Making a Murderer

The Best Episodes of Making a Murderer Season 1

Genres:DocumentaryCrime
Network:Netflix

Every episode of Making a Murderer Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Making a Murderer Season 1!

Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.
Episodes
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Avg. Rating
8.4
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  1. 8.8/10(1.7k votes)

    #1 - Indefensible

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    S1:E4

    An unexpected confession casts doubt on Steven's role in the murder case, but the new suspect gives conflicting accounts of what occurred.

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  2. 8.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - The Last Person to See Teresa Alive

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    S1:E5

    As Steven's trial begins, his attorneys argue that law enforcement officials framed him and were negligent in not pursuing other leads in the case.

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  3. 8.6/10(1.7k votes)

    #3 - Plight of the Accused

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    S1:E3

    Steven is back in jail, charged with murder, but there are troubling questions about how he was arrested and why.

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  4. 8.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #4 - Lack of Humility

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    S1:E9

    Steven's trial is over, but a new one is just beginning. Will the jury find the suspect's confession or his conflicting statements more believable?

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  5. 8.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - The Great Burden

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    S1:E8

    After two long days of closing arguments, the jury deliberates. Steven's fate hinges on whether the jury believes police misconduct may have occurred.

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  6. 8.4/10(1.4k votes)

    #6 - Fighting for their Lives

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    S1:E10

    In the years after Steven and Brendan's very public trials, the various members of the Avery family struggle to mend their broken lives.

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  8. 8.3/10(1.8k votes)

    #7 - Turning the Tables

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    S1:E2

    As Steven starts creating a new life for himself, he pursues a lawsuit against Manitowoc County law enforcement officials for corruption in his case.

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  9. 8.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #8 - Testing the Evidence

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    S1:E6

    Steven's attorneys cross-examine forensic experts about contaminated evidence and the absence of proof linking Steven to the crime.

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  10. 8.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #9 - Framing Defense

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    S1:E7

    As the murder trial continues, Steven's attorneys present their case that law enforcement officials planted evidence to frame him.

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  11. 8.2/10(2.0k votes)

    #10 - Eighteen Years Lost

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    S1:E1

    When Steven Avery is freed from a wrongful conviction, his search for justice raises questions about the authorities who put him behind bars.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Indefensible" is the best rated episode of "Making a Murderer" season 1. It scored 8.8/10 based on 1745 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/18/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Person to See Teresa Alive".