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 Sep 1, 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
A suspicious death at an elementary school fund-raiser exposes rivalries simmering beneath the superficial comity among some of the parents.
Directed by Jean-Marc ValléeWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Darby Camp, Ivy George, Santiago Cabrera, Larry Sullivan, P.J. Byrne, Sarah Sokolovic, Sarah Burns, Joel Spence
Episode 2
Madeline feels slighted by Renata and gets bad news about her community-theater production. Ziggy asks Jane why they moved to Monterey. Celeste tells Perry they should seek counseling. Nathan and Ed have a tense meeting about their wives.
Directed by Jean-Marc ValléeWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Ivy George, Santiago Cabrera, Larry Sullivan, P.J. Byrne, Sarah Burns, Joel Spence, Sarah Baker, Parker Croft
Episode 3
Hoping to get under Renata's skin, Madeline organizes a trip to compete with Amabella's birthday party. After another argument, Celeste succumbs to Perry's charms before their first session with a therapist, Dr. Amanda Reisman. Madeline gets called for a meeting with Abigail's guidance counselor. Principal Nippal announces the theme for the Fall Gala Fundraiser; later, Jane seeks Madeline's help with Ziggy's family tree project, and opens up about her past.
Directed by Jean-Marc ValléeWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Ivy George, Larry Sullivan, P.J. Byrne, Jennifer Lafleur, Keisuke Hoashi, Nelly Buchet, Carrie Wampler, Tim True
Episode 4
Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to a couples' dinner to discuss a "parenting paradigm" for Abigail. Celeste prepares for a city-council meeting about Madeline's play, and bristles at Perry's concerns about her returning to work. Jane meets with Ziggy's teacher, Ms. Barnes, who suggests Ziggy be medically evaluated in light of further evidence of classroom bullying. While Madeline is confronted by a skeleton from her past, her internet sleuthing reveals a key player from Jane's past instead.
Directed by Jean-Marc ValléeWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Ivy George, Santiago Cabrera, Larry Sullivan, Molly Hagan, Hong Chau, Joseph Cross, Gia Carides, Kelen Coleman
Episode 5
Madeline receives encouraging news about the play from her director, Joseph Bachman, but is left concerned by his newly icy demeanor. Principal Nippal and Ms. Barnes share their conclusions about Ziggy and Amabella with Jane. Celeste has a solo session with Dr. Reisman, who tries to get to the bottom of her relationship with Perry.
Directed by Jean-Marc ValléeWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Ivy George, Anil Kumar, P.J. Byrne, Molly Hagan, Stephen Graybill
Episode 6
Madeline worries about the can of worms she’s opened for Jane. Jane confronts Renata. Bonnie tells Nathan about a secret project Abigail has been working on. Meanwhile, Ed and Madeline have a frank conversation about the lack of passion in their marriage.
Directed by Jean-Marc ValléeWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars P.J. Byrne
Episode 7
Celeste takes steps towards independence; Madeline deals with fallout from her past.
Directed by Jean-Marc ValléeWritten by David E. KelleyGuest stars Ivy George, P.J. Byrne
Episode information updated Sep 17, 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
