Series synopsis
Michael Jackson: The Trial is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on Channel 4 on February 4, 2026. It ended on February 12, 2026. It stars Michael Jackson and Stacy Brown.
This series delivers startling new revelations about the 2005 trial of Michael Jackson - with exclusive footage and unheard audio tapes of Jackson, close insiders and the LA police.
Premise
This series delivers startling new revelations about the 2005 trial of Michael Jackson - with exclusive footage and unheard audio tapes of Jackson, close insiders and the LA police.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Jackson as Self (archive footage)
- Stacy Brown as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 4, 2026 | February 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saving the King of Pop A troubled, reclusive Jackson confesses intimate secrets on previously unheard audio tapes. The recordings also reveal Michael's fixation with a child cancer patient called Gavin Arvizo. |
February 4, 2026 |
| 2 |
Control the Narrative After Jackson admits on TV that he shares his bed with a child, a police raid on Neverland Ranch reveals disturbing evidence of a warped world of secret rooms and odd mannequins. |
February 5, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Prosecution Jackson's first court appearance turns into a circus. The singer poses on top of his SUV for fans bussed in for a trial that divides the US on race, fame and American justice. |
February 11, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 4, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 12, 2026 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |