American Crime Story: Season 3

2021 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.8

Impeachment

What Season 3 of American Crime Story

The third season of American Crime Story focuses on the scandal that led President Bill Clinton to an impeachment trial. The series recreates the national crisis that shook the country and puts the spotlight on three women: Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp. It all begins when Linda, a White House employee, is transferred to the Pentagon after the death of her boss, and there she meets Monica. Meanwhile, Paula decides to sue the president for sexual harassment. Monica confides to Linda that she is having a relationship with the most powerful man in the world, and Linda starts recording their conversations. Tensions rise, and Linda begins to realize that someone has her in their sights.

10episodes

Sep 7, 2021premiered

Nov 9, 2021Latest episode

10.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Exiles
Sep 7, 2021 · 62 min · ★ 7.4
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 harassment.
Directing: Ryan Murphy · Writer: Sarah Burgess · Starring: Kevin Pollak, Matthew Floyd Miller, Ian Alda, Nicolas Coster
3x02 The President Kissed Me
Sep 14, 2021 · 61 min · ★ 7.8
Monica reveals to Linda that she is having an affair with the most powerful man in the United States.
Directing: Michael Uppendahl · Writer: Sarah Burgess · Starring: Jason Potter, Matthew Iott, Jordan Hubbard, Joel Ambo
3x03 Not to be Believed
Sep 21, 2021 · 60 min · ★ 7.7
Tensions rise between Monica and the President. Paula is offered a settlement. Linda begins to feel that she has a target on her back.
Directing: Michael Uppendahl · Writer: Sarah Burgess · Starring: Billy Eichner, Elizabeth Reaser, Kim Matula, Emil Beheshti
3x04 The Telephone Hour
Sep 28, 2021 · 53 min · ★ 7.7
Monica leans on Linda for support. Linda begins documenting their conversations.
Directing: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre · Writer: Flora Birnbaum · Starring: Patrick M.J. Finerty, Jay M. Brooks, Cory Bird, Abigayle Lenzinger
3x05 Do You Hear What I Hear?
Oct 5, 2021 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
As Monica prepares to leave D.C., she grows concerned that someone is sharing news about her affair. Linda meets with the FBI.
Directing: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre · Writer: Halley Feiffer · Starring: Chris Riggi, T.J. Thyne, Kara Luiz, Abigayle Lenzinger
3x06 Man Handled
Oct 12, 2021 · 61 min · ★ 8.0
The Office of the Independent Counsel ensnares Monica Lewinsky, holding her for 12 traumatizing hours in a hotel room.
Directing: Ryan Murphy · Writer: Sarah Burgess · Starring: Christopher Wallinger, James Thomas Gilbert, David Perez Babich, Mickey Maxwell
3x07 The Assassination of Monica Lewinsky
Oct 19, 2021 · 58 min · ★ 8.2
The world learns about the affair and Monica Lewinsky becomes the most famous woman in America.
Directing: Michael Uppendahl · Writers: Sarah Burgess, Flora Birnbaum, Daniel Pearle · Starring: Billy Eichner, Danny Jacobs, Teddy Sears, Stewart Skelton
3x08 Stand by Your Man
Oct 26, 2021 · 60 min · ★ 8.1
The President must admit the truth to the Nation - and to The First Lady.
Directing: Rachel Morrison · Writer: Flora Birnbaum · Starring: George H. Xanthis, Blair Underwood, Fred Melamed, Christopher May
3x09 The Grand Jury
Nov 2, 2021 · 65 min · ★ 8.0
Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp tell their stories to 23 strangers.
Directing: Rachel Morrison · Writer: Sarah Burgess · Starring: Taran Killam, Craig Welzbacher, Tom Simmons, Jim Rash
3x10 The Wilderness Season Finale
Nov 9, 2021 · 74 min · ★ 6.6
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 to move on with her life.
Directing: Michael Uppendahl · Writer: Sarah Burgess · Starring: Billy Eichner, Colin Hanks, Cobie Smulders, Sarah Catherine Hook