Episode
American Vandal: Premature Theories
Overview
After the documentary goes viral, Peter deals with publicity and sorts through various fan theories. Video evidence from a party provides new clues.
Details
- Series
- American Vandal
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2017-09-15
- Runtime
- 32 min
Episode context
Premature Theories is Episode 5 in Season 1 of American Vandal. It aired on 2017-09-15. The runtime is 32 min.
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Episode 6: Gag Order
As Peter and Sam continue to gather information, they run afoul of the school administration and could lose access. Dylan prepares for his trial.
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