The Staircase: Season 1

911

911

1h 2min - In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

Chiroptera

1h 3min - Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. After learning shocking information about Michael, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.

The Great Dissembler

1h 1min - As the DA's office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael's past that threaten to derail the defense.

Common Sense

1h 5min - After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael's fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

The Beating Heart

59min - In the aftermath of the verdict, the Petersons struggle, and Michael finds solace in an unlikely friendship from thousands of miles away.

Red in Tooth and Claw

57min - In 2006, Sophie pursues a new theory about the night of Kathleen's death. In 2017, Michael must decide between his principles and his freedom.

Seek and Ye Shall

1h - Sophie continues her quest to uncover what really happened to Kathleen. Martha decides to dig into her fraught past, despite pushback from Margaret.

America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

1h 9min - A 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Martha and Margaret share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.