TV series
A perfect life is a perfect lie.
The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
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Episode 1
Following first-day-of-school events, Madeline is worried by Bonnie's behavior. Mary Louise, Celeste's mother-in-law, offers her unvarnished assessment of Madeline's character. Jane learns from her new coworker, Corey, that she's known in town as one of the “Monterey Five.”
Directed by Andrea ArnoldWritten by Liane Moriarty, David E. Kelley, David E. KelleyGuest stars Paull Walia
Episode 2
Renata faces an uncertain future when Gordon lands in legal trouble. Corey asks Jane out on a “practice” date. After a challenging therapy session with Dr. Reisman, Celeste opens up to Mary Louise about her relationship with Perry. Bonnie's mom, Elizabeth, arrives. Ed confronts Madeline about her secrets.
Directed by Andrea ArnoldWritten by Liane Moriarty, David E. Kelley, David E. KelleyGuest stars Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban, Faith Margaret Kidman-Urban
Episode 3
Mary Louise tries to get closer to Jane. Renata focuses her wrath on Principal Nippal. Madeline is forced to confront her issues at a couples therapy session with Dr. Reisman. Celeste remains conflicted by her memories of Perry.
Directed by Andrea ArnoldWritten by Liane Moriarty, David E. Kelley, David E. KelleyGuest stars Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban, Faith Margaret Kidman-Urban, Martin Donovan
Episode 4
Celeste accuses Mary Louise of overstepping boundaries with Jane. Renata endures a prying court hearing with Gordon. Jane opens up to Corey at Amabella's disco-themed birthday party. Madeline continues to try to make things right with Ed.
Directed by Andrea ArnoldWritten by Liane Moriarty, David E. Kelley, David E. KelleyGuest stars Denis O'Hare, Martin Donovan
Episode 5
Renata deals with the fallout from Gordon's legal troubles and attempts to help Celeste. Bonnie relives painful memories from her past.
Directed by Andrea ArnoldWritten by Liane Moriarty, David E. Kelley, David E. KelleyGuest stars Denis O'Hare, Becky Ann Baker, Benjamin Plessala, Martin Donovan
Episode 6
Celeste is blindsided by Mary Louise. Gordon continues to disappoint Renata. Bonnie contemplates a solution to her mother’s suffering and her own ongoing guilt. Ed entertains an unusual proposition before catching Madeline in an unguarded moment. The Monterey Five feel the pressure of increased scrutiny of Perry’s death.
Directed by Andrea ArnoldWritten by Liane Moriarty, David E. Kelley, David E. KelleyGuest stars Denis O'Hare, Becky Ann Baker, Martin Donovan
Episode 7
Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry’s childhood. Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.
Directed by Andrea ArnoldWritten by Liane Moriarty, David E. Kelley, David E. KelleyGuest stars Denis O'Hare, Becky Ann Baker, Martin Donovan
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Nicole KidmanCeleste Wright
Reese WitherspoonMadeline Mackenzie
Shailene WoodleyJane Chapman
Laura DernRenata Klein
Alexander SkarsgårdPerry Wright
Adam ScottEd Mackenzie
James TupperNathan Carlson
Zoë KravitzBonnie Carlson
HBOUnited States
David E. Kelley ProductionsUnited States
Blossom FilmsUnited States
CrazyroseUnited States
Hello SunshineUnited States
