Season 1

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  8.2/107,467 votes

  Blame It on the Rain

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2024

  Plagued by dark thoughts after the murders, Erik opens up to his therapist and shares disturbing details that put the doctor in a difficult position.

  Director: Carl Franklin

  Writer: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan

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  7.7/106,067 votes

  Spree

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2024

  After throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read.

  Director: Carl Franklin

  Writer: David McMillan, Ian Brennan

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  7.7/105,620 votes

  Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2024

  The brothers navigate life behind bars after police receive a tip-off about the tapes. A new defense attorney prompts Erik to talk about the past.

  Director: Paris Barclay

  Writer: David McMillan, Ian Brennan

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  7.8/105,274 votes

  Kill or Be Killed

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/19/2024

  Lyle shares painful memories of trying to live up to his father's expectations, detailing the timeline and impact of Jose's abuse and its effect on Erik.

  Director: Paris Barclay

  Writer: David McMillan, Ian Brennan

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  7.9/105,078 votes

  The Hurt Man

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/19/2024

  During an emotional conversation with Leslie, Erik gives a harrowing account of the sexual abuse and torture he experienced throughout his childhood.

  Director: Michael Uppendahl

  Writer: Ian Brennan

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  8.8/107,224 votes

  Don't Dream It's Over

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/19/2024

  The trajectory of Jose and Kitty's relationship — from their courtship through their fracturing marriage — plays out against family therapy sessions.

  Director: Max Winkler

  Writer: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan

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  7.9/105,127 votes

  Showtime

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/19/2024

  Lyle and Erik struggle to shape their defense before the trial. Then Menendez mania hits — from cheering crowds to fan mail and courtroom TV cameras.

  Director: Michael Uppendahl

  Writer: David McMillan, Todd Kubrak, Reilly Smith

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  8.1/104,801 votes

  Seismic Shifts

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/19/2024

  A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.

  Director: Ian Brennan

  Writer: Ian Brennan

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  7.3/104,689 votes

  Hang Men

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/19/2024

  At a second trial, the prosecution aims to prove that Erik and Lyle are cold-blooded killers. After the verdict, the brothers face a new reality.

  Director: Michael Uppendahl

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