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A dysfunctional family moves from the city to a small town into a house in which terrible atrocities have taken place. But no one seems to notice except for Patricia “Pat” Phelps, who’s convinced she’s either depressed or possessed – turns out, the symptoms are exactly the same.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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A dysfunctional family moves from the city to a small town into a house in which terrible atrocities have taken place. But no one seems to notice except for Patricia “Pat” Phelps, who’s convinced she’s either depressed or possessed – turns out, the symptoms are exactly the same.
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Episode 1
Pat returns home and tries to put the family back together. Terry meets his family for the first time after suffering a traumatic brain injury. Gaynor battles with Pat over the role as head of household.
Directed by Liz FriedlanderWritten by Jeff Astrof
Episode 2
As the family struggles to reconnect, Pat’s peculiar new neighbor brings a logical explanation for her psychotic break.
Directed by Liz FriedlanderWritten by Jill E. Blotevogel
Episode 3
Terry struggles to process the knowledge that Pat hit him with an axe and he may have cheated on her with his colleague Kathryn. Meanwhile, Gaynor gets some potentially good news, and Jake has a run-in with the scary goat.
Directed by Catriona McKenzieWritten by Julieanne Smolinski
Episode 4
In the midst of having scary new dreams about the house, Pat finally comes clean to Terry and must deal with the consequences.
Directed by Catriona McKenzieWritten by Kay Reindl, Erin Maher
Episode 5
The fractured family is brought back together by unexpected news while Terry embarks on a healthier lifestyle. Jake struggles to reconnect with an old friend in the house and Gaynor meets a sexy new friend.
Directed by Aemilia ScottWritten by Nora Nolan
Episode 6
Pat becomes concerned about the readers of her new novel. Meanwhile, Terry’s addiction to testosterone has him striving to make his mark on the town.
Directed by Mary LambertWritten by Albertina Rizzo
Episode 7
Pat discovers new fears about her book. Terry has found renewed purpose in a major life change. Gaynor is ghosted by her boyfriend and Jake breaks out of his hideaway.
Directed by Daisy von Scherler MayerWritten by Brian Prodi Flynn
Episode 8
Pat struggles to find someone she can trust. Terry’s mayoral ambitions seem to have overwhelmed his loyalty to her. Gaynor struggles with her own fate and Jake gets a second chance to defend his family.
Directed by Daisy von Scherler MayerWritten by Jeff Astrof
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Courteney CoxPatricia 'Pat' Phelps
Greg KinnearTerry Phelps
Gus BirneyGaynor Phelps
Dylan GageJake Phelps
Mira SorvinoRosemary
Merrin DungeyKam
Judith LightJoan
Sherilyn FennRobyn Court
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