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The Best Episodes of Making a Murderer Season 1

Every episode of Making a Murderer Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Making a Murderer Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 4 - Indefensible
    8.8/10(1818 votes)

    S1:E4

    An unexpected confession casts doubt on Steven's role in the murder case, but the new suspect gives conflicting accounts of what occurred.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 5 - The Last Person to See Teresa Alive
    8.7/10(1670 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 3 - Plight of the Accused
    8.6/10(1769 votes)

    S1:E3

    Steven is back in jail, charged with murder, but there are troubling questions about how he was arrested and why.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 9 - Lack of Humility
    8.4/10(1495 votes)

    S1:E9

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 10 - Fighting for their Lives
    8.4/10(1500 votes)

    S1:E10

    In the years after Steven and Brendan's very public trials, the various members of the Avery family struggle to mend their broken lives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 2 - Turning the Tables
    8.3/10(1830 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Steven starts creating a new life for himself, he pursues a lawsuit against Manitowoc County law enforcement officials for corruption in his case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 6 - Testing the Evidence
    8.3/10(1552 votes)

    S1:E6

    Steven's attorneys cross-examine forensic experts about contaminated evidence and the absence of proof linking Steven to the crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 7 - Framing Defense
    8.3/10(1521 votes)

    S1:E7

    As the murder trial continues, Steven's attorneys present their case that law enforcement officials planted evidence to frame him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 8 - The Great Burden
    8.3/10(1505 votes)

    S1:E8

    After two long days of closing arguments, the jury deliberates. Steven's fate hinges on whether the jury believes police misconduct may have occurred.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Making a Murderer Season 1 Episode 1 - Eighteen Years Lost
    8.1/10(2126 votes)

    S1:E1

    When Steven Avery is freed from a wrongful conviction, his search for justice raises questions about the authorities who put him behind bars.

    Directors:Laura Ricciardi, Moira Demos
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Indefensible" is the best rated episode of Making a Murderer season 1. It scored 8.8/10 from 1,818 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on December 18, 2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Last Person to See Teresa Alive".