Court TV's new original series 'Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?' premieres Sunday Feb. 16 at 8pm ET/PT

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Court TV is launching a new seven-part original series titled 'Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?' premiering on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The series examines the historic O.J. Simpson double murder trial through Court TV's extensive footage archive, exploring the defense's successes, prosecution's failures, and the legal strategies that led to the controversial verdict.

The series features interviews with key trial participants, including defense attorneys F. Lee Bailey and Alan Dershowitz, LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman, prosecutor Bill Hodgman, and family members of victims Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Episodes will air weekly from February 16 to March 30, covering topics from the Brentwood murders to jury room deliberations.

Hosted by attorney and Emmy-winning journalist Michael Ayala, with Ted Rowlands as executive producer, both of whom covered the original trial as reporters.

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• Leverages Court TV's extensive archive footage of the historic trial
• Features exclusive interviews with high-profile trial participants
• Strategic weekly release schedule spanning seven weeks

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ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Court TV's new, seven-part original limited series, "Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?" debuts on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The series takes a deep dive into the infamous double murder trial of O.J. Simpson; a case that was captured by Court TV cameras and helped ignite the nation's ongoing obsession with true crime 30 years ago. Series promo HERE.

Utilizing Court TV's extensive library, "Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?" explores what went right for the defense, what went wrong for the prosecution and the perfect storm of legal strategies and surprises that led to one of the most controversial verdicts in history. The series highlights myriad vantage points from numerous trial participants, including attorneys, legal experts, Los Angeles police detectives and friends and relatives on both sides of the courtroom. Interviewees include Simpson defense attorneys F. Lee Bailey and Alan Dershowitz, LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman, LA County and Simpson case Prosecutor Bill Hodgman, Lon Cryer (juror #6), victim Nicole Brown Simpson's sister Tanya Brown and the father and sister of victim Ron Goldman, Fred Goldman and Kim Goldman.

"Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?" is hosted by Michael Ayala, an attorney, Court TV anchor and Emmy-award winning true crime journalist. Court TV's Ted Rowlands serves as executive producer. Both Ayala and Rowlands covered the O.J. trial as reporters.

The full programming schedule for "Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?":

Feb. 16 — Murders in Brentwood
A football star turned Hollywood actor is charged with the brutal murders of his ex-wife and her friend. The O.J. Simpson case enthralled the globe and became the "Trial of the Century". Thirty years later, the detectives, attorneys and families involved share their stories and why they believe the verdict remains divisive.

Feb. 23 — The "Racist" Cop
LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman tells his side of the story after becoming a household name when the defense accused him of planting a bloody glove and labeled him a racist. O.J. Simpson walked away a free man while Fuhrman's life fell into shambles.

March 2 — Domestic Violence
O.J. Simpson's history of domestic violence was a focal point for the prosecution. The defense claimed it didn't prove he was a murderer. Nicole Brown's sister details the abuse within their relationship.

March 9 — Racial Tension
The defense used the racial tension in Los Angeles to their benefit during the O.J. Simpson murder trial. The goal: convince jurors that the LAPD could not be trusted and were capable of planting evidence.

March 16 — Attack the Timeline
Did O.J. Simpson have enough time to murder Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman? The defense dissected the timeline to raise reasonable doubt. Detective Tom Lange and prosecutor Bill Hodgman explain their window of opportunity.

March 23 — The Bloody Gloves
It's the most infamous moment of the trial, when the prosecution forced O.J. to put on the bloody glove in court. Did this and "shoddy" police work lose them the case? Defense attorney F. Lee Bailey takes us inside the pivotal courtroom moment and how O.J.'s "Dream Team" attacked the flawed investigation.

March 30 — Inside the Jury Room
The world watched as the verdict in the "Trial of the Century" came down. The Goldmans share their reaction and Juror #6, Lon Cryer, describes what happened behind closed doors. Was justice served or did O.J. Simpson get away with murder?

Media contact: Jim Weiss, 770-672-6504, jim.weiss@scripps.com 

About Court TV
Court TV (@CourtTV) is devoted to live trial coverage, in-depth legal and true-crime reporting and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling cases. The network is available to 97% of U.S. television homes free and over the air via digital antenna, on cable, on mobile with the Court TV app and online at CourtTV.com. It is also carried on connected TVs, including Samsung TV Plus and Vizio, and an expanding array of streaming services and apps, including YouTube TV, SiriusXM, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Pluto TV, Apple TV, Sling and Uma. Court TV is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

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FAQ

When does Court TV's 'Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?' premiere?

The series premieres on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Court TV.

How many episodes are in Court TV's O.J. Simpson series?

The series consists of seven episodes, airing weekly from February 16 to March 30, 2025.

Who are the key participants interviewed in Court TV's O.J. Simpson series?

The series features interviews with defense attorneys F. Lee Bailey and Alan Dershowitz, LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman, prosecutor Bill Hodgman, and family members of victims including Fred and Kim Goldman and Tanya Brown.

What topics are covered in Court TV's O.J. Simpson series?

The series covers topics including the Brentwood murders, Mark Fuhrman's role, domestic violence, racial tensions, timeline analysis, the bloody gloves incident, and jury deliberations.