The Staircase S1E3 — A Striking Coincidence

7.4

The Staircase•Season 1•Episode 3

A Striking Coincidence

7.4/10 · 592 votesOct 14, 200446 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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The death of another woman close to Peterson from 17 years earlier sparks a new investigation. She also died on a staircase, casting major doubts over the defense case.

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Seasons1

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Season 1 Episodes13

E1 7.4

Crime or Accident?

E2 7.4

Secrets and Lies

E3 7.4Now viewing

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

Self

David Rudolf

Self

Bill Peterson

Self

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Episode Summary

"A Striking Coincidence" is episode 3 of The Staircase season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 592 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 14, 2004.

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