Law & Order True Crime

Law & Order True Crime

CANCELED1 Seasons8 Episodes7.2
NetworkNBC
First AiredSep 26, 2017
Last AiredNov 14, 2017
GenreCrime, Drama
Runtime43 min
Created ByRené Balcer

An anthology series that delves into the players, the crime and the media circus, detailing the day-to-day battles of the trial and unveiling the shocking truth of what really went down when the cameras stopped rolling.

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Cast

Edie Falco
Edie Falco
Leslie Abramson
Gus Halper
Gus Halper
Erik Menendez
Miles Gaston Villanueva
Miles Gaston Villanueva
Lyle Menendez

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes

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When the Menendez brothers were tried on national TV for brutally killing their parents in Beverly Hills, their story became a national obsession. Now, the first edition of this anthology series delves into the players, the crime and the media circus, detailing the day-to-day battles of the trial and unveiling the shocking truth of what really went down when the cameras stopped rolling.
Episode 1
E1Episode 1
Sep 26, 201743m
When Lyle and Erik Menendez become prime suspects in the murder of their parents Kitty and Jose, tenacious defense attorney Leslie Abramson to take an interest in their case.
Episode 2
E2Episode 2
Oct 3, 201743m
Erik makes a shocking confession to his psychiatrist, Dr. Jerome Oziel, whose mistress, Judalon Smyth, gives the police a pivotal tip. Leslie makes a move to represent the Menendez brothers.
Episode 3
E3Episode 3
Oct 10, 201743m
Leslie Abramson and Jill Lansing struggle to understand the brothers' motives, and the DA puts Judalon Smyth on the stand as the trial gets underway, sending the media into a frenzy.
Episode 4
E4Episode 4
Oct 17, 201743m
After Erik and Lyle confess, Leslie and Jill seek hard evidence to support the brothers' claims of abuse at the hands of their parents; Leslie tries to get Dr. Oziel's tapes thrown out of court.
Episode 5
E5Episode 5
Oct 24, 201743m
Judge Weisberg allows the trial to be broadcast on TV; Dr. Oziel's credibility is challenged when he takes the stand; Leslie struggles to make her defense of the Lyle and Erik understood, as she and her husband more forward with their adoption plans.
Episode 6
E6Episode 6
Oct 31, 201743m
The brothers testify about their years of abuse; Judge Weisberg agrees to unseal the tape of Lyle and Erik's confession to Dr. Oziel; after closing arguments, the jury begins deliberation; Leslie and her husband welcome their adopted son.
Episode 7
E7Episode 7
Nov 7, 201743m
As Lyle and Erik's juries struggle to reach unanimous verdicts, the possibility of mistrial has Leslie hopeful for a deal with the DA's office.
Episode 8
E8Episode 8
Nov 14, 201743m
After the first trial results in a hung jury, Barry Levin joins the defense; Judge Weisberg cracks down during the Menendez brothers' second trial. Season finale.

About Law & Order True Crime

Law & Order True Crime is a crime, drama series on NBC. The show first aired on Sep 26, 2017 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. Law & Order True Crime has been canceled. It has a rating of 7.2/10 based on 87 votes. The cast includes Edie Falco, Gus Halper, Miles Gaston Villanueva. Created by René Balcer.

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