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A true-crime satire that explores the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images.

2 Seasons
16 Episodes
Canceled
Comedy Crime
Cast & Characters
episode image The Dump
9.1/10 (943 votes)

#1 The Dump

S2:E8

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?

episode image Climax
8.6/10 (909 votes)

#2 Climax

S1:E7

Peter and Sam follow a lead that could reveal the vandal’s primary target, and a new theory gives them hope that they may finally solve the case.

episode image Sh*t Storm
8.6/10 (642 votes)

#3 Sh*t Storm

S2:E7

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.

episode image Clean Up
8.5/10 (948 votes)

#4 Clean Up

S1:E8

Peter is forced to reckon with his actions and attempts to learn lessons in the aftermath of the documentary. But the investigation might not be over.

episode image Premature Theories
8.2/10 (870 votes)

#5 Premature Theories

S1:E5

After the documentary goes viral, Peter deals with publicity and sorts through various fan theories. Video evidence from a party provides new clues.

episode image All Backed Up
8.1/10 (583 votes)

#6 All Backed Up

S2:E6

An interview with a former St. Bernardine student gives the guys confidence that they're on the right track with their most recent theory.

episode image The Brownout
8.0/10 (744 votes)

#7 The Brownout

S2:E1

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."

episode image Leaving a Mark
8.0/10 (620 votes)

#8 Leaving a Mark

S2:E3

As Peter learns more about basketball star DeMarcus Tillman, he uncovers evidence of athletes getting preferential treatment at St. Bernardine.

episode image Growing Suspicion
7.9/10 (860 votes)

#9 Growing Suspicion

S1:E4

Peter takes a close look at the "Morning Show Nine," a group of students -- including Peter and Sam -- who had access to the missing security footage.

episode image Gag Order
7.9/10 (828 votes)

#10 Gag Order

S1:E6

As Peter and Sam continue to gather information, they run afoul of the school administration and could lose access. Dylan prepares for his trial.

episode image Sh*t Talk
7.9/10 (590 votes)

#11 Sh*t Talk

S2:E4

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.

episode image Wiped Clean
7.9/10 (581 votes)

#12 Wiped Clean

S2:E5

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.

episode image A Limp Alibi
7.8/10 (949 votes)

#13 A Limp Alibi

S1:E2

Key witness Alex Trimboli's account of the incident comes under fire when other students doubt his boasts of drunkenness and sexual exploits.

episode image Nailed
7.8/10 (889 votes)

#14 Nailed

S1:E3

Peter scrutinizes the motives of Ms. Shapiro, the Spanish teacher who testified against Dylan. Another teacher makes a surprising accusation.

episode image #2
7.8/10 (644 votes)

#15 #2

S2:E2

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.

episode image Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity
7.6/10 (1090 votes)

#16 Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity

S1:E1

When senior class clown Dylan Maxwell is expelled for vandalism, sophomore Peter Maldonado begins an investigation that questions Dylan's guilt.

Cast & Chracters

character image Peter Maldonado

Peter Maldonado

Actor: Tyler Alvarez
character image Sam Ecklund

Sam Ecklund

Actor: Griffin Gluck

The highest rated episode of American Vandal is "The Dump" (S2E8) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 943 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 1,090 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Climax" (S1E7) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 909 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity" (S1E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 1,090 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Dump" (S2E8) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 943 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "#2" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 644 votes.

Name Department Job
Jenelle Giordano Art Set Decoration
Schuyler Telleen Art Production Design
Alisha Silverstein Costume & Make-Up Costume Design
Allison Lyman Production Associate Producer
Amy Pocha Production Consulting Producer
Ari Lubet Production Executive Producer
Ashley Chang Production Producer
Dan Lagana Production Executive Producer
Dan Perrault Production Executive Producer
Darren M. Demetre Production Producer
Huey M. Park Production Co-Producer
Jessica Meyer Production Producer
Joe Farrell Production Executive Producer
Josh Lieberman Production Executive Producer
Kevin McManus Production Producer
Matthew McManus Production Producer
Michael Rotenberg Production Executive Producer
Nick Sala Production Associate Producer
Seth Cohen Production Consulting Producer
Tony Yacenda Production Executive Producer
Wendy O'Brien Production Casting
Darien Shulman Sound Original Music Composer

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