The Staircase S1E1 — Crime or Accident?

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The Staircase•Season 1•Episode 1

Crime or Accident?

7.4/10 · 680 votesOct 7, 200447 min

Ranked #9 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Following his wife's suspicious death, Michael Peterson speaks about his version of the events while lawyers and expert witnesses prepare for trial.

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Michael Peterson

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Ron Guerette

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Tom Maher

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David Rudolf

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Bill Peterson

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Episode Summary

"Crime or Accident?" is episode 1 of The Staircase season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 680 votes, ranking #9 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 7, 2004.

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