The Worst Episodes of Murdaugh: Death in the Family

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   7.1/10(396 votes)

   #1 - Family Tradition

   S1:E110/15/2025

   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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   Director:Steven Piet

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.3/10(336 votes)

   #2 - Kokomo

   S1:E310/15/2025

   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:Anna Fishko

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   Director:Ingrid Jungermann

   Writer:Anna Fishko
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   7.3/10(285 votes)

   #3 - The Prince

   S1:E510/29/2025

   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:Alana B. Lytle

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   Director:Erin Lee Carr

   Writer:Alana B. Lytle
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   7.4/10(300 votes)

   #4 - Controlled Burn

   S1:E410/22/2025

   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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   Director:Jennifer Lynch

   Writers:David Gabriel, Tika Peterson
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   7.5/10(350 votes)

   #5 - One Is Missing

   S1:E210/15/2025

   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:Michael D. Fuller

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   Director:Steven Piet

   Writer:Michael D. Fuller
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   7.6/10(266 votes)

   #6 - June 7th

   S1:E611/5/2025

   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

   Writers:Michael D. Fuller, Anna Fishko

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   Director:Kat Candler

   Writers:Michael D. Fuller, Anna Fishko
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   7.6/10(231 votes)

   #7 - The Man in the Glass

   S1:E811/19/2025

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

   Director:Steven Piet

   Writers:Michael D. Fuller, Gabrielle Costa

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   Director:Steven Piet

   Writers:Michael D. Fuller, Gabrielle Costa
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   7.7/10(246 votes)

   #8 - On The Road You Take to Avoid It

   S1:E711/12/2025

   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:Bashir Gavriel

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   Director:Kat Candler

   Writer:Bashir Gavriel