The Staircase

S1E13

Flawed Justice

Air date: 08/Jun/2018 · Time: 22:40 · Runtime: 46 min

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Michael speaks to a reporter about the reasons behind his plea. Later, Kathleen's sister delivers a statement of defiance in court.

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Michael speaks to a reporter about the reasons behind his plea. Later, Kathleen's sister delivers a statement of defiance in court.

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S1E12

Between Anger and Despair

Air date: 08/Jun/2018 · Time: 22:40 · Runtime: 46 min

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Their faith in the justice system forever shaken, Michael and his family discuss what they can hope to achieve by continuing the fight.

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Their faith in the justice system forever shaken, Michael and his family discuss what they can hope to achieve by continuing the fight.

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S1E11

Looking for Closure

Air date: 08/Jun/2018 · Time: 22:40 · Runtime: 52 min

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Following two and a half years of house arrest, Michael must decide whether to push for a plea or risk his freedom with a new trial.

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Following two and a half years of house arrest, Michael must decide whether to push for a plea or risk his freedom with a new trial.

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S1E10

The Last Chance

Air date: 30/Jan/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 52 min

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After more experts testify about the questionable conclusions and claims of Duane Deaver, the judge rules on whether a new trial is necessary.

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After more experts testify about the questionable conclusions and claims of Duane Deaver, the judge rules on whether a new trial is necessary.

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S1E9

Reopening the Case

Air date: 30/Jan/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 55 min

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Eight years later, the possibility that a key witness for the prosecution may have misled the jury could prompt the need for a new trial.

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Eight years later, the possibility that a key witness for the prosecution may have misled the jury could prompt the need for a new trial.

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S1E8

America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

Air date: 09/Jun/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 72 min

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After navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.

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After navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.

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S1E7

Seek and Ye Shall

Air date: 02/Jun/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 63 min

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After a body with similar injuries to Kathleen’s turns up at the county morgue, Sophie continues her quest to uncover what really happened to Kathleen. Meanwhile, Martha decides to dig into her fraught past, despite pushback from Margaret.

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After a body with similar injuries to Kathleen’s turns up at the county morgue, Sophie continues her quest to uncover what really happened to Kathleen. Meanwhile, Martha decides to dig into her fraught past, despite pushback from Margaret.

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S1E6

Red in Tooth and Claw

Air date: 26/May/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 59 min

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In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen’s death. Then, in 2017, Michael grapples with compromising his principles in exchange for his freedom.

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In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen’s death. Then, in 2017, Michael grapples with compromising his principles in exchange for his freedom.

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S1E5

The Beating Heart

Air date: 19/May/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 61 min

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In the aftermath of the verdict, the Petersons struggle with the court’s decision, and Michael finds solace in an unlikely friendship from thousands of miles away.

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In the aftermath of the verdict, the Petersons struggle with the court’s decision, and Michael finds solace in an unlikely friendship from thousands of miles away.

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S1E4

Common Sense

Air date: 12/May/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 69 min

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After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

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After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

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S1E3

The Great Dissembler

Air date: 05/May/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 64 min

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As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.

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As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.

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S1E2

Chiroptera

Air date: 05/May/2022 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 67 min

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While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. Then, after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.

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While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. Then, after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.

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S1E1

911

Air date: 05/May/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 66 min

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In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

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In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

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