How It Really Happened (2017–present)

1. S01E01The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills, Part 1January 27, 2017 8.0HLN highlights the shocking motive that turned these brothers into killers.
2. S01E02The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills: Part 2January 27, 2017 8.0Lyle Menendez speaks from behind bars to Chris Cuomo, more than 25 years after he and his brother Erik were convicted of first degree murder
3. S01E03The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 1February 3, 2017 8.0New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession, a possible hit man who claims responsibility for the m
4. S01E04Season's bestThe OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 2February 3, 2017 9.0New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession, a possible hit man who claims responsibility for the m
5. S01E05Prince: The EndFebruary 10, 2017 9.0Uncovering Prince's secret struggles from his earlier years to the final days leading up to his shocking death.
6. S01E06The Life & Death Of Anna Nicole SmithFebruary 17, 2017—Uncovering how Anna Nicole Smith's lavish lifestyle may have contributed to her mysterious death.
7. S01E07The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1February 24, 2017 5.0Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death.
8. S01E08The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2February 24, 2017 5.0Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death and an investigation into the claims that Jackson took
9. S01E09Who Killed JonBenet? Part 1March 3, 2017—Investigating a wide range of suspects and evidence in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey.
10. S01E10Who Killed JonBenet? Part 2March 3, 2017 5.0The aftermath of the investigation into the murder of JonBenet Ramsey.
11. S01E11JFK Jr's Final Flight Part 1March 10, 2017 9.0Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and a never before seen interview with a person who may have bee
12. S01E12JFK Jr's Final Flight Part 2March 10, 2017 5.0Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and a never before seen interview with a person who may have bee
13. S01E13The Final Days of Whitney HoustonMarch 24, 2017 9.0A look at new details surrounding Whitney Houston's last days and her tumultuous relationship with Bobby Brown.
14. S01E14The Strange Case of Jeffrey DahmerMarch 31, 2017 5.0The chilling account of a man who survived his encounter with the notorious serial killer, who managed to evade police scrutiny for years.
15. S01E15Capturing the UnabomberApril 7, 2017 5.0David Kaczynski, the brother of convicted Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, discusses the hunt that led to the capture of his infamous sibling.
16. S01E16What Killed Heath Ledger?April 14, 2017 5.0Heath Ledger's death is examined.
17. S01E17DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too MuchApril 21, 2017 5.0Deborah Jean Palfrey threatened to expose names on her client list and was found hanging on her mother's property.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01The Casey Anthony Story Part 1October 15, 2017 5.0In 2008, two-year-old Florida toddler, Caylee Anthony, vanishes. Her mother, Casey Anthony tells investigators Caylee has been kidnapped by
2. S02E02The Casey Anthony Story Part 2October 15, 2017 5.0In 2008, two-year-old Florida toddler, Caylee Anthony, vanishes. Her mother, Casey Anthony tells investigators Caylee has been kidnapped by
3. S02E03The Gianni Versace MurderOctober 22, 2017 5.0An investigation into the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace, who was gunned down in broad daylight on the steps of his Miami Beach m
4. S02E04The Mystery of Heaven's GateOctober 29, 2017 5.0In the mid-1970s, hundreds of people began disappearing without a trace. Families were left wondering about their loved ones for decades unt
5. S02E05Season's bestWho Killed Chandra Levy?November 5, 2017 7.0May 2001 in Washington DC, 24 year old intern Chandra Levy vanishes into thin air. Police find her keys and her cell phone in her apartment
6. S02E06The Strange Case of the Killer NannyNovember 12, 2017 7.0An eight-month-old baby is fatally injured while in the care of a family's au pair, Louise Woodward. Was it child abuse or a tragic accident
7. S02E07George Michael's Final DaysNovember 19, 2017 5.0George Michael's life as an international superstar comes to a mysterious and tragic end on Christmas Eve 2016. Family and fans are shocked
8. S02E08The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal (Part 1)December 3, 2017 5.0It was the shocking affair that nearly toppled a Presidency. Bill Clinton and a 21 year old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky.
9. S02E09The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal (Part 2)December 3, 2017 5.0It was the shocking affair that nearly toppled a Presidency. Bill Clinton and a 21 year old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky.
10. S02E10Did Scott Peterson Murder Laci? (Part 1)December 10, 2017 5.0A tale of murder, adultery, courtroom drama, and ultimately the death penalty. The story of Scott and Laci Peterson as told by those who liv
11. S02E11Did Scott Peterson Murder Laci? (Part 2)December 10, 2017 5.0A tale of murder, adultery, courtroom drama, and ultimately the death penalty. The story of Scott and Laci Peterson as told by those who liv

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestTed Bundy Part 1: The Girls Are MissingOctober 7, 2018 5.0In the winter of 1974, college-age women from the Pacific Northwest began to disappear seemingly without a trace.
2. S03E02Ted Bundy Part 2: Ted EscapesOctober 7, 2018 5.0While serving time for aggravated kidnapping in Utah and facing first degree murder charges in Colorado, Ted Bundy escaped not once but twic
3. S03E03Ted Bundy Part 3: The Murder TrialsOctober 14, 2018 5.0The murder trials and appeals. Ted Bundy helped prepare his own defense, but would his amateur lawyering help him beat the rap or send him t
4. S03E04Ted Bundy Part 4: The Death Row ConfessionsOctober 14, 2018 5.0Ted Bundy maintains his innocence. As the clock wound down on his final death warrant, Ted Bundy made a last attempt to save his life. He be
5. S03E05Jodi Arias Part 1: Sex, Lies and PhotographsOctober 21, 2018 5.0Jodi Arias is a small town waitress and aspiring photographer. Travis Alexander is a handsome, devout Mormon and successful businessman. Alm
6. S03E06Jodi Arias Part 2: Dirty Little SecretOctober 21, 2018 5.0Four years after the vicious killing of Travis Alexander, his ex-girlfriend Jodi Arias stands trial for his murder. Millions of people are c
7. S03E07Aaron Hernandez: Secrets and LiesOctober 28, 2018 5.0Aaron Hernandez is a star player for the New England Patriots, and at the young age of 23, is set up for greatness. But less than a year lat
8. S03E08Selena: Fatal EncounterNovember 4, 2018 5.0Behind the scenes of Selena's red hot career, ambitions, and tragic demise. Rare interviews include her close friend and co-fashion designer
9. S03E09Waco Part 1: God, Guns and the GovernmentNovember 11, 2018 5.0What were the real reasons for the government raid of a religious compound in Waco Texas in 1993? What was happening inside the Branch David
10. S03E10Waco Part 2: End of DaysNovember 18, 2018 5.0The siege at Waco ended in a fiery hell that killed David Koresh, his followers, his wives and children. TV news crews and demonstrators wat

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Season's bestThe Mystery of the Gainesville Murders (Part 1)August 11, 2019 5.0Over three days, five college students are brutally murdered in Gainesville, Florida. As investigators search for the serial killer, panic f
2. S04E02The Mystery of the Gainesville Murders (Part 2)August 11, 2019 5.0Five college students are found brutally murdered in Gainesville, Florida. However, it takes investigators months - and the discovery of a c
3. S04E03The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart (Part 1)August 18, 2019 5.0On June 5th, 2002, Elizabeth Smart is kidnapped from her Salt Lake City home, snatched from her bed at knifepoint by a mysterious man in the
4. S04E04The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart: Hiding in Plain Sight (Part 2)August 18, 2019 5.0For nine months, in 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart is the most famous missing child in America. Kidnapped by Brian David Mitchell, she wa
5. S04E05Susan Smith: Someone Stole My Babies (Part 1)August 25, 2019 5.0On October 25, 1994, Susan Smith reports that a carjacker has abducted her two young sons, Michael and Alexander. This report sets off a nat
6. S04E06Susan Smith: The Shocking Truth (Part 2)August 25, 2019 5.0For nine days, the nation waits for news as to the whereabouts of missing 3-year-Michael and 14-month-old Alex Smith. Then, there's a shocki
7. S04E07Drew Peterson: Killer CharmSeptember 1, 2019 5.0On Oct. 28, 2007, 23-year-old Stacy Peterson, the wife of veteran police sergeant Drew Peterson, goes missing. As police launch an intensive
8. S04E08David Cassidy: Fatal SecretSeptember 8, 2019 5.0Actor-musician David Cassidy ("The Partridge Family") experiences the pressures of fame as a teen idol in the 1970s. In the end, his death i
9. S04E09The Bombing of Oklahoma City: The Explosion (Part 1)September 15, 2019 5.0On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh, a 26-year-old U.S. army veteran, detonated a 7,000 pound truck bomb outside the Alfred Murrah Federal Bu
10. S04E10The Bombing of Oklahoma City: McVeigh's Shocking Confession (Part 2)September 15, 2019 5.0In an exclusive prison interview, Timothy McVeigh himself describes how events in his personal life - and in the ever-changing world around

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Season's bestThe Atlanta Serial Killer: Do You Know Where Your Children Are? Pt. 1August 23, 2020 5.0From 1979 to 1981, more than two dozen of Atlanta's black children disappeared without a trace; a look at who was killing the city's most vu
2. S05E02The Atlanta Serial Killer: The KKK Connection? Pt. 2August 23, 2020 5.0Investigators believe Wayne Williams, a 23-year-old black man murdered more than two dozen black children and young men in Atlanta; 40-year-
3. S05E03The Yosemite Murders: The Missing Women Pt. 1August 30, 2020 5.0When in 1999, young women mysteriously disappear from Yosemite National Park, investigators determine foul play and a prime suspect emerges,
4. S05E04The Yosemite Murders: The Evil Side Pt. 2August 30, 2020 5.0The key suspect in the murder of young women in Yosemite National Park is caught, but it's up to an exceptionally skilled FBI agent to disma
5. S05E05Siegfried & Roy: The Tiger Attack Pt. 1September 6, 2020 5.0In 2003, the wildly successful careers of master illusionists Siegfried & Roy come to a shockingly abrupt end when one of the team's prized
6. S05E06Siegfried & Roy: Dangerous Illusion Pt. 2September 7, 2020 5.0Roy tries to recover from severe wounds inflicted by his beloved tiger Manticore, but the team's excuses for the animal's behavior lose cred
7. S05E07The Boston Marathon: Reconstructing the Crime Scene Pt. 1September 13, 2020 5.0On April 15th, 2013, two bombs explode during the iconic Boston Marathon, killing three spectators and injuring hundreds of others. In a rac
8. S05E08The Boston Marathon: The Manhunt Pt. 2September 13, 2020 5.0With the Boston Bombing suspects identified as domestic terrorist brothers, the manhunt begins, a terrifying crime spree ensues, and new inf
9. S05E09Tom Petty: Mysterious EndingSeptember 20, 2020 5.0News of the sudden passing of celebrated rock musician Tom Petty shocked fans worldwide, but a deeper look into the music legend's life reve
10. S05E10James Jordan: VanishedSeptember 27, 2020 5.0Who would want to murder the father of beloved superstar Michael Jordan? When in 1993, James Raymond Jordan Sr. goes missing and his luxury

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Season's bestFinding Susan Powell: The Secret They Couldn't Talk About (Part 1)March 14, 2021 5.0Susan Powell, a 28-year-old mother of two, goes missing in December of 2009. Her husband Josh claims to have taken their two young sons wint
2. S06E02Finding Susan Powell: What the Children Saw (Part 2)March 14, 2021—Authorities search for missing mother of two, Susan Powell, in every nook and cranny of the desert in Western Utah while her friends and fam
3. S06E03Escape from Dannemora: Killers on the Loose (Part 1)March 21, 2021 5.0Two dangerous killers break out of one of New York State's toughest prisons. Convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat cut through st
4. S06E04Escape from Dannemora: Where's the Getaway Car? (Part 2)March 21, 2021 5.0The manhunt for escaped prisoners--Richard Matt and David Sweat was growing, expanding from the Northeast United States to Canada and Mexico
5. S06E05Bernie Madoff:The Most Hated Man in America (Part 1)March 28, 2021 5.0Bernie Madoff was a legend on Wall Street. He helped create Nasdaq, served as its chairman, and operated a highly successful brokerage firm.
6. S06E06Bernie Madoff: Who Else Knew? (Part 2)March 28, 2021 5.0The news of Bernie Madoff's arrest sent shockwaves around the world. His staggering crime affected thousands of victims, including charities
7. S06E07The Last Days of Glenn Frey: Heartache TonightApril 4, 2021 5.0Glenn Frey was a multi-talented musician and along with Don Henley co-founded the legendary band, the Eagles. During the 1970's the Eagles r
8. S06E08The Dartmouth Murders: Evil in a Small TownApril 11, 2021 5.0They were well-known and well-liked Dartmouth College professors. But on January 27th 2001, Half and Suzanne Zantop's incredible lives came
9. S06E09The Jenny Jones Show: Fatal AttractionApril 18, 2021 5.0In the early 1990's daytime talk television was on the rise. In an effort to capture high ratings shows began to push the envelope with outr

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Madeleine McCann: The Night She DisappearedAugust 28, 2022 5.015 years after Madeleine McCann's highly publicized disappearance, there's a new suspect.
2. S07E02Madeleine McCann: Who Took MadeleineAugust 28, 2022 5.015 years after Madeleine McCann's highly publicized disappearance, there's a new suspect.
3. S07E03Kobe Bryant: Fateful Flight: Red FlagsSeptember 4, 2022 5.0On January 26th, 2020, Kobe Bryant's helicopter crashed, killing all people on board.
4. S07E04Kobe Bryant: Fatal Flight: What Went Wrong?September 5, 2022 5.0Aviation experts revisit the accident and share what exactly happened.
5. S07E05The Yacht Murder Mystery: Unspeakable CrueltySeptember 11, 2022 5.0Tom and Jackie Hawks dreamed of retiring early, buying a boat, and sailing the Pacific. The couple worked hard, saved their money, and were
6. S07E06Season's bestThe Hollywood Ripper: He Was Watching ThemSeptember 18, 2022 8.0On February 21, 2001, a beautiful young woman is viciously murdered inside her Hollywood home just before she was scheduled to go on a date
7. S07E07Adrienne Shelly: Nothing's As It SeemsSeptember 25, 2022 5.0Forty-year-old Adrienne Shelly was an actress, writer, director, wife, and mother. She finished working on her film Waitress when she was fo
8. S07E08Lorena Bobbitt: Tick Tick BoomOctober 2, 2022 5.0In the dark hours of June 23, 1993, in Manassas, Virginia, a man lies fast asleep on his bed, while a woman looms over his prone body with a

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Titanic (1): A Clear and Starry NightApril 28, 2024—The fateful Titanic shipwreck of 1912 intertwines with a recent underwater OceanGate voyage that cost more human lives. Interviews with hist
2. S08E02Titanic (2): The Last MomentsApril 28, 2024—Recent scientific advances have uncovered new secrets around the Titanic sinking, challenging previous notions about the ship's fate. This c
3. S08E03Season's bestAnthrax: Terror by MailMay 5, 2024 5.0After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the nation faced a new threat: anthrax, dubbed "the poor man's nuclear bomb." This easily weaponized bacte
4. S08E04Oscar Pistorius: The BladerunnerMay 12, 2024 5.0The shocking killing of Reeva Steenkamp by Olympic superstar Oscar Pistorius on Valentine's Day 2013 shattered the illusion of a storybook r
5. S08E05Gardner Art Heist: Stealing BeautyMay 19, 2024 5.0Saint Patrick's Day 1990, robbers stormed Boston's Gardner Museum, making off with 13 priceless artworks, never to be recovered. Valued at h
6. S08E06The Atlanta Olympic Bombing Part 1: "You Have 30 Minutes"July 28, 2024—In the summer of 1996, a bombing at the Atlanta Olympics killed two and injured over 100; an intense manhunt ensued, with the media and law
7. S08E07The Atlanta Olympic Bombing Part 2: The Bomber Is WatchingJuly 28, 2024—Interviews with former special agents, journalists, and Richard Jewell's associates provide insight into the case and its aftermath; subsequ
8. S08E08Tylenol Murders: Killer CapsulesNovember 17, 2024—On September 29, 1982, seven Chicago-area residents were suddenly stricken with a deadly illness. At first doctors were at a loss, but they
9. S08E09Kimes GriftersNovember 17, 2024—On July 5, 1998, a wealthy widow named Irene Silverman disappeared from her New York City townhouse. While police went on a frantic search f
10. S08E10Iran Hostages: The Dangerous Journey HomeNovember 24, 2024—When Iranian students stormed the US Embassy in Tehran in November 1979, they took the Embassy staff hostage and held them for 444 days. Onl

Season 8 ranked & reviewed