America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

7.1/10 · 987 votesJun 9, 202272 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

After navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.

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America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

Cast14

Colin Firth

Michael Peterson

Toni Collette

Kathleen Peterson

Michael Stuhlbarg

David Rudolf

Dane DeHaan

Clayton Peterson

Olivia DeJonge

Caitlin Atwater

Patrick Schwarzenegger

Todd Peterson

Sophie Turner

Margaret Ratliff

Odessa Young

Martha Ratliff

Rosemarie DeWitt

Candace Zamperini

Tim Guinee

Bill Peterson

Vincent Vermignon

Jean-Xavier de Lestrade

Parker Posey

Freda Black

Crew4

Antonio Campos

Writer

Antonio Campos

Director

Shelby Siegel

Editor

Michael Svitak

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time" is episode 8 of The Staircase season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 987 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Antonio Campos and written by Antonio Campos, it aired on June 9, 2022.

America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

Seasons1

Season 1 Episodes8

Cast14

Crew4

Discussion

Episode Summary