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The Staircase Season 1 episodes
S01 E01
Crime or Accident?
47 mins · Sun, 16 Jan 2005
Michael Peterson talks about his wife Kathleen's death while he stands accused of her murder and attorneys prepare for trial.
S01 E02
Secrets and Lies
46 mins · Mon, 17 Jan 2005
Michael Peterson's hidden sex life is revealed and defence experts debate whether it will have a significant impact on the coming trial.
S01 E03
A Striking Coincidence
46 mins · Tue, 18 Jan 2005
The defence team is surprised when a suspicious event from the past comes to light. Michael's first wife in Germany receives a visit.
S01 E04
Prosecution Trickery
44 mins · Tue, 18 Jan 2005
Elizabeth Ratliff's body is exhumed for autopsy as media attention increases and a report in the press threatens Peterson's defence.
S01 E05
A Weak Case?
47 mins · Wed, 19 Jan 2005
The prosecution presents its case and Peterson's frantic 911 call is played in court. The defence tries to cast doubt within the minds of the jury.
S01 E06
The Prosecution's Revenge
47 mins · Thu, 20 Jan 2005
A reluctant witness comes forward while information about a previous death is used in the trial. Peterson's alleged temper is examined.
S01 E07
The Blowpoke Returns
50 mins · Sun, 23 Jan 2005
As Peterson's defence brings in experts, a new discovery comes to their attention. Jurors visit the staircase at the Peterson home.
S01 E08
The Verdict
50 mins · Sun, 23 Jan 2005
After more than three months at trial, the jury deliver the verdict regarding the murder of Kathleen Peterson.
S01 E09
Reopening the Case
55 mins · Mon, 4 Mar 2013
Eight years after the trial, the chance that a key witness for the prosecution may have misled the jury could prove the need for a new trial.
S01 E10
The Last Chance
52 mins · Mon, 11 Mar 2013
After experts testify about the questionable conclusions of Duane Deaver, the judge determines whether a new trial is necessary.
S01 E11
Looking for Closure
52 mins · Fri, 8 Jun 2018
Peterson says he rejects the word guilty, but saying it in a courtroom could be the only way to close the case and ensure his freedom. His family discuss their relief at his parole as well as their fears of what lies ahead.
S01 E12
Between Anger and Despair
46 mins · Fri, 8 Jun 2018
David Rudoff, Peterson's friend and attorney, will not represent him at a new trial. Proposals are introduced for Peterson to plead guilty, but he still refuses to pronounce the word.
S01 E13
Flawed Justice
46 mins · Fri, 8 Jun 2018
A deal is made for an Alford plea, in which Peterson pleads guilty while still maintaining his innocence. After 15 years, the case is finally deemed closed.