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The Best Episodes of Why Women Kill

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Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2018, deal with infidelity in their marriages.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 1 - Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #1 - Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry

    S1:E1

    One Pasadena, Calif. house serves as the focal point for three decades worth of marital strife. In 1963, Beth Ann's life as a doting housewife is upended when she learns of her husband Rob's infidelity. In 1984, socialite Simone is blindsided by her husband Karl's devastating secret. In present day, high-powered lawyer Taylor has an open marriage with husband Eli.

    Director:Marc Webb
    Writer:Marc Cherry

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  2. Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 10 - Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time

    S1:E10

    Kill or be killed, that is the question. After learning the shocking truth about her daughter's death, Beth Ann devises a plan for revenge that could alter the course of many lives. As Karl's health worsens, Simone's commitment to their relationship is tested. With Jade out of the picture, Taylor and Eli are focusing on their love story, and are hopeful the past is far behind them. Season finale.

    Director:David Warren
    Writers:Marc Cherry, Curtis Kheel

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  3. Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 3 - I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #3 - I Killed Everyone He Did, But Backwards and in High Heels

    S1:E3

    Beth Ann's scheme to drive Rob away from April brings her closer to the mistress; Simone and Karl try to keep up appearances at a gala, but Tommy gets jealous; Taylor is forced to confront the true nature of her feelings for Jade.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Randi Mayem Singer

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  4. Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 6 - Practically Lethal in Every Way
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Practically Lethal in Every Way

    S1:E6

    Beth Ann and Rob throw a housewarming party to introduce themselves to the neighborhood, but something seems to be amiss with neighbors Mary and Ralph. Hijinks ensue and secrets come to light when Simone and Karl have dinner with Amy’s conservative future in-laws. Tensions rise in the throuple after Taylor begins to question the living arrangement and reveals a dark truth about Eli.

    Director:David Warren
    Writer:Joe Keenan

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  5. Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 7 - I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.
    6.4/10(15 votes)

    #5 - I Found Out What the Secret to Murder Is: Friends. Best Friends.

    S1:E7

    Beth Ann is elated when Rob ends his affair, but that feeling is short-lived when Beth Ann learns that everything is not as she thinks. While Simone and Karl work to find common ground in their relationship, conflict ensues as Naomi grows suspicious of Tommy's erratic behavior. Eli, Taylor and Jade try to work out their issues by heading to a polyamory retreat but Eli's relapse with addiction may derail everything.

    Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
    Writer:Hannah Schneider

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  6. Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 5 - There's No Crying in Murder
    6.3/10(15 votes)

    #6 - There's No Crying in Murder

    S1:E5

    Beth Ann's budding friendship with April leaves her feeling conflicted, just as she is beginning to win back Rob's attention. Simone and Tommy get stuck in a precarious situation, leaving Simone to call on an unexpected source - Karl - for help. With Taylor out of town, Eli and Jade's relationship enters new territory when she helps him with his script.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writers:Jeff Strauss, Brendan Stephan

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  7. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 1 - Secret Beyond The Door
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Secret Beyond The Door

    S2:E1

    With dreams of status and glamour, Alma Fillcot hopes to fill a recently vacated seat in her local Garden Club, led by the intimidating Rita Castillo. However, when Alma discovers her loving husband Bertram's shocking secret, all of that preparation and hard work is jeopardized.

    Director:David Warren
    Writer:Marc Cherry

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  8. Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 8 - Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else is Wrong
    6.2/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Marriages Don't Break Up on Account of Murder - It's Just a Symptom That Something Else is Wrong

    S1:E8

    Beth Ann recruits Sheila to help pull off her faux diagnosis, taking her already far-fetched plan another step too far. As Simone and Tommy arrange their European rendezvous, a revelation may foil their plans. Taylor reaches out to Jade in hopes of helping Eli battle addiction, but his new found riches have Jade only seeing green.

    Director:Lucy Liu
    Writer:Alexa Junge

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  9. Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 9 - I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #9 - I Was Just Wondering What Makes Dames Like You So Deadly

    S1:E9

    As Beth Ann plots to remove April from Rob's life for good, a surprising confrontation reveals a secret that will shock Beth Ann to her core. Meanwhile, Naomi is reeling with anger and will do anything to protect her son, even if it means destroying Simone and Karl's reputation along the way.

    Director:Dawn Wilkinson
    Writer:Mary Elizabeth Hamilton

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  10. Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 2 - I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair
    6.0/10(21 votes)

    #10 - I'd Like to Kill Ya, But I Just Washed My Hair

    S1:E2

    Three women living in three different decades: a housewife in the '60s, a socialite in the '80s and a lawyer in 2019, deal with infidelity in their marriages.

    Director:Marc Webb
    Writer:Austin Guzman

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  11. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 4 - Scene Of The Crime
    6.0/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Scene Of The Crime

    S2:E4

    After Alma is tipped off that the Garden Club will make a surprise visit to her home, she persuades Bertram to help her prepare despite the police investigation of their missing neighbor next door. Heartbroken, Dee seeks comfort in Vern.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Why Women Kill Season 1 Episode 4 - You Had Me at Homicide
    5.9/10(18 votes)

    #12 - You Had Me at Homicide

    S1:E4

    Beth Ann's walk on the wild side with April leads to an interesting dinner party with Rob's boss; A visit from Simone's daughter Amy threatens to derail Tommy's plan; Taylor, Jade and Eli get mixed up with Jade's crazy ex-boyfriend Duke.

    Director:Valerie Weiss
    Writer:Greg Malins

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  13. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 5 - They Made Me A Killer
    5.9/10(10 votes)

    #13 - They Made Me A Killer

    S2:E5

    Alma learns how cruel a wounded Rita her advantage. Bertram feels tempted to resume his "hobby," leading him to seek counsel with a trusted figure from his past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 10 - The Lady Confesses
    5.8/10(10 votes)

    #14 - The Lady Confesses

    S2:E10

    In order to protect her glory, notoriety, and newly glamorous life, Alma concocts a desperate and dramatic scheme after Vern’s investigation leads to his new in-laws.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 2 - The Woman In The Window
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #15 - The Woman In The Window

    S2:E2

    A shaken Alma investigates Bertram's disturbing collection of "souvenirs," determined not to let this discovery complicate her Garden Club aspirations. Meanwhile, Rita is still suspicious of Scooter's devotion and is further aggravated by the arrival of Catherine, her ailing husband's daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 3 - Lady In The Lake
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Lady In The Lake

    S2:E3

    Alma and Bertram devise a plan to bury a potential setback. Their daughter, Dee, enlists Vern's services when she suspects Scooter of lying, meanwhile Rita attempts to clear the air with Catherine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 6 - Dangerous Intruder
    5.5/10(10 votes)

    #17 - Dangerous Intruder

    S2:E6

    Alma takes matters into her own hands after persuading Bertram to ease Carlo's suffering. Meanwhile, Rita ensnares Scooter in her plot to blackmail Catherine and Vern's feelings for Dee grow.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 8 - Murder, My Sweet
    5.5/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Murder, My Sweet

    S2:E8

    As Alma celebrates finally being admitted into the Garden Club, Bertram mourns the loss of the old Alma. Isabel uses her recent discovery to her own advantage and Dee grows suspicious from conflicting information surrounding Mrs. Yost’s disappearance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 7 - The Woman in Question
    5.2/10(9 votes)

    #19 - The Woman in Question

    S2:E7

    Newly widowed, Rita's elation is short-lived when Catherine questions her innocence in Carlo's death, much to Alma's delight. Dee introduces her parents to Vern at a dinner with multiple shocking revelations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Why Women Kill Season 2 Episode 9 - The Unguarded Moment
    5.2/10(9 votes)

    #20 - The Unguarded Moment

    S2:E9

    Three weeks have passed and Alma, now very comfortable with her position in the Garden Club, decides to run for the vacated presidency. With Isabel's demise, Rita is freed from jail and Bertram grows more guilt-ridden and depressed, while Vern pursues the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Murder Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry" is the best rated episode of "Why Women Kill". It scored 6.9/10 based on 25 votes. Directed by Marc Webb and written by Marc Cherry, it aired on 8/15/2019. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kill Me as If It Were the Last Time".