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Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story S1E3 — Whack Job!

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Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story•Season 1•Episode 3

Whack Job!

7.7/10 · 6,939 votesSep 17, 202649 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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A long-lost family member returns to pressure Andrew for a favor. Maggie endures a sadistic punishment as she and Lizzie revise their revenge plans.

Directed byMax Winkler

Written byIan Brennan

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes8

Bloodbath

Strong Kitty

Whack Job!

R.I.P (Rest in Pestilence) Abby Borden

E5 7.9

E6 8.8

Bed and Breakfast

E7 7.9

The Trial of the Century

E8 8.1

Carnival

Cast7

Ella Beatty

Lizzie Borden

Vicky Krieps

Bridget Sullivan

Sarah Paulson

Aileen Wuornos

Charlie Hunnam

Andrew Borden

Rebecca Hall

Abby Borden

Billie Lourd

Emma Borden

Jessica Barden

Nance O'Neil

Crew5

Max Winkler

Director

Ian Brennan

Writer

Gregory J. Pawlik Jr.

First Assistant Director

Kyle Hollingsworth

Second Assistant Director

Tarin Squillante

Second Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Whack Job!" is episode 3 of Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 6,939 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Max Winkler and written by Ian Brennan, it aired on September 17, 2026.

Next: E4 · R.I.P (Rest in Pestilence) Abby Borden Best of Season 1