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Why Women Kill
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Why Women Kill

Thu, Aug 15, 2019
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

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.

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Cast

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  • Allison Tolman
    Allison Tolman
    as Alma Fillcot
  • Lana Parrilla
    Lana Parrilla
    as Rita Castillo
  • Nick Frost
    Nick Frost
    as Bertram Fillcot
  • B.K. Cannon
    B.K. Cannon
    as Dee Fillcot
  • Jordane Christie
    Jordane Christie
    as Vern Loomis
  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario
    as Scooter Polarsky
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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

Ended · 20 aired
Season 1
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
    Aired · Thu, Aug 15, 2019 · 49m

    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.

  • E2
    I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair
    Aired · Thu, Aug 22, 2019 · 49m

    A usually reserved Beth Ann attempts to spice up her marriage. Simone turns to Naomi's son Tommy for solace after finding out Karl hasn't been as good at covering his adulterous tracks as he let on. Eli checks an item off of his sexual bucket list, but his happiness is short lived when he realizes there's more to Taylor and Jade's relationship than he initially thought.

  • E3
    I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels
    Aired · Thu, Aug 29, 2019 · 49m

    Beth Ann comes up with a scheme to keep Rob away from April, 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.

  • E4
    You Had Me at Homicide
    Aired · Thu, Sep 5, 2019 · 45m

    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.

  • E5
    There's No Crying in Murder
    Aired · Thu, Sep 12, 2019 · 51m

    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.

  • E6
    Practically Lethal in Every Way
    Aired · Thu, Sep 19, 2019 · 52m

    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.

  • E7
    I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.
    Aired · Thu, Sep 26, 2019 · 50m

    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.

  • E8
    Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else Is Wrong
    Aired · Thu, Oct 3, 2019 · 50m

    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 newfound riches have Jade only seeing green.

  • E9
    I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly
    Aired · Thu, Oct 10, 2019 · 53m

    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. With some help, Taylor uncovers the dark truth about Jade's past and orchestrates a meeting with Eli in hopes to join forces before it's too late.

  • E10
    Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time
    Aired · Thu, Oct 17, 2019 · 56m

    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 2
10 episodes · 10 aired
▾
  • E1
    Secret Beyond the Door
    Aired · Thu, Jun 3, 2021 · 50m

    With dreams of status and glamour, Alma Fillcot hopes to fill a recently vacated seat in her local Garden Club, led by the intimidating Rita Castillo. However, when Alma discovers her loving husband Bertram's shocking secret, all of that preparation and hard work is jeopardized.

  • E2
    The Woman in the Window
    Aired · Thu, Jun 3, 2021 · 49m

    A shaken Alma investigates Bertram's disturbing collection of "souvenirs," determined not to let this discovery complicate her Garden Club aspirations. Meanwhile, Rita is still suspicious of Scooter's devotion and is further aggravated by the arrival of Catherine, her ailing husband's daughter.

  • E3
    Lady in the Lake
    Aired · Thu, Jun 10, 2021 · 46m

    Alma and Bertram devise a plan to bury a potential setback. Their daughter, Dee, enlists Vern's services when she suspects Scooter of lying, meanwhile Rita attempts to clear the air with Catherine.

  • E4
    Scene of the Crime
    Aired · Thu, Jun 17, 2021 · 46m

    After Alma is tipped off that the Garden Club will make a surprise visit to her home, she persuades Bertram to help her prepare despite the police investigation of their missing neighbor next door. Heartbroken, Dee seeks comfort in Vern.

  • E5
    They Made Me a Killer
    Aired · Thu, Jun 24, 2021 · 49m

    Alma learns how cruel a wounded Rita can be, but quickly realizes she can use the situation to her advantage. Bertram feels tempted to resume his "hobby," leading him to seek counsel with a trusted figure from his past.

  • E6
    Dangerous Intruder
    Aired · Thu, Jul 1, 2021 · 49m

    Alma takes matters into her own hands after persuading Bertram to ease Carlo's suffering. Meanwhile, Rita ensnares Scooter in her plot to blackmail Catherine and Vern's feelings for Dee grow.

  • E7
    The Woman in Question
    Aired · Thu, Jul 8, 2021 · 46m

    Newly widowed, Rita's elation is short-lived when Catherine questions her innocence in Carlo's death, much to Alma's delight. Dee introduces her parents to Vern at a dinner with multiple shocking revelations.

  • E8
    Murder, My Sweet
    Aired · Thu, Jul 15, 2021 · 46m

    As Alma celebrates finally being admitted into the Garden Club, Bertram mourns the loss of the old Alma. Isabel uses her recent discovery to her own advantage and Dee grows suspicious from conflicting information surrounding Mrs. Yost's disappearance.

  • E9
    The Unguarded Moment
    Aired · Thu, Jul 22, 2021 · 46m

    Three weeks have passed and Alma, now very comfortable with her position in the Garden Club, decides to run for the vacated presidency. With Isabel's demise, Rita is freed from jail and Bertram grows more guilt-ridden and depressed, while Vern pursues the truth.

  • E10
    The Lady Confesses
    Aired · Thu, Jul 29, 2021 · 50m

    In order to protect her glory, notoriety, and newly glamorous life, Alma concocts a desperate and dramatic scheme after Vern's investigation leads to his new in-laws.