Plot Synopsis

THE LIFE AND MURDER OF NICOLE BROWN SIMPSON is a two-night, four-hour documentary that provides an opportunity for Nicole's own narrative and voice to be heard in one of the most notorious crimes and trials in history. Nicole's story will finally be told as her three sisters -- Denise, Dominique, and Tanya -- and her closest friends come forward for the first time to share her truth. The project features 50 participants, including those who knew Nicole the best -- her friends and family -- to shed new light on her life and tragic death. With unprecedented access to exclusive home videos and interviews, the documentary will reveal shocking new details in the tragic story. In honor of the 30th anniversary of her death, the series is presented in partnership with the national domestic abuse hotline, as part of Lifetime's Stop Violence Against Women initiative. The two installments are:

"Episode 1" (Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 8-9pm ET/PT): 18-year-old Nicole Brown meets 30-year-old superstar OJ Simpson while hostessing at a restaurant, embarking on a whirlwind romance that propels her into the spotlight. But while she maintains an exterior of the perfect housewife and mother, Nicole privately suffers OJ's abuse and control, culminating in a horrific night that leaves her fearing for her life.

"Episode 2" (Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9-10pm ET/PT): After years of torment, Nicole files for divorce, entering an exciting new phase of her life which includes a dangerous dalliance with one of OJ's best friends. But after repeated harassment from OJ and a reconciliation gone awry, Nicole draws a final line in the sand that proves to be fatal.

"Episode 3" (Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 8-9pm ET/PT): As Nicole's loved ones reel from the horrific news of her murder, OJ's behavior grows increasingly erratic and bizarre. With OJ placed squarely in the LAPD's crosshairs as the prime suspect, he leads them on a slow-speed chase down the 405, kicking off six months of media mayhem, tested alliances, and shocking discoveries leading up to the trial.

"Episode 4" (Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 9-10pm ET/PT): The trial of the century proves to be a media spectacle like the world has never seen, as well as a series of unfortunate mistakes and missed opportunities by the prosecution. Years later, OJ's continued violent behavior and mounting legal issues raise questions about what happened to Syndey and Justin without Nicole's protection.