Fair rating?The Staircase· Season 1 · Episode 4
Common Sense
After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.
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#1In Season 1of 8 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 8 rated episodes
+0.7vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.7
2022First airedMay 12, 2022
Guest stars
Joel McKinnon Milleras Larry Pollard
Maria Dizziaas Lori Campbell
Susan Pourfaras Deborah Radisch
Justice Leakas Tom Maher
Cullen Mossas Jim Hardin
Cory Scott Allenas Art Holland
Jason Davisas Fred Atwater
Trini Alvaradoas Patty Peterson
Frank Feysas Denis Poncet
Teri Wybleas Sonya Pfeiffer
Robert Craytonas Ron Guerette
Paul Tealas Brad WolgamottCrew
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