When They See Us: Season 1
2019 · 4 episodes · ★ 7.7
Limited Series
What Season 1 of When They See Us
Season 1 of When They See Us has 4 episodes and premiered on May 31, 2019. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Part One
In the spring of 1989, five boys of color are arrested, interrogated and coerced into confessing to the vicious attack of a woman in Central Park.
Directing: Ava DuVernay · Screenplay: Robin Swicord, Julian Breece, Ava DuVernay · Starring: Vera Farmiga, Bruce MacVittie, Ariel Shafir, Patrick Gallo
1x02 Part Two
As the jogger case stirs tensions nationwide, the families of the boys and their lawyers prepare for a bitter legal fight against the city of New York.
Directing: Ava DuVernay · Writing: Attica Locke, Julian Breece, Ava DuVernay · Starring: Vera Farmiga, Suzzanne Douglas, Len Cariou, William Sadler
1x03 Part Three
The boys struggle with the difficult reality of life behind bars. Years later, Raymond, Antron, Yusef and Kevin return home as men to a changed world.
Directing: Ava DuVernay · Writing: Robin Swicord, Ava DuVernay · Starring: Rosa Arredondo, Suzzanne Douglas, Adepero Oduye, Omar J. Dorsey
1x04 Part Four Season Finale
At age 16, Korey begins a brutal journey through the adult prison system. A shocking turn of events reveals the truth of the crime, long ignored.
Directing: Ava DuVernay · Screenplay: Michael Starrbury, Ava DuVernay · Starring: Logan Marshall-Green, Vera Farmiga, Suzzanne Douglas, Len Cariou
Season 1 Cast
Asante BlackkYoung Kevin Richardson4 episodes
Jharrel JeromeKorey Wise4 episodes
Ethan HerisseYoung Yusef Salaam4 episodes
Marquis RodriguezYoung Raymond Santana Jr.4 episodes
Caleel HarrisYoung Antron McCray4 episodes
Michael Kenneth WilliamsBobby McCray4 episodes
John LeguizamoRaymond Santana Sr.4 episodes
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorSharonne Salaam4 episodes
Suzzanne DouglasGrace Cuffee4 episodes
Len CariouDA Robert Morgenthau3 episodes
Alexandra TemplerTrisha Meili3 episodes
Adepero OduyeNomsa Brath3 episodes
Omar J. DorseyElombre Brath3 episodes
Christopher JacksonPeter Rivera2 episodes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 1 of When They See Us have?
Season 1 of When They See Us has 4 episodes.
When did Season 1 of When They See Us premiere?
Premiered on May 31, 2019.
Where can I watch Season 1 of When They See Us?
In Spain, on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 1x04, "Part Four", with a 8.1.