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An anthology series that delves into the players, the crime and the media circus, detailing the day-to-day battles of the trial and unveiling the shocking truth of what really went down when the cameras stopped rolling.
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An anthology series that delves into the players, the crime and the media circus, detailing the day-to-day battles of the trial and unveiling the shocking truth of what really went down when the cameras stopped rolling.
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Episode 1
When Lyle and Erik Menendez become prime suspects in the murder of their parents Kitty and Jose, tenacious defense attorney Leslie Abramson to take an interest in their case.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterGuest stars Sam Jaeger, Josh Charles, Doug Hurley, Sterling Beaumon, Lolita Davidovich, Carole Gutierrez, Chris Bauer, Anthony Edwards
Episode 2
Erik makes a shocking confession to his psychiatrist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, whose mistress, Judalon Smyth, gives the police a pivotal tip. Leslie makes a move to represent the Menendez brothers.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterGuest stars Sam Jaeger, Josh Charles, Tommie Earl Jenkins, Sterling Beaumon, Alexandre Chen, Lolita Davidovich, Carole Gutierrez, Constance Marie
Episode 3
Leslie Abramson and Jill Lansing struggle to understand the brothers' motives, and the DA puts Judalon Smyth on the stand as the trial gets underway, sending the media into a frenzy.
Directed by Holly DaleGuest stars Sam Jaeger, Josh Charles, Tommie Earl Jenkins, Jerry Trainor, Sterling Beaumon, Chris Bauer, Anthony Edwards, Heather Graham
Episode 4
After Erik and Lyle confess, Leslie and Jill seek hard evidence to support the brothers' claims of abuse at the hands of their parents; Leslie tries to get Dr. Oziel's tapes thrown out of court.
Directed by Holly DaleGuest stars Sterling Beaumon, Camryn Jones
Episode 5
Judge Weisberg allows the trial to be broadcast on TV; Dr. Oziel's credibility is challenged when he takes the stand; Leslie struggles to make her defense of the Lyle and Erik understood, as she and her husband more forward with their adoption plans.
Directed by Fred BernerGuest stars Sterling Beaumon
Episode 6
The brothers testify about their years of abuse; Judge Weisberg agrees to unseal the tape of Lyle and Erik's confession to Dr. Oziel; after closing arguments, the jury begins deliberation; Leslie and her husband welcome their adopted son.
Directed by Fred Berner
Episode 7
As Lyle and Erik's juries struggle to reach unanimous verdicts, the possibility of mistrial has Leslie hopeful for a deal with the DA's office.
Directed by Michael PressmanGuest stars Tommie Earl Jenkins, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Nicholson
Episode 8
After the first trial results in a hung jury, Barry Levin joins the defense; Judge Weisberg cracks down during the Menendez brothers' second trial. Season finale.
Directed by Michael PressmanGuest stars Chris Bauer, Marilyn Fox
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Edie FalcoLeslie Abramson
Gus HalperErik Menendez
Miles Gaston VillanuevaLyle Menendez
Sam JaegerDetective Les Zoeller
Josh CharlesDr. Jerome Oziel
Tommie Earl JenkinsReporter
Doug HurleyBHPD IT Tech
Jerry TrainorWill Canton
NBCUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
Wolf EntertainmentUnited StatesMore shows like Law & Order True Crime.
