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Eighteen Years Lost

Episode number: 1

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

Turning the Tables

Episode number: 2

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

Plight of the Accused

Episode number: 3

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

Indefensible

Episode number: 4

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

The Last Person to See Teresa Alive

Episode number: 5

Overview: 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.

Testing the Evidence

Episode number: 6

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

Framing Defense

Episode number: 7

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

The Great Burden

Episode number: 8

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

Lack of Humility

Episode number: 9

Overview: 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?

Fighting for their Lives

Episode number: 10

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