Show cover for Murder in the Heartland

The Best Episodes of Murder in the Heartland Season 8

Every episode of Murder in the Heartland Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Murder in the Heartland Season 8!

Weaving harrowing narratives of quiet Middle American towns torn apart by provocative murders. Each town's tale is given life by the combined perspectives of its residents, who are more than just storytellers. They are also key witnesses to each of the crimes, and they hold critical clues to puzzles that not only have forever changed their lives but how they have come to view their once-idyllic hometowns.

Genres:CrimeDocumentary

Season 8 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Murder in the Heartland" season 8 is "New Mom's Night Out", rated 7.5/10 from 11 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "New Mom's Night Out" aired on 11/15/2023 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Death of a Ladies Man".

  • New Mom's Night Out
    7.5/10 11 votes

    #1 - New Mom's Night Out

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2023

    An inexperienced police department handles the tragic murder case of young mother Jessica Currin, leading to critical errors and false accusations. The case goes cold until Jessica's father protests the state of Kentucky to re-investigate.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Death of a Ladies Man
    7.3/10 12 votes

    #2 - Death of a Ladies Man

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2023

    The shooting of local ladies' man Jim Cornwell outside his home takes July Fourth festivities on a tragic turn; after multiple suspects tied to Jim's romantic life emerge, a confession arises that shatters the image of an Ozark community.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mother's Intuition
    7.1/10 10 votes

    #3 - Mother's Intuition

    Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2023

    Brandi Mathews goes missing, and only her mother seems interested in searching for her; when her remains turn up over two years later, police dig into Brandi's work and romantic partners to find her killer.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Solving the Unsolvable
    7.5/10 11 votes

    #4 - Solving the Unsolvable

    Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2023

    When Robin Baxter is found dead floating in the Ohio River, the entire town of New Albany, IN, bands together to find who's responsible; it takes over 20 years of crossing off suspects before an elusive clue cracks the case open.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Something Happened to Her
    7.5/10 12 votes

    #5 - Something Happened to Her

    Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2023

    Popular high school student Riley Crossman disappears, igniting a statewide search; investigators discover her body, and they have their hands full when the students and residents of Berkeley Springs become suspects.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Locker Room Secret
    7.4/10 8 votes

    #6 - Locker Room Secret

    Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2023

    When Harlem Globetrotters trainer Tom Bashline is murdered, the town of Frederick, CO, is stunned; detectives question his fiancee, her son and a burglary suspect, but as the investigation deepens, secrets emerge about the local celebrity.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Killer Creature
    7.0/10 10 votes

    #7 - Killer Creature

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 12/27/2023

    Suspects arise after the stabbing of a beloved mother in her Tomahawk, WI, home; when another stabbing occurs the next day, detectives race to place her exes, a high school and a taco joint under the microscope.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A