The BEST episodes of Trial 4

Every episode of Trial 4 ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Trial 4!

Charged as a teen in the 1993 killing of a Boston cop, Sean K. Ellis fights to prove his innocence while exposing police corruption and systemic racism.

Last Updated: 2/9/2025Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

8.08

39 votes

#1 - Chapter 5: Hidden Link

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2020

Ellis' attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, remains dogged in her pursuit of the missing documents that may hold the key to her client getting a new trial.

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8.05

39 votes

#2 - Chapter 3: Three Trials

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2020

As Ellis and his lawyers recount his first jury trial, former jurors share their decision processes. A witness's statements are put to the test.

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7.98

42 votes

#3 - Chapter 8: Worst Case Scenario

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2020

The election of a new district attorney gives Ellis reason to hope. Later, a hush-hush press conference puts everyone on edge.

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7.97

36 votes

#4 - Chapter 6: A Taste Of Freedom

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2020

Knowing it's his last chance, Ellis nervously prepares for a fourth murder trial. Also, an investigator searches for an old witness.

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7.74

53 votes

#5 - Chapter 1: Execution-Style Murder

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/11/2020

In 1993, the execution-style killing of a Boston police officer sets off a frantic citywide search for suspects.

Directors: Rémy Burkel

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7.67

40 votes

#6 - Chapter 4: Badge Of Shame

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/11/2020

Journalists expose corruption in the Boston Police Department, inspiring Ellis to seek a new trial and perhaps a new lawyer.

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7.67

46 votes

#7 - Chapter 2: Usual Suspects

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/11/2020

Police home in on a suspect, a 19-year-old named Sean K. Ellis. Boston journalists and cops recall another murder case that fanned racial tensions.

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7.50

40 votes

#8 - Chapter 7: Black Irish

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2020

As the voters of Suffolk County prepare to elect their next district attorney, Scapicchio digs into who funded the reward for Ellis' conviction.

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