Plot Synopsis

THE REAL O.J. SIMPSON TRIAL is a 12-episode documentary series that explores the most intriguing, controversial and poignant moments from the 1995 murder trial of actor and sports hero/retired professional football running back Orenthal James "O.J." Simpson, including opening statements from both the prosecution and the defense, key witness and police testimonies, the infamous "gloves" moment, closing statements and, finally, the stunning verdict that was delivered on October 3, 1995. No re-enactments, voice-overs, dramatics or theatrics can replace the facts and the polarizing figures who were in that courtroom every day during the trial. It took the jury only four hours to reach their verdict, but Esquire Networks aired the entire series in order from 9am-9pm ET/PT on Sunday, April 3, 2016, allowing viewers to reach their own verdict while binge watching. Footage from the trial included:

9am-10am: "The Kickoff" Opening Statements by prosecutors Marcia Clark, Christopher Darden and "Dream Team" defense lead, Johnnie Cochran.

10am-11am: "Dead-Ball, Foul Play" Opening Statements continue and new witnesses not disclosed by the defense allow state prosecutor Marcia Clark an additional opening statement.

11am-12pm: "The F Word" Former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman testifies.

12pm-1pm: "I Plead The Fifth" Defense witnesses testify. Fuhrman makes a stunning return. F.Lee Bailey enthralls the media.

1pm-2pm: "Take Care of The Hands That Take Care Of You" A particular pair of gloves holds the courtroom's attention.

2pm-3pm: "Is Kato Your Middle Name?" Struggling actor and Simpson guest-house occupant, Brian "Kato" Kaelin begins a multi-day appearance.

3pm-4pm: "Never Live With Someone That Won The Heisman" Testimony continues with Brian "Kato" Kaelin.

4pm-5pm: "Did We Just Have An Earthquake: Thumps On The Wall" Brian "Kato" Kaelin wraps up his time on the stand then faces the waiting media.

5pm-6pm: "Running Back" Closing arguments by prosecutors Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden, defense team Johnnie Cochran and Barry Scheck.

6pm-7pm: "Milking the Clock" Closing arguments by prosecutors Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden, defense team Johnnie Cochran and Barry Scheck.

7pm-8pm: "Play To The Whistle" Closing arguments continue. Rebuttals by the prosecution.

8pm-9pm: "If It Don't Fit, You Must Acquit" Closing arguments, rebuttal and the verdict of the trial of the century.