Congratulations to the cast and crew of American Crime on their 2015 Primetime Emmy Award nominations! American Crime has been nominated for a total of 10 Primetime Emmy categories, including:

• Outstanding Limited Series
• Felicity Huffman for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series
• Timothy Hutton for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series
• Regina King for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series
• Richard Cabral for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series
• John Ridley for Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series.

American Crime has also been nominated for Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited Series, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited Series.

To celebrate the 2015 Emmy Nominations, let's take a look back at the season 1 moments when American Crime tugged at our hearts:

Any moment with Felicity Huffman

Whether she was strong-willed Barb or on-the-verge-of-a-breakdown Barb, Huffman’s performance as the Skokie family matriarch was a powerful one. We scoffed when she sincerely asked “Am I a racist?” but also wanted to lend her a helping hand after she found out her husband Russ (Hutton) was dead and she was being shunned by her son, Mark. 

Richelle Reaches Out to Barb|We can't keep burying this family.|After a distraught Barb insists they go their separate ways, she spills the contents of her purse in the parking lot. Mark and Richelle rush to her aid and Richelle reaches out, asking to her to be involved with their family. Watch this scene from American Crime Season 1 Episode 11, "Episode Eleven."

 

Russ Identifies Matt’s Body

Only five minutes into the season premiere and Russ’ bathroom breakdown after identifying his son’s dead body had hearts breaking everywhere. 

Russ Identifies Matt's Body|Russ identifies his son's body.|Russ is summoned to identify his son's dead body. Confirming it is Matt, he has a breakdown. Watch this scene from American Crime Season 1 Episode 1, "Episode One."

 

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Carter Gets Shot 

After learning his girlfriend Aubry (Caitlin Gerard) took the fall for his freedom, it seemed that Carter (Elvis Nolasco) was on the verge of doing the right thing – whatever that might have been. Unfortunately, he never got around to doing so, getting shot point-blank on the street by Russ. 

 

Carter Gets Shot|Russ shoots Carter.|Carter goes to the bar and finds himself missing Aubry. Once outside, he calls her, but before he is put through, a figure approaches and shoots him in the head. It's Russ – and he used Barb's gun to do it. Watch this scene from American Crime Season 1 Episode 11, "Episode Eleven."

 

 

 

Aliyah Plans to Protest

Determined to help Carter, Aliyah (King) announces she will be leading a peaceful protest in support of her brother.

Aliyah Plans to Protest|We're going to gather here and assemble anyway.|Determined to help her brother, Aliyah speaks to a reporter and announces she is planning to assemble a peaceful protest for Carter, despite the naysayers. Watch this scene from American Crime Season 1 Episode 7, "Episode Seven."

 

 

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Hector's Interview

After walking free in Sinaloa, Hector (Cabral) embarks on a new beginning, starting with a new job interview. When the interviewer questions his criminal history, he speaks candidly and truthfully about why he's changing his life around. 

Hector's Interview|I'm just trying to get a job.|Hector lands a job interview at a growing call center. When the interviewer questions his criminal history, he speaks truthfully about why he's changing his life around. Watch this scene from American Crime Season 1 Episode 11, "Episode Eleven."

 

Tony Gets Arrested

In the midst of having a heated argument with his father Alonzo (Benito Martinez), Tony (Johnny Ortiz) is blindsided (and terrified) as he is arrested for the first time. 

Tony Gets Arrested|Tony is arrested for murder.|In the middle of arguing with his father Alonzo, Tony is placed under arrest for the murder of Matt Skokie. Watch this scene from American Crime Season 1 Episode 1, "Episode One."

 

Jenny Comes Clean

There wasn't a dry eye when Jenny gave her honest and emotional testimony in support of Tony. 

Jenny Comes Clean|He only did what he did to protect me.|Jenny testifies in court for Tony, explaining that her brother's actions were also her fault. She reveals that she was the one messing up; he was just trying to protect her. Watch this scene from American Crime Season 1 Episode 10, "Episode Ten."

 

 

Can’t get enough of American Crime? Stay tuned for Season 2 on ABC!

 

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