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Not every dream has a perfect ending.
Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples — enjoy their small town Texas life... until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples — enjoy their small town Texas life... until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.
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Episode 1
After a surprisingly charged moment at a church volleyball match, Candy proposes that she and Allan have an affair. Though he initially refuses, the pair soon begin strategizing their secret arrangement.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Harper Heath, Olivia Grace Applegate, Jennifer Neala Page, Kira Pozehl, Bonnie Gayle Sparks, Aaron Jay Rome, Sara Burke
Episode 2
As their affair continues, Candy fears that she and Allan are at risk of breaking their first rule – no feelings. Later, Candy bristles at news that Allan and Betty have signed up for a Christian marriage retreat.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Harper Heath, Olivia Grace Applegate, Kira Pozehl, Bonnie Gayle Sparks, Aaron Jay Rome, Sara Burke, Richard C. Jones
Episode 3
A sense of normalcy returns after Candy is forced to take stock of her own marriage, but Pat soon makes a discovery that leads him to seek answers from Sherry.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterGuest stars Harper Heath, Olivia Grace Applegate, Kira Pozehl, Sara Burke, Richard C. Jones, Alyssia Dujmovich, Keir Gilchrist, Justin Doran
Episode 4
Following a grisly struggle, Candy attempts to go about her day as normal, while Allan grows concerned when his repeated calls to Betty go unanswered.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterGuest stars Garrett Graham, Harper Heath, Olivia Grace Applegate, Jennifer Neala Page, Kira Pozehl, Bonnie Gayle Sparks, Aaron Jay Rome, Sara Burke
Episode 5
After detectives intensify their questioning, Candy retains Don Crowder as her attorney. Later, Allan admits his affair to Betty’s relatives, and Pat becomes frustrated over being kept in the dark about the case.
Directed by Clark JohnsonGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Garrett Graham, Mackenzie Astin, Harper Heath, Kira Pozehl, Keir Gilchrist, Beth Broderick, Matthew Posey
Episode 6
1980. As the trial gets underway, Allan’s testimony about Betty’s state of mind rankles her father, while Candy gets a visit from an incensed Pastor Jackie.
Directed by Clark JohnsonGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Mackenzie Astin, Olivia Grace Applegate, Jennifer Neala Page, Bonnie Gayle Sparks, Sara Burke, Keir Gilchrist, Matthew Posey
Episode 7
Despite Don’s concerns about her mental clarity, Candy testifies that she feared for her life. As they await the verdict, Pat tells Candy their lives will never be the same.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterGuest stars Mackenzie Astin, Olivia Grace Applegate, Jennifer Neala Page, Kira Pozehl, Bonnie Gayle Sparks, Aaron Jay Rome, Sara Burke, Keir Gilchrist
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Elizabeth OlsenCandy Montgomery
Jesse PlemonsAllan Gore
Lily RabeBetty Gore
Patrick FugitPat Montgomery
Krysten RitterSherry Cleckler
Tom PelphreyDon Crowder
Amelie DallimoreJenny Montgomery
Liam PileggiIan Montgomery
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