The Night Of

Nasir "Naz" Khan is a Pakistani-American college student living in Queens, NY. Using his father's cab one night, Naz meets a young woman. But what starts out as a fantasy turns into a nightmare, as he's arrested for murder shortly after leaving her home.

Instructed by Stone not to talk to anyone, Naz breaks his promise when he meets his parents. Later, he's transferred to Central Booking and then to Rikers. Box looks into the victim's troubled past. Helen Weiss, a prosecuting attorney, meets with Box.

[HBO] HD. 'A Dark Crate.' As Naz learns the survival rules in Rikers, his parents are tempted by a counteroffer for their son's defense.

[HBO] HD. 'The Art of War.' 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 an intriguing 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. Box is forced to return to the defense stand to explain a procedural blunder. Freddy loses a valuable pawn in Rikers.

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