Episode 1
Eighteen Years Lost
1h 5m6.5 / 10
When Steven Avery is freed from a wrongful conviction, his search for justice raises questions about the authorities who put him behind bars.
Episode credits
Directed by Moira Demos, Laura Ricciardi
TV series
Making a Murderer
2015TV-142 seasons7.8 / 10
Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.
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Synopsis
Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.
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Episode 2
Turning the Tables
57m8.1 / 10
As Steven starts creating a new life for himself, he pursues a lawsuit against Manitowoc County law enforcement officials for corruption in his case.
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Episode 3
Plight of the Accused
1h 3m8.0 / 10
Steven is back in jail, charged with murder, but there are troubling questions about how he was arrested and why.
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Episode 4
Indefensible
1h 6m8.5 / 10
An unexpected confession casts doubt on Steven's role in the murder case, but the new suspect gives conflicting accounts of what occurred.
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Episode 5
The Last Person to See Teresa Alive
59m8.5 / 10
As Steven's trial begins, his attorneys argue that law enforcement officials framed him and were negligent in not pursuing other leads in the case.
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Episode 6
Testing the Evidence
59m8.1 / 10
Steven's attorneys cross-examine forensic experts about contaminated evidence and the absence of proof linking Steven to the crime.
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Episode 7
Framing Defense
1h 3m8.2 / 10
As the murder trial continues, Steven's attorneys present their case that law enforcement officials planted evidence to frame him.
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Episode 8
The Great Burden
47m7.6 / 10
After two long days of closing arguments, the jury deliberates. Steven's fate hinges on whether the jury believes police misconduct may have occurred.
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Episode 9
Lack of Humility
1h 6m8.2 / 10
Steven's trial is over, but a new one is just beginning. Will the jury find the suspect's confession or his conflicting statements more believable?
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Episode 10
Fighting for their Lives
1h 3m8.3 / 10finale
In the years after Steven and Brendan's very public trials, the various members of the Avery family struggle to mend their broken lives.
Where to watch Making a MurdererEpisode information updated Sep 11, 2026
More about Making a Murderer
Cast
Steven AverySelfKathleen ZellnerSelf
Credits
- Created by
- Moira Demos, Laura Ricciardi
- Written by
- Moira Demos, Laura Ricciardi
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 20
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix- Synthesis Films
Themes
corruptioncriminal justicedirty copfight the systeminvestigativemurdererprisonrevenge
