The Staircase S1E7 — The Blow Poke Returns
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The Staircase•Season 1•Episode 7

The Blow Poke Returns

7.6/10 · 537 votesOct 28, 200450 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Kathleen's sisters pore over Michael's writings. Jurors visit the staircase at Michael's home. A vital piece of evidence reappears.

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Episode Summary

"The Blow Poke Returns" is episode 7 of The Staircase season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 537 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 28, 2004.

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