American Sports Story
Re-examines a prominent event involving a sports figure. First season will follow the story of Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots and convicted murderer.
- Metascore72
- 2024-2024
- 1 season
- FX Network
- Documentary, Drama, Sports
- TV-MA
Re-examines a prominent event involving a sports figure. First season will follow the story of Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots and convicted murderer.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
If It's to Be
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 51 mins
Young Aaron grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career, but when tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands.
Episode 2
Consequences, with Extreme Prejudice
Tue, Sep 17, 2024 43 mins
Aaron faces college level competition on the field and distractions off of it. He learns that the rules work differently when you're a team asset.
Episode 3
Pray the Gay Away
Tue, Sep 24, 2024 44 mins
Aaron's star status brings him acclaim, but he struggles to resist hidden temptations and seeks counsel from an unlikely source.
Episode 4
Birthday Money
Tue, Oct 1, 2024 43 mins
Aaron prepares for the NFL Draft with high hopes, but secrets from his past threaten to unravel his NFL prospects.
Episode 5
The Man
Tue, Oct 8, 2024 41 mins
"Patriot Way," Aaron reconnects with an old love interest and seeks out a dangerous new friend.
Episode 6
Herald Street
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 46 mins
As his NFL stardom rises, Aaron commits a violent act that casts a haunting shadow over his picture-perfect life.
Episode 7
Dirty Pain
Tue, Oct 22, 2024 39 mins
Fearing for his life, Aaron goes to California for surgery and a fresh start, but he cannot escape his growing paranoia.
Episode 8
Odin
Tue, Oct 29, 2024 45 mins
When tragic news sends Aaron deeper into his mental turmoil, he tries to find reprieve in an ill-fated new friendship.
Episode 9
What's Left Behind
Tue, Nov 5, 2024 44 mins
With Aaron behind bars, the women in his life are forced to face their new reality and make a difficult decision.
Episode 10
Who Killed Aaron Hernandez?
Tue, Nov 12, 2024 45 mins
New lawyers and a second trial offer unexpected hope, but Aaron's tortured mind struggles to withstand the weight of his deepest secrets.
