American Crime Returns TONIGHT, March 12th w/Season Premiere

SEASON PREMIERE

ABC’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AND EMMY AWARD-WINNING SERIES ‘AMERICAN

CRIME’ RETURNS WITH A POWERFUL NEW STORY THAT EXPLORES ALL SIDES OF THE

AMERICAN DREAM, PREMIERING SUNDAY, MARCH 12 ON ABC

Guest Starring Sandra Oh and Cherry Jones

This season takes place in Alamance County, North Carolina, and explores issues of forced labor, sex trafficking, immigration, socioeconomic divides, individual rights and how we are all a part of an economy that often prospers on economic oppression. The season premiere of “American Crime” is tonight, SUNDAY, MARCH 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network.

“Season Three: Episode One” – An undocumented worker, Luis Salazar, travels from Mexico into the United States in search of a job, only to discover that modern servitude is thriving in the farmlands and agricultural communities. Promised work and a place to live, laborers find themselves required to pay exorbitant rates for shelter, food and other essentials. What little money they make is often collected directly by their employers. Workers find themselves caught in perpetual debt and without recourse because of their legal status. Undocumented workers aren’t the only people targeted by this system. Coy Henson is a young, white American male, estranged from his family and hopelessly addicted to drugs.

Lured by farm crew chief Isaac Castillo with the promise of steady work, Coy soon realizes that an opportunity to turn is his life around has devolved into another form of dependency.

Hesby Farms, a struggling family-owned tomato farm, is forced to cut back on labor costs in order to be competitive in a market that continuously demands lower prices. Jeanette Hesby, who married into the family that owns the farm, begins to learn the shocking truth behind their wealth. Her turmoil will eventually force her to make a moral decision, which could put her at odds with the family.

Kimara Walters is a dedicated social worker who truly wants to help those in need. Unattached, single and in her forties, she desperately wants to have a baby and is finding it hard to get pregnant,
even with the help of modern medicine. When Kimara meets Shae Reese, a 17-year-old prostitute, Kimara wants to help Shae get out of the business, turn her life around and testify against her pimp in court.

“American Crime” stars Regina King as Kimara Walters, Felicity Huffman as Jeanette Hesby, Connor Jessup as Coy Henson, Richard Cabral as Isaac Castillo and Benito Martinez as Luis Salazar.

Guest starring are Sandra Oh as Abby Tanaka, Cherry Jones as Laurie Ann Hesby, Tim DeKay as JD Hesby, Janel Moloney as Raelyn, Dallas Roberts as Carson Hesby, Ana Mulvoy Ten as Shae Reese, Josh Drennen as Flemming and Colby French as Wilkens.

“Season Three: Episode One” was written by John Ridley and was directed by So Yong Kim.

“American Crime” is created and executive produced by Oscar-winner John Ridley (“12 Years a Slave”). Michael J. McDonald and Julie Hébert also serve as executive producers. “American Crime” is produced by ABC Studios.

Photos credit: ABC

American Crime All New Wednesday, March 2nd

THE ENTIRE LEYLAND COMMUNITY IS FORCED TO RE-­‐‑EXAMINE THE CHOICES THEY

HAVE MADE IN THE WAKE OF AN ON-­‐‑CAMPUS MURDER RELATED TO THE SEXUAL

ENCOUNTER BETWEEN ERIC AND TAYLOR; SEBASTIAN TARGETS THE LEYLAND

SCHOOL IN SUPPORT OF ANNE; AND CHRIS FINDS HIMSELF FACING A CAREER

CROSSROADS AT MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL, ON ABC’S “AMERICAN CRIME”

“Season Two: Episode Nine” – Following the on-­‐‑campus murder of a fellow Leyland student, the entire community is forced to re-­‐‑examine all of the choices they have made in the wake of the sexual encounter between Eric and Taylor; leaked personal information implicates both Kevin and Becca to the shooting; Sebastian targets the Leyland school by releasing its most sensitive information online, which causes Leslie to take drastic measures; and at Marshall High, Chris finds himself at a career crossroads when he faces a school review board, on “American Crime,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 (10:00-­‐‑11:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Leslie Graham, Timothy Hutton as Dan Sullivan, Lili

American Crime All New TONIGHT, Feb. 10th

WHILE LESLIE SETS UP A SCHOOL ASSEMBLY TO WELCOME ERIC BACK TO LEYLAND, SOME OF

HIS FELLOW BASKETBALL TEAM MEMBERS ARE ANGERED BY HIS RETURN, AND ANNE DECIDES

SHE’D RATHER TAKE THE SCHOOL TO COURT THAN AGREE TO A SETTLEMENT OVER WHAT

HAPPENED TO HER SON, TAYLOR, ON ABC’S “AMERICAN CRIME”

Against the school lawyer’s advice, Leslie decides to take it upon herself to welcome Eric back to Leyland with a school-wide showing of empathy. But Eric soon discovers that his return does not sit well with some of his fellow basketball team members; Anne decides that she’d rather take the school to court over what happened to her son, Taylor, than accept a settlement, and Chris finds himself being vilified when students begin picketing Marshall high school after three Hispanic students are suspended for fighting with a black student, who received no punishment whatsoever, on “American Crime,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Leslie Graham, Timothy Hutton as Dan Sullivan, Lili

American Crime All New Wednesday, Feb. 3rd

AFTER ERIC IS FORCED TO OPENLY DISCUSS HIS SEXUALITY, TAYLOR MUST DEFEND HIS OWN

ACTIONS ON THE NIGHT OF HIS ALLEGED ASSAULT WHILE HIS MOTHER, ANNE, STRUGGLES

TO ACCEPT THAT HER SON IS GAY, ON ABC’S “AMERICAN CRIME”

In the hours after Eric is forced to openly discuss his sexuality, Taylor must defend his actions on the night of his alleged assault to the police; Anne struggles with the discovery that her son is gay; a critical decision by the detectives makes some involved feel as though the worst may be over; and at Marshall high school, Chris deals with the aftermath of a seemingly innocuous incident that begins to take on racial overtones, on “American Crime,” WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST/PST) on the ABC Television Network.

“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Leslie Graham, Timothy Hutton as Dan Sullivan, Lili

American Crime All New TONIGHT, January 27th

THE PARENTS OF THE BASKETBALL PLAYERS AND FACULTY OF THE LEYLAND SCHOOL PREPARE

FOR AN INVASIVE INVESTIGATION OF THE TEAM AFTER EVIDENCE OF ASSAULT IS FOUND ON

TAYLOR’S CLOTHING, ON ABC’S “AMERICAN CRIME”

Following the revelation that evidence was found on Taylor’s clothing, the parents of the basketball players and faculty of The Leyland School prepare for invasive DNA testing on the team. The impending test forces Eric to make a painful revelation, while at the same time, Taylor attempts to return to normalcy as he matriculates back into a local public high school, on “American Crime,” tonight, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Leslie Graham, Timothy Hutton as Dan Sullivan, Lili

American Crime All New Wednesday, January 20th

KEVIN IS PUBLICLY NAMED IN A NEWS ARTICLE AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE EVENTS THAT UNFOLDED AT THE CAPTAINS’ PARTY, AND NEW EVIDENCE SURFACES THAT RAISES ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO TAYLOR ON THE NIGHT OF HIS ALLEGED ASSAULT, ON ABC’S “AMERICAN CRIME”

As a news article detailing the events of the Captains’ party goes online, the LaCroix family has to deal with their son, Kevin, being publicly named as a participant; Anne finds herself on the defensive after the article is published; and new evidence surfaces that raises additional questions about what really happened on the night of the alleged assault on Taylor, on “American Crime,” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Leslie Graham, Timothy Hutton as Dan Sullivan, Lili

'American Crime' Returns TONIGHT, January 6th

Issues of sexual orientation and socioeconomic disparity come to a roil when lurid photos of a high school boy, Taylor Blaine, are posted on social media following a school party, on the season premiere of “American Crime,” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

In the season premiere episode, “Season Two: Episode One,” after the shocking photos of Taylor are posted, circumstances become more complicated when he accuses two players on

American Crime "Episode Eleven", Season Finale Airs Tonight, May 14th

LIVES ARE FOREVER CHANGED WITH TRAGIC ENDS AND HOPEFUL BEGINNINGS

IN THE GRIPPING CONCLUSION OF ABC’S “AMERICAN CRIME”

Regina King (“Southland”) Guest Stars

In the provocative, heart stopping season finale, the criminal case comes to a shocking close for all those involved as we see each life forever altered by this incident. Charged with emotions and unexpected twists, certain journeys will end while others begin, on “American Crime,” THURSDAY, MAY 14 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.

“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Barb Hanlon, Timothy Hutton as Russ Skokie, W. Earl Brown as Tom Carlin, Richard Cabral as Hector Tontz, Caitlin Gerard as Aubry Taylor, Benito Martinez as Alonzo Gutiérrez, Penelope Ann Miller as Eve Carlin, Elvis Nolasco as Carter Nix, Johnny Ortiz as Tony Gutiérrez and guest starring Regina King as Aliyah Shadeed.

Guest Starring David Hoflin as Mark, Gleendilys Inoa as Jenny Gutiérrez, Gwendoline Yeo as

American Crime "Episode Eight” Airs April 23rd

HUNDREDS OF CARTER SUPPORTERS ARRIVE TO MARCH THROUGH MODESTO AND

ARE MET BY OPPONENTS AND THE POLICE, ON ABC’S “AMERICAN CRIME”

Regina King (“Southland”) and Lili Taylor (“Six Feet Under”) Guest Star

As news of Aliyah’s organized march for Carter’s cause spreads, tensions and emotions within the community rise. The city tries to stifle the demonstration and the DA attempts to offer Carter a plea deal. Demonized and the target of violent threats, Barb refuses to back down and desperately rallies her own group of supporters to attend the march. Once again placed in juvenile detention, Tony could be charged as an adult. Alonzo urges him to testify against Carter to gain some leniency. Hector reconnects with his girlfriend and promises to turn his life around for her and their daughter. Unemployed and out of options, Russ turns to Mark for help in allowing him to move into Matt and Gwen’s house, on “American Crime,” THURSDAY, APRIL 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.

“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Barb Hanlon, Timothy Hutton as Russ Skokie, W. Earl

American Crime "Episode Seven" Airs Tonight, April 16th

CARTER REMAINS IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT AS ALIYAH MEETS WITH AN INVESTIGATOR

WHO UNCOVERS NEW DETAILS REGARDING HER BROTHER’S CASE

AND MARK’S FIANCEÉ ARRIVES IN MODESTO TO MEET BARB.

Regina King (“Southland”) Guest Stars

While Carter sits in solitary confinement, Aubry blindsides her family when asked to testify against Carter in order to stay out of jail. Meanwhile, an incriminating video leads to Tony being re-arrested and sent back to juvenile detention. Elsewhere, Mark’s fiancé Richelle (Gwendoline Yeo) arrives in Modesto and meets Barb, who unashamedly questions her plans to marry Mark. Aliyah meets with a new investigator who provides her with damaging information that could help Carter. Once the prosecution refuses to hear this new evidence, she becomes determined to hold a peaceful demonstration in support of her brother, on “American Crime,” THURSDAY, APRIL 16 (10:00- 11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Barb Hanlon, Timothy Hutton as Russ Skokie, W. Earl

American Crime "Episode Six" Airs Thursday, April 9th, 2015

AUBRY AND CARTER’S COSTLY MISTAKE LEAVES THEIR DEFENSE AT A STANDSTILL

AS THE PROSECUTION GETS THE BREAK THEY ARE LOOKING FOR,

ON ABC’S “AMERICAN CRIME”

Regina King (“Southland”) Guest Stars

Following Carter and Aubry’s failed attempt to flee the country, Barb becomes more dogged in her fight for justice and turns to media outlets to bring more attention to her son’s case. Aubry is held in hospitalized care and continues to push her family and the authorities away. Back behind bars, Carter’s situation worsens and Aliyah is desperate for contact with him. Elsewhere, Tony takes drastic measures to find out who attacked his sister and make him pay. With pressure mounting, Detective Palmer and DDA Soderbergh turn to Hector for the damning testimony they are looking for. However, a significant piece of evidence is uncovered that changes everything for the prosecution, on “American Crime,” THURSDAY, APRIL 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.

“American Crime” stars Felicity Huffman as Barb Hanlon, Timothy Hutton as Russ Skokie, W. Earl