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The Best Episodes of Convicting A Murderer

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Explores the controversial case against Steven Avery for the murder of Teresa Halbach, built by the State of Wisconsin.

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    Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 7 - The Vial of Blood
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    #1 - The Vial of Blood

    S1:E7

    The blood vial is not the only egregious example of misrepresentation. There is more to the story when it comes to the bullet with Teresa’s DNA. Furthermore, Brendan Dassey’s interrogators provide vital insights into the factors that led to his confession.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 5 - Manitowoc's Involvement
    7.7/10(65 votes)

    #2 - Manitowoc's Involvement

    S1:E5

    Colborn and Lenk’s participation in Avery’s $36 million lawsuit was apparently enough motivation for them to be accused of planting evidence. But their involvement — along with all of Manitowoc County’s support in the investigation — wasn’t the full stor

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 6 - The Key & The License Plate Call
    7.7/10(59 votes)

    #3 - The Key & The License Plate Call

    S1:E6

    Startling details emerge about Colborn’s suspicious license plate call and the key that was allegedly planted in Avery’s bedroom. Additionally, the Making a Murderer filmmakers are called out for rearranging court testimony to better serve their narrative.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 8 - Bones
    7.7/10(46 votes)

    #4 - Bones

    S1:E8

    Steven Avery’s defense lawyers implied that Teresa’s remains were planted in Avery’s yard, but a cadaver dog found powerful evidence that might prove otherwise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 9 - Manipulating Brendan
    7.7/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Manipulating Brendan

    S1:E9

    Chilling prison calls from Brendan Dassey shed light on his troubling relationship with Steven Avery, providing a deeper understanding of his involvement in the murder. Plus, Dassey is compelled by his own family to make critical decisions that prioritize Avery’s interests over his own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 10 - The Real Villain
    7.7/10(37 votes)

    #6 - The Real Villain

    S1:E10

    A lack of ethical guidelines and questionable editing practices create catastrophic repercussions in the personal lives of those depicted in Making a Murderer. Plus, those responsible for the collateral damage of the series evade responsibility by muddying the waters between journalism and storytelling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 4 - Shifting Timelines
    7.2/10(83 votes)

    #7 - Shifting Timelines

    S1:E4

    The missing 15 seconds from the dispatch call that was used as "proof" of police bias against Steven Avery is revealed. Steven Avery's behavior prior to Teresa Halbach's murder becomes increasingly concerning.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 1 - An Unraveling Narrative
    7.1/10(124 votes)

    #8 - An Unraveling Narrative

    S1:E1

    Police reports from Avery's younger years unveil a significantly more alarming criminal history than previously disclosed, and the intentions of the Making a Murderer filmmakers begin to come to light.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 2 - Sharing Wives
    7.1/10(103 votes)

    #9 - Sharing Wives

    S1:E2

    Multiple instances of animal cruelty, a history of domestic abuse, and the Sandra Morris case are just a few examples of Avery’s disturbing behavior that are uncovered.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Convicting A Murderer Season 1 Episode 3 - Avery’s Niece
    7.1/10(94 votes)

    #10 - Avery’s Niece

    S1:E3

    Alarming allegations surface, revealing alleged illicit behaviour between Avery and his underage niece, along with a pattern of violence directed at his fiancée. The web of manipulation spun to conceal these allegations from law enforcement begins to unravel

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Vial of Blood" is the best rated episode of "Convicting A Murderer". It scored 8/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/5/2023. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Manitowoc's Involvement".