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Murder. Madness. Manson.
In the late 1960s, a Los Angeles police sergeant with a complicated personal life starts tracking a small-time criminal and budding cult leader seeking out vulnerable women to join his “cause.” The name of that man is Charles Manson.
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In the late 1960s, a Los Angeles police sergeant with a complicated personal life starts tracking a small-time criminal and budding cult leader seeking out vulnerable women to join his “cause.” The name of that man is Charles Manson.
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Episode 1
LAPD Detective Sam Hodiak and undercover officer Brian Shafe begin the search for a missing teenage girl, Emma Karn, who has fallen under the spell of infamous cult leader Charles Manson.
Directed by Jonas PateWritten by John McNamaraGuest stars Beau Mirchoff, Jason Ralph
Episode 2
Hodiak and Shafe investigate a complicated murder case amidst rising racial tensions. Meanwhile, Manson forces Emma's father, Ken Karn, to introduce him to an executive in the music business.
Guest stars Andy Umberger, Rick Worthy, Jason Ralph, Candace Hammer, Spencer Garrett
Episode 3
A drug dealer is murdered, and the prime suspect is Shafe's snitch. Meanwhile, Shafe and rookie Charmain Tully go undercover into the Manson family in a mission that comes with serious consequences.
Guest stars Don Luce, Jason Ralph
Episode 4
Hodiak investigates Art Gladner's murder through his late wife Lucille, who runs a burlesque club. Manson hides Emma but Hodiak, under pressure from Grace, ultimately finds her and brings her home.
Written by Sera GambleGuest stars Andy Umberger, Marshall Allman, Jason Ralph, Clare Carey, Jade Tailor
Episode 5
A South Central murder investigation ratchets up tension with the Black Panthers. Emma runs away from home in the midst of the chaos and Hodiak pays Manson a visit and gives him a near-fatal beating.
Guest stars Marshall Allman, Rick Worthy, Jason Ralph, Clare Carey, Myles Grier
Episode 6
Charlie recovers. Charmain finds a case. Hodiak seeks the man who's been harassing Shafe's family. Shafe helps Hodiak get a message to his son.
Guest stars Bryce Durfee, Andy Umberger, Marshall Allman
Episode 7
Cutler gets a surprise visitor. Hodiak and Shafe work the murder of a Hollywood star. Charlie goes gun shopping.
Written by Sera GambleGuest stars Brian Poth, Alex Quijano
Episode 8
Karn buries secrets. Failing to impress a record producer, Manson takes his disappointment out on his family. Shafe catches a tough break. Hodiak loses an old friend.
Guest stars Christopher Poehls, Evan Arnold, Don Luce, Jason Ralph, Clare Carey
Episode 9
Charmain's first ride-along ends when her fellow officers are gunned down, the first in a series of cop killings.
Guest stars Jarrett Sleeper, Alex Quijano, Don Luce, Jason Ralph, Clare Carey
Episode 10
Charlie tests Emma's loyalty. Shafe passes Guapo's test. After his first acid trip, courtesy of Manson, Hodiak helps a fellow detective with a secret.
Directed by John DahlGuest stars Alex Quijano, James Martinez
Episode 11
Trust is an issue when Bunchy asks Hodiak to find his brother's killer; the Hodiak family comes together to help Walt; Charlie's mom visits.
Guest stars Yetide Badaki, James Martinez
Episode 12
Emma's absence is felt when the Manson family makes a documentary; Hodiak makes a deal with Ken Karn to save his son.
Written by Sera GambleGuest stars Christopher Poehls, Evan Arnold, Clare Carey, Jade Tailor
Episode 13
Season 1 finale! Emma returns just as Mary goes into labor; Hodiak's deal for Walt goes south; a murder investigation has unforeseen consequences.
Guest stars James Martinez
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
David DuchovnyDetective Sam Hodiak
Grey DamonBrian Shafe
Gethin AnthonyCharles Manson
Fabianne ThereseSara
Emma DumontEmma Karn
Claire HoltCharmain Tully
Michaela McManusGrace Karn
Brían F. O'ByrneKen Karn
NBCUnited States
Tomorrow StudiosUnited States
