8.2/102,033 votes#1 - Eighteen Years Lost
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/18/2015
When Steven Avery is freed from a wrongful conviction, his search for justice raises questions about the authorities who put him behind bars.
Director: Moira Demos, Laura Ricciardi
Writer: N/A
8.3/101,745 votes#2 - Turning the Tables
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 12/18/2015
As Steven starts creating a new life for himself, he pursues a lawsuit against Manitowoc County law enforcement officials for corruption in his case.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/101,687 votes#3 - Plight of the Accused
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/18/2015
Steven is back in jail, charged with murder, but there are troubling questions about how he was arrested and why.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/101,733 votes#4 - Indefensible
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/18/2015
An unexpected confession casts doubt on Steven's role in the murder case, but the new suspect gives conflicting accounts of what occurred.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/101,591 votes#5 - The Last Person to See Teresa Alive
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 12/18/2015
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/101,479 votes#6 - Testing the Evidence
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/18/2015
Steven's attorneys cross-examine forensic experts about contaminated evidence and the absence of proof linking Steven to the crime.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/101,449 votes#7 - Framing Defense
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/18/2015
As the murder trial continues, Steven's attorneys present their case that law enforcement officials planted evidence to frame him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/101,431 votes#8 - The Great Burden
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/18/2015
After two long days of closing arguments, the jury deliberates. Steven's fate hinges on whether the jury believes police misconduct may have occurred.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/101,423 votes#9 - Lack of Humility
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/18/2015
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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/101,428 votes#10 - Fighting for their Lives
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/18/2015
In the years after Steven and Brendan's very public trials, the various members of the Avery family struggle to mend their broken lives.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Making a Murderer Season 1
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.
Genres:DocumentaryCrime
Network:Netflix
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Eighteen Years Lost" is the best rated episode of "Making a Murderer" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 2033 votes. Directed by Moira Demos, Laura Ricciardi and written by N/A, it aired on 12/18/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Turning the Tables".