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Accused: Guilty or Innocent?

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: April 20, 2020
  • Seasons: 7
  • Episodes: 62
  • Networks: A&E
  • Genres: Documentary
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Accused: Guilty or Innocent?(2020)
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TMDB Rating: 8.1 (15 votes)

Overview

An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

7 episodes • 2020

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Wife Killer or Self-Defense?Apr 20, 20200.0
2Attempted Murder or Protective Mother?Apr 29, 20200.0
3One Punch Assault or Self-Defense?May 6, 20200.0
4Cold Case Killer or Innocent Teenage Girl?May 11, 20200.0
5Deadly Driver or Tragic Accident?May 19, 20200.0
6Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 1)May 20, 20200.0
7Murdered His Mother or Falsely Accused? (Part 2)May 25, 20200.0
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Season 2

5 episodes • 2021

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Best Friend Killing or Self-Defense?Aug 19, 20210.0
2Killer Ex-Wife or Self-Defense?Aug 26, 20210.0
3Careless Shooter or Child Protector?Sep 2, 20210.0
4Abusive Father or Birth Trauma?Sep 9, 20210.0
5Road Rage Shooting or Stand Your Ground?Sep 16, 20210.0
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Season 3

10 episodes • 2022Avg: 7.4

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Deadly Veteran or Self-ProtectionMay 26, 20228.0
2Stabbed My Neighbor or Protected Myself?Jun 2, 20227.0
3Failed My Child or Innocent MotherJun 9, 20228.0
4Killed My Husband or Defended MyselfJun 16, 20227.0
5Careless Adult or Swimming Pool Tragedy?Jun 23, 20227.0
6Wife Killer or Medically Insane?Jul 7, 20228.0
7Jealous Shooter or Innocent Fall Guy?Jul 14, 20227.0
8Teenage Killer or Mistaken Identity?Jul 21, 20227.0
9Killed My Wife or Staircase Fall?Jul 28, 20228.0
10Murdered My Tenant or Self-Defense?Aug 4, 20227.0
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Season 4

7 episodes • 2023Avg: 7.4

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Screwdriver Stabbing or Defending My Family?Jan 12, 20238.0
2Murder Mastermind or Innocent Witness?Jan 19, 20238.0
3Killer Driver or Medical Emergency?Jan 26, 20238.0
4Masked Attacker or Mistaken Identity?Feb 2, 20237.0
5Reckless Driver or Tragic Accident?Feb 9, 20236.0
6Killer Mom or Innocent Parent?Feb 16, 20237.0
7Nightclub Murder or Self-Defense Shooting?Mar 2, 20238.0
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Season 5

11 episodes • 2023Avg: 7.8Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Protective Mother or Vigilante Murderer?Oct 5, 20238.0
2Killer Biker or Self-Defense Shooter?Oct 12, 20238.0
3Reckless Driver or Blameless Mother?Oct 19, 20237.0
4Machete Attacker or Innocent Girlfriend?Oct 26, 20238.0
5Road Rage Vigilante or Family Protector?Nov 2, 20238.0
6Breakup Homicide or Shot in Self-Defense?Nov 9, 20238.0
7Killed My Mother Or Innocent Driver?Nov 16, 20237.0
8Angry Shooter Or Hammer Attack Defense?Nov 30, 20238.0
9Party Killer or Innocent Bystander?Dec 7, 20238.0
10After the Verdict: Collin and LindsayDec 14, 20238.0
11After the Verdict: Angel's Second ChanceDec 21, 20238.0
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Season 6

8 episodes • 2024Avg: 7.6Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Murdered My Boss or Innocent Employee?Apr 4, 20247.0
2Drive-thru Shooter or Defensive Dad?Apr 11, 20247.0
3Vengeful Shooter or Protective Father?Apr 18, 20248.0
4After the Verdict: SakaiApr 25, 20247.0
5Murderous Mother or Protective Parent?May 2, 20248.0
6Neighbor Killer or Family Defender?May 9, 20248.0
7Murdered My Parents or Innocent Son?May 16, 20247.0
8Cold-Blooded Killer or Bereaved Teen?May 23, 20249.0
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Season 7

14 episodes • 2025

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Jealous Killer or Fearful Victim? - Part 1Mar 20, 20250.0
2Jealous Killer or Fearful Victim? - Part 2Mar 20, 20250.0
3Killer Teen or Fatal Accident?Mar 27, 20250.0
4Self-Defense Stabbing or Road Rage Killer?Apr 3, 20250.0
5Violent Gunman or Brain Trauma Victim?Apr 10, 20250.0
6Cyberbully Victim or Vengeful Knife Killer?Apr 17, 20250.0
7After the Verdict: TaizApr 24, 20250.0
8Killer Officer or Drive-by Victim?May 1, 20250.0
9Impulsive Shooter or Terrified Neighbor?May 8, 20250.0
10Deadly Ex-marine Or Family Defender?May 15, 20250.0
11After The Verdict: Stanley / JerryMay 22, 20250.0
12Hit-and-run Or Tragic Accident?May 29, 20250.0
13Killer Mom Or Abuse Survivor? Part 1Jun 5, 20250.0
14Killer Mom Or Abuse Survivor? Part 2Jun 5, 20250.0

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