The BEST episodes of The Murder of Laci Peterson

Every episode of The Murder of Laci Peterson ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Murder of Laci Peterson!

A re-examination of the highly publicized murder case includes new interviews with death-row prisoner Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife in 2002.

Last Updated: 6/17/2025Network: A&EStatus: Ended

7.47

133 votes

#1 - The Verdict

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/12/2017

The jury wrestles with the facts in the Peterson case and produces a verdict that many people welcome.

Watch Now:Amazon

7.39

139 votes

#2 - The Trial Begins

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/5/2017

The prosecution asks for the death penalty for the murders of Laci and Conner Peterson, while the defense claims Scott Peterson is "stone cold innocent."

Watch Now:Amazon

7.35

112 votes

#3 - Reasonable Doubt?

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/19/2017

New theories emerge in the wake of the verdict condemning Scott Peterson to death by lethal injection.

Watch Now:Amazon

7.34

149 votes

#4 - Most Hated Man in America

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/29/2017

After the bodies of Laci Peterson and her child turn up in San Francisco Bay, police arrest Scott Peterson, who quickly becomes a national villain.

Watch Now:Amazon

7.31

165 votes

#5 - Media Frenzy

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2017

With the appearance of Scott Peterson's girlfriend, Amber Frey, media attention on the case escalates.

Watch Now:Amazon

7.22

200 votes

#6 - Missing in Modesto

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/15/2017

In the series premiere, the initial disappearance of Laci Peterson is spotlighted.

Watch Now:Amazon