Season 1

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  8.2/107,777 votes

  Episode One

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2022

  After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.

  Director: Carl Franklin

  Writer: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy

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  7.7/106,172 votes

  Please Don't Go

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2022

  A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police.

  Director: Clement Virgo

  Writer: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy

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  7.7/105,687 votes

  Doin' a Dahmer

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2022

  Left to live alone after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home.

  Director: Clement Virgo

  Writer: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy

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  7.8/105,337 votes

  The Good Boy Box

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/21/2022

  From high school to the Army, Jeff struggles to find stability. While living in his grandmother's house, Jeff begins targeting young men at gay bars.

  Director: Jennifer Lynch

  Writer: Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy

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  7.9/105,137 votes

  Blood on Their Hands

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/21/2022

  Jeff's list of victims grows longer without a full police investigation. An encounter with a teen lands him in jail. Later, he gets his own apartment.

  Director: Jennifer Lynch

  Writer: Ian Brennan

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  8.8/107,274 votes

  Silenced

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/21/2022

  Aspiring model Tony moves to Madison and meets Jeff at a bar, beginning a relationship through handwritten notes that takes a dark turn.

  Director: Paris Barclay

  Writer: David McMillan, Janet Mock

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  7.9/105,170 votes

  Cassandra

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/21/2022

  A prominent activist meets with Glenda, who recounts her harrowing experiences living next door to Jeff and how her concerns went largely ignored.

  Director: Jennifer Lynch

  Writer: Ian Brennan, David McMillan, Janet Mock

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  8.1/104,844 votes

  Lionel

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/21/2022

  As Jeff awaits trial, his father deals with his own demons, the Milwaukee police try to save face and the victims' families share their stories.

  Director: Gregg Araki

  Writer: Ian Brennan, David McMillan

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  7.3/104,731 votes

  The Bogeyman

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/21/2022

  Glenda, the victims and their families do their best to move forward despite haunting memories, while Jeff attracts fanfare from behind bars.

  Director: Jennifer Lynch

  Writer: Ian Brennan, Reilly Smith, David McMillan

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  8.0/104,882 votes

  God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/21/2022

  In prison, Jeff's newfound fame makes him a target. His parents seek closure and Glenda pushes for a memorial on familiar grounds to honor the victims.

  Director: Paris Barclay

  Writer: Ian Brennan, Reilly Smith, David McMillan, Todd Kubrak