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1 season · 8 eps

Season 1

S1 · E1 65 min

911 Episode 1

Wubly rating 7.2 · You

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

S1 · E2 65 min

Chiroptera Episode 2

Wubly rating 7.4 · You

While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. Then, after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.

S1 · E3 63 min

The Great Dissembler Episode 3

Wubly rating 7.2 · You

As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.

S1 · E4 67 min

Common Sense Episode 4

Wubly rating 7.8 · You

After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

S1 · E5 61 min

The Beating Heart Episode 5

Wubly rating 7.1 · You

In the aftermath of the verdict, the Petersons struggle with the court’s decision, and Michael finds solace in an unlikely friendship from thousands of miles away.

S1 · E6 59 min

Red in Tooth and Claw Episode 6

Wubly rating 7.5 · You

In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen’s death. Then, in 2017, Michael grapples with compromising his principles in exchange for his freedom.

S1 · E7 63 min

Seek and Ye Shall Episode 7

Wubly rating 7.2 · You

After a body with similar injuries to Kathleen’s turns up at the county morgue, Sophie continues her quest to uncover what really happened to Kathleen. Meanwhile, Martha decides to dig into her fraught past, despite pushback from Margaret.

S1 · E8 72 min

America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time Episode 8

Wubly rating 7.0 · You

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.

8 episodes in Season 1

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