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The Staircase•Season 1•Episode 8

The Verdict

8.0/10 · 559 votesOct 28, 200449 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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Is Michael Peterson guilty or not guilty? The jury delivers its verdict regarding the mysterious death of his wife, Kathleen.

Previous episodeE7 · The Blow Poke Returns Next episodeE9 · Reopening the Case

Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes13

E1 7.4

Crime or Accident?

E2 7.4

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

Self

David Rudolf

Self

Bill Peterson

Self

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Episode Summary

"The Verdict" is episode 8 of The Staircase season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 559 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 28, 2004.

Next: E9 · Reopening the Case Best of Season 1