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From the Ashes of TragedyFrom the Ashes of TragedyOpen episodeInvestigators visit the home of O.J. Simpson following the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
The Run of His LifeThe Run of His LifeOpen episodeO.J. Simpson goes missing in the white Bronco and Robert Shapiro and Robert Kardashian battle the fallout while the D.A.'s office and the LAPD go searching for O.J.
The Dream TeamThe Dream TeamOpen episodeMarcia reveals O.J. has been charged; Robert Shapiro seeks advice from F. Lee Bailey, creates a provocative strategy, and tries to convince O.J. to hire Johnnie Cochran.
100% Not Guilty100% Not GuiltyOpen episodeAs jury selection gets underway, the entrance of Johnnie Cochran adds an interesting energy to the case.
The Race CardThe Race CardOpen episodeChristopher Darden and Johnnie Cochran face off in court. Chris has doubts about Mark Fuhrman as a witness. The jury visits the crime scene.
Marcia, Marcia, MarciaMarcia, Marcia, MarciaOpen episodeAs Marcia Clark juggles her home and work obligations, she starts to feel the public scrutiny of her appearance.
Conspiracy TheoriesConspiracy TheoriesOpen episodeSome conspiracy theories concerning the case start to circulate. The prosecution talk about whether they should have O.J. Simpson try on the glove on in court.
A Jury in JailA Jury in JailOpen episodeMonths into the trial, cut off from their families, society and the media, the jurors grow stir crazy and start becoming unlikely targets for the prosecution and the defense. Meanwhile, the country is introduced to the science of DNA evidence.
Manna from HeavenManna from HeavenOpen episodeJohnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey head across the country to get their hands on the Mark Fuhrman tapes. Judge Ito must decide whether the tapes, and the racial epithets they contain, are admissible.
The VerdictThe VerdictOpen episodeIn the season finale, the prosecution and defense make their closing statements; the jurors deliberate; and the verdict is given.