About this season
In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
Episodes (6)
1. Chapter 1: Suicide Revealed
6.9Aired 15 December 2017 • 42 min
In 1953, Army scientist Frank Olson takes a fatal plunge from a hotel window. In 1975, a bombshell report ties his death to a top-secret experiment.
2. Chapter 2: A Terrible Mistake
7.3Aired 15 December 2017 • 48 min
Amid a wave of media attention, the government races to placate the family. In New York, Frank visits a doctor known for his unconventional methods.
3. Chapter 3: The Forbidden Threshold
7.2Aired 15 December 2017 • 41 min
One trip to New York morphs into two when Frank suffers a setback on the way home. Decades later, an apprehensive Eric checks into room 1018A.
4. Chapter 4: Opening the Lid
7.5Aired 15 December 2017 • 47 min
A hotel worker overhears a curious phone call the night of Frank's death. In 1994, a forensics expert exhumes the body to find compelling new clues.
5. Chapter 5: Honorable Men
7.2Aired 15 December 2017 • 42 min
Frank's growing concerns about Cold War activities raise alarm bells at the CIA. A frustrated Eric launches a last-ditch bid for closure.
6. Chapter 6: Remember Me
7.5Aired 15 December 2017 • 41 min
Thanks to Seymour Hersh, Eric finally learns the truth -- but at a maddening cost. In room 1018A, Frank faces off with two mysterious men.