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Trial & Error

A spoof of crime documentaries about the arrest and trial of a beloved poetry professor from a small town in South Carolina, who is accused of brutally murdering his wife, and the young Northeastern lawyer hired to defend him.

10 Votes (7.9)

2017 HD 22min TV-PG United States English Canceled
Comedy Crime
murder trial mockumentary spoof

Credits:

Matthew Miller

director

Nicholas D'Agosto

Josh Segal

Kristin Chenoweth

Lavinia Peck-Foster

Steven Boyer

Dwayne Reed

Sherri Shepherd

Anne Flatch

Jayma Mays

Carol Anne Keane

Amanda Payton

Nina Rudolph

S1E1 - Pilot 2017-03-14

When rollercizing poetry professor Larry Henderson is arrested for the brutal murder of his wife, bright-eyed lawyer Josh Segal comes down from New York to the quirky town of East Peck, South Carolina to defend his first big case. After meeting his eccentric client and odd-ball team, Josh quickly realizes hes in over his head.

S1E2 - A Wrench in the Case 2017-03-14

In trying to find an alternate theory to Larry throwing his wife through the window, Josh and his team discover another mans DNA in the bedroom, possibly leading to another suspect. Meanwhile, Josh is concerned about Larrys lack of emotion about the murder and his strange obsession with a skate wrench.

S1E3 - The Other Man 2017-03-21

After coming up bust on a match to the DNA found in Larrys bedroom, Josh and his team discover a "sex print" on the wall that leads to a new suspect. Meanwhile, Josh gets sloppy and inadvertently gives a piece of damning evidence to the prosecution.

S1E4 - An Unwelcome Distraction 2017-03-21

When the new suspect turns up in a coma, Josh becomes sidetracked trying to solve this crime, eventually becoming a suspect himself. Meanwhile, prosecutor Carol Anne Keane presents the autopsy report, which reveals Larrys wife was struck by a blunt object, leading to a frantic search for the murder weapon.

S1E5 - Right-Hand Man 2017-03-28

A new piece of evidence emerges that leads Josh an unlikely, and dangerous, new suspect: Larrys brother-in-law, Jeremiah Jefferson Davis. Meanwhile, the case takes another turn when the search for the murder weapon leads Dwayne to find a dismembered human arm.

S1E6 - Secrets & Lies 2017-03-28

As Josh focuses on his new suspect, Larry insists on taking a lie-detector test to help prove his innocence, but the results drop a bombshell on the case and the family. Dwayne briefly becomes a hometown celebrity as the man who found an arm in the lake, and the team gets a surprising new benefactor.

S1E7 - The Case Gets Big 2017-04-04

As Josh prepares for trial, his boss, Mr. Mankiewicz comes down from New York to check up on him and reveals a gigantic hole in Joshs case. Meanwhile, Larry, unsettled by his rift with his daughter and Joshs boss being in town, takes matters into his own hands, with deadly consequences.

S1E8 - A Change In Defense 2017-04-04

With the trial now getting national attention, Joshs boss, Mr. Mankiewicz has decided to take over the case, throwing the team into turmoil. Meanwhile, when Mankiewicz suggests Larry plead insanity, Josh and Carol Anne Keane must work together to convince Larry to stand trial.

S1E9 - Opening Statements 2017-04-11

As the trial officially begins, Joshs strategy of painting another suspect as the murderer takes a crucial blow. Meanwhile, Anne and Dwayne investigate why Larrys former lover, Alfonzo, isnt on the prosecutions witness list.

S1E10 - A Hostile Jury 2017-04-11

Josh tries to show the hostile jury the real Larry when they visit the crime scene inside the Henderson home before they hear the devastating testimony of Larrys former lover, Alfonzo. Meanwhile, Anne and Dwayne search for Margarets missing cell phone.

S1E11 - Unusual Suspect 2017-04-13

After the prosecution presents its case for 28 grueling days, Joshs defense suffers a major setback when Summer turns into a suspect. When Larry forbids Josh from putting Summer on the stand, Josh must decide how much hes willing to sacrifice to get Larry his freedom.

S1E12 - The Defense Rests 2017-04-18

As Josh focuses on making his final case before closing arguments, he takes a huge gamble by putting Larry on the stand. Despite hiring the best witness coach in the South to train him, Larrys testimony leads to a shocking discovery about Larrys past that may be too difficult to overcome.

S1E13 - The Verdict 2017-04-18

The trial is over and the verdict is finally announced. A key piece of evidence is found that answers the question, "Who killed Margaret Henderson".

S2E1 - The Suitcase 2018-07-19

Josh Segal defends Lavinia Peck-Foster, the eccentric First Lady of East Peck who is accused of killing her husband. But when bodies pile up, there are more questions than answers.

S2E2 - The Timeline 2018-07-19

Josh and the team are forced to seek help from two unlikely sources - the convicted murderer of Lavinias brother and the host of a popular murder podcast called M-Town.

S2E3 - The Murder Clock 2018-07-26

Joshs team continues to hunt for the potential murder weapon that would seal their timeline. The case takes a dramatic turn as their search leads them to two new suspects and some shocking news about Lavinia.

S2E4 - A Hole in the Case 2018-07-26

As the trial begins, Josh and his team experience some hiccups in proving Lavinias innocence to the judge. As soon as Josh thinks hes been able to find cause for dismissal of the case, Carol Anne argues to test the timeline herself, leading them to uncover a hidden passageway on Lavinias property.

S2E5 - A Change in the Team 2018-08-09

Dwayne testifies on the prosecutions behalf and dismantles the timeline they established; Lavinia pressures Josh to fire Dwayne; Dwayne redeems himself when he stumbles on a big break in the case.

S2E6 - New Case, Old Murder 2018-08-09

After winning Lavinias case, the town finally embraces Josh; Josh agonizes over whether Lavinia may have done it and tries to open an old case.

S2E7 - A Family Affair 2018-08-16

With Jesse Ray Beaumonts retrial looming, the team looks into Lavinias past to gain fresh insight into the case.

S2E8 - Bad Instincts 2018-08-16

Josh struggles with his defense for Jesse Ray Beaumont; Dwayne enjoys his new life as a Peck.

S2E9 - A Big Break 2018-08-23

Josh and his team continue to find themselves at literal dead ends in their casework until they unearth game-changing evidence with the help of Jesse Ray Beaumont. Meanwhile, in court, Carol Anne tries to finish the case before she has the baby.

S2E10 - Barcelona 2018-08-23

As Jesse Ray Beaumonts trial begins, the team struggles to keep him under control while they discover more of Lavinias secrets. Now that the baby is born and awaiting the DA election results, Carol Anne discovers who is the babys father.