A Wilderness of Error

A Wilderness of Error

Find the truth. Hide the lies.

Ended First aired 25/Sep/2020 United States English 1 season(s) 5 episode(s)
Documentary
When Army surgeon Jeffrey MacDonald is sent to prison for killing his family, a storm of swirling narratives challenges our very ability to find the truth all the while overshadowing a chilling possibility: MacDonald may be an innocent man. Based on the best-selling book by Errol Morris.
View Episodes
Login to Track
Improve / Add
Edit Show Details Add New Season Add Show Cast Add Show Crew

Episode Time in Your Timezone

See when new episodes air in your local time.

Air Time

Source: America/New_York · Your timezone: America/New_York

When does the episode air near you?

The episode airs in your local time New York - United States at:

9:00 PM on Friday
Notice: This scheduled time is based on: /9:00 PM/America/New_York/Friday.

Show Insights

See how viewers feel about this show before you start watching.

TimeScore 33% Skip It
Binge Meter 48% Slow Burn
Episode Pulse Quiet 40% activity score
Drop Rate 0% Very Low

Scores are based on audience votes, watchlist activity, episode progress, and viewer behavior on EpisodeTime.

Seasons & Episodes

Browse episodes by season.

Season 1 · Season 1
5 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Sep/2020
Improve Season
Edit Season Details Add New Episode Add Season Cast Add Season Crew
Season Overview

--

S1E5
A Wilderness of Error
Air date: 02/Oct/2020 · Time: 22:01 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Jeffrey MacDonald served more than 30 years in prison when a federal judge finally agrees to hear the new evidence in his case. Errol Morris heads to North Carolina believing the truth will finally come out.

Summary

Jeffrey MacDonald served more than 30 years in prison when a federal judge finally agrees to hear the new evidence in his case. Errol Morris heads to North Carolina believing the truth will finally come out.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E4
When a Narrative Becomes Reality
Air date: 02/Oct/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Joe McGinniss' book, "Fatal Vision" paints a not-so-flattering picture of Jeffrey MacDonald, but new evidence may prove that MacDonald is innocent.

Summary

Joe McGinniss' book, "Fatal Vision" paints a not-so-flattering picture of Jeffrey MacDonald, but new evidence may prove that MacDonald is innocent.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E3
Should the Jury Find...
Air date: 25/Sep/2020 · Time: 22:23 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Nine years after the murders of his pregnant wife and two young daughters, the guilt of Green Beret Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald is put to a civilian jury. The defense calls a surprise witness: The Girl in a Floppy Hat.

Summary

Nine years after the murders of his pregnant wife and two young daughters, the guilt of Green Beret Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald is put to a civilian jury. The defense calls a surprise witness: The Girl in a Floppy Hat.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E2
A Time of Suspicion
Air date: 25/Sep/2020 · Time: 21:23 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

After an Army hearing frees Green Beret Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, his father-in-law demands a reinvestigation. But when he sees all the evidence, he's shocked by where it leads.

Summary

After an Army hearing frees Green Beret Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, his father-in-law demands a reinvestigation. But when he sees all the evidence, he's shocked by where it leads.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E1
Girl in a Floppy Hat
Air date: 25/Sep/2020 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Famed filmmaker Errol Morris is obsessed with one of America's most popularized true crimes: the murder of a pregnant wife and two young daughters on an Army base in 1970. Green Beret doctor Jeffrey MacDonald said a band of drugged-crazed hippies attacked his family, led by a girl in a floppy hat. Army investigators said MacDonald committed the murders.

Summary

Famed filmmaker Errol Morris is obsessed with one of America's most popularized true crimes: the murder of a pregnant wife and two young daughters on an Army base in 1970. Green Beret doctor Jeffrey MacDonald said a band of drugged-crazed hippies attacked his family, led by a girl in a floppy hat. Army investigators said MacDonald committed the murders.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open

Cast

Main cast members.

Add Cast
Errol Morris
Errol Morris
Self
Avery Ilardi
Avery Ilardi
Kimberley MacDonald
No Photo
Joe Gambino
Freddy Kassab (voice)

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Add Crew
Marc Smerling
Marc Smerling
Director, Executive Producer
No Photo
Caitlyn Greene
Editor
Dawn Olmstead
Dawn Olmstead
Executive Producer
Jason Blum
Jason Blum
Executive Producer
Jeremy Gold
Jeremy Gold
Executive Producer
No Photo
Jessica Grimshaw
Executive Producer
Marci Wiseman
Marci Wiseman
Executive Producer
No Photo
Mary Lisio
Executive Producer
No Photo
Michael Jackson
Executive Producer
No Photo
Rachael Horovitz
Executive Producer
Errol Morris
Errol Morris
Book

Similar TV Shows

Community picks and smart matches based on genre, network, country, and language.

Smart picks
Welcome to Wrexham Welcome to Wrexham Matched by details The Secrets of Hillsong The Secrets of Hillsong Matched by details Dear Mama Dear Mama Matched by details The Most Dangerous Animal of All The Most Dangerous Animal of All Matched by details The New York Times Presents The New York Times Presents Matched by details Hip Hop Uncovered Hip Hop Uncovered Matched by details Social Studies Social Studies Matched by details The Choe Show The Choe Show Matched by details The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Matched by details Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer Matched by details WWE: Unreal WWE: Unreal Matched by details World War II with Tom Hanks World War II with Tom Hanks Matched by details

Suggest a Similar Show

Login to suggest similar TV shows.

User Reviews & Ratings

Audience score, review cards, votes, comments, and watch activity.

+ Review
★ 0.0 0 review(s)
No ratings yet.
Watch Activity
Watching0
Completed0
Dropped0
Not Interested0
Watched Episode0
Season Rating Chart

Season Rating Chart

Average rating from all episode ratings in each season.

No episode ratings yet. Rate episodes below to build this chart.
Top Rated Episodes

Top Rated Episodes

Episodes ranked by audience rating.

No top episodes yet.
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate this show.
My Rating

My Rating

What did you think of A Wilderness of Error?

Login to Review