Soon after Carter is released from bail, he and Aubry reunite. In a desperate attempt to keep him from facing trial and possible execution, she cuts his ankle bracelet and forces him to make a run for the Canadian border. Meanwhile, after Matt's funeral in Oakland, Mark (guest star David Hoflin) finally has the courage tell Barb that he is engaged to a woman she may not approve of. Alonzo continues his struggle to rebuild his relationship with his son after Tony is released from juvenile hall.
Episode Viewers and Ratings
Season 1 Episode 5 of American Crime was watched by 4,690,000 viewers, resulting in a 1.10 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
A young couple in Modesto, California were brutally attacked in their home leaving Matt Skokie, a war vet, cuddled, and his wife, Gwen, unconscious, barely hanging on. The crime sends shock waves throughout the community stirring up tensions across socioeconomic and racial lines in this gritty new drama - from the points of view of all those involved.
American Crime - Episode Five Synopsis and Schedule