7.4

The Staircase•Season 1•Episode 2

Secrets and Lies

7.4/10 · 619 votesOct 7, 200445 min

Ranked #10 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

As Michael's hidden life comes out into the open, defense experts debate if it will have a significant impact on the coming trial.

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Season 1 Episodes13

E1 7.4

Crime or Accident?

E2 7.4Now viewing

Secrets and Lies

E3 7.4

A Striking Coincidence

E4 7.5

A Prosecution Trickery

E5 7.6

A Weak Case

E6 7.5

The Prosecution's Revenge

E7 7.6

The Blow Poke Returns

The Verdict

Reopening the Case

The Last Chance

Looking for Closure

Between Anger and Despair

E13 7.6

Flawed Justice

Cast5

Michael Peterson

Self

Ron Guerette

Self

Tom Maher

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David Rudolf

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Bill Peterson

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Episode Summary

"Secrets and Lies" is episode 2 of The Staircase season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 619 votes, ranking #10 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 7, 2004.

Next: E3 · A Striking Coincidence Best of Season 1