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The Worst Episodes of Dirty John

Every episode of Dirty John ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Dirty John!

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Anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring an epic tale of love gone wrong.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dirty John Season 1 Episode 4 - Shrapnel
    7.1/10(625 votes)

    S1:E4

    Debra confronts John in the present, while we learn more about Arlane’s past.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Alexandra Cunningham, Sinead Daly

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  2. Dirty John Season 1 Episode 1 - Approachable Dreams
    7.2/10(876 votes)

    S1:E1

    Debra Newell has a seemingly perfect life: she’s successful, beautiful and lives in one of California’s most desirable coastal cities, Newport Beach. The only thing missing is love. So when Debra finally meets charming and handsome doctor John Meehan, she’s quickly swept into a whirlwind romance, much to her daughters’ dismay.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Alexandra Cunningham, Christopher Goffard

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  3. Dirty John Season 1 Episode 5 - Lord High Executioner
    7.2/10(581 votes)

    S1:E5

    John gets clean for Debra. Terra learns John’s back. John puts his sister through the ringer.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Christopher Goffard

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  4. Dirty John Season 2 Episode 1 - No Fault
    7.3/10(667 votes)

    S2:E1

    Betty thinks she can't be divorced by her rich lawyer husband without her consent.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Alexandra Cunningham

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  5. Dirty John Season 2 Episode 2 - The Turtle and the Alligator
    7.3/10(501 votes)

    S2:E2

    Through medical school, law school and many pregnancies, Betty supports Dan until he hits it big.

    Director:Meera Menon
    Writer:Stacy A. Littlejohn

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  6. Dirty John Season 1 Episode 2 - Red Flags and Parades
    7.5/10(715 votes)

    S1:E2

    Debra and John revel secretly in their newlywed bliss, as Veronica, Terra, and Toby hatch a plan to prove their suspicions about their mother’s new man.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Evan Wright

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  7. Dirty John Season 2 Episode 3 - Marriage Encounter
    7.5/10(447 votes)

    S2:E3

    A worried Betty takes a desperate step to save her marriage, and it works. Until it doesn’t.

    Director:Kat Candler
    Writer:Juliet Lashinsky-Revene

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  8. Dirty John Season 1 Episode 6 - One Shoe
    7.6/10(576 votes)

    S1:E6

    Debra makes a decision about John. In Ohio, John captures the attention of Detective Dennis Luken.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Alexandra Cunningham, Kevin J. Hynes

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  9. Dirty John Season 1 Episode 7 - Chivalry
    7.6/10(562 votes)

    S1:E7

    A look at how John operates while Debra tries to move forward.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writers:Alexandra Cunningham, Lex Edness

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  10. Dirty John Season 2 Episode 8 - Perception Is Reality
    7.6/10(433 votes)

    S2:E8

    Empathy from strangers allows Betty to avoid facing what she's done, until she can't any more.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Alexandra Cunningham

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  11. Dirty John Season 1 Episode 3 - Remember It Was Me
    7.7/10(672 votes)

    S1:E3

    Debra discovers John’s criminal record. In the past, John starts his first family.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Diana Son

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  12. Dirty John Season 2 Episode 4 - More to It Than Fun
    7.7/10(430 votes)

    S2:E4

    Betty sees her life has been a sham for years.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writers:Alexandra Cunningham, Katherine B. McKenna

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  13. Dirty John Season 2 Episode 7 - The Shillelagh
    7.7/10(386 votes)

    S2:E7

    Having lost her sense of identity, Betty can only see her own pain and turn it outward.

    Director:Alexandra Cunningham
    Writer:Lex Edness

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  14. Dirty John Season 1 Episode 8 - This Young Woman Fought Like Hell
    7.8/10(668 votes)

    S1:E8

    John and Debra's relationship comes to a head in an unexpected way.

    Director:Jeffrey Reiner
    Writer:Alexandra Cunningham

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  15. Dirty John Season 2 Episode 5 - Scream Therapy
    7.8/10(420 votes)

    S2:E5

    Fighting her new reality, Betty goes on the offense.

    Director:Maggie Kiley
    Writer:Aaron Carew

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  16. Dirty John Season 2 Episode 6 - The Twelfth of Never
    8.0/10(429 votes)

    S2:E6

    Betty faces Dan in divorce court, and it sends her past a point of no return.

    Director:Shannon Kohli
    Writer:Kevin J. Hynes

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Shrapnel" is the worst rated episode of "Dirty John". It scored 7.1/10 based on 625 votes. Directed by Jeffrey Reiner and written by Alexandra Cunningham, Sinead Daly, it aired on 12/16/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Approachable Dreams".