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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.

2 Seasons
20 Episodes
Canceled
Comedy Crime Drama
Cast & Characters
episode image Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time
9.3/10 (1581 votes)

#1 Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time

S1:E10

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 image I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly
8.9/10 (991 votes)

#2 I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly

S1:E9

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.

episode image Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else is Wrong
8.4/10 (861 votes)

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

S1:E8

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.

episode image I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.
8.3/10 (856 votes)

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

S1:E7

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.

episode image Practically Lethal in Every Way
8.2/10 (869 votes)

#5 Practically Lethal in Every Way

S1:E6

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 image Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
8.1/10 (1280 votes)

#6 Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry

S1:E1

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.

episode image I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels
8.1/10 (962 votes)

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

S1:E3

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.

episode image You Had Me at Homicide
8.1/10 (896 votes)

#8 You Had Me at Homicide

S1:E4

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.

episode image There's No Crying in Murder
8.1/10 (863 votes)

#9 There's No Crying in Murder

S1:E5

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.

episode image Dangerous Intruder
8.1/10 (573 votes)

#10 Dangerous Intruder

S2:E6

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.

episode image The Unguarded Moment
8.1/10 (541 votes)

#11 The Unguarded Moment

S2:E9

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.

episode image I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair
8.0/10 (1034 votes)

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

S1:E2

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.

episode image Murder, My Sweet
8.0/10 (526 votes)

#13 Murder, My Sweet

S2:E8

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.

episode image Secret Beyond The Door
7.9/10 (901 votes)

#14 Secret Beyond The Door

S2:E1

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.

episode image The Woman in Question
7.9/10 (528 votes)

#15 The Woman in Question

S2:E7

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.

episode image The Woman In The Window
7.8/10 (684 votes)

#16 The Woman In The Window

S2:E2

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.

episode image Lady In The Lake
7.8/10 (623 votes)

#17 Lady In The Lake

S2:E3

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.

episode image They Made Me A Killer
7.8/10 (577 votes)

#18 They Made Me A Killer

S2:E5

Alma learns how cruel a wounded Rita her advantage. Bertram feels tempted to resume his "hobby," leading him to seek counsel with a trusted figure from his past.

episode image Scene Of The Crime
7.7/10 (599 votes)

#19 Scene Of The Crime

S2:E4

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.

episode image The Lady Confesses
7.5/10 (645 votes)

#20 The Lady Confesses

S2:E10

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.

Cast & Chracters

character image Alma Fillcot

Alma Fillcot

Actor: Allison Tolman
character image Rita Castillo

Rita Castillo

Actor: Lana Parrilla
character image Bertram Fillcot

Bertram Fillcot

Actor: Nick Frost
character image Dee Fillcot

Dee Fillcot

Actor: B.K. Cannon
character image Vern Loomis

Vern Loomis

Actor: Jordane Christie
character image Scooter Polarsky

Scooter Polarsky

Actor: Matthew Daddario
character image Catherine Castillo

Catherine Castillo

Actor: Veronica Falcón
character image Grace Berk

Grace Berk

Actor: Virginia Williams
character image The Narrator (voice)

The Narrator (voice)

Actor: Jack Davenport

The highest rated episode of Why Women Kill is "Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time" (S1E10) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 1,581 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Lady Confesses" (S2E10) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 645 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time" (S1E10) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 1,581 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair" (S1E2) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 1,034 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Dangerous Intruder" (S2E6) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 573 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Lady Confesses" (S2E10) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 645 votes.

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