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“There is no truth without lies.”

About The Staircase

An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.

The Staircase runs for 1 season, created by Antonio Campos. Every episode page keeps the show's order, so you can watch from the pilot to the finale without hunting for the next link. Episodes are bought individually for 1 credit.

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Season 1 · 8 episodes

01

911

In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

2022-05-05 66m★ 6.2Now playing
02

Chiroptera

While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. Then, after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.

2022-05-05 67m★ 7.0
03

The Great Dissembler

As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.

2022-05-05 64m★ 6.2
04

Common Sense

After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

2022-05-12 69m★ 7.4
05

The Beating Heart

In the aftermath of the verdict, the Petersons struggle with the court’s decision, and Michael finds solace in an unlikely friendship from thousands of miles away.

2022-05-19 61m★ 6.9
06

Red in Tooth and Claw

In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen’s death. Then, in 2017, Michael grapples with compromising his principles in exchange for his freedom.

2022-05-26 59m★ 7.1
07

Seek and Ye Shall

After a body with similar injuries to Kathleen’s turns up at the county morgue, Sophie continues her quest to uncover what really happened to Kathleen. Meanwhile, Martha decides to dig into her fraught past, despite pushback from Margaret.

2022-06-02 63m★ 6.9
08

America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

After navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.

2022-06-09 72m★ 6.0

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