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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.

First Aired

2017-09-26
Last Aired

2017-11-14
Creator

René Balcer
Genre

Crime, Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Canceled
Language

English
Network

NBC

Keywords:

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

When Lyle and Erik Menendez become prime suspects in the murder of their parents Kitty and Jose, tenac...More

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.Less

43mins 2017-09-26

2. Episode 2

Erik makes a shocking confession to his psychiatrist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, whose mistress, Judalon Smyth,...More

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.Less

43mins 2017-10-03

3. Episode 3

Leslie Abramson and Jill Lansing struggle to understand the brothers' motives, and the DA puts Judalon...More

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.Less

43mins 2017-10-10

4. Episode 4

After Erik and Lyle confess, Leslie and Jill seek hard evidence to support the brothers' claims of abu...More

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.Less

43mins 2017-10-17

5. Episode 5

Judge Weisberg allows the trial to be broadcast on TV; Dr. Oziel's credibility is challenged when he t...More

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.Less

43mins 2017-10-24

6. Episode 6

The brothers testify about their years of abuse; Judge Weisberg agrees to unseal the tape of Lyle and ...More

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.Less

43mins 2017-10-31

7. Episode 7

As Lyle and Erik's juries struggle to reach unanimous verdicts, the possibility of mistrial has Leslie...More

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.Less

43mins 2017-11-07

8. Episode 8

After the first trial results in a hung jury, Barry Levin joins the defense; Judge Weisberg cracks dow...More

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.Less