Why Women Kill: Season 1
2019 · 10 episodes · ★ 6.4
What Season 1 of Why Women Kill
Season 1 of Why Women Kill has 10 episodes and premiered on August 15, 2019. Here is the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 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.
Directing: Marc Webb · Writing: Marc Cherry · Starring: Adam Ferrara, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran
1x02 I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair
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.
Directing: Marc Webb · Writing: Austin Guzman · Starring: Spencer Garrett, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran
1x03 I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels
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.
Directing: David Grossman · Writing: Randi Mayem Singer · Starring: Peta Murgatroyd, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Kevin William Paul, Odelya Halevi
1x04 You Had Me at Homicide
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.
Directing: Valerie Weiss · Writing: Greg Malins · Starring: Spencer Garrett, Peri Gilpin, Charlie DePew, Alicia Coppola
1x05 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. 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.
Directing: David Grossman · Writing: Jeff Strauss, Brendan Stephan · Starring: Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Christina Anthony, Christine Estabrook, Ken Garito
1x06 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. Tensions rise in the throuple after Taylor begins to question the living arrangement and reveals a dark truth about Eli.
Directing: David Warren · Writing: Joe Keenan · Starring: Robert Gant, Charlie DePew, Dale Dickey, Robert Craighead
1x07 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. 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.
Directing: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum · Writing: Hannah Schneider · Starring: Morgan Smith, Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran
1x08 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. 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.
Directing: Lucy Liu · Writing: Alexa Junge · Starring: Adam Ferrara, Marianne Muellerleile, Alex Meneses, Joe Gillette
1x09 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. 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.
Directing: Dawn Wilkinson · Writing: Mary Elizabeth Hamilton · Starring: Leo Howard, Katie Finneran, Kevin Daniels, Kevin McNamara
1x10 Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time Season Finale
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.
Directing: David Warren · Writing: Marc Cherry, Curtis Kheel · Starring: Alicia Coppola, Leo Howard, Katie Finneran, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez
Season 1 Cast
Kirby Howell-BaptisteTaylor Harding10 episodes
Reid ScottEli Cohen10 episodes
Alicia CoppolaSheila Mosconi9 episodes
Leo HowardTommy Harte9 episodes
Katie FinneranNaomi Harte8 episodes
Kevin DanielsLamar4 episodes
Adam FerraraLeo Mosconi3 episodes
Kevin McNamaraDuke3 episodes
Philip Anthony-RodriguezHector3 episodes
Victoria Garcia-KelleherGretchen Clark3 episodes
Spencer GarrettHal Burke2 episodes
Charlie DePewBrad2 episodes
Peta MurgatroydTango DancerEpisode 1
Maksim ChmerkovskiyTango DancerEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of Why Women Kill
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Episodes Does Why Women Kill Season 1 Have?
Season 1 of Why Women Kill has 10 episodes.
When Does Season 1 of Why Women Kill Premiere?
Premiered on August 15, 2019.
Where to Watch Why Women Kill Season 1?
Available by subscription on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total and SkyShowtime (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to TMDB audience ratings, episode 1x10, «Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time», with a 7.1.