Making a Murderer

Part 1

10 episodes 2 seasons

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Making a Murderer Season 1 released on December 18, 2015.

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S01E01 Aired December 18, 2015

Eighteen Years Lost

When Steven Avery is freed from a wrongful conviction, his search for justice raises questions about the authorities who put him behind bars.

S01E02 Aired December 18, 2015

Turning the Tables

As Steven starts creating a new life for himself, he pursues a lawsuit against Manitowoc County law enforcement officials for corruption in his case.

S01E03 Aired December 18, 2015

Plight of the Accused

Steven is back in jail, charged with murder, but there are troubling questions about how he was arrested and why.

S01E04 Aired December 18, 2015

Indefensible

An unexpected confession casts doubt on Steven's role in the murder case, but the new suspect gives conflicting accounts of what occurred.

S01E05 Aired December 18, 2015

The Last Person to See Teresa Alive

As Steven's trial begins, his attorneys argue that law enforcement officials framed him and were negligent in not pursuing other leads in the case.

S01E06 Aired December 18, 2015

Testing the Evidence

Steven's attorneys cross-examine forensic experts about contaminated evidence and the absence of proof linking Steven to the crime.

S01E07 Aired December 18, 2015

Framing Defense

As the murder trial continues, Steven's attorneys present their case that law enforcement officials planted evidence to frame him.

S01E08 Aired December 18, 2015

The Great Burden

After two long days of closing arguments, the jury deliberates. Steven's fate hinges on whether the jury believes police misconduct may have occurred.

S01E09 Aired December 18, 2015

Lack of Humility

Steven's trial is over, but a new one is just beginning. Will the jury find the suspect's confession or his conflicting statements more believable?

S01E10 Aired December 18, 2015

Fighting for their Lives

In the years after Steven and Brendan's very public trials, the various members of the Avery family struggle to mend their broken lives.