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The Best Episodes of The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

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The Best Episodes of The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in...
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    Background image for Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?
    9.3/10(1.6k votes)

    #1 - Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?

    S1:E6

    Present day: Nearly a decade has passed since the filmmakers began investigating Robert Durst and his alleged crimes. They have spoken to more than 100 participants in Robert's story, including family, friends, police, lawyers, jurors and journalists in an attempt to get at the truth.

    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Background image for Chapter 4: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst
    8.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #2 - Chapter 4: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst

    S1:E4

    Two years after the dismembered body of Morris Black washed up on the shores of Galveston, TX, Robert Durst goes on trial with a formidable team of attorneys and a brilliant defense strategy.

    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Background image for Chapter 5: Family Values
    8.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #3 - Chapter 5: Family Values

    S1:E5

    Present Day: In the 33 years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her, or finding her body. Without answers, her family and friends continue to hunt for the truth.

    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Background image for Mostly the Truth
    8.4/10(342 votes)

    #4 - Mostly the Truth

    S2:E5

    Bob takes the stand to tell his version of events, but on cross-examination finds prosecutor Lewin better-prepared than he anticipated.

    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Background image for Chapter 1: A Body in the Bay
    8.1/10(1.3k votes)

    #5 - Chapter 1: A Body in the Bay

    S1:E1

    A dismembered body discovered in Texas in 2001 is possibly connected to Durst. In 2012, Durst contacts director Andrew Jarecki about an interview.

    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Background image for Chapter 2: Poor Little Rich Boy
    8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #6 - Chapter 2: Poor Little Rich Boy

    S1:E2

    Robert Durst discusses witnessing his mother's suicide when he was a child and his 1973 marriage to Kathleen McCormack, who disappeared in 1982.

    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Background image for Chapter 3: The Gangster's Daughter
    8.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #7 - Chapter 3: The Gangster's Daughter

    S1:E3

    Nearly 20 years after his wife disappeared, Robert Durst makes headlines again when his longtime confidante Susan Berman--a potential witness in the disappearance of Kathie Durst--is murdered in LA.

    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Background image for Why Are You Still Here?
    7.8/10(421 votes)

    #8 - Why Are You Still Here?

    S2:E1

    As new evidence is revealed, Robert Durst is arrested and charged with Susan Berman's murder. But who will support Bob in his time of need?

    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Background image for It Takes a Village
    7.6/10(291 votes)

    #9 - It Takes a Village

    S2:E6

    After Bob's death, Kathie's family files a lawsuit against his estate – forcing his friends and family to go on the record.

    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Background image for Saving My Tears Until It's Official
    7.5/10(327 votes)

    #10 - Saving My Tears Until It's Official

    S2:E3

    At trial, prosecutors revisit the 1982 disappearance of Bob's first wife Kathie and make the case that Susan helped Bob cover up the crime.

    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Background image for The Unluckiest Man in the World
    7.5/10(314 votes)

    #11 - The Unluckiest Man in the World

    S2:E4

    Longtime Durst confidant Stewart Altman defends him on the stand, but when his wife Emily testifies, she reveals crucial new details.

    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Background image for Friendships Die Hard
    7.4/10(372 votes)

    #12 - Friendships Die Hard

    S2:E2

    From jail, Bob makes frequent calls to people who've helped him in the past, including a longtime friend who is keeping his own secret.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?" is the best rated episode of "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst". It scored 9.3/10 based on 1634 votes. Directed by Andrew Jarecki and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/15/2015. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Chapter 4: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst".