Season 1

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  7.4/10638 votes

  Crime or Accident?

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2004

  Following his wife's suspicious death, Michael Peterson speaks about his version of the events while lawyers and expert witnesses prepare for trial.

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  7.4/10584 votes

  Secrets and Lies

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2004

  As Michael's hidden life comes out into the open, defense experts debate if it will have a significant impact on the coming trial.

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  7.4/10558 votes

  A Striking Coincidence

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2004

  The death of another woman close to Peterson from 17 years earlier sparks a new investigation. She also died on a staircase, casting major doubts over the defense case.

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  7.5/10523 votes

  A Prosecution Trickery

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/2004

  As the trial looms and media attention heats up, an autopsy report's wording ruffles the feathers of the defense team.

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  7.5/10516 votes

  A Weak Case

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/2004

  The prosecution presents its case while the defense strives to cast a reasonable doubt within the minds of the jury.

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  7.5/10508 votes

  The Prosecution's Revenge

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2004

  A witness brings surprising levity to the stand. The judge rules on an important matter, and Michael's alleged temper comes under scrutiny.

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  7.6/10505 votes

  The Blow Poke Returns

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/2004

  Kathleen's sisters pore over Michael's writings. Jurors visit the staircase at Michael's home. A vital piece of evidence reappears.

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  8.0/10525 votes

  The Verdict

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/28/2004

  Is Michael Peterson guilty or not guilty? The jury delivers its verdict regarding the mysterious death of his wife, Kathleen.

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  7.5/10450 votes

  Reopening the Case

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/30/2013

  Eight years later, the possibility that a key witness for the prosecution may have misled the jury could prompt the need for a new trial.

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  7.7/10461 votes

  The Last Chance

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 1/30/2013

  After more experts testify about the questionable conclusions and claims of Duane Deaver, the judge rules on whether a new trial is necessary.

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  7.2/10429 votes

  Looking for Closure

  Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/8/2018

  Following two and a half years of house arrest, Michael must decide whether to push for a plea or risk his freedom with a new trial.

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  7.3/10412 votes

  Between Anger and Despair

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/8/2018

  Their faith in the justice system forever shaken, Michael and his family discuss what they can hope to achieve by continuing the fight.

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  7.6/10425 votes

  Flawed Justice

  Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/8/2018

  Michael speaks to a reporter about the reasons behind his plea. Later, Kathleen's sister delivers a statement of defiance in court.

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