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WHY WOMEN KILL, a darkly comedic drama created by Marc Cherry, details the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the ‘60s, a socialite in the ‘80s and a lawyer in 2019, each dealing with infidelity in their marriages. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal... has not.
IMDb 8.3/1020192 seasons
ComedyDramaIntense
ComedyDramaIntense
IMDb 8.3/1020192 seasons
TV-MA
10 episodes
  • 1. Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry

    1. Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry

    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.
    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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    49min
    Aug 14, 2019
  • 2. I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair

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

    A usually reserved Beth Ann attempts to spice up her marriage. Simone turns to Naomi's (Katie Finneran) son Tommy (Leo Howard) for solace after finding out Karl hasn't been as good at covering his adulterous tracks as he let on.
    A usually reserved Beth Ann attempts to spice up her marriage. Simone turns to Naomi's (Katie Finneran) son Tommy (Leo Howard) for solace after finding out Karl hasn't been as good at covering his adulterous tracks as he let on.
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    49min
    Aug 21, 2019
  • 3. I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels

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

    Beth Ann comes up with a scheme to keep Rob away from April (Sadie Calvano) but ends up growing closer to her husband's mistress in the process. Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala but cooler heads do not prevail when Tommy gets jealous. Taylor and Eli run into Jade's former lovers, forcing Taylor to confront the true nature of her feelings. Katie Finneran guest stars.
    Beth Ann comes up with a scheme to keep Rob away from April (Sadie Calvano) but ends up growing closer to her husband's mistress in the process. Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala but cooler heads do not prevail when Tommy gets jealous. Taylor and Eli run into Jade's former lovers, forcing Taylor to confront the true nature of her feelings. Katie Finneran guest stars.
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    47min
    Aug 28, 2019
  • 4. You Had Me at Homicide

    4. You Had Me at Homicide

    Beth Ann takes a walk on the wild side with April, leading to an interesting evening at a dinner party with Rob's boss. Tommy wants to put a label on his relationship with Simone but a visit from Simone's daughter Amy threatens to derail everything. Life in the throuple gets rocky for Taylor, Jade and Eli when they get mixed up with Jade's crazy ex-boyfriend. Li Jun Li guest stars.
    Beth Ann takes a walk on the wild side with April, leading to an interesting evening at a dinner party with Rob's boss. Tommy wants to put a label on his relationship with Simone but a visit from Simone's daughter Amy threatens to derail everything. Life in the throuple gets rocky for Taylor, Jade and Eli when they get mixed up with Jade's crazy ex-boyfriend. Li Jun Li guest stars.
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    45min
    Sep 4, 2019
  • 5. There's No Crying in Murder

    5. There's No Crying in Murder

    Beth Ann's budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted, just as she is beginning to win back Rob's attention.
    Beth Ann's budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted, just as she is beginning to win back Rob's attention.
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    51min
    Sep 11, 2019
  • 6. Practically Lethal in Every Way

    6. Practically Lethal in Every Way

    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.
    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.
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    52min
    Sep 18, 2019
  • 7. I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.

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

    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.
    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.
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    50min
    Sep 25, 2019
  • 8. Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong

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

    Beth Ann recruits Sheila to help pull off her faux diagnosis, taking her already far-fetched plan another step too far.
    Beth Ann recruits Sheila to help pull off her faux diagnosis, taking her already far-fetched plan another step too far.
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    50min
    Oct 2, 2019
  • 9. I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly

    9. I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly

    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.
    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.
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    53min
    Oct 9, 2019
  • 10. Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time

    10. Kill Me as if It Were the Last Time

    Beth Ann devises a plan for revenge. As Karl's health worsens, Simone's commitment to their relationship is tested. With Jade out of the picture, Taylor and Eli are hopeful the past is far behind them.
    Beth Ann devises a plan for revenge. As Karl's health worsens, Simone's commitment to their relationship is tested. With Jade out of the picture, Taylor and Eli are hopeful the past is far behind them.
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    56min
    Oct 16, 2019
  • Why Women Kill
    ComedyDramaIntense
    IMDb 8.3/1020192 seasons
    WHY WOMEN KILL, a darkly comedic drama created by Marc Cherry, details the lives of three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the ‘60s, a socialite in the ‘80s and a lawyer in 2019, each dealing with infidelity in their marriages. The series will examine how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal... has not.
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