List of episodes of the series «The Staircase»

Crime or Accident?

• User score: 7.2
• Episode number: 1
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  Following his wife's suspicious death, Michael Peterson speaks about his version of the events while lawyers and expert witnesses prepare for trial.

Secrets and Lies

• User score: 6.1
• Episode number: 2
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  As Michael's hidden life comes out into the open, defense experts debate if it will have a significant impact on the coming trial.

A Striking Coincidence

• User score: 7.2
• Episode number: 3
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

A Prosecution Trickery

• User score: 7.2
• Episode number: 4
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  As the trial looms and media attention heats up, an autopsy report's wording ruffles the feathers of the defense team.

A Weak Case

• User score: 7
• Episode number: 5
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  The prosecution presents its case while the defense strives to cast a reasonable doubt within the minds of the jury.

The Prosecution's Revenge

• User score: 7.2
• Episode number: 6
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  A witness brings surprising levity to the stand. The judge rules on an important matter, and Michael's alleged temper comes under scrutiny.

The Blow Poke Returns

• User score: 7.6
• Episode number: 7
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  Kathleen's sisters pore over Michael's writings. Jurors visit the staircase at Michael's home. A vital piece of evidence reappears.

The Verdict

• User score: 8.6
• Episode number: 8
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  Is Michael Peterson guilty or not guilty? The jury delivers its verdict regarding the mysterious death of his wife, Kathleen.

Reopening the Case

• User score: 7.6
• Episode number: 9
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

The Last Chance

• User score: 7.2
• Episode number: 10
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  After more experts testify about the questionable conclusions and claims of Duane Deaver, the judge rules on whether a new trial is necessary.

Looking for Closure

• User score: 7.7
• Episode number: 11
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  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.

Between Anger and Despair

• User score: 7.7
• Episode number: 12
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  Their faith in the justice system forever shaken, Michael and his family discuss what they can hope to achieve by continuing the fight.

Flawed Justice

• User score: 8.2
• Episode number: 13
• Episode duration: 49 min.
• Episode description:
  Michael speaks to a reporter about the reasons behind his plea. Later, Kathleen's sister delivers a statement of defiance in court.