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Based on a true story that spanned more than 30 years in which a young man was charged and convicted of brutally murdering his mother. Each episode is structured around an interrogation taken directly from

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    Interrogation Season 1 Episode 7 - Det. Carol Young & Det. Brian Chen vs Melanie Pruitt 2005
    7.8/10(117 votes)

    #1 - Det. Carol Young & Det. Brian Chen vs Melanie Pruitt 2005

    S1:E7

    Two decades after the murder, a series of newspaper articles about the Fisher case sways public sentiment in Eric's favor. Eric prepares for an evidentiary hearing that could lead to a retrial with a new, elite lawyer, Bernard Poulos. LAPD cold case detectives begin building a new case against Eric, until a break comes in the form of Melanie Pruitt - a childhood friend of Eric's with a story that may shed new light on the Fisher murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Interrogation Season 1 Episode 2 - I.A. Sgt. Ian Lynch vs Eric Fisher 2003
    7.7/10(138 votes)

    #2 - I.A. Sgt. Ian Lynch vs Eric Fisher 2003

    S1:E2

    In 2003, twenty years after the murder of Mary Fisher, Internal Affairs Officer Sgt. Ian Lynch is assigned to investigate Eric's claim of official misconduct against Russell, now a Lieutenant. Lynch confronts Russell with the allegation, but pressure from the department threatens to derail any chance of a re-investigation. Meanwhile, with the help of a troubled cellmate, Eric discovers a startling piece of overlooked evidence in his legal files.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Interrogation Season 1 Episode 5 - Det. Dave Russell vs Chris Keller 1983
    7.7/10(126 votes)

    #3 - Det. Dave Russell vs Chris Keller 1983

    S1:E5

    Eric's friend from rehab, Chris Keller is interrogated about a crime he committed in New Mexico, which brings new information to light that may help Eric's defense. Eric is transferred from a juvenile facility to county jail, where dangerous adult inmates await him.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Interrogation Season 1 Episode 9 - P.I. Charlie Shannon vs Amy Harlow 2003
    7.7/10(105 votes)

    #4 - P.I. Charlie Shannon vs Amy Harlow 2003

    S1:E9

    Private investigator Charlie Shannon travels to Mexico to track down Amy Harlow, an old friend of Eric's, who may be his last chance at getting out of prison. Behind bars, Eric learns that another inmate plans on killing him.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Interrogation Season 1 Episode 10 - I.A. Sgt. Ian Lynch & Det. Brian Chen vs Trey Carano 2003
    7.7/10(120 votes)

    #5 - I.A. Sgt. Ian Lynch & Det. Brian Chen vs Trey Carano 2003

    S1:E10

    Twenty years after Mary Fisher's death, Internal Affairs Sgt. Lynch and Det. Chen fly to Texas to interview Trey Carano, a former friend of Eric's, who shares his account of Eric's whereabouts in the days and hours leading up to the murder.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Interrogation Season 1 Episode 1 - Det. Dave Russell vs Eric Fisher 1983
    7.6/10(184 votes)

    #6 - Det. Dave Russell vs Eric Fisher 1983

    S1:E1

    Eric Fisher, a 17-year-old kid with addiction issues, is taken into custody after his mother is brutally murdered in her San Fernando Valley home in 1983. The lead detective on the case, Dave Russell, interrogates Eric while Eric's devastated father, lawyer Henry Fisher, tries to help his son.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Interrogation Season 1 Episode 3 - Det. Dave Russell vs Kim Decker 1982
    7.6/10(133 votes)

    #7 - Det. Dave Russell vs Kim Decker 1982

    S1:E3

    In the weeks leading up to Mary Fisher's murder, Eric meets Det. Russell for the first time to press charges against Kim Decker, a former girlfriend. Russell suspects the truth is murkier than Eric reported. As Russell investigates the complaint, Eric throws a party at his apartment complex with the help of his older friend and neighbor Trey Carano that quickly spins out of control.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Interrogation Season 1 Episode 4 - L.A. County Psychologist Marjorie Thompson vs. Eric Fisher 1984
    7.6/10(124 votes)

    #8 - L.A. County Psychologist Marjorie Thompson vs. Eric Fisher 1984

    S1:E4

    To receive a more lenient prison sentence, Eric pleads guilty and submits to an extensive psychological evaluation. Meanwhile, Det. Russell, convinced of Eric's guilt, does his best to make sure Eric receives the harshest sentence possible.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Interrogation Season 1 Episode 6 - Henry Fisher vs Eric Fisher 1992
    7.6/10(117 votes)

    #9 - Henry Fisher vs Eric Fisher 1992

    S1:E6

    As riots erupt after the Rodney King verdicts, Henry Fisher pays an emotional visit to Eric in prison and confronts him with a very difficult question. Eric, entangled in a deadly prison feud, faces a tough decision and must decide where his loyalties lie.

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  10. Interrogation Season 1 Episode 8 - P.I. Charlie Shannon vs Eric Fisher 1996
    7.6/10(110 votes)

    #10 - P.I. Charlie Shannon vs Eric Fisher 1996

    S1:E8

    Thirteen years after the murder, Eric faces his first parole hearing and a real shot at an early release. Det. Russell is determined to keep Eric where he thinks he belongs: behind bars. In a last-ditch attempt to prove his innocence, Eric hires private investigator Charlie Shannon.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Det. Carol Young & Det. Brian Chen vs Melanie Pruitt 2005" is the best rated episode of "Interrogation". It scored 7.8/10 based on 117 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/5/2020. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "I.A. Sgt. Ian Lynch vs Eric Fisher 2003".