The Night Of (OV)

A Pakistani-American college student seeks legal representation after being implicated in a NYC murder.

Stone warns Naz to keep quiet. Box meets with the victim's stepfather and, later, prosecutor Helen Weiss.

As Naz learns the survival rules in Rikers, his parents are tempted by a counteroffer for their son's defense.

Naz weighs the pros and cons of copping a plea as Stone opens a window to Andrea's past.

Stone takes on a commission and rescues a detainee on death row. Naz is pulled further into Freddy's sphere of influence at Rikers. Box reconstructs Naz's whereabouts the night of the murder, while Helen maps out a prosecution strategy.

Chandra has an unsettling encounter with a person of interest. Naz enjoys the perks of his alliance with Freddy. Stone finds relief from his eczema, and follows a new lead. Helen and Chandra make their opening statements as Naz's trial begins.

Salim and Safar reach the breaking point as their son's case moves into the defense phase. Stone eyes a link to Andrea's stepfather, a personal trainer partial to wealthy older women. Box is forced to return to the defense stand to explain a blunder.

Finale. Amidst fresh evidence and a controversy surrounding the defense, Stone finds himself in the spotlight as Naz's trial reaches an unexpected climax.