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The Best Episodes of Murdaugh: Death in the Family

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Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Murdaugh: Death in the Family Season 1 Episode 7 - On The Road You Take to Avoid It
    7.7/10(212 votes)

    #1 - On The Road You Take to Avoid It

    S1:E7

    Buster grapples with the murder of his mother and brother as police search for the killer. Alex's worsening addiction and mounting lies start to catch up with him.

    Director:Kat Candler
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Murdaugh: Death in the Family Season 1 Episode 6 - June 7th
    7.6/10(227 votes)

    #2 - June 7th

    S1:E6

    Maggie finds joy in life outside of Hampton while Paul embraces his newfound sense of responsibility. Alex struggles to process the news of his father's deteriorating health.

    Director:Kat Candler
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Murdaugh: Death in the Family Season 1 Episode 8 - The Man in the Glass
    7.6/10(199 votes)

    #3 - The Man in the Glass

    S1:E8

    The Family attends Maggie & Paul’s murder trial. Buster navigates the negative attention from the public as he chases the truth.

    Director:Steven Piet
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Murdaugh: Death in the Family Season 1 Episode 2 - One Is Missing
    7.5/10(312 votes)

    #4 - One Is Missing

    S1:E2

    Alex attempts to control the narrative of the boat crash, while Maggie contends with the severe consequences of Paul's actions. A young reporter, Mandy, takes an interest in the Family.

    Director:Steven Piet
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Murdaugh: Death in the Family Season 1 Episode 4 - Controlled Burn
    7.4/10(262 votes)

    #5 - Controlled Burn

    S1:E4

    As Paul and Maggie struggle with Gloria’s absence, Alex continues to deal with fallout from the boat crash. Mandy uncovers a new case with alleged ties to the Murdaughs.

    Director:Jennifer Lynch
    Writers:David Gabriel, Tika Peterson

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  6. Murdaugh: Death in the Family Season 1 Episode 3 - Kokomo
    7.3/10(299 votes)

    #6 - Kokomo

    S1:E3

    To escape the negative attention brought on by Paul’s legal issues, Alex takes the family on a luxury Caribbean vacation where truths are revealed and troubles arise.

    Director:Ingrid Jungermann
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Murdaugh: Death in the Family Season 1 Episode 5 - The Prince
    7.3/10(247 votes)

    #7 - The Prince

    S1:E5

    The Family attends Hampton’s Annual Watermelon Festival where Alex is confronted by the consequences of his behavior. Mandy publishes an article that implicates one of the Murdaugh boys.

    Director:Erin Lee Carr
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Murdaugh: Death in the Family Season 1 Episode 1 - Family Tradition
    7.2/10(350 votes)

    #8 - Family Tradition

    S1:E1

    It’s 2021, and prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex discovers his wife Maggie and son Paul murdered outside their home. Flashing back three years earlier, Maggie throws a party while Alex pursues a new business venture, and Paul has a wild night.

    Director:Steven Piet
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"On The Road You Take to Avoid It" is the best rated episode of "Murdaugh: Death in the Family". It scored 7.7/10 based on 212 votes. Directed by Kat Candler and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/12/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "June 7th".