American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez — Season 1

Aired 17 September 2024 • 52 min

Young Aaron grows up with high aspirations and immense pressure for his football career; when tragedy strikes, his fate falls into new hands.

Aired 17 September 2024 • 43 min

Aaron faces college level competition on the field and distractions off of it; he learns that the rules work differently when you're a team asset.

Aired 24 September 2024 • 45 min

Aaron's star status brings him acclaim but he struggles to resist hidden temptations and seeks counsel from an unlikely source.

Aired 1 October 2024 • 43 min

Aaron prepares for the NFL Draft with high hopes, but secrets from his past threaten to unravel his NFL prospects.

Aired 8 October 2024 • 42 min

Struggling to fit the mold of the "Patriot Way," Aaron reconnects with an old love interest and seeks out a dangerous new friend.

Aired 15 October 2024 • 46 min

As his NFL stardom rises, Aaron commits a violent act that casts a haunting shadow over his picture-perfect life.

Aired 22 October 2024 • 39 min

Fearing for his life, Aaron goes to California for surgery and a fresh start but he cannot escape his growing paranoia.

Aired 29 October 2024 • 45 min

When tragic news sends Aaron deeper into his mental turmoil, he tries to find reprieve in an ill-fated new friendship.

Aired 5 November 2024 • 45 min

With Aaron behind bars, the women in his life are forced to face their new reality and make a difficult decision.

Aired 12 November 2024 • 46 min

New lawyers and a second trial offer unexpected hope, but Aaron's tortured mind struggles to withstand the weight of his deepest secrets.