Why Women Kill

Season 1

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Why Women Kill 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 examines how the roles of women have changed, but how their reaction to betrayal - has not.

10 Episodes

  • Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
    E1
    Murder Means Never Having to Say You're SorryOne 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.
  • I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair
    E2
    I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My HairA 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.
  • I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels
    E3
    I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High HeelsBeth 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.
  • You Had Me at Homicide
    E4
    You Had Me at HomicideBeth 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.
  • There's No Crying in Murder
    E5
    There's No Crying in MurderBeth 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.
  • Practically Lethal in Every Way
    E6
    Practically Lethal in Every WayBeth 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.
  • I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.
    E7
    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.
  • Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else is Wrong
    E8
    Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else is WrongBeth 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.
  • I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly
    E9
    I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So DeadlyAs 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.
  • Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time
    E10
    Kill Me as If It Were the Last TimeKill 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.

Cast of Season 1

  • Ginnifer GoodwinBeth Ann Stanton
  • Lucy LiuSimone Grove
  • Kirby Howell-BaptisteTaylor Harding
  • Alexandra DaddarioJade
  • Jack DavenportKarl Grove
  • Reid ScottEli Cohen
  • Sam JaegerRob Stanton
  • Sadie CalvanoApril

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