Episode
Making a Murderer: Turning the Tables
Overview
As Steven starts creating a new life for himself, he pursues a lawsuit against Manitowoc County law enforcement officials for corruption in his case.
Details
- Series
- Making a Murderer
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2015-12-18
- Runtime
- 57 min
Episode context
Turning the Tables is Episode 2 in Part 1 of Making a Murderer. It aired on 2015-12-18. The runtime is 57 min.
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Episode 1: Eighteen Years Lost
When Steven Avery is freed from a wrongful conviction, his search for justice raises questions about the authorities who put him behind bars.
Episode 3: Plight of the Accused
Steven is back in jail, charged with murder, but there are troubling questions about how he was arrested and why.
More episodes from this season
Episode 4: Indefensible
An unexpected confession casts doubt on Steven's role in the murder case, but the new suspect gives conflicting accounts of what occurred.
Episode 5: The Last Person to See Teresa Alive
As Steven's trial begins, his attorneys argue that law enforcement officials framed him and were negligent in not pursuing other leads in the case.
Episode 6: Testing the Evidence
Steven's attorneys cross-examine forensic experts about contaminated evidence and the absence of proof linking Steven to the crime.
Episode 7: Framing Defense
As the murder trial continues, Steven's attorneys present their case that law enforcement officials planted evidence to frame him.
Episode 8: The Great Burden
After two long days of closing arguments, the jury deliberates. Steven's fate hinges on whether the jury believes police misconduct may have occurred.
Episode 9: Lack of Humility
Steven's trial is over, but a new one is just beginning. Will the jury find the suspect's confession or his conflicting statements more believable?
Episode 10: Fighting for their Lives
In the years after Steven and Brendan's very public trials, the various members of the Avery family struggle to mend their broken lives.