The Case Against Adnan Syed

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 4

Explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular Serial podcast.

Episodes(4)

1. Forbidden Love

Family and friends of Adnan Syed, who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend 18-year-old Hae Min Lee, recall the events that led to Syed's arrest. After the podcast "Serial" resurrects the cold case, Syed's family prepares for his appeal in February 2016, and hope for a chance to discover the truth after nearly 20 years.

Air Date : 2019-03-10

2. In Between the Truth

As Syed's appeal for a new trial gets underway, supporters look back at the 1999 confession of his friend, Jay Wilds, who claimed he helped Syed bury Lee's body. With questions remaining regarding the police's timeline of events, acquaintance Asia McClain becomes a key figure in providing a possible alibi for him.

Air Date : 2019-03-17

3. Justice Is Arbitrary

As Adnan Syed's 2016 appeal draws to a close, his family and attorneys brace for a ruling that could result in a new trial and hope for an acquittal 20 years after Hae Lee's murder, while the State continues to defend its original case and conviction.

Air Date : 2019-03-24

4. Time is the Killer

Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the State's repeated appeals. Private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they re-analyze the forensic evidence surrounding Hae Min Lee's death and Syed faces a major decision as his 20th year in prison approaches. Series finale.

Air Date : 2019-03-31