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Shots Fired

TV·2017–2017·1 season, 10 episodes·FOX·Crime, Drama·45m·Created by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood

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A media storm sets off when an African-American cop kills a white teenager in a small North Carolina town.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Shots Fired S01E03Hour Three: Somebody's SonS01E03 · 5.0Ashe and Preston examine evidence in both cases and go on a dangerous manhunt for credible witnesses. The political implications of both cases begin to rise and Eamons' biggest competition seeks out Jesse'e mother.
  2. 02Shots Fired S01E01Hour One: PilotS01E01 · 4.0A white teenager is killed by a black cop during a police shooting, leading an expert investigator and a special prosecutor to examine the case and grapple with media attention, public debate and the social unrest.
  3. 03Shots Fired S01E02Hour Two: Betrayal of TrustS01E02 · 3.5A controversial video leaks that features Deputy Beck, creating a new challenge for Ashe and Preston. Suspicions rise around Pastor Janae when it's revealed that she had a run-in with Joey and a witness goes missing in the case of Joey's murder.

Castfull cast & details

Sanaa LathanSanaa LathanAshe AkinoStephan JamesStephan JamesPreston TerryStephen MoyerStephen MoyerLieutenant BreelandWill PattonWill PattonSheriff Daniel PlattTristan Mack WildsTristan Mack WildsDeputy Joshua BeckAisha HindsAisha HindsPastor Janae JamesDeWanda WiseDeWanda WiseShameeka CampbellClare-Hope AshiteyClare-Hope AshiteyKerry Beck

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode10Episodes2017Aired 1.9Season avg
  1. S01E01Shots Fired S01E01Hour One: PilotMarch 22, 2017 4.0A white teenager is killed by a black cop during a police shooting, leading an expert investigator and a special prosecutor to examine the c
  2. S01E02Shots Fired S01E02Hour Two: Betrayal of TrustMarch 29, 2017 3.5A controversial video leaks that features Deputy Beck, creating a new challenge for Ashe and Preston. Suspicions rise around Pastor Janae wh
  3. S01E03Shots Fired S01E03Season's bestHour Three: Somebody's SonApril 5, 2017 5.0Ashe and Preston examine evidence in both cases and go on a dangerous manhunt for credible witnesses. The political implications of both cas
  4. S01E04Shots Fired S01E04Hour Four: TruthApril 12, 2017 1.0After Cory opens up about what he witnessed the night of Joey Campbell's death, Ashe and Preston must decide if his word will be enough to g
  5. S01E05Shots Fired S01E05Hour Five: Before the StormApril 19, 2017 1.0Cory reveals some key details about the night Joey Campbell was murdered, allowing Preston and Ashe to zero in on the people whom they belie
  6. S01E06Shots Fired S01E06Hour Six: The Fire This TimeApril 26, 2017 1.0The tension heats up in Gate Station as a violent riot erupts between the citizens and the police. Meanwhile, Ashe and Preston confront Gove
  7. S01E07Shots Fired S01E07Hour Seven: Content of Their CharacterMay 3, 2017 1.0Another team is tasked with investigating the case, but Preston remains dedicated to finding out the truth as a witness is placed in potenti
  8. S01E08Shots Fired S01E08Hour Eight: Rock BottomMay 10, 2017 1.0Preston and Ashe discover a possible murder weapon for the Joey Campbell case and are feel pressured to use it to find the identity of Joey'
  9. S01E09Shots Fired S01E09Hour Nine: Come to JesusMay 17, 2017 1.0In light of a surprising discovery about the Auxiliary Deputy program, the investigation puts the Sheriff's Department under further scrutin
  10. S01E10Shots Fired S01E10Hour Ten: Last DanceMay 24, 2017 1.0In the series finale, the hearings for both cases are held and, as Preston presents the facts to the jurors, the truth behind each shooting

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