Scott Peterson: The New Evidence — release date, cast and plot revealed
A&E cracks open one of America’s most polarizing cases with Scott Peterson: The New Evidence, unveiling fresh files, new voices, and contested clues that could upend what you think you know—here’s when it premieres, how to watch, and the revelations to watch for.
If you follow true crime, you know the name Scott Peterson. A&E just rolled out a two-night documentary called 'Scott Peterson: The New Evidence' that promises, well, new evidence. And yes, it is Peterson, not Paterson, despite a few posts floating around with the wrong spelling.
When and where to watch
- Part 1: Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET on A&E
- Part 2: Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET on A&E
- How to watch: Live on A&E or via the A&E website/app with a cable login
- Next-day streaming: Episodes go up on A&E's site the following day
What this doc is trying to do
It is a two-part series hosted and narrated by Chris Pixley, a former defense attorney. The setup mixes archival footage with new investigative updates and commentary from retired LAPD Detective Ninette Toosbuy and defense attorney Mark Geragos.
The hook: Peterson's defense has filed multiple petitions over the years that, they say, surface new information and could undercut key parts of the case. The series leans into that, walking through angles supporters argue were overlooked and trying to answer lingering questions.
The case they are revisiting
Back in 2002, Scott Peterson was charged in the deaths of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner. The investigation and trial turned into one of the most intensely covered criminal cases in the U.S., and it still polarizes people two decades later.
The reaction, before and after Part 1
Social media did what it does. One popular true crime account rolled its eyes at the 'shocking new evidence' framing on premiere night. Meanwhile, Laci Peterson's mother, Sharon Rocha, has pushed back on the idea that new material could clear Peterson, even as the series revisits alternative theories favored by his supporters.
'Laci Peterson's mother, Sharon Rocha, is speaking out against renewed claims that "new evidence" could exonerate Scott Peterson.'
The bottom line for scheduling
Part 1 has already aired. Part 2 premieres Friday, July 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET on A&E, with next-day streaming on A&E's site.