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Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed

Episode number: 1

Overview: In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.

Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake

Episode number: 2

Overview: Amid a wave of media attention, the government races to placate the family. In New York, Frank visits a doctor known for his unconventional methods.

Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold

Episode number: 3

Overview: One trip to New York morphs into two when Frank suffers a setback on the way home. Decades later, an apprehensive Eric checks into room 1018A.

Chapter 4: Opening the Lid

Episode number: 4

Overview: A hotel worker overhears a curious phone call the night of Frank's death. In 1994, a forensics expert exhumes the body to find compelling new clues.

Chapter 5: Honorable Men

Episode number: 5

Overview: Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.

Chapter 6: Remember Me

Episode number: 6

Overview: Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.