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In the wake of their first documentary's success, Peter and Sam seek a new case and settle on a stomach-churning mystery at a Washington high school.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The DumpWho is the Turd Burglar, and why did they do it? Are Peter and Sam still chasing the truth, or has it been right under their nose the whole time? - 02
Sh*t StormA student's sudden lack of cooperation slows the investigation, but an incident in the school parking lot sends Peter and Sam down a new path. - 03
Clean UpPeter is forced to reckon with his actions and attempts to learn lessons in the aftermath of the documentary. But the investigation might not be over.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Hard Facts: Vandalism and VulgaritySeptember 15, 2017When senior class clown Dylan Maxwell is expelled for vandalism, sophomore Peter Maldonado begins an investigation that questions Dylan's gu - S01E02
A Limp AlibiSeptember 15, 2017Key witness Alex Trimboli's account of the incident comes under fire when other students doubt his boasts of drunkenness and sexual exploits - S01E03
NailedSeptember 15, 2017Peter scrutinizes the motives of Ms. Shapiro, the Spanish teacher who testified against Dylan. Another teacher makes a surprising accusation - S01E04
Growing SuspicionSeptember 15, 2017Peter takes a close look at the "Morning Show Nine," a group of students -- including Peter and Sam -- who had access to the missing securit - S01E05
Premature TheoriesSeptember 15, 2017After the documentary goes viral, Peter deals with publicity and sorts through various fan theories. Video evidence from a party provides ne - S01E06
Gag OrderSeptember 15, 2017As Peter and Sam continue to gather information, they run afoul of the school administration and could lose access. Dylan prepares for his t - S01E07
ClimaxSeptember 15, 2017Peter and Sam follow a lead that could reveal the vandal's primary target, and a new theory gives them hope that they may finally solve the - S01E08Season's bestClean UpSeptember 15, 2017Peter is forced to reckon with his actions and attempts to learn lessons in the aftermath of the documentary. But the investigation might no
Season02Best season
- S02E01
The BrownoutSeptember 14, 2018Peter and Sam travel to a prestigious private high school in Bellevue, Washington, to document the story of a filthy vandal called the "Turd - S02E02
#2September 14, 2018Peter and Sam highlight Kevin McClain and his friendships as they start to break down the version of events supported by the school and poli - S02E03
Leaving a MarkSeptember 14, 2018As Peter learns more about basketball star DeMarcus Tillman, he uncovers evidence of athletes getting preferential treatment at St. Bernardi - S02E04
Sh*t TalkSeptember 14, 2018As Sam and Peter comb through digital clues, they hope a technology glitch might open up some new leads. But a low-tech discovery leaves the - S02E05
Wiped CleanSeptember 14, 2018A former janitor becomes a potential key witness, but Peter and Sam struggle to track him down. Meanwhile, they examine a student trip to Co - S02E06
All Backed UpSeptember 14, 2018An interview with a former St. Bernardine student gives the guys confidence that they're on the right track with their most recent theory. - S02E07Sh*t StormSeptember 14, 2018A student's sudden lack of cooperation slows the investigation, but an incident in the school parking lot sends Peter and Sam down a new pat
- S02E08Season's bestThe DumpSeptember 14, 2018Who is the Turd Burglar, and why did they do it? Are Peter and Sam still chasing the truth, or has it been right under their nose the whole
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