the last 12 years of his crusading against execution.

  13. E22

    22. Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa

    The twisted career and mysterious disappearance of the union boss.

  14. E21

    21. To Catch a Killer: Homicide Detectives

    Profiling the lives of men and women who choose to work as homicide detectives.

  15. E20

    20. James Hanratty: A6 Murder

    After James Hanratty is hanged for a murder, a man confesses to the crime.

  16. E19

    19. I Confess

    Confessions play a part in three unique criminal cases; coercion; admissibility.

  17. E18

    18. Hammersmith Murders: Jack the Stripper

    The murders of six prostitutes end with a man's suicide.

  18. E17

    17. The Menendez Murders

    Three juries consider the murder cases against Erik and Lyle Menendez.

  19. E16

    16. Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker

    Richard Ramirez rapes, mutilates and tortures more than 25 California victims.

  20. E15

    15. Bamber Family Murders

    Recalling the Bamber family murder case, considered by some to be almost the perfect crime.

  21. E14

    14. Mob Hit Men

    Interviews with Nicholas "The Crow" Caramandi, former hit men and other experts highlight an examination of the mob hit man. Host: Bill Kurtis.

  22. E13

    13. Denis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer

    A British serial killer lures young men to his apartment and dismembers them.

  23. E12

    12. Great Crimes & Trials: John Christie of Rillington Place

    In the 1950s, England reels over the case of serial killer John Christie.

  24. E11

    11. Hot Pursuit

    Strict departmental policies govern high-speed police chases.

  25. E10

    10. When Cops Kill

    Technology creates police weapons designed to stun rather than kill.

  26. E9

    9. John Wayne Gacy: Buried Secrets

    John Wayne Gacy's lawyers discuss the man, the crimes and the case now that his execution has lifted the constraints of their attorney-client privilege.

  27. E8

    8. The Pamela Smart Story

    Schoolteacher Pamela Smart enlists a student to kill her husband.

  28. E7

    7. Bounty Hunters

    Bail bondsmen hire bounty hunters to capture fugitives.

  29. E6

    6. Long Island Railroad Massacre

    In 1993 Colin Ferguson methodically shoots passengers aboard a Long Island Railroad commuter

  30. E5

    5. Vegas and the Mob

    How Bugsy Siegel and others built a glittering gambling mecca from barren desert; includes an interview with former casino manager Frank Rosenthal.

  31. E4

    4. Murder in the Family

    The cases of the Freeman brothers and Jeffrey Howarth highlight an examination of murder in the family.

  32. E3

    3. The Sam Sheppard Story

    Dr. Sam Sheppard is convicted of murder in 1954 and retried in the '60s.

  33. E2

    2. The Chicago Mob

    Chicago crime bosses; Al Capone; Anthony "Joe Batters" Accardo; Sam Giancana; Gus Alex.

  34. E1

    1. Cop Killers

    Notorious recent cases provide the focus for an examination of cop killings and what can be done to protect those in uniform.

Season 6

1997 · 17 episodes · Last episode: 28 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E101

    101. Outlaws

    Story of the Old West's most murderous villains, including the James Younger gang, the first real bank robbers in America; the Dalton Brothers; and, Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch.

  2. E18

    18. Crime of Passion: The Pamela Smart Story

    Finale

    The story of Pamela Smart, convicted of having her teenage lover kill her husband, explores the darker side of passion.

  3. E17

    17. Donnie Brasco

    An account of how FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone, a.k.a. Donnie Brasco, infiltrated the New York mob in the late 1970s. The undercover operation became the subject of a 1997 feature film starring Johnny Depp and Al Pacino. Pistone discusses the operation, various mobsters and the strain on his family.

  4. E14

    14. Von Bulow: A Wealth of Evidence

    The mysterious case of Claus von Bulow, accused and acquitted twice of the attempted murder of his

  5. E13

    13. The Scarsdale Diet Doctor Murder

    The scandalous story of school headmistress Jean Harris, accused of murdering her lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, author of "The Scarsdale Diet.".

  6. E12

    12. Crime Family

    Interviews help profile Vito Genovese, whose crime family became one of the most ruthless and powerful in America

  7. E11

    11. The Great Train Robbery

    In 1963 a gang nets over one million pounds in a British train robbery.

  8. E10

    10. Jewish Mobsters

    Immigration and organized crime; Meyer Lansky; Bugsy Siegel; Moe Dalitz; Dutch Schultz.

  9. E9

    9. The Rise and Fall of the Jewish Mobster

    "Dopey Benny" Fein; Abe "Kid Twist" Reles; Dutch Schultz; Meyer Lansky; Bugsy Siegel.

  10. E8

    8. Presumed Guilty

    After 10 years, the murder convictions of Rolando Cruz and Alex Hernandez are overturned.

  11. E7

    7. Profilers

    Profiling as a valued tool in criminal investigation.

  12. E6

    6. Night Stalker

    Serial killer Richard Ramirez surprises his victims in their homes.

  13. E5

    5. Roberts, Witney and Duddy

    British manhunt results in the 1966 capture of John Duddy, John Witney and Harry Roberts.

  14. E4

    4. The Amy Fisher Story

    Teenage Amy Fisher shoots the wife of her lover Joey Buttafuoco.

  15. E3

    3. Eyewitness

    Five cases where eyewitness identification played a vital role illustrate its fallibility.

  16. E2

    2. Narcs

    The DEA uses informants and undercover agents in a war against drugs.

  17. E1

    1. The Yorkshire Ripper

    Chronicling the case of the Yorkshire Ripper, a serial killer who preyed upon young women (some of them prostitutes) in the 1970s. A manhunt led to the arrest of Peter Sutcliffe, who was convicted of 13 murders in 1981.

Season 7

3 episodes · Last episode: 27 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E16

    16. Death Row Prostitute: Aileen Wuornos

    Aileen Carol "Lee" Wuornos was an American serial killer and prostitute who murdered seven men in Florida in 1989 and 1990 by shooting them at point-blank range.

  2. E15

    15. High Crimes and Misdemeanors

    The impeachment process.

  3. E5

    5. False Witness

    DNA evidence finally proves the innocence of Gary Dotson, a man sentenced to prison for the rape of a woman who admitted she had falsely accused him.

Season 8

7 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E33

    33. Payback for a Bully

    Murderers claim their victim was killed because he was a ruthless bully.

  2. E27

    27. Rape in Connecticut: The Alex Kelly Story

    Former high-school wrestling star Alex Kelly spends eight years as a fugitive in Europe, charged with the rape of two teenage girls in 1986.

  3. E25

    25. The Jonesboro Schoolyard Ambush

    An examination into the recent outbursts of violence in schools with a focus on the 1998 shooting spree in Jonesboro, Ark.

  4. E24

    24. Episode 24

    Barbara Stager is convicted of murdering her second husband after being acquitted of killing her first.

  5. E23

    23. Lethal Injection: The Hospital Murders

    Hospital worker Robert Diaz is convicted of killing 12 patients by giving them an overdose of a common heart-regulating drug.

  6. E20

    20. Body of Evidence: The Tom Capano Trial

    The story of the former Delaware prosecutor who was sentenced to death for the murder of his ex-lover.

  7. E19

    19. The Perfect Murder: The Shannon Mohr Story

    The marriage of David Davis and Shannon Mohr comes to an abrupt end when Shannon is killed in what was believed to have been a horseback-riding accident.

Season 9

2000 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 25 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E23

    23. Dangerous Medicine

    The suspiciously convoluted events surrounding the death of a Washington state infant and the murder of a doctor's wife.

  2. E22

    22. Murder on a Reservation

    The case against American Indian activist Leonard Peltier, who many believe was wrongly convicted in the deaths of two FBI agents.

  3. E20

    20. The California Killing Field

    Charles Ng and Leonard Lake, responsible for a series of crimes, lived on a property where police found mutilated corpses.

  4. E17

    17. The Wife Who Knew Too Much

    High-profile lawyer Fred Tokars allegedly hired a gunman to murder his wife so he could collect $2 million in insurance money.

  5. E13

    13. Oil, Money and Murder

    A Texas millionaire is believed to have murdered two people and hired a hit man to kill the judge in his divorce

  6. E12

    12. Deadly Magnolia

    After serving time for several murder attempts, a woman is free on parole.

  7. E11

    11. The Trial of Louise Woodward

    The young British nanny cared for Matthew Eappen, who died aged eight months. The case gripped the world and she was convicted of manslaughter.

  8. E9

    9. The Life and Death of Teena Brandon

    The life of Teena Brandon, a drifter who lived as a man, is the basis for the movie "Boys Don't Cry."

  9. E8

    8. Murder In A College Town

    A mother seeks to uncover the truth behind her son's strange disappearance and his involvement in criminal activities.

  10. E7

    7. Getting Away With Murder

    How the double-jeopardy law prevented confessed killer Melvin Ignatow from serving time in the death of his fiance.

  11. E1

    1. Blueprint for a Murder

    Relatives sue after a husband hires a hit man to kill his wife, quadriplegic son and the boy's

Season 10

3 episodes · Last episode: 24 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E22

    22. Death in a Small Town

    The tale of Alvin Ridley who was suspected of murder after his wife, who no one knew existed for 30 years, allegedly died in her sleep.

  2. E11

    11. Lying Eyes

    Ronald Cotton was freed after 11 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, thanks to DNA evidence that cleared his name, and he later became friends with the victim.

  3. E8

    8. Dealing With the Devil

    A killer goes on a murder spree while in the witness-protection program.

Season 11

3 episodes · Last episode: 23 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E18

    18. Justifiable Homicide?

    Two men on trial for killing an elderly man claim that he had abused his family for decades.

  2. E16

    16. The Black Widow of Vegas

    When the charred remains of a wealthy Las Vegas real estate developer are discovered, suspicion falls on the least likely of suspects: his sweet, gentle wife who doesn't look anything like a killer.

  3. E4

    4. Driven to Kill

    A surprise witness helps to crack open a mysterious hit-and-run murder case.

Season 12

2003 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 23 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E17

    17. The Wells Fargo Heist

    Phoenix police suspect three men in the robbery of an armoured van.

  2. E8

    8. Death of a Bride

    An ex-boyfriend kills a bride on her wedding day.

  3. E7

    7. Shamed Into Confession

    A confession can harm a defendant's case in the justice system.

  4. E4

    4. A Questionable Doctor

    A defense attorney persuades an appeals court to issue a highly unusual ruling in the trial of a doctor convicted of killing elderly patients.

  5. E3

    3. A Mother's Betrayal

    A national advocate of health-care reform is accused of trying to keep her child deathly

  6. E1

    1. Who Killed Hannah Hill?

    An Ohio teenager turns up in the trunk of her car six days after being reported missing.

Season 13

2004 · 11 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E101

    101. Psychic Detectives

    A probe into how the justice system uses psychics to solve tough cases.

  2. E30

    30. Accused in Appalachia

    A Virginia woman is in and out of prison trying to prove herself innocent of killing her husband.

  3. E29

    29. The Wrath of Mrs. Jones

    A Florida woman is convicted of masterminding the killing of her philandering husband.

  4. E28

    28. Serial Wife

    Several of a Colorado woman's 10 husbands die under mysterious circumstances.

  5. E23

    23. A Model Murder

    Linda Sobek, a pretty, vivacious Los Angeles model turns up missing after a photo shoot; the police investigation leads to photographer Charles Rathbun, who, after much back-and-forth, says he killed her by accident.

  6. E16

    16. Murder in Paradise

    Men serving time for the rape and murder of a young woman in Hawaii maintain their innocence.

  7. E15

    15. Murder & Mrs. B.

    A teacher is accused of recruiting teens to kill her husband.

  8. E13

    13. Stacey's Story

    In 1990, Stacey Lannert shot and killed her unconscious father as he lay drunk. She claims she snapped after years of sexual abuse. Does she belong in jail?

  9. E12

    12. Thrill Killers

    When police arrested Erika and Benjamin Sifrit for hustling, they found guns, knives and the ID of a missing couple. Both claimed the other was a brutal killer.

  10. E5

    5. Playing With Fire

    Scot Kenny Richey was jailed in America for murder. Despite evidence of his innocence all appeals have been denied and his execution date is just months away.

  11. E1

    1. A Deadly Dose

    Did Brian Eftenoff force wife Judi to overdose on cocaine? Or was she simply a drug addict who took one gamble too many? The evidence is examined.

Season 14

8 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

American Justice Season 14 release dates →
  1. E102

    102. Bad Medicine

    A nurse is suspected of killing babies; a doctor is charged with murder; the owner of plastic surgery centres is accused of allowing his chauffeur to perform medical duties.

  2. E101

    101. Murder in the Court

    A man on trial for a violent crime attacks a sheriff's deputy and takes a gun, then stalks the courthouse, guns down the judge, a court reporter and another deputy, and makes his escape.

  3. E10

    10. The Deer Hunting Murder

    A shooting victim's husband takes out an extraordinary amount of life insurance on her before the incident.

  4. E9

    9. Hamptons Murder Mystery

    An electrician is convicted of bludgeoning an investment banker to death.

  5. E6

    6. Confession in Question

    A man recants his partial confession to the murder of his parents.

  6. E5

    5. What Happened to Carrie Culberson?

    An Ohio man is convicted of murder after his girlfriend, a former cheerleader, disappears.

  7. E3

    3. Countdown to an Execution

    Crusading attorney Juliet Yackel tries to save her client, Darnell Williams, from execution.

  8. E2

    2. A Warrant to Kill

    A deputy sheriff's dispute with a Texas woman ends in her death.

Season 15

2021 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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  1. E14

    14. A Tragic Night in Dallas

    When a white off-duty police officer, Amber Guyger, kills an unarmed black man, Botham Jean, in his own home in Dallas, racial tensions and calls for justice

  2. E13

    13. Bad Blood

    When a brutal triple-homicide case with alleged ties to witchcraft heads to trial, questions about religious bias and the real motive-to-kill take centre stage.

  3. E12

    12. A Family Vanished

    After a devoted mother and her two children vanish suddenly, investigators work to expose the truth behind why they never came home.

  4. E11

    11. In the Company of a Killer

    When a woman is found brutally murdered in her workplace, a long list of suspects and a lack of DNA evidence means prosecutors must persuade a jury to send a man to prison based on circumstantial evidence alone.

  5. E10

    10. Judge, Jury and Executioner

    A string of murders targeting prominent law officials leaves a small Texas town gripped in fear and investigators in a race against time to stop the killer before he strikes

  6. E9

    9. Money, Lies and Murder

    Model and mother Samira Frasch loved the spotlight, but when her glamorous life ends unexpectedly in her mansion pool, investigators turn their eyes toward the web of heated relationships surrounding her family.

  7. E8

    8. Loved to Death

    When a hostile online feud turns deadly, detectives hunt for a mysterious CIA operative leading to the discovery of a jaw-dropping and vengeful catfishing scheme.

  8. E7

    7. Fame, Football, Fatality

    In a murder case that makes headlines around the globe, a professional football player stands accused of killing his friend in cold blood.

  9. E6

    6. Killer Catfish

    In 2012, 37-year-old single mother Cari Farver mysteriously vanishes into thin air; by the time police piece together the shocking, twisted truth behind her disappearance, one woman is dead and another woman stands accused of her murder.

  10. E5

    5. Death By Text

    When 18-year-old Conrad Roy is found asphyxiated in his pickup truck, his death is quickly ruled a suicide; as detectives retrace Conrad's final moments, texts left on his cell phone reveal a toxic romance between him and Michelle Carter.

  11. E4

    4. The Bad Doctor

    In February 2014, Houston police receive a tip from a conscientious bail bondsman that a murder-for-hire plot is in the works and a woman's life may be in danger.

  12. E3

    3. Shots Fired

    On October 20, 2014, white Chicago PD Officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shoots 17-year-old African American Laquan McDonald in an act that he and the Chicago PD called self-defense.

  13. E2

    2. Poisonous Hearts

    Beloved 60-year-old chiropractor Mary Yoder falls violently ill and is rushed to the hospital; two days later, she dies, leaving her family and friends in a state of stunned disbelief; Mary's autopsy report reveals she didn't die of natural causes.

  14. E1

    1. Friends Til the End

    When 19-year-old aspiring artist Sarah Stern goes missing just weeks before Christmas 2016, investigators initially suspect she may have committed suicide or run away from

Season 16

2022 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

American Justice Season 16 release dates →
  1. E9

    9. Hiding in Plain Sight

    A relentless detective leaves no stone unturned until the entire truth behind a young woman' s brutal death is exposed and everyone responsible for taking her life is brought to justice

  2. E8

    8. A Deadly Con

    When an Ohio man emerges from a remote forest with a bullet lodged in his arm having survived a murder attempt, investigators uncover a deadly scheme to lure men with an online job posting only to kill them for financial gain.

  3. E7

    7. Sleeping With the Enemy

    When an Army Sergeant is gunned down at home on New Year's Eve, investigators are at a loss on who would harm the beloved family man, until fellow soldiers in his unit confess shocking secrets to solve his

  4. E6

    6. Strangers Online

    When a 13-year-old girl goes missing and is found murdered, virtual evidence she leaves behind leads to two shocking arrests.

  5. E5

    5. The Enemy Within

    When a loving wife and mother is found stabbed to death inside her home, a team of investigators dedicate eight years to finding her killer. Ultimately, an undercover sting operation uncovers a world of lies, betrayal, and

  6. E4

    4. Internal Affairs

    When a local deputy sheriff's pregnant daughter is shot and killed in her bed, the search for answers gets personal, as investigators suspect a killer close to home.

  7. E3

    3. Justice for April

    Small town detectives are frightened by what may come next after a young girl is brutally murdered in the woods; with a chance encounter and a digital trail, they must catch the child murderer at large.

  8. E2

    2. A Dangerous Calling

    When an up-and-coming defense attorney is murdered in her office, her colleagues vow to seek justice and "make this

  9. E1

    1. The Monster in Muskegon

    When two separate cases run cold for women who have been abducted and murdered, it takes the courage of a third unsuspecting victim, to unveil a killer hiding in plain

Cast & crew

Created by Noor Amiry

  • Arlyne Weiss-Brickman

    Arlyne Weiss-Brickman

    Herself

  • Karen Hill

    Karen Hill

    (archive footage)

  • Bill Roemer

    Himself/Former FBI agent

  • Aileen Wuornos

    Aileen Wuornos

    Self (archive footage)

  • Dawn Botkins

    Self - Aileen's Childhood Friend

  • Tyria Moore

    Tyria Moore

    Self - Aileen's Girlfriend

  • Arlene Pralle

    Self

  • Steve Glazer

    Self - Defense attorney

  • John F. Kennedy

    John F. Kennedy

    Self (archive footage)

  • Lee Harvey Oswald

    Lee Harvey Oswald

    Self (archive footage)

  • Ted Bundy

    Ted Bundy

    Self (archive footage)

  • John Wayne Gacy

    John Wayne Gacy

    Self (archive footage)

  • Jeffrey Dahmer

    Jeffrey Dahmer

    Self (archive footage)

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