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Why Women Kill

2019TV-MA2 seasons7.9 / 10

Keep your secrets buried.

Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2018, deal with infidelity in their marriages.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2018, deal with infidelity in their marriages.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry

49m7.0 / 10

One Pasadena, Calif. house serves as the focal point for three decades worth of marital strife. In 1963, Beth Ann's life as a doting housewife is upended when she learns of her husband Rob's infidelity. In 1984, socialite Simone is blindsided by her husband Karl's devastating secret. In present day, high-powered lawyer Taylor has an open marriage with husband Eli.

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Directed by Marc WebbWritten by Marc CherryGuest stars Adam Ferrara, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran, Kevin Daniels, Victoria Garcia-Kelleher

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Episode 2

I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair

49m6.0 / 10

Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2019, deal with infidelity in their marriages.

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Directed by Marc WebbWritten by Austin GuzmanGuest stars Spencer Garrett, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran

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Episode 3

I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels

47m6.8 / 10

Beth Ann's scheme to drive Rob away from April brings her closer to the mistress; Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala, but Tommy gets jealous; Taylor is forced to confront the true nature of her feelings for Jade.

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Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Randi Mayem SingerGuest stars Peta Murgatroyd, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Kevin William Paul, Odelya Halevi, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran, David Banks

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Episode 4

You Had Me at Homicide

45m5.9 / 10

Beth Ann's walk on the wild side with April leads to an interesting dinner party with Rob's boss; A visit from Simone's daughter Amy threatens to derail Tommy's plan; Taylor, Jade and Eli get mixed up with Jade's crazy ex-boyfriend Duke.

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Directed by Valerie WeissWritten by Greg MalinsGuest stars Spencer Garrett, Peri Gilpin, Charlie DePew, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Kevin McNamara, Li Jun Li, John Patrick Kelly

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Episode 5

There's No Crying in Murder

51m6.3 / 10

Beth Ann's budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted, just as she is beginning to win back Rob's attention. Simone and Tommy get stuck in a precarious situation, leaving Simone to call on an unexpected source - Karl - for help. With Taylor out of town, Eli and Jade's relationship enters new territory when she helps him with his script.

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Directed by David GrossmanWritten by Jeff Strauss, Brendan StephanGuest stars Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Christina Anthony, Christine Estabrook, Ken Garito, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran, Kevin Daniels

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Episode 6

Practically Lethal in Every Way

52m6.6 / 10

Beth Ann and Rob throw a housewarming party to introduce themselves to the neighborhood, but something seems to be amiss with neighbors Mary and Ralph. Hijinks ensue and secrets come to light when Simone and Karl have dinner with Amy’s conservative future in-laws. Tensions rise in the throuple after Taylor begins to question the living arrangement and reveals a dark truth about Eli.

Episode credits

Directed by David WarrenWritten by Joe KeenanGuest stars Robert Gant, Charlie DePew, Dale Dickey, Robert Craighead, Hayley Hasselhoff, Adam Ferrara, Alicia Coppola, Kevin Daniels

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Episode 7

I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.

50m6.4 / 10

Beth Ann is elated when Rob ends his affair, but that feeling is short-lived when Beth Ann learns that everything is not as she thinks. While Simone and Karl work to find common ground in their relationship, conflict ensues as Naomi grows suspicious of Tommy's erratic behavior. Eli, Taylor and Jade try to work out their issues by heading to a polyamory retreat but Eli's relapse with addiction may derail everything.

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Directed by Elizabeth Allen RosenbaumWritten by Hannah SchneiderGuest stars Morgan Smith, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Lindsey Kraft

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Episode 8

Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else is Wrong

50m6.2 / 10

Beth Ann recruits Sheila to help pull off her faux diagnosis, taking her already far-fetched plan another step too far. As Simone and Tommy arrange their European rendezvous, a revelation may foil their plans. Taylor reaches out to Jade in hopes of helping Eli battle addiction, but his new found riches have Jade only seeing green.

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Directed by Lucy LiuWritten by Alexa JungeGuest stars Adam Ferrara, Marianne Muellerleile, Alex Meneses, Joe Gillette, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran, Kevin McNamara

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Episode 9

I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly

53m6.1 / 10

As Beth Ann plots to remove April from Rob's life for good, a surprising confrontation reveals a secret that will shock Beth Ann to her core. Meanwhile, Naomi is reeling with anger and will do anything to protect her son, even if it means destroying Simone and Karl's reputation along the way.

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Directed by Dawn WilkinsonWritten by Mary Elizabeth HamiltonGuest stars Leo Howard, Katie Finneran, Kevin Daniels, Kevin McNamara, Li Jun Li, Scott Porter, Lio Tipton, Lindsey Kraft

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Episode 10

Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time

56m6.9 / 10finale

Kill or be killed, that is the question. After learning the shocking truth about her daughter's death, Beth Ann devises a plan for revenge that could alter the course of many lives. As Karl's health worsens, Simone's commitment to their relationship is tested. With Jade out of the picture, Taylor and Eli are focusing on their love story, and are hopeful the past is far behind them. Season finale.

Episode credits

Directed by David WarrenWritten by Marc Cherry, Curtis KheelGuest stars Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Scott Porter, Lio Tipton, Ron Roggé, Adam Shapiro

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Why Women Kill

Cast

Ginnifer GoodwinBeth Ann Stanton
Allison TolmanAlma Fillcot
Lucy LiuSimone Grove
Lana ParrillaRita Castillo
Kirby Howell-BaptisteTaylor Harding
Nick FrostBertram Fillcot
Alexandra DaddarioJade
B.K. CannonDee Fillcot

Credits

Created by
Marc Cherry
Written by
Marc Cherry, Randi Mayem Singer, Joe Keenan, Alexa Junge, Greg Malins, Curtis Kheel, Jeff Strauss, Austin Guzman, Hannah Schneider, Brendan Stephan, Mary Elizabeth Hamilton

Production details

Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
20
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • CBS All AccessUnited States
  • Paramount+United States
  • CBS StudiosUnited States
  • Black LambUnited States
  • Acme Productions
  • Imagine Television StudiosUnited States

Themes

intensemarriageshockingsuspensefulwife