Season 1 poster

Season 1

(2004)

Cast

Ron Guerette as Self
Ron Guerette

as Self

Tom Maher as Self
Tom Maher

as Self

David Rudolf as Self
David Rudolf

as Self

Bill Peterson as Self
Bill Peterson

as Self

Episodes

Crime or Accident? poster

Crime or Accident? 7.2

October 7, 2004

Following his wife's suspicious death, Michael Peterson speaks about his version of the events while lawyers and expert…

Secrets and Lies poster

Secrets and Lies 6.1

October 7, 2004

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

A Striking Coincidence poster

A Striking Coincidence 7.2

October 14, 2004

The death of another woman close to Peterson from 17 years earlier sparks a new investigation. She also died on a stair…

A Prosecution Trickery poster

A Prosecution Trickery 7.2

October 14, 2004

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

A Weak Case poster

A Weak Case 7.0

October 21, 2004

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

The Prosecution's Revenge poster

The Prosecution's Revenge 7.2

October 21, 2004

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

The Blow Poke Returns poster

The Blow Poke Returns 7.6

October 28, 2004

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

The Verdict poster

The Verdict 8.6

October 28, 2004

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

Reopening the Case poster

Reopening the Case 7.6

January 30, 2013

Eight years later, the possibility that a key witness for the prosecution may have misled the jury could prompt the nee…

The Last Chance poster

The Last Chance 7.2

January 30, 2013

After more experts testify about the questionable conclusions and claims of Duane Deaver, the judge rules on whether a …

Looking for Closure poster

Looking for Closure 7.7

June 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…

Between Anger and Despair poster

Between Anger and Despair 7.7

June 8, 2018

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

Flawed Justice poster

Flawed Justice 8.2

June 8, 2018

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