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The Best Episodes of The Case Against Adnan Syed Season 1

Every episode of The Case Against Adnan Syed Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Case Against Adnan Syed Season 1!

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Explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Case Against Adnan Syed Season 1 Episode 1 - Forbidden Love
    7.2/10(201 votes)

    #1 - Forbidden Love

    S1:E1

    Family and friends of Adnan Syed, who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend 18-year-old Hae Min Lee, recall the events that led to Syed's arrest. After the podcast "Serial" resurrects the cold case, Syed's family prepares for his appeal in February 2016, and hope for a chance to discover the truth after nearly 20 years.

    Director:Amy J. Berg
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Case Against Adnan Syed Season 1 Episode 2 - In Between the Truth
    7.2/10(169 votes)

    #2 - In Between the Truth

    S1:E2

    As Syed's appeal for a new trial gets underway, supporters look back at the 1999 confession of his friend, Jay Wilds, who claimed he helped Syed bury Lee's body. With questions remaining regarding the police's timeline of events, acquaintance Asia McClain becomes a key figure in providing a possible alibi for him.

    Director:Amy J. Berg
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Case Against Adnan Syed Season 1 Episode 3 - Justice Is Arbitrary
    7.2/10(143 votes)

    #3 - Justice Is Arbitrary

    S1:E3

    As Adnan Syed's 2016 appeal draws to a close, his family and attorneys brace for a ruling that could result in a new trial and hope for an acquittal 20 years after Hae Lee's murder, while the State continues to defend its original case and conviction.

    Director:Amy J. Berg
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Case Against Adnan Syed Season 1 Episode 4 - Time Is the Killer
    7.0/10(95 votes)

    #4 - Time Is the Killer

    S1:E4

    Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the State's repeated appeals. Private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they re-analyze the forensic evidence surrounding Hae Min Lee's death and Syed faces a major decision as his 20th year in prison approaches. Series finale.

    Director:Amy J. Berg
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Forbidden Love" is the best rated episode of "The Case Against Adnan Syed" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 201 votes. Directed by Amy J. Berg and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/10/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "In Between the Truth".