The Staircase(2022)
There is no truth without lies.
Overview
An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.
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Miniseries
8 episodes • 2022Avg: 6.5
Miniseries
8 episodes • 2022Avg: 6.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 911 | May 5, 2022 | 6.4 |
| 2 | Chiroptera | May 5, 2022 | 6.6 |
| 3 | The Great Dissembler | May 5, 2022 | 6.1 |
| 4 | Common Sense | May 12, 2022 | 7.1 |
| 5 | The Beating Heart | May 19, 2022 | 6.5 |
| 6 | Red in Tooth and Claw | May 26, 2022 | 6.6 |
| 7 | Seek and Ye Shall | Jun 2, 2022 | 6.5 |
| 8 | America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time | Jun 9, 2022 | 6.1 |
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