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3 seasons · 17 episodes · best: S2E1 "John Walsh Returns" 8.0

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Elizabeth Vargas breaks down some of the toughest cases in the pursuit of justice.

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March 15, 2021 · May 26, 2025 · Ended

First aired: March 15, 2021
Last aired: May 26, 2025
Status: Ended
Length: 3 seasons · 17 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 1 country

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream America's Most Wanted?"

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Where can I stream America's Most Wanted?

In the United States, you can rent or buy America's Most Wanted from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is America's Most Wanted worth watching?

42

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 7.3).

Does America's Most Wanted get better after season 1?

7.2S17.5S27.8S3

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.2, and season 3 peaks at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is John Walsh Returns (season 2, episode 1) at 8.0, and the lowest is Glen Godwin, Eugene Palmer, and Jennifer Settle (season 1, episode 1) at 6.6.

Is America's Most Wanted okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is America's Most Wanted plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.