American Vandal

Synopsis

In the wake of their first documentary's success, Peter and Sam seek a new case and settle on a stomach-churning mystery at a Washington high school.

First Air Date: 2017-09-15

Last Air Date: 2018-09-14

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Tyler Alvarez as Peter Maldonado
Griffin Gluck as Sam Ecklund
Jimmy Tatro as Dylan Maxwell
Lou Wilson as Lucas Wiley
Joe Farrell as Jared Hixenbaugh
Travis Tope as Kevin McClain
Melvin Gregg as DeMarcus Tillman
Taylor Dearden as Chloe Lyman
Calum Worthy as Alex Trimboli
Camille Ramsey as Mackenzie Wagner

Seasons

Season 1 (2017)

In the aftermath of a costly high school prank that left twenty-seven faculty cars vandalized with phallic images, two aspiring sophomore documentarians investigate the controversial and potentially unjust expulsion of troubled senior (and known dick-drawer) Dylan Maxwell.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Hard Facts: Vandalism and Vulgarity (2017-09-15)

When senior class clown Dylan Maxwell is expelled for vandalism, sophomore Peter Maldonado begins an investigation that questions Dylan's guilt.
Ep. 2: A Limp Alibi (2017-09-15)

Key witness Alex Trimboli's account of the incident comes under fire when other students doubt his boasts of drunkenness and sexual exploits.
Ep. 3: Nailed (2017-09-15)

Peter scrutinizes the motives of Ms. Shapiro, the Spanish teacher who testified against Dylan. Another teacher makes a surprising accusation.
Ep. 4: Growing Suspicion (2017-09-15)

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.
Ep. 5: Premature Theories (2017-09-15)

After the documentary goes viral, Peter deals with publicity and sorts through various fan theories. Video evidence from a party provides new clues.
Ep. 6: Gag Order (2017-09-15)

As Peter and Sam continue to gather information, they run afoul of the school administration and could lose access. Dylan prepares for his trial.
Ep. 7: Climax (2017-09-15)

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.
Ep. 8: Clean Up (2017-09-15)

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.