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About The Staircase

The Staircase is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on HBO Max on May 5, 2022. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time", aired on June 9, 2022.

An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2022 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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    8. America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

    Finale

    After navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.

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    7. Seek and Ye Shall

    After a body with similar injuries to Kathleen’s turns up at the county morgue, Sophie continues her quest to uncover what really happened to Kathleen. Meanwhile, Martha decides to dig into her fraught past, despite pushback from Margaret.

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    6. Red in Tooth and Claw

    In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen’s death. Then, in 2017, Michael grapples with compromising his principles in exchange for his freedom.

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    5. The Beating Heart

    In the aftermath of the verdict, the Petersons struggle with the court’s decision, and Michael finds solace in an unlikely friendship from thousands of miles away.

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    4. Common Sense

    After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

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    3. The Great Dissembler

    As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.

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    2. Chiroptera

    While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. Then, after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.

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    1. 911

    In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

Cast & crew

Created by Antonio Campos

  • Josh Drennen

    Josh Drennen

    Francis Borden

  • Olek Krupa

    Olek Krupa

    Werner Spitz

  • Joel McKinnon Miller

    Joel McKinnon Miller

    Larry Pollard

  • Maria Dizzia

    Maria Dizzia

    Lori Campbell

  • Susan Pourfar

    Susan Pourfar

    Deborah Radisch

  • Justice Leak

    Justice Leak

    Tom Maher

  • Cullen Moss

    Cullen Moss

    Jim Hardin

  • Cory Scott Allen

    Cory Scott Allen

    Art Holland

  • Jason Davis

    Jason Davis

    Fred Atwater

  • Trini Alvarado

    Trini Alvarado

    Patty Peterson

  • Frank Feys

    Frank Feys

    Denis Poncet

  • Teri Wyble

    Teri Wyble

    Sonya Pfeiffer

  • Robert Crayton

    Robert Crayton

    Ron Guerette

  • Donny Boaz

    Donny Boaz

    Tyrone Lacour

  • Samuel Ray Gates

    Samuel Ray Gates

    Big Ray

  • Mike Forbs

    Mike Forbs

    BK

The Staircase FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Staircase?

The Staircase has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 9, 2022.

When did the latest episode of The Staircase come out?

The most recent episode of The Staircase, Season 1 Episode 8 "America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time", aired on June 9, 2022.

How many seasons of The Staircase are there?

The Staircase has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did The Staircase first air?

The Staircase first aired on HBO Max on May 5, 2022.

How do I get notified when new episodes of The Staircase are released?

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