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Season 1 – Murder 101

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A decades-old unsolved Tennessee case stumps top detectives until a high school sociology class breaks it wide open.
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Murder 101 — Season 1

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Jul 14
A series that is as much fun and smart as anything on right now. Go to Full Review
Alan French FandomWire Aug 18
8/10
Murder 101 walks the balance between being a pure true-crime series and a heartfelt exploration of teenage life. Both sides of the story are excellent, creating the most heartfelt true-crime series you've ever seen. Go to Full Review
Steve Murray ArtsATL Aug 10
Murder 101 works better in concept than in execution. Go to Full Review
Tatat Bunnag Bangkok Post Jul 24
If you're a fan of true crime documentaries but are looking for something that offers far more heart, humanity, and emotional depth than the typical murder mystery, I highly recommend checking out Murder 101. Go to Full Review
Dustin Rowles Pajiba Jul 21
Murder 101 really is a must-watch, not just for true-crime junkies, but for all those people who (rightfully) complain that true crime doesn’t give enough voice to the victims. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix Jul 14
Murder 101 is a unique true crime docuseries that shows how a sociology teacher at a Tennessee high school has his students re-examine unsolved murder cases. Their investigations are balanced with insights about some students' lives. Go to Full Review
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Melissa B @melbusby Aug 6 Excellent show! The mystery is great, but the teacher and the students are so compelling. Loved it! See more Jenny P @RT40928973 Jul 30 I wish I had a teacher like Mr Campbell when I was in school. Amazing what he has done and continues to do as a teacher. Amazing job Mr C! See more Rhonda N @RT15012205 Jul 27 Thought it was absolutely inspiring! Makes you think outside the box, and imagine bigger. The opportunity this gave those kids was priceless to do something inspiring for others. Alex has always been creative and takes it to the next level challenging others to their potential. I love how it drew from the kids personal stories to get to "know them" and watch them develop. Can’t wait to see if they make more to see the ripples of impact! See more L M @NurseRatchet Jul 25 The next time you hear someone say “kids these days” tell them to shut up, because these kids are amazing! Kudos to Mr. Campbell for having cracked the code on helping teenagers find their worth and to be able to see how amazing they can be. The fact that they all were able to see those victims as people and not just a tagline on social media is huge and what so many people are lacking in this day and time. I pray they all continue to use their powers for good and not evil and that Mr. Campbell continues to shape minds for many, many years. This documentary is a must see and should be shown in every classroom this fall. See more Jocelyn B @RT28990772 Jul 25 Entertaining. Inspiring. Heartfelt. All the things. Whether you are a fan of true crime or not, Murder 101 is an absolute must-watch. The story, the characters, the relationships - between a teacher and his students and between the students themselves - all weave together to create something extraordinary. MORE EPISODES PLEASE! See more Scott G @RT35542734 Jul 25 Loved the podcast! The documentary is amazing too and was a great companion to the podcast stories. Very well produced and entertaining. I was on the edge of my seat!! It’s a must watch. See more Read all reviews
Murder 101 — Season 1

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Episode 1 Aired Jul 13, 2026 Sociology of a Serial Killer In a small Appalachian town, sociology teacher Alex Campbell turns his classroom into an unlikely crime lab; tired of standardized lessons, he challenges his students to investigate a 40-year-old string of unsolved murder known as the Redhead Murder. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 13, 2026 Killer Questions There's a voice that has lived inside the case for 40 years; Linda Schacke, the only known survivor of suspected killer Jerry Johns, agrees to speak with the class. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 13, 2026 The Longest Lesson Back home, the students are restless; if the killer isn't clear, maybe the mission can be; Campbell challenges them to transform their research into action, to bring awareness back to the community that forgot. Details

Season Info

Director
Stacey Lee
Executive Producer
Stephanie Lydecker, Dianne McGunigle, Jon Watts
Network
Prime Video
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 13, 2026
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